Weekly Newsletter 25 March 2026

This week's newsletter showcases The Great Ultra Mediocre Back Yarder; along with interesting articles, including post-run mistakes experts want you to avoid.

The Great Ultra Mediocre Back Yarder (GUMBY) - 24-27 April 2026

Welcome to the GUMBY - a true test of endurance, grit, and spirit. Set at Blue Range Hut in the Brindabella Ranges against stunning natural landscapes, this race pushes runners beyond the ordinary into the realm of extraordinary or rather ultramediocre.

Whether you’re here to chase a personal best, conquer new limits, or simply embrace the camaraderie of the trail, The GUMBY is more than a race - it’s a journey of resilience and discovery. Lace up, dig deep, and get ready to find out just how far you can go on April Anzac weekend.

Find out more and enter online at www.ultramediocre.run

Interesting Articles

Try this VO2 max-boosting interval session on your lunch hour

A spicy workout that builds speed and stamina without long recoveries. Check it out at Canadian Running.

Post-run mistakes experts want you to avoid

After your long run is complete, the temptation to crash on the couch or get right back to work is strong. You finished your workout, so there’s nothing left to do, right? Wrong. Find out why at Runners World.

The 5 minute running warm-up you should do before every run

A good running warm-up can make all the difference to our run performance and enjoyment. Incorporate these moves into your routine.

Running form: the complete guide to better technique

Running form - the mechanics of how your body moves through each stride - directly affects how fast you run, how efficiently you use energy, and how often you get injured. Sport Coaching's guide covers every major element of running form, the research behind what actually matters, the biggest mistakes most runners make, and a practical method for making sustainable changes.

Recent updates

To find out what's been recently updated, check the recent updates page regularly for date changes, event postponements and cancellations. Check out the full calendar of upcoming events.

Until next week...

Have a great running week!

Regards,
Jane, Chris & Sam
The Running Calendar Team