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)
I have an awesome coach, but it hasn’t always been this way and I’ve always created my own training plans based on a hodge podge of information. I would pay for a subscription coaching service, pick out the parts of that I liked and then add in bits and pieces I’d collected along the way … Continue reading I created my own “trail camp”
If you are anything like me, you have probably gotten back to your car after an epic run on the trails only to realize you forgot *enter random thing here* and now have the uncomfortable drive back home, probably sitting in your own juices, too gross to even walk into a petrol station for a … Continue reading My trail running car kit
I've been running a long time. I got a Facebook memory the other day reminding me that I finished my first ultra marathon, that also happened to be my first trail race ever, nine years ago, on the 31st of May 2015. I've made a lot of mistakes over the time (Remember that phase of … Continue reading The little things I changed to improve my running results
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 love Courtney Dewaulter. I mean, of course I do, what's not to love, who doesn't love Courtney? I love that she has been so open about her struggles and her path to improvement. I love that she wears whatever the hell she wants and no doubt had fights with sponsors over it. I love … Continue reading Get out of the pain cave, all aboard the struggle bus
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!
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