Weekly Newsletter 23 April 2025

This week's newsletter showcases Swimrun Australia; along with interesting articles, including looking at weight vests when running, and sports massages.

Runners, Ready to Mix It Up? Discover Swimrun

Looking for your next challenge? Swimrun is the growing sport that’s winning over runners, and it’s easy to see why.

Scenic coastal races feature multiple run and swim sections, with running accounting for 80% of the total distance. That means you’ll spend most of your race doing what you love, with short swim segments acting as the perfect active recovery and a chance to cool down.

No need for fancy gear or a swimming background to get started, just a sense of adventure.

Run, swim, repeat. It’s the most fun you’ll have racing.

Learn more about swimrun at https://swimrun.com.au

Interesting Articles

Should I get a weighted vest to boost my fitness? And how heavy should it be?

The modern weighted vest comes in a range of designs that are more comfortable and can be adjusted in terms of the weight added. But could one be helpful for you? Find out at The Conversation.

Can your running shoes go in the wash?

Canadian Running looks at how there are good and bad ways of keeping your runners looking good.

7 habits of highly effective runners and eaters

Runners World looks at how people who take up running (and stick to it) and people who lose kilos (and keep them off) have habits in common.

An essential guide to sports massage for runners

If your legs are feeling tired from pounding the pavement, a sports massage could be just the answer. Here's what you need to know about using sports massage to help your recovery.

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