fisiocrem takes five with… Kel

What sport do you participate in?
Marathon/Endurance Running

What is your greatest sporting achievement?
Running my first marathon in 4:59’28 and now since completed a total of 3 marathons. My greatest achievement is really still to come running in the 2018 New York Marathon.

When was the first time that you realised that your sport was becoming your passion?
I started running the City2Surf 12 years ago and loved running it each year. It wasn’t until I ran my first marathon in 2015 that I started to become obsessed with improving my marathon running times and training hard to achieve that goal. Now my goal has shifted beyond just running the 2018 New York Marathon to completing the six world major marathons and making a business out of running endurance events (run clubs and coaching etc)

What is your favourite part of competing?
I like challenging myself to achieve the best that I can achieve. I also love the comradely of the other runners in the running community.

What does a standard days training consist of?
I train six days per week and it usually starts at 5:30 am where I will get ready for my run and undertake some dynamic stretching before heading out for a run. These runs could be 1hr 20min Progressive Run; 30min easy run (5k); Intervals; Intervals and Threshold runs; Fartlek runs; 44min easy run (7k); Parkrun (5k) and a long run on Sundays (anywhere from 18k to 38k). I will return to home and undertake some post run stretching and drink a protein shake after the hard and long runs. I will then shower and get ready for work. Before getting dressed for work I will normally apply some Fisiocream and do some foam rolling. After work I will undertake some additional foam rolling and apply some more Fisiocream on those days where the legs are a little stiff and sore. Then its is usually early to bed 9pm. As the training year progresses I will most likely undertake another run in the afternoons after work to build the distance up.

What is the most important aspect of your training?
Consistency is really important in endurance training and this can be quite challenging to an amateur athlete especially when you have work and family commitments to attend to. But by being consistent you will find that the speed and endurance comes easier.

What does a standard post-event recovering consist of?
Usually after a marathon or even a half marathon I will usually undertake a short cool down run and then hit the recovery tent and try and get a quick massage to get some of the latic acid out of my legs. Then after a shower at home I will usually apply Fisiocream and get into some compression tights to assist in the recovery.

What is your ultimate sporting goal?
I think at this point in time it is to complete the Six World Major Marathons (London, Berlin, Tokyo, Chicago, Boston and New York), but I would also like to represent my country at some point in my life in the Masters (if my speed improves)

Who is your sporting idol and why?
I have a number of them and it would depend on the sports. When it comes to Road racing I am inspired by Kurt Fearnley (Para athlete) he is just an amazing athlete and so humble as well. I watched him last year come third in Boston and then follow it up a week later with a second in London. Being able to push a wheelchair that fast across 42.2 km is amazing. I also love Robert De Costella and Steve Moneghetti both legends in marathon running. I still remember watching Rob and his marathon win in the Commonwealth Games.

What advice would you give to someone that is interested in taking up your sport?
Join a local group of runners like Boobs on the Run (women) or Running Science as it is so much easier and inspiring to run in a supportive group than running on your own. Don’t get caught up with times and paces etc just run as far as you can and don’t be afraid to walk if necessary. Then get out and do it the next day and the next. Enjoy your improvement and celebrate it with others.

What is the biggest challenge you face when competing?
For me I am only racing myself at the moment and there are times and days when mentally I know I am capable of so much more but I give into the pain associated with the race. It is this mental strength that sometimes lets me down instead of pushing through the barrier and coming out a better athlete on the other side.

What’s your favourite thing about fisiocrem (‘that it’s free’ is not the correct answer!)?
I was amazed the first time I tried fisiocream after the 2016 Gold Coast Marathon that it took most of the DOMS out of my legs and I was functioning so much quicker than the previous year. It really made a huge difference to my recovery and it continues to do so.

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I ran my first marathon in 2015 and felt like I would never be able to walk properly again. Naturally I did but it took me some time. I was so amazed when I tried fisiocream after my second Gold Coast marathon in that shortly after applying it to my legs I was walking normally. I now use fisiocream after all my hard and long runs and it helps me recover that much quicker. It really is worth trying it out and seeing the difference it can make to your recovery and training.

fisiocrem takes five with… Amanda

What sport do you participate in?
Trail Running

What is your greatest sporting achievement?
Finishing UTA50 in May 2017

When was the first time that you realised that your sport was becoming your passion?
When I started signing up to every event I could find!

What is your favourite part of competing?
Pushing myself, while meeting new people and seeing them give 100% too – with a smile on our faces. 🙂

What does a standard days training consist of?
During the week, usually a run around the local streets or along the Broadwater. On the weekends, a long run on the trails with friends.

What is the most important aspect of your training?
Consistency

What does a standard post-event recovering consist of?
Cold dip in the ocean or an ice bath, then a cider in the sun.

What is your ultimate sporting goal?
To keep improving and to see as many new places on foot as possible.

Who is your sporting idol and why?
Anna Frosty – from little NZ, like me. So much determination, and even with the battles she’s had to overcome, she has still managed to find joy in running.

What advice would you give to someone that is interested in taking up your sport?
Enter a local race, or find a running group and just get out there. Once you get started you won’t be able to stop!

What is the biggest challenge you face when competing?
Staying on top of my hydration. So often in an event I will get carried away in the atmosphere and forget to drink.

What’s your favourite thing about fisiocrem (‘that it’s free’ is not the correct answer!)?
That it contains arnica and other extracts. I have always loved arnica for muscle relief.

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fisiocrem is such a great product that you’d be silly not to use. Plus it smells so good!

fisiocrem takes five with… Auds

What sport do you participate in?
Running

What is your greatest sporting achievement?
• Hasn’t happened yet…
• But winning Nationals for Mountain Running in 2015 (was awesome) & running for Australia in Wales at the World Champs coming 30th.

When was the first time that you realised that your sport was becoming your passion?
When I quit elite gymnastics in 2010 I started school XC & triathlon for fun. I find running to be such an outlet and yet I also love the competitive nature of the sport and that there’s always something to improve!

What is your favourite part of competing?
Pushing myself to see how far & fast I can go & always chasing PBs!

What does a standard days training consist of?
Depending on the day.

Monday: usually Recovery run so easy 8km at about 4’40 pace.

Tuesday: Speed work at the track or longer reps depending on what time of year it is.

Weds: Easy comfortable 10km.

Thursday: Speed sesh or hills.

Friday: Rest Day

Sat: Tempo 5km or intervals.

Sunday: Long run 18km at 4’30 pace.

What is the most important aspect of your training?
Making sure that I have consistency (structure), a great coach (which I’m lucky that I do), and great people to train with! Whoops ok that’s 3 important aspects, all equally important!!! ?

What does a standard post-event recovering consist of?
Eating (straight away), stretching, salt bath & usually rubbing in lots of fisiocrem into the calves!

What is your ultimate sporting goal?
Competing for Australia at the Commonwealth Games and ultimately Olympics.
Also to be in a position to make a difference in Australian Athletics and be involved in a charity that can help build young disadvantaged kids to help achieve their running goals.

Who is your sporting idol and why?
That’s a hard one… I have many that I look up to, but I don’t like to use the word idol. I’m grateful that I have trained with many amazing Olympians in the past that I hold great respect for, also that I have been lucky to come across that have helped me and inspired me including Lauretta Harrop when I first started triathlon.
I love athletes that work hard and are genuine, humble people. This describes my beyond amazing coach: Jill Boltz (Hunter) and Daniel Boltz. Jill was a dual Olympian for GB and Danny for Switzerland, both have world record PBs, Jill is a Commonwealth Games Silver Medalist (& would have won an Olympic medal if it wasn’t for stress fractures) yet completely humble, she instills passion & integrity & is extremely selfless, definitely one in a gazillion. I’ve learnt so much from them in a short time and I feel special that I have come across people like this in my life!

What advice would you give to someone that is interested in taking up your sport?
Do it because you love it and because it makes YOU happy, but remember that it takes time, so enjoy the process and the journey!!! Don’t be in a rush, especially with distance running, it’s all about persistence & remaining injury free is a big one. So it’s important to always make recovery paramount.

What is the biggest challenge you face when competing?
For me I get extremely anxious & nervous on the track to the point I’m shaking before a race, I never feel like I’ve done enough. Whereas with road races and XC not so much. I don’t get into my rhythm on track and this is something I really have to continue to work on as well as my lack of speed!

What’s your favourite thing about fisiocrem (‘that it’s free’ is not the correct answer!)?
My favourite thing is that it relieves my pain over night. So I rub it in after a hard track session and wake up with no pain!

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fisiocrem is like my miracle cream! I use it when I’m sore after hard sessions and the next day the pain is gone. I’m so lucky that I found it!!! I feel like it’s my secret weapon shhh hehe… ???

fisiocrem takes five with… Rachie 

What sport do you participate in?
Running & gym

What is your greatest sporting achievement?
Losing 10 kilos and started running

When was the first time that you realised that your sport was becoming your passion?
Couple of years ago when I signed up to my gym, but since January 2017 I started running

What is your favourite part of competing?
That feeling of completing and reaching a goal

What does a standard days training consist of?
Running and classes at the gym

What is the most important aspect of your training?
Stretching the muscles and recovery

What does a standard post-event recovering consist of?
Stretching, post workout protein, fisiocrem

What is your ultimate sporting goal?
To be able to run 10km

Who is your sporting idol and why?
Sarah my pt @running_addict

What advice would you give to someone that is interested in taking up your sport?
To take it one step at a time

What is the biggest challenge you face when competing?
Mental barriers

What’s your favourite thing about fisiocrem (‘that it’s free’ is not the correct answer!)?
The way it helps my muscles and the feeling of burning (and I love the smell) ?

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Love fisiocrem and the natural ingredients to help my muscles recover!

fisiocrem takes five with… Jess

What sport do you participate in?
Running/ Gym

What is your greatest sporting achievement?
In January I decided to start Parkrun. I finished the 5km first attempt and I haven’t looked back since. Very proud of myself.

When was the first time that you realised that your sport was becoming your passion?
I’ve always loved sport. When I was younger I played representative basketball, netball and tennis. Now I running in my passion. I love
Pushing myself as far as I can.

What is your favourite part of competing?
Right now, finishing what I set out to do is always my greatest achievement. Getting a PB is so satisfying but I’m just happy that I’m out there making a change and adding years to my life by not giving up.

What does a standard days training consist of?
Right now I’m training for the 10km course at Melbourne Marathon in October. Every month until then I will add a kilometre. I do 5kms 3-7 times a week, weight training at the gym and use my sons swimming lessons as my recovery.

What is the most important aspect of your training?
Listening to my body but pushing through what my mind tells me. I know I can always do more. So I just keep going. I’m improving my quality of life which has a positive ripple through my family, friends and everything else in between.

What does a standard post-event recovering consist of?
Lots of water to stay hydrated, ice/heat and fisiocrem. Being a larger person there’s not a walk or run that doesn’t end with pain currently. So it’s very important for me to look after those niggles. Amen fisiocrem!

What is your ultimate sporting goal?
The end game is to complete a full marathon. So my goals are to run a full 5km without stopping, complete 10km event, half marathon and full marathon. Watch this space!

Who is your sporting idol and why?
Growing up and still now it’s Michael Jordan. Yes, he was a very talented player but he never gave up. Winning or losing he played the game to the best of his ability until that game was over.
I also am obsessed with anyone out there attempting and completing marathons. I admire their strength to push through and achieve such a sensational accomplishment.

What advice would you give to someone that is interested in taking up your sport?
Don’t wait! If it’s what you want to do – start now. We spend too much time deferring dreams and goals. It’s better to try and keep trying instead of not trying at all.

What is the biggest challenge you face when competing?
As a larger athlete I deal with a lot of pain due to a heavy load (which is getting smaller thankfully). I just listen to my body and push to my limitations without giving up. As I know when I finish the sense of accomplishment far outweighs anything else.

What’s your favourite thing about fisiocrem (‘that it’s free’ is not the correct answer!)?
The relief it gives me! The fisiocrem community is so supportive and encouraging. I feel so blessed to be a part of it.

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When you’re cold you put on a sweater? When you’re in pain – put on fisiocrem! Trust me! Nothing really beats that sensation of your pain easing. Thank you fisiocrem.

fisiocrem takes five with…Rebecca

What sport do you participate in?

Running – Road and Trail / Triathlon / Open water swimming

What is your greatest sporting achievement?
Completing my first 100k ultra trail marathon in October 2016

When was the first time that you realised that your sport was becoming your passion?
I started running to raise money for Hummingbird House, a charity I have a personal connection. The love and passion just kept growing with every event I entered. I love inspiring people to get out there, give it a go and be the best version of themselves.

What is your favourite part of competing?
I love to challenge myself. Nothing beats the feeling of accomplishment when I complete an event, especially if it’s a milestone distance or PB time.

What does a standard days training consist of?
Standard is not something that I can relate to. I’m not good with routines and don’t like the feeling of having to stick to a regimented training program. While I know this works well for most people it doesn’t work for me. I like to mix up my training and have fun with it. Some days I will find a trail and hike all day, other days I’ll smash out a speed session. I don’t diet but try to choose healthy options as much as possible.

What is the most important aspect of your training?
Having fun. I don’t take it seriously because that would take the joy out of what I love doing. It’s great to also have amazing friends to train and with who have the same passion.

What does a standard post-event recovering consist of?
Refuel and re-hydrate. My body needs food to recover quickly. I also can’t go past a good long soak in the bath. It’s also important for me to stay active. The day after a big event I will always go for a walk or a swim to avoid my muscles tightening up.

What is your ultimate sporting goal?
To one day complete an Ironman event. The ultimate endurance event.

Who is your sporting idol and why?
I don’t have a sporting idol. I’m inspired by the people from all ages, genders and walks of life who turn up to events and push themselves to be their best.

What advice would you give to someone that is interested in taking up your sport?
Get out there and give it a shot. Find a friend to train with for your first event and most importantly have FUN. Smile and enjoy the moment.

What is the biggest challenge you face when competing?
Self doubt. Mind games that creep in and make me lose belief in myself. I have to be aware of this and snap out of it as soon as I have those feelings.

What’s your favourite thing about fisiocrem (‘that it’s free’ is not the correct answer!)?
The fast acting relief I get everytime I use it. The all natural ingredients are perfect for me being that I have sensitive skin I don’t have any irritation from Fisiocrem at all.

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Fisiocrem is the best product I have ever used for the temporary relief of aches and pains. I recently competed in the Blackall 100k Ultra Trail Run and used Fisocrem before, during and after the event with fantastic results in both pain relief and recovery.