Tarawera is that race for me. The race that despite all my efforts, never goes quite right. For those new here, I’ve started the miler three times after running my first 100k race there in 2017. I entered in 2018 only to be diagnosed with pelvic stress fractures two weeks before. I gave the 100 … Continue reading Race Recap: Tarawera 100 Miler 2025
0714- I have shit everywhere. I should do my drop bags and get it done. 0800- Doomscrolling and coffee. 0811- Which shirts did I pack? 0814- Trying to convince myself that having my period on race day is a super power? Searches Dr Stacey Sims, I need an inspirational Wonder Woman quote. 0835- I just … Continue reading Tarawera diaries- T minus 24 hours
This time next week, I’ll be sitting with my feet up, drinking my morning coffee, with a stunning view over Lake Rotorua, proudly wearing my new pounamu toki after completing the Tarawera 100 mile. Manifesting? Sure. Praying? Maybe a little. With a little over 4 days to go until the metaphorical gun goes off, it’s … Continue reading Tarawera diaries: Trying something different
All you need is a pair of shoes right? It’s now the end of January 2025. The past eight weeks or so have all about consumption and dare I say it, over consumption. From Black Friday to Christmas to Boxing Day, it’s been all about all the things. And if you weren’t exhausted by that, … Continue reading How much money did I spent on running this year? 2024 edition
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