If ever the was a race that was the most apply named it is the Rollercoaster Run. Coined as 'Melbourne's Mountain Run', it takes place in the Dandenong Ranges, one of only a few 'hills' in Melbourne that could be called (and are actually named) mountains. Mt Dandenong sits at around 633 metres above sea … Continue reading Race recap: Rollercoaster Run 46k 2023
Month: October 2023
Get out of the pain cave, all aboard the struggle bus
I love Courtney Dewaulter. I mean, of course I do, what's not to love, who doesn't love Courtney? I love that she has been so open about her struggles and her path to improvement. I love that she wears whatever the hell she wants and no doubt had fights with sponsors over it. I love … Continue reading Get out of the pain cave, all aboard the struggle bus
You’re on your own kid
Trail ultra running is a weird sport. By definition, it’s an individual sport, only you can get yourself from the start line to the finish line under the speed of your own two feet. But for some races, it’s starting to become a team sport and that gets me all up in my “but I … Continue reading You’re on your own kid
How it’s going: September 2023
If there would be a theme for this July and August, FOMO (the fear of missing out for those not up with internet acronyms). Western States, Hard Rock, my husband going on a massive holiday without me, UTMB, oh my! Those UTMB FOMO vibes And it’s really bloody hard to not throw your own pity … Continue reading How it’s going: September 2023