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Running in the Rain: Safety Tips and When to Stop
Running in light rain can be reasonable when visibility, footing and the route remain predictable. Use this go/no-go check for thunder, floodwater, slippery surfaces, clothing and safe shelter.
Tarralla Creek Trail: 5.5km Croydon Walk & Bike Guide
Walk or ride the 5.5km Tarralla Creek Trail from Croydon towards Heathmont, with route directions, wetlands, parking, facilities and family-friendly options.
How Yuko Sato Ran 436km in a Backyard Ultra
Yuko Sato covered a reported 436 kilometres over 65 hours at a Brisbane backyard ultra. Her story is about exhaustion, encouragement and finding the strength to start one more loop.
Do Virtual Walking Challenges Work—and How Do You Keep Going Afterwards?
Virtual walking challenges can help people move more while they are running. A large app study found participants averaged 23% more steps during competitions, although badges and points alone appear to make a smaller difference. Making your goal public can create accountability, Facebook groups can offer encouragement and fundraising for...
How to Make Your Running Shoes Last Longer—and Know When to Replace Them
Help your running shoes last longer with a simple care routine: clean only when needed, air-dry away from heat, reserve each pair for the right job, track kilometres and inspect grip, shape and fit before replacing them.
Dandenong Creek Trail: Where to Walk, Ride and Run in Melbourne’s East
The Dandenong Creek Trail gives walkers, runners and cyclists a mostly off-road route through Melbourne’s east and south-east. You can start with an easy loop around Jells Park, follow the creek for a longer ride, or join community events such as Jells parkrun, Dandenong parkrun and Run Maroondah. This guide...
Virtual Fitness Challenges: A Flexible Way to Get Active Anywhere
Virtual fitness challenges let Australians walk, run, ride or complete an activity goal on their own schedule while still gaining structure, progress tracking and a shared purpose. They can be especially useful for beginners, busy parents, shift workers and people who live far from organised events. Here is how they...
Group or Solo Exercise? New Research Says Both Can Work
A 2026 meta-analysis of 71 studies found group and individual exercise programs produced broadly similar results. Group formats showed a small functional advantage, while social connection may depend more on how a group is designed than simply exercising beside other people.
Rachel Entrekin: First Woman to Win Cocodona 250
At 8.09am on a Saturday in Flagstaff, Arizona, Rachel Entrekin finished a 253-mile race ahead of every other person on the course. The 34-year-old physical therapist became the first woman to win the Cocodona 250 outright, clocking 56 hours, 9 minutes and 48 seconds, more than two hours faster than...
Sunshine Coast Marathon 2026: A Beginner's Guide to the 5km and 2km
The EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival returns to Alexandra Headland on Sunday 2 August 2026, with distances from the 2km mini marathon to the full 42.2km marathon. If you are a first-time runner or returning after a long break, the 5km is the smartest goal to choose, especially if...