Melbourne running calendar April 2015

This month we have found 7 running events across wonderful Melbourne. Some are tough, some are not, we are sure this one just for you.

Best events this month:

1. Name: The Corporate Cup
   Distance: 3.8km
   Location: Tan Track
   Date: 2nd, 16th, 30th April 2015
   Run URL: http://amcs.melbourne.vic.gov.au/?page_id=1731
    
2. Name: The Beechworth Easter Fun Run and Walk
   Distance: 3km, 10km
   Location: Beechworth Secondary College, Beechworth
   Date: 4th April, 2015
   Run URL: http://www.beechworthfunrun.com.au/
    
3. Name: The Stawell Gift
   Distance: 70m - 3200m
   Location: Central Park, Stawell
   Date: 4th, 5th, 6th April 2015
   Run URL: http://www.stawellgift.com/
    
4. Name: Oxfam Trailwalker
   Distance: 100km (4 person team event)
   Location: Wesburn Park
   Date: 10th April 2015
   Run URL: https://trailwalker.oxfam.org.au/melbourne/
    
5. Name: The Coburg 24 Hour Carnival
   Distance: 24 hrs
   Location: Harold Stevens Athletic Track, Coburg
   Date: 18th April 2015
   Run URL: http://www.coburg24hr.org/24hr/
    
6. Name: Run with the Rhythm
   Distance: 5km, 10km
   Location: Yarra Bend Park, Fairfield
   Date: 19th April 2015
   Run URL: http://www.runwiththerhythm.com/
    
7. Name: The Bright Fun Run
   Distance: 21km, 10km, 5km, Kids 2km; 14km & 7.8km Trail Run
   Location: Pioneer Park Recreation Reserve
   Date: 26th April 2015
   Run URL: http://www.brightfunrun.com.au/
    

Running prep tips

Remember the 4 Ps. Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance! Know your limits, have a training plan and ensure you have followed the plan so you know you can make the distance on the day.

You can check out Melbourne running coaches here and Melbourne Personal Trainers here.

Prepare, avoid injury and live longer! Running is great fun and the most efficient way of burning calories. Running injury free is even greater fun. Ensure you train properly for each event and get an opinion from a suitable medical professional if you are unsure. Also running with chest colds and flu is rarely a good thing.

Did you know, when you think you are done, your body is only at 40% of what its capable of. Mind over matter. Know your true capability, keep focussed and set your goals based on these. Running a PB is what the rest f us normally aim for.

The above list of events has been compiled manually from various sources around the web, if you find any errors please let us know. Like us on Facebok to get more monthly updates. Please also check details on the respective race websites before registering and ensure you can safely complete the race distance. Good Luck!