For those keen to get a bit of training in on the quality trails of Lamington National Park’s rainforest, there will be a social run on rarely used sections of the Great Walk.

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Introduction

Exercise and Environmental factors are the most common causes of heat related illness. However several other factors can play a part including medical illness (eg. infection), drugs/medication, dehydration, being overweight, lack of acclimatization and the extremities of age. In race situations many environmental factors such as heat, wind, and cloud cover are simply unavoidable if you choose to compete!

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Here’s a great new running book - “from last to first” by Charlie Spedding. A real contender for best book of the year too. Who is Charlie Spedding you ask? Well I’m not spoiling the story by answering that one, but suffice to say he provides:
A. a killer description of a classic marathon struggle (that’s just chapter 1!)

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Here are the times for Wild Horse at Night.  Obviously because it was largely a training run a number of people ran together and some did times slower than they normally would.  Rolf Collett pushed hard in the 30k as did Lisa Hussey ( recent migrant from UK ) in the 20k. Most had an enjoyable time.  Report from leaders say they came across some wild life in the form of snakes.  Ian, Charlie Hall and Geoff Williams must have marked the course well as nobody got lost

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For those who missed out on the classic 6 Foot experience this year, either due to the field cap or like me lack of $$ to travel to Sydney, we offer a local equivalent - and its completely free!  Meet 7.00am at Tennison Woods Mountain carpark about 3km north of Mount Glorious for an informal and challenging outing over 18km and 750m climb. The course includes a fast downhill section (just like 6 Foot), several river crossings of Kobble Creek (more than 6 foot!), a waterfall (eat your heart out 6 Foot) and a big climb back up (yes just like 6 Foot)… Inquiries to info@runtrails.org

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Intraining are having a trail training run on Sunday 22 Feb at Anstead. This is around 13km with some pretty big hills - a good practice run. Interested runners should meet on the corner of Kangaroo Gully and Mt Crosby Road at 5:30am. Fantastic view from the top. Come along and join us - Coolrunning’s “two sheds”, in the forum about hills training for the upcoming Pinnacles run

Many will have seen the sensationalist TV coverage. Here is the true story as it unfolded, from the daily web statements of the organiser. There are some important issues discussed in relation to self-reliance and safety. It would be great to see an event of this type in Australia – compared to adventure races, which seem to enjoy hyping risky behaviours like sleep deprivation, mountain marathons have their roots in the UK fell and mountain racing scene, with a strong emphasis on self-responsibility and demonstrated experience before entry.

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The Stromlo Running Festival is a new event that will take place in Canberra on the 27th February – 1st March 2009. On-site camping and caravan facilities will provide an opportunity for participants to submerse themselves in weekend crammed full of running, seminars, presentations, entertainment, socialising, and great food and drink. Organised by Run For Your Life in conjunction with Robert de Castella and the ACT Cross Country Club, the weekend promises to be a huge success, even in its first year.

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The weather is turning hot, so its time to move up into the hills and run among the rainforest. Join us for a weekend of free training runs and/or walks, with options to suit all levels. We’ll put up a blackboard of a.m. & p.m. options and you can join whichever suits you. Drop in for a single run, or stay all weekend and enjoy a shared meal on Saturday night. Start times: Saturday western trails 7.30am, Sunday 6.30am for eastern trails; meet Lindsay Road, Mount Glorious. More info here

1. 9th November Trail Run Anstead. 5:30am Cnr Mt Crosby Rd, Kangaroo Gully Rd Anstead. 11km or 13.5km option Great hills great views. Breakfast at coffee club Kenmore after. RSVP (Linda 0419 745 252- rsvp just for brekky)
Cost, we charge $4 members, $6 non members - but free if you do another of our sessions through that week) Random Draw prize and sports drink provided.
2. 7th December. Digger will be our special guest leader through the trails of Toohey forest. More details to follow but keep the date free. Thanks Digger!!!
Source: Coolrunning’s Trail and Mountain Running forum: www.coolrunning.com.au/forums