The Body Mechanic

26/01/2026

23/01/2026

Ultra-Trail Australia 2026 Webinar – Watch Now
Mark Green (physio, ultra-runner, and founder of Streek) for a 60-minute deep dive into everything you need to know to prepare for UTA.

✅ Course updates & race flow changes – what’s new in 2026
✅ Smart training tactics – how to build fitness without burning out
✅ Gear essentials – what you really need for trail success
✅ Injury & illness strategies – how to manage setbacks and stay on track
✅ 40-minute live Q&A – answers to the most common UTA prep questions

Ultra-Trail Australia 2026 Webinar – Join Mark Green (physio, ultra-runner, and founder of Streek) for a 60-minute deep dive into everything you need to know...

21/01/2026

🎯 Want to hit a personal best at UTA 2026?
Train Smart. Achieve Your Dreams.
4 months training starts now.
👉 Let's conquer UTA 2026 together!

https://app.streek.run/race-hub/uta-training-plans/

20/01/2026

Altra Mont Blanc Carbon Review
500km later, these are my Favourite Trail Shoes Ever!
Cushioning and stability.
Who else has given these a go?

I’ve put 500km on the Altra Mont Blanc Carbon trail shoes, and they’ve quickly become my favorite trail shoes of all time. In this video, I break down the st...

18/01/2026

Tarawera Miler - Shaun Whitehouse
Finish time 30:23, about 1 hour ahead of my revised race plan, 2.5 hours faster than my original goal, and 8 hours faster than my last Miler.
So many nuggets of gold in this race report.
If you're lining up a miler anywhere in the world, do yourself a favour and read Shaun's report.

Tarawera Ultra is a favourite event of mine and I have previously been 4 times to run various distances. My last visit was in 2020 where I DNF’d at 60km of the 102km race. I learned a lot of lessons…

17/01/2026

can't run due to injury
you don’t have to lose your hard-earned fitness.
The average marathon runner trains for around 6 to 7 hours per week.
After two weeks of not running, studies show that VO2 max decreases by 6%.
After 9 weeks VO2 max drops by 19%.
This doesn’t need to happen to you.
Sign up and get our cross training plan for injured runners for FREE.

https://app.streek.run/sales/cross-training-plan-for-injured-runners/

17/01/2026

🏃‍♀️ Coming Back from Injury? Here’s How to Run Again—Safely and Sooner.
Follow the free cross-training guide for runners.
Download it now

🏃‍♂️ Bounce Back Stronger: Free 4-Week Cross-Training Plan for Injured Runners Injury doesn’t mean inactivity. Stay fit, accelerate your recovery, and return to running stronger with our expert-designed cross-training program. ✅ Why Choose This Plan? 4 Week Plan Designed to maintain you...

15/01/2026

Get your Cobra 9 – Pro Custom Orthotics
Improve your cycling comfort, stability and efficiency with some Cobra 9 Pro Custom Orthotics.
The Cobra 9 Pro is a fully custom cycling orthotic which is perfect for those with irregular foot profiles and those looking for the ultimate in shoe fit. Each Cobra 9 Pro device is uniquely designed and individually customised meaning no pair are the same.
https://thebodymechanic.com.au/cobra-9-pro-custom-orthotics/

14/01/2026

Good news! rest may not be the answer to your injury.
Prolonged rest often makes overuse running injuries worse.

Find out why:

If you have an overuse injury that is stopping you from running, and you have been told you need weeks or months of rest, then I suggest that there might be another way.

14/01/2026

Feel a ping or twinge of pain in your calf muscle?
Learn what it could be, and what you can do to fix it

Learn how to diagnose, self-treat and rehabilitate yourself back to normal running after suffering a calf strain or calf tear.

14/01/2026

🏃‍♂️ Ultra-Trail Australia 2026: Free pre-recorded UTA Webinar
How to train without overdoing it?

Watch 11x UTA finisher & former UTA50 champ Mark Green for a free webinar on
✅ How to pick your perfect distance (11km to 100km)
✅ Training that works (and what to skip)
✅ How to fit UTA into your season without burnout

🎥 Watch the Recording
Share it with your running buddy and get insider tips on how to choose the right distance, train smart, and avoid the mistakes most runners make before UTA.

In this 60-minute webinar I cover the latest UTA course changes, smart training tactics, gear essentials, and strategies for managing setbacks like illness or injury. The session finishes with a 40…

06/01/2026

Cycling Cadence – What is it and how do you improve it?

Cycling cadence, learn what it is and how to improve it. The best method to measure your cadence is to pick a flat section of the road or an indoor trainer. Get a cycling computer.