The Body Mechanic

29/10/2025

Strength, stretching, rolling, and running with good form is just as important as ticking off the runs!
Start your UTA strength training now!
https://streek.run/uta-training-plans-start-now/

29/10/2025

🔥Kosci 100 v UTA 100🔥
A recent post sparked a discussion on which is harder.
It seems a lot of people feel the Kosci 100 is harder than the UTA 100
Even though the elevation profile tells a different story.

🏃UTA 100 = 4300m+ elevation gain
🏃Kosci 100 = 3030m + elevation gain
What is your experience?

Mark Green did the Kosci 100km last year and had some feelings about it!

https://app.streek.run/race-report-kosci-100-2024-mark-green/

28/10/2025

Knee pain when running?
Give foam rolling a try 3-4 times a week and see what happens.

https://app.streek.run/foam-rolling-beats-strength-work-for-knee-pain/

25/10/2025

24/10/2025

🎯 Want to hit a personal best at UTA 2026?
Start Building Your UTA Strength Now
Train Smart. Achieve Your Dreams.
👉 Let's conquer UTA 2026 together!

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

23/10/2025

Is an ankle sprain from 20 years ago causing all your running problems?
Stiff ankles can be the cause a lot of the running injuries which occur further up your leg.

Shin pain, knee pain, ITB problems, hip and glute pain and lower back pain can all be caused, or exacerbated, by stiff ankle joints.

Especially if one ankle is stiffer than the other.
Watch this video and find out!
https://app.streek.run/stiff-ankles-are-they-causing-your-injuries/

23/10/2025

Thanks Mark for the training program;
I’ve done a bit of trail running around my Cairns home, but nothing remotely like this kind of distance.
Although I thought I would feel daunted by the ‘unchartered waters’ as a result of the program I just felt so well prepared (physically and mentally) that I felt confident, ready for anything.
I finished in 7 hrs 20 - about an hour under what I thought I might manage.
Thanks Mark and all of you lovely group members.

Rowan Wilson UTA50

Check out the Ultra Trail Training Plans Now

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

22/10/2025

🏃🔥Little and often works best.
If you're just getting started running, or getting back into it after a break, then it is much better to run small amounts more frequently than to do one big run each week. ✅For example, running 1km five times a week is safer and more effective than running 5km once a week.
Frequency builds habit and strengthens your body gradually.
Consistency is key!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWrC44equmM

21/10/2025

UTA on-course training runs!
Specifically scheduled to match the Streek training plan.
A great way to learn about the UTA course, stick to your training, get gear tips and meet fellow runners.
Check out the full schedule now and mark them in your diary.
Run by the awesome Blue Mountains Fitness team.

https://app.streek.run/uta-on-course-training-runs/

20/10/2025

Strength and mobility are not optional!

Running is demanding on your body, but you’ll enjoy it more and make faster progress if you stay injury-free. Simple stretching and strength routines can make a big difference.
Start with our 3 min morning stretching routine.

https://app.streek.run/sales/3-min-stretching-routine-for-runners/

20/10/2025

Tapering for the Bondi2Manly
What you need to do in the final week,
✅2 or 3 easy 5-6km runs is great for the brain and not taxing on the legs
✅Hydrate - drink 2-3 litres of water every day. It has been hot recently!
✅For the 3- 4 days prior to the event you can increase your carbohydrate intake by changing your ratio of Carbs: Protein for your meals, but keep total calories the same. For example , instead of chicken and Veggies, opt for risotto with veggies , or cut back the chicken portion and add more starchy veg such as sweet potato, potato or beetroot.
✅The day before your event, have a bigger lunch and smaller dinner than you usually would, this allows time for digestion. Include an extra piece of fruit or starchy veg in your day – banana/pear/apple/potato/sweet potato
✅Get all your gear out
✅Get lots of sleep
✅Remember to have lot's of fun

19/10/2025

5 things I wish I knew as a beginner runner!
I started running in the 1980s, and there was very little information available about running back then. As I went through high school and university, the accepted wisdom was simple: if you wanted to be a faster runner, you just had to train harder.

These days, it’s almost the opposite.

In this video, I share the five things I wish I knew when I first started running. These tips will help you build fitness, stay injury-free, and actually enjoy your running.

Whether you’re just starting out or getting back into it after a break, this advice will set you up for long-term success.