The Body Mechanic

12/12/2025

You can get better at cycling or running in the heat
Here are 8 strategies you can follow.

Exercising in the heat is always hardest when the weather first starts warming up in spring and early summer. It takes your body a while to adapt, but the adaptations happen much faster than you might think. You just need to do the right things to make it happen. What can you do to make […]

09/12/2025

Ultra Trail Australia On-Course Training Runs
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Train with experts on course for UTA 2026 to improve your knowledge, meet friends, learn trail tips and tricks and have fun!

08/12/2025

If you're racing UTA 2026, your legs want you to read this!
The difference between crossing the finish line strong or breaking down halfway comes down to preparation.

And preparation starts now.

The UTA Training Plan is a 28-week, physio-designed program starting now built specifically for this race.
✅ Level-specific plans (beginner to advanced)
✅ 3x/week strength workouts
✅ Guided heart rate training + run technique coaching
✅ Community support + fueling advice

�� Includes 2 exclusive bonuses:
 Discounted on course training runs with Blue Mountain Fitness
 Race Day Strategy; Course Walkthrough with Mark Green
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07/12/2025

If you're racing UTA 2026, your legs want you to read this!
The difference between crossing the finish line strong or breaking down halfway comes down to preparation.

And preparation starts now.

The UTA Training Plan is a 28-week, physio-designed program starting now built specifically for this race.
✅ Level-specific plans (beginner to advanced)
✅ 3x/week strength workouts
✅ Guided heart rate training + run technique coaching
✅ Community support + fueling advice

�� Includes 2 exclusive bonuses:
 Discounted on course training runs with Blue Mountain Fitness
 Race Day Strategy; Course Walkthrough with Mark Green
⏳ This is your window to train smart—not last-minute.

[Join Now] — and run your best UTA ever.

https://streek.run/uta-training-plans-start-now/

07/12/2025

Six Foot Track Marathon Training

Training for a race like the Six Foot Track Marathon, which starts with 15km of downhill running, and then packs in 1500m of vertical elevation over the next 30km, requires more thought, and more structure, than training for a road marathon.

You need to have the confidence and skill to descend the Nellies Glen stairs efficiently, and the quad strength to cope with the 14 km's of downhill running all the way to Cox's River.

I have finished in the top 4 of the Six Foot Marathon 6 times, so I have some experience in how to tackle this event.

Learn more on how to approach your training

Six Foot Track is more like a road run than a trail run. It needs a very specific approach to training .

06/12/2025

5 essential tips for runners
What I wish I knew as a beginner runner

Hi, I’m Mark Green — physiotherapist, running coach, and lifelong runner. I started running back in the 1980s and have made just about every mistake you can ...

06/12/2025

Don't wait till Xmas!
Start your UTA strength training now

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05/12/2025

Are your tight hamstrings impacting your cycling?
https://thebodymechanic.com.au/why-you-need-longer-hamstrings-for-cycling/

05/12/2025

Six Foot Track Marathon Training

Training for a race like the Six Foot Track Marathon, which starts with 15km of downhill running, and then packs in 1500m of vertical elevation over the next 30km, requires more thought, and more structure, than training for a road marathon.

You need to have the confidence and skill to descend the Nellies Glen stairs efficiently, and the quad strength to cope with the 14 km's of downhill running all the way to Cox's River.

I have finished in the top 4 of the Six Foot Marathon 6 times, so I have some experience in how to tackle this event.

Learn more on how to approach your training.

https://app.streek.run/how-to-train-for-the-six-foot-track-marathon/

04/12/2025

Calf pain when you run?

If your calf muscles are holding you back from running, you’re not alone.
Not all calf pain is the same — and treating it the wrong way could delay your recovery by weeks (or months).

There is a fix. But it starts with two key things: the right diagnosis and the right rehab program.

Learn how to diagnose your calf pain

https://app.streek.run/how-to-diagnose-and-treat-calf-strains-and-tears/

04/12/2025

There are steps you can take now.
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04/12/2025

Tarawera Ultra Trail 2025 Free Training Guide
This free guide shows you exactly how to approach your training every month until race day.

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