Trail ultra running is essentially an exercise in not stuffing up. Some folks will say they love the sport because they “enjoy problem solving”. To a certain extent that’s true, trail ultra running is a lot of problem solving. It’s a lot of self observation, recognising when you have made a mistake and correcting it, … Continue reading Lessons from the Taupo 100k
Crewing, a verb, to crew. According to the Dictionary.com (because Oxford and Cambridge have a pay wall), “to serve as a member of a crew on a ship, boat or aircraft etc” Who’s going to carry the boats? I hear you say, well the crew apparently! In a trail and ultra running context, which is … Continue reading Crewing a 100km trail race- Great Ocean Trail Ultramarathon (GOTU)
Hey pals! So there’s a bit of a running boom happening. Races are selling out, instagram bros are running shirtless down the street with their noise cancelling headphones and running shoes are flying off the shelves. Unfortunately (or fortunately if you are in that camp) trail and ultra running is having a similar boom. I … Continue reading Trail running etiquette for newbies
Let’s be real, one the surface Black Friday is kinda gross. It’s big business and retail stores taking advantage and using sneaky tactics to get us to buy shit we don’t need. It’s bad for our wallets and bad for the environment. But, that doesn’t mean we can’t use it to our advantage and make … Continue reading Black Friday Tips for trail and ultra runners
Whether you have a crew or not, drop bags can be a useful tool in planning and executing your next trail ultramarathon. For me, I love drop bags. I love the convenience of them and the control I have over most parts of the situation. The fun with ultramarathoning is you never know what is … Continue reading Drop bags 101
I’ve only run a couple of 100km races and I can’t say any one them have gone perfect or according to plan. But that being said, I’ve learnt a few things along the way, mostly as a result of stuffing it up! 3 days before the race…. 1. Cut your toenails 2. Get out your … Continue reading Are you ready for Surf Coast Century? My tips for the weekend ahead!
With five weeks to go until my first 100 mile race and the panic and paranoia is starting to set in. It’s the prequel to the ultimate taper tantrum that often includes buying shit you don’t need, over analysing your training, foam rolling (because you literally have never used the thing) and research into all … Continue reading The prequel to the taper tantrum- 35 days to go!
I had originally written this post whilst sitting in the terminal at Melbourne Airport patiently waiting for my 11:55PM Jetstar flight to Christchurch to begin our 4th New Zealand trail running adventure. But for some reason the internet ate it, so here we are again! With the NZ trail running season kicking of in Rotorua … Continue reading Trail running in NZ? Tips for Navigating NZ customs
Anyone know who knows me or follows me on socials knows there are two very special pooches in my life, 6 year old lab x kelpie Freddo and his slightly OCD adopted younger sister, 4 year old kelpie Charlie. Freddo is just like any other lab, he loves people and food, in no particular order. … Continue reading Running with dogs
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