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A quick screen share and talk through the 50k Tarawera Course.

Tarawera Ultra 50k Course- A Wee Talk Through

Hey Runners,

Join me on the mat for this yoga routine with is 100% on the ground.. #winning after a run right?!?

This is a simple yoga flow type yoga with a slight strength aspect to it. Do this yoga post-run OR on an active recovery day.

Building strength and flexibility is key to becoming an efficient runner- try to include yoga into your weekly workout regime x1-2 times per week!

Enjoy!

Interested in more yoga sessions? Check out our Yoga/Stretch Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

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We offer fully Custom Training Plans designed for optimum outcome and peak performance when you need it most. We Mentor, Coach, and Journey with you side by side as you knock off YOUR goals with a full-beam smile on your face!
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Putting together a great race- whether it’s a 5k PB, a fast Road Marathon, or a 100 Mile Endurance run requires much more than just a run plan. We believe that fit, strong, healthy runners make GREAT all round Athletes. Our approach is more of a holistic nature where we take an interest in the overall picture of each individual. We then journey the path together- Coaching and Mentoring you to not only reach your goals- but to have a blast in the process!
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Our Clients that we see have the best results are the individuals that set their goals with our guidance, who methodically move through the Sessions we prescribe, use the feedback tools available, attend their catch-ups, increase their knowledge base through our resources, and get involved in the CMF Community. We’re here to help, and our mission is to help you be the best well-rounded athlete that you can be. There’s nothing more satisfying to us than seeing our clients smash their goals!

If you’re ready to start book your consult and let's get into it! https://custommadefitness.nz/free-consult-and-t-shirt/
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Lazy Ground Yoga | Good For Runners

Hi Fellow Runners,

This video is based on my 4 go-to lower body runners exercises. They are simple, single-leg exercises that require no equipment.

This is a very versatile workout so can be used by everyone, at any stage of their training.

I recommend doing this workout
1) Before a run to be used as a warm-up OR after a run to be used more as a challenge
2) If you are new to strength training
2) On a strength day when you're run training load is high and you don't want to overload your training
3) On a strength day when you're coming into a race and need to maintain strength training but not looking to fatigue yourself

0:00 Intro- I provide varies options on how you can do this workout
1:05 Round One Starts
10:51 Round Two Starts

Enjoy!
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FREE Coaches Call: https://custommadefitness.nz/cmfcoachcall/
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Are you ready to train, instead of just run? Have you struggled to close out some races that you know you could do better at? Are you finding it hard to get fitter and faster? Perhaps constant niggles are preventing consistency? You have that BIG EVENT coming up and you’re ready to hand over the reins!?
=====
We offer fully Custom Training Plans designed for optimum outcome and peak performance when you need it most. We Mentor, Coach, and Journey with you side by side as you knock off YOUR goals with a full-beam smile on your face!
=====
Putting together a great race- whether it’s a 5k PB, a fast Road Marathon, or a 100 Mile Endurance run requires much more than just a run plan. We believe that fit, strong, healthy runners make GREAT all round Athletes. Our approach is more of a holistic nature where we take an interest in the overall picture of each individual. We then journey the path together- Coaching and Mentoring you to not only reach your goals- but to have a blast in the process!
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Our Clients that we see have the best results are the individuals that set their goals with our guidance, who methodically move through the Sessions we prescribe, use the feedback tools available, attend their catch-ups, increase their knowledge base through our resources, and get involved in the CMF Community. We’re here to help, and our mission is to help you be the best well-rounded athlete that you can be. There’s nothing more satisfying to us than seeing our clients smash their goals!

If you’re ready to start book your consult and let's get into it! https://custommadefitness.nz/free-consult-and-t-shirt/
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#cmfrunclub

My 4 Go-To Exercises | Runners Workout | No Equipment Required

Hey Fellow Runners,

Welcome to Workout 6 (and FINAL) of my Strength Series.

The workouts in this series have 1- Balance and Stability Workout, 2- strength/HIIT work with dumbbells and resistance band (mini band), and 3- yoga and stretch. It's perfect for those who aren't a gym fan or who are a bit time-poor but still want to tick off their strength work.

Today's strength workout has four sections. Each section has 2 exercises which you repeat twice in each block. I used a medium resistance band and please note all resistance band exercises can be done with a band. Also as guidance, I used a 4kg DB in this workout too.

Char's Tip: I'd recommend doing this workout early in the week so your legs can recover and be fresh for your long weekend session.

Workout Format
0:00 Intro and Balance and Stability with a Light Weight Instructions
1:45 Part One: Balance and Stability Workout for 12 Minutes
13:55 Part Two: Strength Workout Instructions
16:30 Strength Workout Starts
35:32 Part Three: Yoga/Stretching

Congratulation on finishing the 6-Week Strength Series!!
#cmfrunclub
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Custom Made Fitness: https://custommadefitness.nz/
FREE Coaches Call: https://custommadefitness.nz/cmfcoachcall/
Our Training Plans: https://custommadefitness.nz/training-plans/
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Are you ready to train, instead of just run? Have you struggled to close out some races that you know you could do better at? Are you finding it hard to get fitter and faster? Perhaps constant niggles are preventing consistency? You have that BIG EVENT coming up and you’re ready to hand over the reins!?
=====
We offer fully Custom Training Plans designed for optimum outcome and peak performance when you need it most. We Mentor, Coach, and Journey with you side by side as you knock off YOUR goals with a full-beam smile on your face!
=====
Putting together a great race- whether it’s a 5k PB, a fast Road Marathon, or a 100 Mile Endurance run requires much more than just a run plan. We believe that fit, strong, healthy runners make GREAT all round Athletes. Our approach is more of a holistic nature where we take an interest in the overall picture of each individual. We then journey the path together- Coaching and Mentoring you to not only reach your goals- but to have a blast in the process!
=====
Our Clients that we see have the best results are the individuals that set their goals with our guidance, who methodically move through the Sessions we prescribe, use the feedback tools available, attend their catch-ups, increase their knowledge base through our resources, and get involved in the CMF Community. We’re here to help, and our mission is to help you be the best well-rounded athlete that you can be. There’s nothing more satisfying to us than seeing our clients smash their goals!

If you’re ready to start book your consult and let's get into it! https://custommadefitness.nz/free-consult-and-t-shirt/
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#cmfrunclub

Runners Strength Series Workout Six | Resistance Band and Dumbbell Workout | Good for Runners

Hey Fellow Runners,

Welcome to Workout 5 of my Strength Series, I'm indoors today for this workout for a change! We arrived in Wanaka for ur trip away/for Char to race at Northburn 50k.

The workouts in this series have 1- Single Leg Workout, 2- strength/HIIT work with dumbbells and Kettlebell, and 3- yoga and stretch. It's perfect for those who aren't a fan of the gym or those who are a bit time-poor but still want to tick off their strength work.

Today's strength workout has four sections. 2x Upper Body, 1x Lower Body and 1x Core focused, all using dumbbells. This week the strength section is decent so take your time during each exercise to focus on technique and not fatiguing yourself. I used a 4kgs DB and 10kg for this workout.

Char's Tip: I'd recommend doing this workout early in the week so your legs can recover and be fresh for your long weekend session.

Workout Format
0:00 Intro and Single-Leg Workout Instructions
2:50 Part One: Single-Leg Workout for 12 Minutes
15:00 Part Two: Strength Workout Instructions
17:44 Strength Workout Starts
45:33 Part Three: Yoga/Stretching

See you next week!

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Custom Made Fitness: https://custommadefitness.nz/
FREE Consult & T-Shirt: https://custommadefitness.nz/free-consult-and-t-shirt/
Our Training Plans: https://custommadefitness.nz/training-plans/
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Are you ready to train, instead of just run? Have you struggled to close out some races that you know you could do better at? Are you finding it hard to get fitter and faster? Perhaps constant niggles are preventing consistency? You have that BIG EVENT coming up and you’re ready to hand over the reins!?
=====
We offer fully Custom Training Plans designed for optimum outcome and peak performance when you need it most. We Mentor, Coach, and Journey with you side by side as you knock off YOUR goals with a full-beam smile on your face!
=====
Putting together a great race- whether it’s a 5k PB, a fast Road Marathon, or a 100 Mile Endurance run requires much more than just a run plan. We believe that fit, strong, healthy runners make GREAT all round Athletes. Our approach is more of a holistic nature where we take an interest in the overall picture of each individual. We then journey the path together- Coaching and Mentoring you to not only reach your goals- but to have a blast in the process!
=====
Our Clients that we see have the best results are the individuals that set their goals with our guidance, who methodically move through the Sessions we prescribe, use the feedback tools available, attend their catch-ups, increase their knowledge base through our resources, and get involved in the CMF Community. We’re here to help, and our mission is to help you be the best well-rounded athlete that you can be. There’s nothing more satisfying to us than seeing our clients smash their goals!

If you’re ready to start book your consult and let's get into it! https://custommadefitness.nz/free-consult-and-t-shirt/
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#cmfrunclub

Runners Strength Series Workout Five | Dumbbell and Kettlebell Workout | Good for Runners

Hey Fellow Runners,

Welcome to Workout 4 of my Strength Series, We arrived in Wanaka for ur trip away/for Char to race at Northburn 50k.

The workouts in this series have 1- Stability and Core workout, 2- strength/HIIT work with dumbbells, and 3- yoga and stretch. It's perfect for those who aren't a fan of the gym or those who are a bit time-poor but still want to tick off their strength work.

Today's strength workout has three sections. 2x are Lower Body and 1x Upper Body focused, all using dumbbells. There is also a couple of options to degrees or increase the intensity of the workout. I used a 4kgs DB for this workout.

Char's Tip: I'd recommend doing this workout early in the week so your legs can recover and be fresh for your long weekend session.

*This workout was filmed in March 2021 when Locklown and race cancelations were going on which explains the outro 🙂

Workout Format!
0:00 Intro
1:07 Part One: Balance and Stability for 6mins
7:22 Cardio Warm-Up for 4mins
11:38 Part Two: Strength Section with Dumbbells Workout Instructions
14:00 Strength Workout Starts
34:20 Part Three: Stretches

See you next week!!!
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Custom Made Fitness: https://custommadefitness.nz/
FREE Coaches Call: https://custommadefitness.nz/cmfcoachcall/
Our Training Plans: https://custommadefitness.nz/training-plans/
=====
Are you ready to train, instead of just run? Have you struggled to close out some races that you know you could do better at? Are you finding it hard to get fitter and faster? Perhaps constant niggles are preventing consistency? You have that BIG EVENT coming up and you’re ready to hand over the reins!?
=====
We offer fully Custom Training Plans designed for optimum outcome and peak performance when you need it most. We Mentor, Coach, and Journey with you side by side as you knock off YOUR goals with a full-beam smile on your face!
=====
Putting together a great race- whether it’s a 5k PB, a fast Road Marathon, or a 100 Mile Endurance run requires much more than just a run plan. We believe that fit, strong, healthy runners make GREAT all round Athletes. Our approach is more of a holistic nature where we take an interest in the overall picture of each individual. We then journey the path together- Coaching and Mentoring you to not only reach your goals- but to have a blast in the process!
=====
Our Clients that we see have the best results are the individuals that set their goals with our guidance, who methodically move through the Sessions we prescribe, use the feedback tools available, attend their catch-ups, increase their knowledge base through our resources, and get involved in the CMF Community. We’re here to help, and our mission is to help you be the best well-rounded athlete that you can be. There’s nothing more satisfying to us than seeing our clients smash their goals!

If you’re ready to start book your consult and let's get into it! https://custommadefitness.nz/free-consult-and-t-shirt/
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#cmfrunclub

Runners Strength Series Workout Four | Dumbbell Workout | Good for Runners

Hey Fellow Runners,

Welcome to my Strength Series, I'm down in Kaikoura today! This was filmed on our way to Wanaka on our trip away/for Char to race in Northburn 50k.

The workouts in this series has 1- Balance and Stability workout, 2- strength/HIIT work with resistance bands, and 3- yoga and stretch. It's perfect for those who aren't a fan of the gym or those who are a bit time-poor but still want to tick off their strength work.

Today's workout is a mixture of Body Weight and Resistance Bands (mini band). I used a light and medium resistance band and is a whole-body workout.

Char's Tip: I'd recommend doing this workout early in the week so your legs can recover and be fresh for your long weekend session.

Workout Format!
0:00 Intro
1:02 Part One: Balance and Stability Instructions
3:10 Balance and Stability Workout for 12mins
15:32 Part Two: Strength Section with Resistance/Mini Bands Workout Instructions
17:35 Strength Workout Starts
34:43 Part Three: Stretches

See you next time!

Enjoy 🙂

=====
Custom Made Fitness: https://custommadefitness.nz/
FREE Coaches Call: https://custommadefitness.nz/cmfcoachcall/
Our Training Plans: https://custommadefitness.nz/training-plans/
=====
Are you ready to train, instead of just run? Have you struggled to close out some races that you know you could do better at? Are you finding it hard to get fitter and faster? Perhaps constant niggles are preventing consistency? You have that BIG EVENT coming up and you’re ready to hand over the reins!?
=====
We offer fully Custom Training Plans designed for optimum outcome and peak performance when you need it most. We Mentor, Coach, and Journey with you side by side as you knock off YOUR goals with a full-beam smile on your face!
=====
Putting together a great race- whether it’s a 5k PB, a fast Road Marathon, or a 100 Mile Endurance run requires much more than just a run plan. We believe that fit, strong, healthy runners make GREAT all round Athletes. Our approach is more of a holistic nature where we take an interest in the overall picture of each individual. We then journey the path together- Coaching and Mentoring you to not only reach your goals- but to have a blast in the process!
=====
Our Clients that we see have the best results are the individuals that set their goals with our guidance, who methodically move through the Sessions we prescribe, use the feedback tools available, attend their catch-ups, increase their knowledge base through our resources, and get involved in the CMF Community. We’re here to help, and our mission is to help you be the best well-rounded athlete that you can be. There’s nothing more satisfying to us than seeing our clients smash their goals!

If you’re ready to start book your consult and let's get into it! https://custommadefitness.nz/free-consult-and-t-shirt/
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#cmfrunclub

Runners Strength Series Workout Three | Resistance Band & Bodyweight Workout

This video documents the day CMF Running @cmfrunning Athlete Corey Choat @runningforsal ran 10 hours (607 Minutes) continuously to remember the 607 individuals who lost their lives to suicide in NZ in 2021.
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Quite incredible what this man has achieved this year not only raising awareness but also raising a whopping $80,000 through the Give A Little Page he set up.
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It's just amazing what can be achieved when we literally put one foot in front of the other and follow our heart.
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Shot Corey!

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