by Riaan Myburgh | Oct 16, 2020 | Cricket
If your pre-school child shows an interest in cricket, here are steps to harness his/her talent at an early age. Many children are inspired by their parents’ interest in cricket and also the extent of coverage that the sport receives in the media....
by Riaan Myburgh | May 20, 2020 | uncategorized
The novice and casual runner (young and old) start running. 30 day running challenge Trying to figure out how to start running can be challenging. If you’ve never run before, heading outside to run with no plan in place is very overwhelming. Long-term running...
by Riaan Myburgh | May 6, 2020 | Athletics, Long Distance, Running
Hydrating After a hard workout or a tough long run, you should begin by hydrating within the first 10-15 minutes after stopping. Even if the temperature was cool, or downright cold, you still sweat a significant amount and you need to replace the fluid loss. An...
by Riaan Myburgh | Jan 5, 2020 | Athletics, Running
Correct running technique for children Running — and sprinting in particular — is a fundamental skill that supports a multitude of other activities. If you know how to sprint properly, you’re more likely to enjoy a wide range of sports and activities that emphasize...
by Riaan Myburgh | Nov 19, 2019 | Cricket
There are 10 fundamentals of training which need to be integrated when developing annual training, competition and recovery plans for cricket players as a cricket coach. I implement this in my coaching plans for my cricket players. Each of these capacities is...
by Riaan Myburgh | Nov 18, 2019 | Cricket
Coach Education is a critical aspect of the overall game development and it is therefore regarded as one of the priority areas of South African Cricket. CSA Coaches Academy The Coaches Academy is managed by the Manager: Coaching, Cricket South Africa in consultation...
by Riaan Myburgh | Nov 18, 2019 | Running
A lot of beginners jump right into running without actually knowing what it takes to establish a healthy routine. Keep these 6 things in mind to help you increase your chances of running success. DOING TO MUCH TOO SOON One of the biggest mistakes newbie runners...
by Riaan Myburgh | Nov 18, 2019 | Running
The Side Stitch (pain). As a beginner runner or jogger, the dreaded ‘side stitch’ can often be a more than uncomfortable experience, with the pain being dull to sharp. The pain can impede your running as much as an injury and can also lead to slight muscle...
by Riaan Myburgh | Nov 18, 2019 | Running
Injuries do plague us from time to time and it do interfere with our training. I consider injuries to fall into one of 5 categories: Environmental injuries: Injuries related to running surfaces and conditions e.g. camber of the road, downhill running, and...
