Surfer takes out the Big Beach Challenge

One thing about running is it can become addictive. People who have never been runners before but are all of a sudden running more, going further and training harder can sometimes find themselves battling little niggles or injury. Hevents spoke to Ethos Health physiotherapist Dave Naylor about some of the common lost-distance running injuries and how best to prevent them:

If this is your first NewRun half marathon and you are feeling a bit nervous, then never fear, Hevents spoke to multiple winner of this event Belinda Murray for her race tips. 

Expert tips for running on the beach

If you are a newcomer to running on the sand you will find it feels different and possibly harder to running on the road. Hevents spoke to three-time NSW 2km beach run champion Boyd Conrick during the week for some handy hints for conquering the softer surface. Here are some of his tips: 

Five reasons why running on the sand is good for you

TONED BODY. Have you ever seen an unfit looking ironman or ironwoman? They spend hours each week running up and down the sand in training.