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5 common training errors to avoid
Brad Beer, author of amazon.com best seller ‘You CAN Run Pain Free’, highlights five common training errors that can contribute to the development of injury.
Zespri announced as naming rights sponsor of Junior Dash
The Gold Coast Airport Marathon today confirmed Zespri, the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, as the official naming rights sponsor of this year’s 4km and 2km Junior Dash races, to be known as the Zespri Junior Dash.
Sunshine Coast local running towards a cancer free future
Mount Coolum local Donella Taylor will lace up and run the Gold Coast Airport Marathon this year with one simple goal – to honour her mum who passed away from cancer last year.
Queenslander’s marathon debut two years in the making
Brisbane’s Glen MacKellin will line up for his second half marathon at the Twilight Running Festival later this month in preparation for his debut marathon at this year’s Gold Coast Airport Marathon, to be held 2 – 3 July, on the Gold Coast.
Runner’s high conquers mother of three’s mental battle
Townsville mother of three Ali Bowen will line up alongside thousands of others and run her debut marathon at this year’s Gold Coast Airport Marathon, held 2 – 3 July, in an effort to curb her lifelong battle with depression and anxiety.
Gold Coast Airport Marathon on track to welcome record international numbers
A record number of overseas runners are expected to converge in Queensland for this year’s Gold Coast Airport Marathon, to be held 2 – 3 July, with international entries up 20% on the same time last year.
The role of hip stability in minimising running injuries
Excessive hip motion during running represents a major injury risk factor for runners. When a runner’s hips move excessively due to hip muscle weakness, the legs of the runner will be subjected to greater loading and strain.
15 tips for training success
Pat Carroll’s top 15 training tips to help you reach the start line of the Gold Coast Marathon in top shape and ready for personal glory.
Empowering women to run the Gold Coast Airport Marathon one step at a time
Australia’s greatest female distance athlete and four-time Olympian Benita Willis today launched Girl Active, a new City of Gold Coast program which includes Girl Active Running, a running group for women training for next year’s Gold Coast Airport Marathon.
Kenyan barber trims plenty off the Gold Coast Airport Marathon record
A year on from the long-standing Australian all comers marathon record being broken on the Gold Coast, the record was given a further trim by a former barber from Kenya at an age many consider to be past their prime for athletic pursuits.
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