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Training Tips

Follow our blog for productive tips and stories from the Kaizen community.

Making Running Fun

Aug 19, 2024

New to running? Learn simple tips to enjoy it more—slow down, track progress, run in nature, jog with friends, and take the pressure off.

A guide to pre-race fuelling

Sep 22, 2023

Master pre-marathon fuelling with simple carb-loading tips. Learn what, when, and how much to eat to fill glycogen stores and maximise race-day energy.

Overachieving in training

Jul 6, 2023

Finished your Kaizen doughnut? Learn when to add extra runs, balance recovery, and stay consistent without risking injury or burnout.

Adding Speed Workouts

Jun 28, 2023

Ease into speed work with legendary Aussie workouts Deek’s Quarters and Mona Fartlek—simple, flexible sessions to build confidence and fitness.

Running best practices

May 11, 2023

Maximise your Kaizen training with simple principles: consistency, distance, smart rest, long runs and speed work—without stressing the small details.

Race Day Clothing

Apr 22, 2023

Choose the right race-day clothes: stay cool, avoid chafing, wear tested gear and fast shoes. Comfort and preparation make all the difference.

Training for hot-weather races during winter

Mar 1, 2023

Train smart for hot-weather races even in winter. Discover heat-adaptation tips—saunas, layers, holidays—that boost performance when race day heats up.

How to use Kaizen

Feb 3, 2023

Kaizen adapts to your life, focusing on training load over strict paces or distances. Flexible, simple, and effective—just fill the doughnut.

How does Kaizen’s doughnut actually work?

Jan 6, 2023

Kaizen’s training doughnut adapts distance to pace, giving you a flexible, smart training load target to hit your race goals with ease.