I think I’m making progress, which in this sport, is the whole point.
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Seven years of MelMacRuns
When I first started this blog back in 2017, I wanted it to be focused on running as a life style and on improving myself. I was deep into podcasts, especially ones like Rich Roll and feeling like I was listening to all this information about self improvement and not actually doing anything about it. … Continue reading Seven years of MelMacRuns
Race review: Warby Trail Fest 2024- 27k
Yes yes, I know, I am late to the game! What can I say, it was so hot that I needed a week to recover? Yeah pretty much. I'm not going to lie, I feel like I have been full steam ahead, do not pass go, blinkers on since I crossed the finish line at … Continue reading Race review: Warby Trail Fest 2024- 27k
Lessons from the Tarawera 100 miler
“I think I’ve seen this film before, and I didn’t like the ending” Taylor Swift, ‘Exile’ Running ultras is hard. It breaks your body and it punishes your mind. It will pummel your feet, shred your quads and rub your skin raw. It will make you vomit, poop your pants and question every decision you … Continue reading Lessons from the Tarawera 100 miler
Tarawera diaries- 3 weeks to go
Is it meant to be comforting? When people say “oh that’s completely normal”, is that meant to make me feel good or ok about the shitty thing I’m feeling or going through? Why do they say that? It’s not remotely helpful. Yes I know that for me it’s normal to gain an entire kg when … Continue reading Tarawera diaries- 3 weeks to go
Tarawera Training Log: one month to go
With only a month to go, It is starting to get to the pointy end of training for the Tarawera 100 Mile Endurance Run. It's safe to say that I've never nailed the training for this race. The first time I signed up in 2017 for the 2018 running of the race, I broke myself, … Continue reading Tarawera Training Log: one month to go
Story of a DNF- Ultra Trail Kosciusko 2023
I had a plan going into Ultra Trail Kosciusko, to do what I had set out to do last year but didn’t get to because of last minute course changes as a result of unseasonable snow. (recap for that race here) I booked accommodation pretty much as soon as I finished last year. I wanted … Continue reading Story of a DNF- Ultra Trail Kosciusko 2023
Why I’ll be saying no more to UTMB
If I had to die on any hill, it would be voting with your dollar is important! I’m not here to judge you for buying fast fashion from Kmart or cheap Christmas decorations from the Reject Shop, you do you, but it’s vitally important that you understand that by purchasing a product you are supporting … Continue reading Why I’ll be saying no more to UTMB
Black Friday Tips for trail and ultra runners
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
How its going: October 2023
I sound old. I can't believe it's November already. It goes so fast and yet so slow, kinda like running an ultramarathon really! According to my Garmin, October has been my biggest running milage month of the year so far with 330 km run. That's even with the extra rest day I took yesterday (the … Continue reading How its going: October 2023
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