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Photos from an evening with Bruce Fordyce. Thanks Justine Blankenstein.

The countdown is on to an unforgettable evening with Bruce Fordyce - this is your reminder that you really don’t want to miss out!

Bruce isn’t just a legend of the Comrades Marathon. He is a highly sought-after speaker internationally, and for good reason.

Expect an evening packed with:

🏃 Fascinating stories from one of the greatest ultramarathoners of all time
😂 Plenty of entertainment and humour - Bruce is a brilliant storyteller
🧠 Deep knowledge and hard-earned wisdom from an extraordinary running career
❤️ His incredible passion for parkrun and the impact it has had around the world
🙋‍♂️ Q&A - an opportunity to ask questions
🇳🇿 And a very special connection with New Zealand during this visit

🎁 And there’s a little extra incentive…

Everyone attending will go into the lucky draw for some fantastic prizes generously provided by our sponsors, Trek Trail and Fish & Stride Performance.

There are some great prizes up for grabs - and you have to be there to be in to win!

You definitely don’t want to hear about someone else winning the prize you could have taken home. 😉

🇳🇿 Bruce + parkrun + New Zealand

Bruce’s passion for parkrun is one of the highlights of his visit to New Zealand.

On Saturday 15 August, he is planning to take part in Raumanga Stream parkrun, where he plans to add the New Zealand flag to his growing collection of parkrun flags from around the world.

So this isn’t just another speaking engagement - it’s a chance to spend an evening with someone who has made an enormous contribution to distance running and who continues to inspire runners of all ages.

If you’ve already got your ticket, we can’t wait to see you.

And if you’re still thinking about coming…

Don’t wait until afterwards and wish you had been there.

Bruce Fordyce. Great stories. Great company. Great prizes.
It’s going to be a night to remember.

If you've noticed that your finishing kick has quietly disappeared, you're not imagining it—and it isn't just because you're getting older.

In this video, I explain why so many masters runners lose their top-end speed long before they lose their endurance, what's happening inside your muscles and nervous system, and the simple training changes I made to get my sprint finish back.

After more than a year without any true sprint training, I realised I hadn't lost fitness—I had lost power. By adding short hill sprints, heavy low-repetition strength work, and focusing on nervous system recovery, I started feeling stronger, faster, and more responsive within just a few weeks.

You'll learn:

Why fast-twitch muscle fibres decline faster as we age
The science behind preserving explosive power
How hill sprints retrain your nervous system
Why endurance training alone isn't enough
The role of heavy strength training for masters runners
How creatine and recovery can support power development
A simple weekly plan to rebuild your finishing kick

This video is another piece of the Masters Running series, where we're building the complete recipe for staying fast as we age:
🏃 Build a strong aerobic base
🏃 Train intervals correctly
🏃 Develop strength and resilient feet
🏃 Protect your nervous system
🏃 Preserve the power that keeps you running fast for longer

Whether you're chasing a parkrun PB, training for a marathon, or simply want to stay strong and capable into your 50s, 60s and beyond, this video will help you understand one of the most overlooked aspects of masters running performance.

Follow your Masters on the Move host Coach Justin for science based training advice to keep you running faster, stronger for longer.

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MRI Results, Bone-on-Bone Hip... Is My Running Over? + Norman Joe's Epic Unicycle Update

This week on Masters on the Move, I share one of the most personal updates I've ever recorded.

After months of severe hip pain, my MRI has revealed the cause: a torn labrum and bone-on-bone osteoarthritis in my left hip. I talk openly about what this diagnosis means, the treatment plan ahead, whether I'll ever be able to run again, and the emotional impact of facing an uncertain future.

I also share how this setback has changed my perspective and strengthened my passion for helping other runners achieve their goals through coaching.

Then we reconnect with the incredible Norman Joe, who is currently attempting to circumnavigate the globe on a unicycle. Since our last conversation, Norm has crossed thousands of kilometres through the United States, battled snowstorms, extreme heat, equipment failures, and even found himself stranded in the middle of a Montana cornfield. Despite it all, his positivity and determination remain inspiring.

In this episode you'll discover:
🏃 My MRI results and what "bone-on-bone" really means
💉 The treatment plan and what's next for my recovery
🧠 The mental challenge of adapting when running is no longer guaranteed
🚴 Why I'm embracing low-impact training for longevity
🌍 Norman Joe's incredible journey across America
💙 How you can support Norman's fundraising mission for clean water through WaterAid

LINK:
https://fundraise.wateraid.org.au/fundraisers/unicyclenorm/unicycle-circumnavigation-around-the-world-

If you've ever faced injury, adversity, or had to reinvent yourself as an athlete, this episode is for you.

👇 I'd love to hear from you in the comments:
Have you had to give up running or another sport because of injury? What activities helped you stay fit and positive?

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