The Body Mechanic

29/04/2026

This weekend, for your long run, we recommend the following:
Stick with the same number of running days as normal but the volume this week should be about 50% of your biggest weeks.

This weekend for your long run, we recommend the following:
UTAMiler - 3 hours maximum
UTA100 - 3 hours maximum
UTA50 - 3 hours maximum
UTA22 - 2 hours maximum
UTA11 - 90 minutes maximum

Doing more than this will take your body too long to recover, and possibly negatively impact your race.

Learn more about tapering
https://thebodymechanic.com.au/how-to-master-the-uta-taper-overcooked-or-undercooked/

28/04/2026

UTA100 Race Report by Greg Jenkins 🚨
What went well:
- Gear choices mostly very good (overdressed out of Fairmont – otherwise perfect)
- Calf compression sleeves were great
- Nutrition and hydration best long race so far, including use of Checkpoint nutrition, getting savory food items in early and throughout the race, bagel bites were excellent
- Koda tabs were great – first time I have used these in a race
- Drop bags – perfect
- Massage gun at CPs 4,5 & 6 was helpful
- Taping feet – only one small blister and one destroyed toenail!
- Use of poles at strategic places
- Pacing throughout the race, stayed very consistent
- Mindset was good
- Improved my checkpoint times a lot but still room to improve
- Leg strength great for downhill run, flat running and uphill hiking, but not good enough for stairs

💬 What’s the #1 tip you’d share with someone doing their first UTA100?

https://app.streek.run/race-report-uta100-2024-greg-jenkins/

27/04/2026

Butt-Kicks: The Secret to Running Faster with Better Form

To run fast with great form, you need a strong core, good posture, mobile hips, and powerful, efficient hamstrings. This butt-kick drill helps train your hamstrings to fire properly when you're running at speed—so you can hold good form even when you're pushing the pace.

A great drill for anyone training for the Sydney marathon.

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26/04/2026

Shave minutes off your UTA time — without running any faster ⏱️
Checkpoint time can make or break your race. With smart planning and sharp focus, you can breeze through aid stations, stay in rhythm, and maybe even snag yourself a new PB.

💡 Learn how to move efficiently through checkpoints and make every minute count.
Read the full article 👉

You can save yourself a LOT of time at the checkpoints in the UTA, and perhaps even score yourself a PB in the process. All it takes is some careful planning and a lot of determination on race day. Spending too much time at checkpoints will actually make race day harder, not easier, because you’ll...

23/04/2026

23/04/2026

The Body Mechanic is Hiring
We need a new Admin Assistant
A great opportunity to join our vibrant team
Send your resume to bookings@thebodymechanic.com.au
https://thebodymechanic.com.au/hiring-an-admin-assistant/

22/04/2026

We are looking to bring a new Admin Assistant onto our team in a part time capacity

The role will be based around 25-30 hours per week (Mon – Fri) out of our Milsons Point / North Sydney practice with some flexibility on actual working hours.

The ideal candidate needs to enjoy interacting with clients to arrange appointments, have good organisational skills, and have some experience with running and/or cycling.

Email your resume to bookings@bodymechanic.com

https://thebodymechanic.com.au/hiring-an-admin-assistant/

21/04/2026

Are you training for a mountainous trail event but you live on the flat,
or do you generally just struggle to find enough hills or stairs to train on?

If you want to become stronger at running on hills and stairs then give this workout a try. It really works

https://app.streek.run/running-session-that-replicates-a-hill-or-stair-run/

20/04/2026

Effective exercise to build your trail legs. Give it a go. Ideally, 50 on each side.

17/04/2026

UTA 11. Just 4 weeks to go!