The Body Mechanic

14/03/2026

Stop injuries before they happen

The single biggest factor that causes injuries in runners is doing too much too soon. The second biggest factor is your biomechanics (running technique).

If you improve your running technique, you are therefore less likely to get injured.

A running-specific biomechanical assessment can be a real eye-opener.

Something as simple as a stiff ankle or a tight hamstring for example, can change the way you move.

A proper biomechanical screening test will help to identify any potential problem areas in your body, allowing you to focus your rehabilitation plan on sorting them out.

https://thebodymechanic.com.au/running-gait-assessment/

11/03/2026

I was lucky enough to run in the Motatapu Ultra in the weekend in New Zealand. It is a 50k race with 3000m of vert and 35km of the trail is VERY steep and technical climbing and descending. The views are spectacular, the atmosphere and organisation was top notch, so I would highly recommend putting in on your bucket list if you are looking for something hard but interesting to do.
They also have a 47km MTB race, a 42km Trail marathon with 1000m vert and a 15km trail run with 800m vert - so there is pretty much something for everyone.
I have written a race report to give you more of an idea of what the event is like. I'll also be sharing a video in a few days once I'm back home.
https://app.streek.run/race-report-motatapu-50k-2026.../

10/03/2026

Priority Entry for Kosci Ultra is Open!

If you are thinking about entering the miler then you probably have a good idea just how much work is involved, and how hard it is going to be.

You should ideally have completed two or three 100km events so you know what it feels like to be on your feet for a LONG time!

I ran a miler a few years ago. It was fun for 120km, then not so much fun for the last 50km.

In fact, for most of those last 50km I told myself “I will never do this again”. Within a couple of days though, I was trying to work out what I did wrong and what I could do to fix it next time!

I recommend you give this article a read to learn more about how to approach a 100 mile event.

https://app.streek.run/how-to-train-for-a-100-mile-trail-running-event/

09/03/2026

Are you thinking about entering the Kosci Miler?
Do you need to be talked into it, or out of it!

07/03/2026

Mmmmmmmmmm. Replenishing spent calories post Motatapu with possibly the world's largest ice cream.

07/03/2026

I was lucky enough to run the Motatapu Ultra in Central Otago today. 50km with 3000m of vert, 35km of technical terrain with very steep climbs and descents.

It was an awesome day out and my wheels didn't fall off until 46km which was pretty lucky.

It is a very well organised and fun event if you want to do something new. They have a 15km and 40km run plus a MTB event. All on the same day.

07/03/2026

Thinking of entering the Ultra Kosci next week?
Download the free Kosci training guide now so you know what you are getting yourself into!
https://streek.run/ultra-trail-kosciuszko-training-guide/

04/03/2026

Which Kosci distance will you be signing up to next week?
Kosci 30
If you are new to trail running, or relatively new to running full stop, then this is the event for you.

This race is suitable for runners who have been running consistently for at least 6 months and are comfortable running 8km – 10km regularly without injuries.

Give yourself plenty of time to start building up your volume and include lots of long downhill running to get those quads ready!

I ran this event with my wife last year and loved it.
It makes for a great weekend away.
We even got some mountain biking in!

https://app.streek.run/ultra-trail-kosci-which-distance-should-you-do/

01/03/2026

Got a ni**le!
Come see us
Get back to doing what you love faster!
https://thebodymechanic.com.au/

28/02/2026

You can keep training when injured (in most circumstances)
Here are 8 ways to keep your fitness.

Learn how to keep training when you can't run due to injury. You can maintain your fitness when you are injured. Here are 8 ways how.

27/02/2026

We have a lot of TBM clients taking part in the Six Foot Track in two weeks.
Here is a list of don'ts:

🥹do a long run this weekend
🥹panic that you arent ready. There is nothing you can do about it now
🥹change your shoes
🥹try some different nutrition
🥹have a big night with mates
🥹get sick

Learn more about how to taper for the Six Foot Track with 2 weeks to go

https://app.streek.run/mastering-the-six-foot-track-taper

26/02/2026

One of our members, Andrea, is running from Mt Victoria to Canberra as part of the Long Run To Inclusion.

The Long Run To Inclusion is Hotel Etico's major fundraising and awareness campaign. It promotes awareness about disability inclusion and employment and raises much needed funds to support the employment of young people with disability, creating careers in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Hotel Etico’s CEO and Co-Founder Andrea Comastri will run 400km across New South Wales and the ACT, to connect Hotel Etico’s original home in Mount Victoria with the two new Academies of Independence in Leura and Canberra.

Andrea will start from Mount Victoria on 8 March and reach Parliament House on World Down Syndrome Day (21st March) and then finish at Mercure Canberra, the site of our new Academy of Independence.

You can join a virtual challenge
The aim is to run /walk / cycle a total of 400km. You have the whole month of March to do it. You can choose to raise money, or donate money or just take part as a way of supporting Andrea and the cause.

Learn more here

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

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/111900/long-run-to-inclusion-2026

A major fundraising and awareness campaign to promote disability inclusion and create 40 jobs for 40 young people with disability.