The Body Mechanic

25/06/2026

🚨Bondi to Manly 80km Ultra Training Requirements

This event is suitable for runners who have been running consistently for at least 18 months and are currently capable of running 15km on undulating terrain without injuries.

For our beginner level program you will be looking at about:
✅1-2 hours of Strength, Stability, Stretching and Rolling workouts weekly plus an optional Cross Training session.
✅7-10 hours running per week (depending on the terrain and your pace)

For our advanced level program you will be looking at about:
✅1-2 hours of Strength, Stability, Stretching and Rolling workouts weekly plus an optional Cross Training session.
✅9-14 hours running per week (depending on the terrain and your pace)

Check out more Bondi to Manly training Advice

https://app.streek.run/bondi-to-manly-training-when-where-and-how/

25/06/2026

We've been enjoying all the international cycling that's on at this time of year.

Watching the pros pedal smoothly for hours on end is a good reminder of one of the most overlooked aspects of cycling performance: cadence.

If you're not sure what cadence is, why it matters, or how to improve yours, we've put together a simple guide.

Cycling cadence, learn what it is and how to improve it. The best method to measure your cadence is to pick a flat section of the road or an indoor trainer. Get a cycling computer.

24/06/2026

Looking for an excuse to spend a few hours exploring the Blue Mountains?

The team at Mountains Fitness are running a guided recce of part of the Hounslow course on 28 June.

Expect some spectacular views, some challenging trails, and a few locations you may never have visited before.

Perry's Lookdown → Lockleys → Pinnacles and return.

You don't have to be racing Hounslow to enjoy this one.

More information and registrations here:

Race Roster Link - https://raceroster.com/events/2026/130335/bmf-hounslow-training-run-perrys-lockleys-pinnacles-return-28062026

23/06/2026

Got a ni**le that just won't go away?

Most running injuries don't disappear by themselves. In fact, the longer you ignore them, the harder they can be to fix.

Whether it's a sore Achilles, grumpy knee, tight calf or aching hip, getting it looked at early is usually the quickest path back to running comfortably.

Book online here:

https://thebodymechanic.com.au/book-online/

23/06/2026

Have you tried using a running belt to carry your phone, gels and other gear?

I've been using a Naked Running Band for the past seven years and it's still the most useful running accessory I own.

Naked Running have added some new sizes to their range, so I made a video comparing all three bands.

I'll show you how much gear fits in each one, who they're best suited to, and whether they pass the "jump test" when fully loaded.

Whether you're running 10km, 100 miles, or just need somewhere to stash your phone on a training run, there's probably an option that will suit you.

If you've been wondering which Naked Running Band is right for you,...

21/06/2026

Push-Ups Completed 42,587
Funds Raised for Mental Health: $1963
Team Members: 27
We are doing the Push-Up Challenge for the fourth year in a row, and I'd love you to be part of the team or make a donation.

If push ups aren't your thing, that's no problem. You can substitute them for walking lunges, squats, wall push ups, burpees, sit ups, or a combination of all of the above.

By the end of June you'll have completed hundreds of reps and built a bit more strength, consistency, and resilience along the way.

Donations are completely optional. The money goes towards a fantastic cause, but you don't need to raise a cent to take part. We'd simply love to have you involved.

The Push-Up Challenge is on in June! Join our team to get fit, have fun and learn about mental health.

16/06/2026

3-4 min rolling per day on your quads. Give it go know!

15/06/2026

Have you got sore knees when you run?

Most running-related knee injuries are caused by a combination of overuse and faulty biomechanics.

If your running technique isn't as good as it should be AND some part of your body isn't working properly (stiff ankles, unstable hips etc) AND you have done too many km's for your body to cope - then knee pain is a pretty common result.

In the physio clinic we normally refer to knee injuries as being "the piggy in the middle between stiff ankles and unstable hips" - which means you can't get rid of your knee pain until you have sorted out the other problems.

These are the most common types of knee pain:

· Patella Femoral Dysfunction - pain behind your kneecap - especially when you are walking down stairs or down hills

· ITB Friction Syndrome - pain on the outside of your knee joint

· Patella Tendonitis - pain in the front just below your kneecap

· Hoffa's Fat Pad Inflammation - pain on either side of the patella tendon (still below your kneecap)

Work out which one you have got, and what you can do about it.

Please let us know if you find this helpful.
https://app.streek.run/how-to-cure-runners-knee/

15/06/2026

Could a hot bath improve your running?

It sounds a bit too good to be true, but new research suggests that regular heat exposure may help improve endurance performance.

Could your post-run recovery routine actually make you fitter?

Worth a read if you're looking for simple ways to get more from your training.

For decades, elite runners have travelled the world to train at high altitude.

14/06/2026

Shane O'Neill UTMB 2024

This has so much info to help you.

If you are doing a miler anytime soon, you have to check this out

The race starts at 6pm so I got there 3 hours early drop off drop bags about 1km from the start. I then found a place near the church in the shade, ate half a ham and cheese baguette and drank 500ml…