Is it meant to be comforting? When people say “oh that’s completely normal”, is that meant to make me feel good or ok about the shitty thing I’m feeling or going through? Why do they say that? It’s not remotely helpful. Yes I know that for me it’s normal to gain an entire kg when … Continue reading Tarawera diaries- 3 weeks to go
Month: January 2024
Tarawera training log- just over 3 weeks to go
Most of the time, I love training for a race. I love the daily run, the easy shuffles, the occasionally interval session, I’m grateful for it and it’s part of my daily routine. I don’t question it or complain about it. It’s not even a chore. I never understood people who would say “I just … Continue reading Tarawera training log- just over 3 weeks to go
Tarawera Training Log: one month to go
With only a month to go, It is starting to get to the pointy end of training for the Tarawera 100 Mile Endurance Run. It's safe to say that I've never nailed the training for this race. The first time I signed up in 2017 for the 2018 running of the race, I broke myself, … Continue reading Tarawera Training Log: one month to go
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