Hey Perth runners,
After a long break filled with travel, surfing, fishing, and that annoying broken collarbone from a downhill MTB crash, I’m finally back in the game. Light rehab, grass runs and slow sessions are feeling okay… nothing fast, just moving again and (somewhat) loving it.
Christmas Nutrition – Keep It Simple
My sister (dietitian) and I had a long chat about food over the festive season.
Verdict?
For endurance athletes, it’s not a big deal. If you’re still training, use the extra calories to fuel sessions, time your Christmas lunch or cocktails around runs and you’re golden.
If you’re easing off or travelling like I was, just enjoy the feasts, desserts and a few drinks. No stress, consistency beats perfection every time. Put in a date and time when you will be back on deck and it’ll be all sweet.
Pro Tip: Beat the Heat & the Chaos
If you’ve got kids or time off, set the alarm early. A sunrise run while everyone’s still asleep = instant win. Cooler temps, quiet streets and you own the day before it owns you.
Local Run Clubs – Rockingham Crew
SBR Collective Intervals → Every Thursday 5:30pm, Rockingham Memorial Park. All levels, big vibes.
UpHill Running → Sunday mornings 7:30am, Safety Bay Beach (across from BP). Coastal loops with Dean and the crew, perfect way to finish the weekend strong.
December Races & Events
Parkruns are still on every Saturday, plus these gems:
Dec 7 → MAWA Safety Bay 5K/10K
Dec 7 → Perth Summer Trail Series Qi Gong (5.6km / 10.5km / 13.7km)
Dec 14 → Founders City Beach Cup (4km / 8km)
Dec 21 → MAWA Christmas Gift (no set distances — just fun!)
Dec 21 → 6 Inch Trail Marathon (23km half / 46km full)
Dec 28 → MAWA Alderbury Park Cross Country (4K / 8K)
Whether you’re racing, jogging with mates, or sneaking in early sessions between BBQs, keep moving and enjoy the silly season.
Black Friday + Runningworks 🏃♂️➡️🏃♂️➡️🏃♂️➡️
We’re excited to kick off Black Friday with an unbeatable deal across two fantastic Runningworks events!
Enjoy 25% OFF your registration for either — or both — events, PLUS receive a FREE Runningworks Event Series Shirt or Singlet when you sign up.
Use promo code: 'BlackFriday' at checkout.
3 Valleys Runningworks Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & Team Relay.
Date: 06/09/26
NEW — 2026 Beachside Runningworks Festival
Date: 20/09/26
Get after it,
Alistair Chegwidden
@Chegitout | #TheRunMaker #PerthRunning