August 2023
In Western Australia we are so lucky to be able to compete in some pretty incredible events, the brain child of Shaun Kaesler. If you’re in Australia you need to spend time on his websites; namely https://ultraseries.com.au/ or specially for WA :- https://ultraserieswa.com.au/ and the South Australian version :- https://ultraseriessa.com.au/ . Shaun has created a monster of a company that makes running dreams come true and offers runners events that will change their lives. The bonus of this community is just that , the community. His vision grows each year and he has put together an event catalogue that is second to none, globally. The only limiting factor I feel is his time and energy to keep adding events. He is building a team around him but the visionary is clearly Shaun with his team scrambling to keep up; albeit his team are as incredible as he is truth be told.
The reason behind this post is the team at Tribe and Trail has reached out and asked if I could post on my blog the details of a new weekly community run starting on August 22nd and then continuing weekly. If you ever thought about running either trails or ultras pop along and let the guys introduce to these life changing activities. So make your way to 235 Railway Parade, Maylands at 6pm. ( https://www.tribeandtrail.com.au/ )
As well as offering this free weekly run the guys at Tribe and Trail can also put you in touch with some seriously good coaches who will guide you on your journey from community run to your first , or next, running challenge. We all need challenges right, otherwise I feel you would morph into a ‘jogger’, assuming that is even still a thing , pass me my Sony Walkman.?
A few products that will help with your journey…
fisiocrem ( https://www.fisiocrem.com.au/ ) is just bloody brilliant and does exactly what it says it does , it just gets the major muscle groups moving again. I use this extensively towards the end of the race when my quads are hammered. It really makes a difference and allows me to move back through the gears towards the end of an event when most runners are stumbling home.
Bix hydration is just ace, a product brought to life by Vlad Ixel a professional ultra runner who knows a thing or two about hydration. ( https://www.bixvitamins.com/ ) The best thing about Bix is it tastes good with many different flavours and you never get sick of drinking it, this is a big plus as Maurten and Tailwind (both great products) can be difficult to digest later in the event. From the website :-
As an Australian elite multiple trail running champion, with wins in over 40 ultra-marathon races across Asia, recovery from training and races has always been my top priority.
In searching for a solid recovery and hydration supplement, I recognized that critical vitamins and minerals – both in diversity and quantity – were missing from almost all supplements on the market. I had the feeling that in an effort to maximize their bottom-lines, companies in the hydration space, failed to deliver a product that could meaningfully assist athlete performance.
In order to address this, I began the development of a hydration product. After two and a half years of development alongside a leading German sports scientist, BIX Recovery, an advanced, high-quality recovery drink was born.
BIX boosts 12 active ingredients scientifically balanced to replace lost electrolytes and assist in immune function. It’s designed with quality vitamins and minerals, in quantities that work!
BIX is a recovery solution for everyone, that will get you to the top of your game!
What can I say about HumanTecar, ( https://athleticus.com.au/ ) it looks great, smells great and is awesome for recovery or even pre-run/workout. Read about the science behind it first and then try the products. The compression bandages are just magical after a long event. Put these on and the next day you are recovered, I have used them on a number of occasions and they never fail to astound me albeit the family poke fun at me as I look like a ‘mummy and smell funny’ !
Fractel ( https://fractel.com.au/ ) have your performance headgear covered. I love the colours and the functionality of these hats, I guarantee there is one model you’ll fall in love with.
Shokz headphones, let you keep in touch with the world around while losing yourself in quality tunes or podcasts. ( https://shokz.com.au/ )
T8 running apparel is the best you can get, second to none. Designed for the ultra humid Honk Kong conditions the owners live in. It is light and does away with any chaffing worries. T8 is the name given to the highest typhoon warning in Honk Kong, storms and typhoons with gusts exceeding 180kph, which explains the branding. ( https://t8.run/)
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