Week 4 saw an increase in the issue with my calf. As I run one calf becomes increasingly tight and slightly achy. Phil tells me this is an incredibly common problem for new runners (I suspect this may be particularly true when one is of a certain age… though...
Barack Obama, spring mornings and barefoot running… Although there were some reluctant starts in week 3, the glorious spring weather made it worth my while. I had a couple of days with increased anxiety, and although exercise is not a magic bullet, it definitely makes the feeling more manageable. Overall,...
Not built for running? My quest for a sports bra… Week 2 is done and I am keen as ever! The running increments have increased to 1.5 minutes, resulting in 8 minutes of running all up (out of 28 minutes total). Not much I know… but not bad...
Beginner’s Determination I donned my runners, set off with beginner’s determination and was pleasantly surprised to find it not too difficult. The app features a woman with a strong American accent, which is a little alienating, but she is suitably quiet except to prompt you in and out...
Diary of an Amateur Runner Hey, I’m Kylie, and as practice manager here at North Sydney Sports Medicine, I’m definitely a believer in the EXERCISE AS MEDICINE message that we promote. However, like all of us, I have a busy schedule, and lately exercise has dropped off the...