Couch to 5km: You Don’t Need to Be a Runner to Start
An 8-week journey from stuck to strong! If you have ever said, “I need to get moving again”, you are not alone. Life happens. We get busy, lose momentum, and suddenly that simple act of going for a walk or jog feels out of reach. That is exactly why I created the...
Junior Runners
It might be useful for you as a track side parent or mom on the run to see the journey your child can take through running. Discover Coach Michelle Mee's journey as a junior runner to see what options there are for you, your child and your running family. The Early...
Know your shoes for Comrades and Two Oceans
If the Shoe Fits January and February are shoe month for marathon and ultra marathon runners. If you are running a marathon, Comrades, Two Oceans, Loskop etc you need to read this! Please make sure by the end of February you have established which brand and model of...
14 Weeks to run a 10km Race
Whos’ this programme aimed at? Meet Joe Bloggs, he’s 52 years old, gets roped into cycling the Joburg’s cycle challenge every November in aid of charity, he’s completed his 7th 95km race in his best time of 5h25m. He doesn’t do any training in preparation for this...
Michelle Coach Mee’s Basic Track Etiquette
General Guidelines: Run around the track in a counter-clockwise direction. Do not stand or stretch in any lanes. Should a faster runner want to pass you, listen for “Track!” which means there is a fast runner approaching you from behind and they are ready or in the...
Cross Country (XC) Racing Tips
In South Africa, the XC laps are usually 2km long. Number of laps will depend on your age group. Before the Start of your Cross Country Race Warm Up: Warm-up and evaluate the route by jogging the 2km lap - Knowing the route will help you to develop a race strategy. If...
What time should I be targeting my 5km Time Trial?
What time should you be targeting in a 5km TT (Time Trial) to qualify for a specific seeding at Comrades or Two Oceans? Yes, your 42.2km qualifying race time boils down to the speed you can race a 5km TT and subsequently this time equates to your half and full...
Running Form and Head Posture
Running Form – Head Posture Do you have a sore lower back? Do you have no explanation for losing time over the last few kilometers of a race? Start by LOOKING at your RUNNING FORM! Often small little gremlins creep into our running posture. Correct Head Position...
Black Hole Running
Have your fitness and running times stalled? You’ve probably been sucked into the vortex of black hole running. It’s the twilight zone, a pace that’s not overly strenuous but still hard enough to feel good after the workout. It is a pace that is too slow for positive...
Glute Exercises for Runners
Advanced 12 minute Glute workout with Michelle Coach Mee. When we sit for long periods of time, our glute’s get lazy and essentially “check out”. These exercises get the glute’s going. Recommended equipment, band and small ball. Warmup 10 x Open arms on each...