Training Insights from the Field
Expert insights on fitness, rowing, cancer rehabilitation, and masters training — delivered by a certified practitioner bridging the gap between rigorous research and athletic competition.
Latest News: Racing Highlights and Research Milestones
It has been an eventful period lately, bridging my own athletic pursuits with some exciting developments on the professional front.…
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Can Walk Can Run Returns March 16th 2026
I’m really pleased to be delivering Can Walk Can Run at Studley Park, Kew and Yarra Bend Park, Fairfield. This…
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The Development of Can Walk Can Run: A Walking and Running Program for People Living With and Beyond Cancer
Discover the development of "Can Walk Can Run," an incredibly worthwhile research project by Dr. Chris Swain focused on creating…
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The Warm-Up Mistake I Had to Unlearn
In Short Static stretching before a race might actually slow you down. Research suggests holding a stretch for too long…
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Why the First 30 Minutes Feel So Hard and What Your Body Is Actually Doing
Whether you’re grinding through a 10k run, locked into a steady state piece on the erg, or settling into a…
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Staying Fast in Your 40s, 50s, and 60s: My Guide to Training Hard Without Falling Apart
If you're anything like me, you love to train. Whether it's for a triathlon, a rowing regatta, a new 5…
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Lessons from a Season of Small Wins
I’ve been really fortunate to pick up a few medals and an academic award this year, three rowing wins at…
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Beyond Squats: Building Stability and Strength
If you’ve ever struggled to keep your balance during Bulgarian split squats, you're not alone. This exercise is notoriously challenging…
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Stroke by Stroke: Mastering the Muscles Behind Your Power
You just want to get in the boat and row, right? Fair enough. But if you really want to see…
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Can Walk Can Run Shortlisted for 2025 AUSactive Social Value & Community Impact Award
Social Value & Community ImpactAward Finalist2025 AUSactive National Awards Program AUSactive member Catherine Ashley assisted in developing a cancer-specific walking…
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No More Head Spins: The Athlete’s Guide to Beating Faintness and Migraines
Staying hydrated and topping up key minerals, sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, helps keep your blood pumping and your head…
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Training in the Cold: How Chilly Temps Impact VO₂ Max and HRV—and What You Can Do
Why Cold Weather Matters for Endurance Metrics Cold air isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a physiological stressor that alters both…
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Karolien Florijn: A Masters Rower’s Unintentional Muse
Karolien Florijn’s unconventional yet highly effective technique, relaxed, precise catch and seamless power transfer, exemplifies why fitness, speed and high…
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Finding Your True Max: Why Endurance Athletes Should Rethink ‘220 minus Age’
"220 minus age." If you've ever stepped foot in a gym, attended a fitness class, or worn a smartwatch, you've…
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Exercise for Bone Strength in Osteoporosis: An Approach to Building Resilience
Osteoporosis is a progressive condition characterised by reduced bone density and structural deterioration, leading to an increased risk of fractures.…
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The healing power of movement: Embracing exercise during and after chemotherapy
This article was first published by Can Walk Can Run. Different cancers require different treatments, and in my case that…
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The Benefits of Supervised Group Exercise Programs for Cancer
This article was first published by Can Walk Can Run. Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, often leading to…
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20-Minute Workout for Rowers – No Equipment Needed
Guy Besley from The Coxswains Journey website and podcast reached out to me to create a training program perfect for…
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