I have a long history with Tarawera. My nemesis. This entire blog is basically a chronology of our relationship. If Tarawera were a person, the internet would condemn my toxic relationship with it. I have a tattoo of a unicorn on my ribs. It’s blue like the colour of Tikitapu with tall bright green pine … Continue reading I think I hate this race – Another Tarawera DNF
Oh 2025, you two faced bitch. This blog is about running, so running is where we will stay. But even my relationship with running wasn't immune from the push and pull, ups and downs and often relentless stress of 2025. I'm proud to say that despite everything, I was consistent. According to my Strava Year … Continue reading 2025- A year in running
It's usually at this time of the training block that things start to go a little a rye. Unnecessary items get purchased, hair gets cut and spread sheets get altered. It's the taper, that annoying necessity that tricks your body into recovery before you ultimate smash the crap out of it. It's officially less than … Continue reading 1 weeks to go: Let the taper tantrums begin
Don’t get cocky, there are plenty of new mistakes to be made!
Where to start. The history, the preparation, the panic, the post mortem? I’ve seen a few posts lately claiming that race recaps are boring, others appreciating the peek behind the curtain. For me, I find the dissection helps to find the problem areas, repair and improve what you can and cut out the parts that … Continue reading Race Recap: Gold Coast Marathon 2025- SUB 4 BABY!
When my name was drawn from the ballot for Gold Coast marathon, it had a strange cosmic feel to it. It was luck, fate, written in the stars. I’ve never believed in luck. I was about 22 years old when I got a four leave clover tattooed on my wrist as a reminder to work … Continue reading Training recap: 7 weeks til Gold Coast Marathon
My current never miss podcast is the Boulder Boys show. Last week, inspired by Adam Merry’s corporate job, they decided to do a first quarter review of each of their performances both in the running space and in their podcast side hustle. The performance review required each member of the team to rate their performance … Continue reading Q1 2025
It’s been a slower than usual recovery from Tarawera miler. It’s probably because I don’t try hard enough but usually I’m back running easy after a 100k race after about three days off. Last year I was back running in some capacity six days after Tarawera started. This time I was a little more unsure … Continue reading And on the 10th day she ran
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
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