Crossfit Norwest

For the Advanced CrossFit Program visit the RAW Strength and Conditioning Website.

Full class schedule resumes Monday January 9th 2012. HOWEVER OPEN GYM WILL BE RUNNING AT 8am between the 4th and 7th JAN. Please check the forum the day before the class to ensure the box will be open!!!*

You may have noticed we have put up a notice at the box for those wanting to compete in the Tough Mudder Challenge in September 22nd & 23rd this year.

For the Advanced RAW Program click here.

An excerpt from Q&A with Ken Bob Saxton, Barefoot Running Pioneer. This information is useful for everyone who has ever been for a run in Sydney, not just barefoot runners, if you are from the latter group you might find the full interview interesting!

OK, so how to run gently, gracefully, naturally, on any surface?

1. Cadence. Don't be lazy. Get your feet moving. Practice lifting your feet 180 times a minute, or a little faster, while running in place, to start with. The longer time you are in the air with each stride, the longer you will be falling back towards the earth. If your steps are quick, and short (in time, not necessarily distance), you will spend less time accelerating toward the earth, and will reduce impact.

For the Advanced RAW Program click here.

You may have noticed a number of Sydney runners or even some of our CrossFit Norwest athletes wearing five fingered shoes, some for comfort and others swear by their ability to reduce the amount of running injuries. If you’re thinking about shedding your shoes, consider these guidelines:

For the Workout of the Day click here.

Yes, the title does read NON ALCOHOLIC! A new study reports that beer is an excellent recovery beverage for marathon runners. But you may not want to start a raucous celebration just yet. The beer was effective only if it was nonalcoholic.