Weekly Newsletter 2 July 2025
This week's newsletter showcases Run Bibbulmun Track Stage Race; along with interesting articles, including some of the best ways to recover after a long run.
Run Bibbulmun Track Stage Race – your next running adventure
14-16 November, 2025
Denmark, Western Australia
3 Days, 3 Stages - Solo Runners
Long and Short Course options
Entries are selling fast for the Run Bibbulmun Track Stage Race, and it’s calling YOU!
This is a 3 day, 3 stage trail running adventure for solo runners along the most spectacular sections of the famed Bibbulmun Track in Great Southern, Western Australia.
Long and Short Course options each day - “Karri” Long Course (35km, 33km, 39km) or “Tingle” Short Course (17km, 24km, 21km). PLUS world-class trails; full logistical support; and organised by Rapid Ascent – the same team behind the sold-out Run Larapinta Stage Race.
Limited to 300 solo runners and only a 1/3 of places remaining – who’s with us?
Event Details and Entry Information: www.runbibbulmun.com.au
Interesting Articles
Best ways to recover after a long run
Recovery doesn’t get nearly enough attention through a training cycle. But it’s actually one of the biggest game changers when it comes to staying injury-free and feeling good on your next run. Find out more in this article by coach Amanda Brooks.
The surprising ways running may be aging your skin
From inflammation to oxidative stress, a new study illuminates how your training routine could be messing with your skin’s glow, and you might not even realise it. Find out more at Run.
How fast could you run a chocolate milk mile?
Like a more wholesome version of the beer mile (and just as likely to result in vomiting), the chocolate milk mile has become a last-day-of-school tradition at a Michigan high school, where a new world best was recently set. Read more at Canadian Running.
Why you should be training for downhill running – not just uphill
Prime your quads for the pounding they’ll take on steep and steady descents with these downhill running workouts at Runners World.
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