Weekly Newsletter 24 June 2026
This week's newsletter showcases The Trail Running Series; along with interesting articles, including marathon recovery tips.
Experience Victoria’s Best Trails This Winter
Runners have already begun discovering the thrill of winding single-track, stunning scenery, and the freedom that comes with running in nature at The Trail Running Series… and there’s still time for YOU to be part of it too!
- Race 2 Anglesea | Sunday 5 July: Swap the city for the coast and explore the magnificent coastal and hinterland trails – the perfect excuse for a weekend getaway. (4km, 8km, 15km, 28km)
- Race 3 Silvan | Sunday 2 August: Step into the heart of the Yarra Ranges with the crowd-favourite handicap-format. (7km, 15km, 22km)
What better way to spend a Sunday morning with a welcoming atmosphere, delightful trails, and a great community of runners. Enter now!
Interesting Articles
Strength training for runners
Gymshark looks at how to improve your running performance by lifting weights, covering why strength training matters for runners, followed by 17 exercises with videos to show you how to do them, and what benefits they have for you as a runner.
Feet slap the ground when running: 5 causes, self-diagnosis and fixes
That loud smacking sound with every step is one of the more embarrassing things that can happen mid-run — but it's also one of the most fixable. Find out more in this article at Sport Coaching.
Marathon recovery tips
There's one part of marathon running that doesn’t get talked about enough: what happens afterwards.
Could you be timing your protein all wrong?
Recovery-day nutrition may matter more than many runners realise. Find out more at Canadian Running.
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