A weird hybrid of sports with the overall feel of a nervous teenager, unsure of their place in the world so trying to be everyone at once. The emo, the hippie, the nerd, all blended into one confusing mess.
Category: running
I ran a race without a medal đł- The Trail Running Series Race 5
I used to only sign up for races with medals. But that was in the before. As we start to move, hopefully, tentatively and kindly, into the after, now I run because I want to and because I can. Returning to races has been a bit of a struggle for me to say the least. … Continue reading I ran a race without a medal đł- The Trail Running Series Race 5
My 2022 (and 23) running goals
âNot all crazy idea are great, but all great ideas are crazyâ Iâm not sure where I heard that, maybe the Free Trail podcast, I know Elon Musk has said something similar, but it really applies to ultra running. The Tarawera 100 mile race has been my A race for two years now, but a … Continue reading My 2022 (and 23) running goals
All the gear, no idea: My top gear wins of 2021
Hello folks! I feel like I have been completely awhol from this blog for a while. I could come up with a bunch of excuses but frankly my incomplete race reviews are either hanging out in draft or on a USB stick at work so they will be up eventually! With the new year now … Continue reading All the gear, no idea: My top gear wins of 2021
Race review: Surf Coast Trail Marathon 2021
Iâve heard of these unicorns they call a âgood day outâ but I never really understood what exactly people were talking about. Iâve heard comments like âit all just clickedâ and felt my head titling to the side like a confused Labrador. You mean, it didnât hurt, feel like torture, make you question every single … Continue reading Race review: Surf Coast Trail Marathon 2021
Valentines Day for runners!
Are you a runner? Is your significant other a runner? Do you do Valentines Day or think itâs just another gimmick to get you to spend money on shit you donât need? Either way, there are things you can do for your runner friend this Valentineâs Day that wonât fill your house will unnecessary shit … Continue reading Valentines Day for runners!
2020- a running year in review
Itâs the first week of January 2021 and the week I usually spend planning my year by writing out my goals and the steps to help make each happen. Last week, as 2020 came to a close, I set about taking an inventory of the year that had passed and pulling out that list from … Continue reading 2020- a running year in review
All the gear- 2020 update
When I first started this blog around 3 or so years ago, I did an initial round up of the gear I use, both on the roads and on the trails. (You can find that initial wrap up here!) My advice with regards to buying gear that is best for you hasnât changed. I still … Continue reading All the gear- 2020 update
What? 45km on a treadmill?
It started innocently enough. Level 4 lockdown in Melbourne and Level 3 in Regional Victoria has been tough on my ultra running community. Daily there are rants in the Facebook group, confusion, frustration spilling into fair dinkum anger. People are doing all sorts of things to keep motivated and sane during this time. There are … Continue reading What? 45km on a treadmill?
Like a girl: I’m off the pill & training with my cycle
About 12 months ago now I received a phone call out of the blue from a work colleague of mine who basically said âWanna come and do Everast Base camp with us?â Obviously the answer was âhell yesâ with many exclamation points but it was a question that I didnât know at the time would … Continue reading Like a girl: I’m off the pill & training with my cycle
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