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THE ASICS BLOG

Be inspired to move.​

Explore for running tips, stories and more.

Setting Your Running Goals

Setting Your Running Goals

September 16, 2017 / ASICS Australia

Setting goals is not just a way of making sure you develop as a runner. It also helps you to stay motivated. As you start achieving your goals, you build your own motivation and your running becomes more rewarding.

Running Drills to Improve Performance

Running Drills to Improve Performance

September 14, 2017 / ASICS Australia

Running drills are an important component of the triathlon package because drills are designed to help improve running performance – to help you go faster and place higher.

The Science of Runner’s High

The Science of Runner’s High

September 12, 2017 / ASICS Australia

Runner’s high is the feeling of euphoria felt by athletes during or after vigorous exercise.

Prepping for Your Upcoming Marathon

Prepping for Your Upcoming Marathon

September 11, 2017 / ASICS Australia

Months of training have led to this.

6 Ways to Combat Leg Fatigue from Running

6 Ways to Combat Leg Fatigue from Running

September 8, 2017 / ASICS Australia

The best way to fight tired legs is never to get them.

Should I Run with a Cold?

Should I Run with a Cold?

September 6, 2017 / ASICS Australia

The best answer is no. The reasoning? Your body is using up a lot of energy to fight whatever bug you caught and it needs to conserve the energy in order to get you back to 100%.

Running Against the Wind: How to Run in Bad Weather

Running Against the Wind: How to Run in Bad Weather

September 5, 2017 / ASICS Australia

Headwinds are either the punishing first part of an out-and-back run, or the whole run if you’re going point-to-point.

4 Common Myths about Natural Running

4 Common Myths about Natural Running

September 3, 2017 / ASICS Australia

What began as a niche has truly gone mainstream. Natural running, whether in a minimal shoe or no shoes at all, is a growing trend.

6 Tips for Beach Running

6 Tips for Beach Running

September 1, 2017 / ASICS Australia

Summer is here and the beaches are calling. We’re all for building castles and taking romantic sunset walks on the beach, but is it healthy to run on the beach?

Training Exercises for Tennis – Drills Away from the Court

Training Exercises for Tennis – Drills Away from the Court

August 31, 2017 / ASICS Australia

Getting around the court for the full 3 or 5 sets takes real stamina. If you don’t have the base level of fitness, the rest of your game will suffer – tired players can’t play as powerfully or accurately.

4 Essential Running Accessories & Gear

4 Essential Running Accessories & Gear

August 30, 2017 / ASICS Australia

Many runners like to travel light, especially on long training runs. The key is to use the bare minimum when it comes to gear and apparel, but make sure your choices are comfortable and safe.

Tights: A Runner’s Best Friend

Tights: A Runner’s Best Friend

August 29, 2017 / ASICS Australia

A good pair of running tights (or two) is a wardrobe essential for serious runners, male and female.

The Right Time To Stretch For Runners

The Right Time To Stretch For Runners

August 28, 2017 / ASICS Australia

If you run, you probably stretch. You've heard it's good for you and it just feels right. But when you stretch can be as important as how you stretch.

3 Joint Stability Exercises for Tennis Players

3 Joint Stability Exercises for Tennis Players

August 27, 2017 / ASICS Australia

Studies by numerous scientists and experts have shown that the rapid movement of the joints allow for tennis shots with great acceleration.

Strength Training for Runners: Benefits and Exercises

Strength Training for Runners: Benefits and Exercises

August 26, 2017 / ASICS Australia

Running is often believed to be purely about endurance, or aerobic fitness, but muscular strength also plays a major role.