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  • Trail Running Wilsons Promontory and Mount Oberon

    by Ben Lavery
    Huge granite faces stare out into what seems like endless miles of sea as Mount Oberon casts its shadow on the neighbouring peaks well before the sun truly sets, adding a needless sense of urgency to my ascent.
    Posted in Adventure, Camping, Fitness, Nature, Running, Ultra Marathon

  • Red Bull Trail Heads 2021 Results and Photographs

    by Ben Lavery

    Today saw the inaugural running of the Red Bull trailheads running event, here on the Gold Coast Australia, this event was a new concept designed by Red Bull ambassador Courtney Atkinson. With one of the best prizes of any race this year (dare I say the best prize) The Gold Coast running community came out in force to get behind this new concept.

     

    Posted in Adventure, Fitness, Gold Coast, Nature, Running

  • Five Simple Post-Run Stretches To Add to Your Post-Workout Routine

    by Ben Lavery
    Running and exercise are good for the body, but it's important to make sure you stretch afterwards. If not done properly, it can lead to muscle stiffness and injury it is very common for people to neglect stretching after a workout or run and often times this is because they feel like they don't have enough time for it. However, stretching doesn't need to take up any time at all as it can be done in as little as five minutes. These five simple stretches will help your muscles stay healthy and prevent injuries that could happen if you don't stretch out after exercising.
    Posted in Fitness, Guides, Running

  • 4 Ways to Reconnect With Nature and Reenergize Your Body, Mind, and Spirit

    by Ben Lavery
    Its no secret that nature is good for your mental health. It makes you feel good and energized. It can help you find a sense of peace and calm when no one else can. Nature helps with all sorts of mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
    Posted in Adventure, Camping, Mental Health, Nature, Running, Surfing

  • Why You Should Run An Ultra Marathon (PS. It's Not As Hard As You Think)

    by Ben Lavery
    A word of warning, completing your first ultra will lead to you developing a sense of confidence in your own abilities you've never felt before and lead you to start thinking BIG, suddenly it may seem like a good idea to run a marathon before work everyday or to hike the length of the country... barefoot, who knows!
    Posted in Adventure, Fitness, Gold Coast, Running, Ultra Marathon