Weekly Newsletter 9 April 2025

This week's newsletter showcases Perth Running Festival; along with interesting articles, including how to know when it’s time to replace your running shoes.

2025 Perth Running Festival | Discount for Regional & Interstate Runners!

Sunday, October 12th at Optus Stadium

Perth Running Festival is offering a 15% registration discount to all Regional WA and Interstate runners. Join one of Australia’s most beautiful runs, finishing inside Optus Stadium, voted the world’s best-looking stadium.

Following sold out events in 2024 the Half Marathon is strictly limited and will sell out fast! Feel the thrill of crossing the finish line inside Optus Stadium after mastering a fast, flat and AIMS-accredited course, with a total elevation gain of only 118m, perfect for a P.B!

Interesting Articles

How do I know when it’s time to replace my running shoes?

Any runner will tell you there’s nothing better than slipping on a brand new pair of shoes. But how regularly should runners fork out hundreds of dollars on their next pair? Find out out more at The Conversation.

These upper-body moves will maximise your power and stability

These two pushing and pulling exercises at Canadian Running are the only ones you'll ever need.

Tips to improve your running economy

Whether your goal is to run a faster 5K or marathon, you will benefit from becoming a more economical runner. If you take two runners with all other variables equal, the more economical runner will run faster, especially in long distances. If you want to run faster, read coach Laura Norris' blog to learn how to improve your running economy.

How to set long-term running goals

Runners World looks at how to pick and train for a worthy goal that is six, nine or 12 months out.

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
The Running Calendar Team