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Mornington Running Festival Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 September 2015

OperationMove · August 4, 2015 · 3 Comments

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Operation Move are excited to announce our partnership with the Mornington Running Festival, a relatively new event on Victoria’s beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

The two day festival includes a Health & Lifestyle expo, giving you the opportunity to experience some great products and services, as well as hear inspiring speakers and enjoy some fun activities for the whole family.

On Sunday 6th September you can take part in running events ranging from the 1km Kids Fun Run through to a full Half Marathon option.

It promises to be a fun family weekend, and we’ll have a number of Operation Movers out on the course on Sunday so be sure to stop and say hi if you see us!

If you’d love to join in the fun, you can register at the Mornington Running Festival website.

AND we have a couple of really special opportunities for you as well!

Once you’ve registered for your event, you are entitled to 30% off an Operation Move custom running plan! Let us know your goals and we’ll give you the tools to help reach them!

PLUS we have one registration to GIVE AWAY to a keen OpMover for any event they like!

To win your free race registration, just leave a comment telling us which distance you would love to run and why. Winner will be notified by email on Friday August 7th, entries close at 5pm that day.

So will you come run Mornington with us?

 

2015 – are you ready to be epic?

OperationMove · November 7, 2014 · 19 Comments

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Some people are planners. They need to have a goal in place, a direction to follow, a training plan to work with.

I am one of those people. In the past, I’ve been one of those people almost to the point of it being unhealthy, and I am re-learning that spontaneity can be really fun too at the moment.

But some goals take more planning than others, and when it comes to bringing the team together we know that the more notice we can give you all, the better the chances that we will get to catch up with you at an event!

And so with that in mind, we’d love to share with you the planned team events for 2015.

Of course many OpMovers will be running in many events over the year, but these are the three where we plan on having most if not all of the exec team present, and we will be organising social catch ups and carb loading events the day prior to race day. So even if you are not a runner now, you can pop the dates in your diary and look at joining Learn to Run and taking part in a 5k perhaps? Or set yourself a heftier target then plan to join our Far and Fast monthly subscription for a personalised training plan to help get you there maybe? Or even just make sure you are free to come along and take the opportunity to meet some Movers, and cheerlead those out on the course on event day.

So grab your calendar and make sure to save the following dates!

May 16 – 17 – Great Ocean Road

Yep, we are heading back to the beautiful bay to head up hills and around bends and enjoy the amazing scenery of this run. The weekend includes many various race distance options so there is absolutely something for everyone.

Our exec team have registered for the full marathon, which we intend to treat as a long slow run (because HILLS) so if you see reference to the ‘picnic marathon’ or #phwooar15 then that is what we are talking about. Anyone keen to join us is welcome, we will NOT be racing this one.

The half is a beautiful run as well, and there are 14 and 6km race options available as well as a 1.5km kids run.

July 4 – 5 Gold Coast

The Gold Coast Airport Marathon is known to be one of the fastest and flattest in the country, plus it is on the GOLD COAST so for those of us who are feeling the chill in the southern states by July, a weekend escape to the sun seems like a great idea right?

Offering a marathon, half marathon, 10 an 5.7km races as well as a kids run, this weekend again gives everyone a chance to be involved no matter how new (or not new) a runner they are.

Mid October (dates TBC) – Melbourne

Back to where it all began, the Melbourne Marathon weekend is a key event in the OpMove calendar and we hope next year to see even more of you running across the many distances on offer.

We had SUCH a great time this year, and it is sure to be a fantastic event once again next year. Stay tuned for details as they are released.

Oh and I mentioned during the week that there was one great big audacious thing that Zoey and I are doing too, didn’t I?

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Yes. Yes we did.

On May 31st, along with the gorgeous Jo E, Zoey and I will be running 90kms uphill in South Africa. As you do.

Because if you are going to take it to the next level, you may as well do it properly right?

Surprise!

So your turn! What are your goals and dreams for the new year? Will we be catching up with you at any events?

9 Ways To Keep Long Runs Interesting

OperationMove · June 23, 2014 · 1 Comment

 

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When you start spending more time on your feet, how do you keep it interesting?

1) Break It Up.

It can help to think of it in 3km sections or 5km sections rather than as one long interminable stretch of never-ending running. Sometimes thinking about a distance that you know really well can help to make it less intimidating. Where I used to run before I moved along the lake was 5kms so that’s still a really familiar distance that I will tend to think in on long runs.

2) Change up your playlist (if you listen to music)

It can be easy to get bored if you are listening to the same songs all the time. You could mix it up with a new playlist or download an audiobook to listen to. If you don’t normally listen to music you might want to bring some just for those bits towards the end where you need a bit of extra motivation.

3) Take a different route

As much as I’m a creature of habit, changing your running route can keep you interested on long runs. If you are running somewhere new, there is always something different to look at and the distance will fly on by. I use MapMyRun to look at new routes I could try and it also has a handy elevation chart for routes that you create so you don’t go out for an easy run and end up with steep climb after steep climb. Or you could, if you want to.

4) Take some photos

This is what I like about long runs is that you have a relaxed pace so you can take a break and take some photos or possibly check in on a certain Facebook group if you were so inclined.

5) Pay attention to your technique

Another way to pass the time is to work on aspects of your technique. You might be working on getting your cadence up and turning your feet over more quickly, or making sure that your arms are swinging front to back instead of side to side or that you are leaning forward from the ankles. Whatever it might be, have an experiment. You might find a more efficient style that makes the whole thing easier.

6) Daydream or plan. Your choice

I spend a lot of time daydreaming when I’m out on a run and I also spend a lot of time planning. When else do I get two hours of uninterrupted time to hear myself think. I’ve written articles in my head on runs, I’ve strategised business ideas and just plain old let my mind wander. I have the best ideas on runs because I can just let my mind go.

7) Think about how epic your Facebook update is going to be when you finish

At some point when it’s rough, just think about Strava or Facebook or your potential bragging rights. Works every time.

8) Take walking breaks

Having walking breaks every now and then can be great for your running and great for managing the distance. From a physical point of view, walking uses different muscles to running so having a walking break gives your body a rest and helps to make sure that you don’t fatigue. From a mental point of view, knowing that you only have a certain amount of kilometres to go before having a walking break can help to keep you focused.

9) Find a running partner

Having company on your run is a quick-fire way to cure any boredom you might have and will get you through any bits of the run that you might struggle with but it also has the benefit of making sure you keep your long runs at a conversational pace. Even if you have someone who you could run with but they don’t want to do the full distance you are or vice-versa you can always plan to meet up for part of your run.

And if all else fails . . .

Sometimes if I can’t do a long run either due to illness or tiredness or timing I’ll often sandwich runs and do two medium length runs two days in a row to simulate a long run and it’s a pretty great second option.

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