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
Recovery week, formerly known as Fat week, has officially come to a close. https://youtu.be/A_Vl7AVzZwo?si=FkRuz1mfFCzNiAGZ There is something liberating about recovery week. Maybe it’s because I am so strict and scared during the taper in fear of stuffing up the one day I’ve spent 6 months training for that having absolutely no rules or boundaries or … Continue reading Training diaries: Recovery week
“Be the change you wish to see in the world”- Gandhi I started Trail Snacks this year after I was frustrated by the lack interest in the creator side of ultra trail running (Not subscribed, click here) Call it the business, call it the creative side, call it what you want, but how athletes and … Continue reading So now I’m a YouTuber….
Well they say trail ultra running is a team sport but they are usually referring to all the friends and family that spend all day and night following your sweaty, whingy bum around the course feeding you snacks and stopping you from making decisions you will regret later. I have so many mixed feelings about … Continue reading Race Recap: Surf Coast Century 2024- Relay edition
I think I’m making progress, which in this sport, is the whole point.
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
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
“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
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
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
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