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
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
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
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
If ever the was a race that was the most apply named it is the Rollercoaster Run. Coined as 'Melbourne's Mountain Run', it takes place in the Dandenong Ranges, one of only a few 'hills' in Melbourne that could be called (and are actually named) mountains. Mt Dandenong sits at around 633 metres above sea … Continue reading Race recap: Rollercoaster Run 46k 2023
Trail ultra running is a weird sport. By definition, it’s an individual sport, only you can get yourself from the start line to the finish line under the speed of your own two feet. But for some races, it’s starting to become a team sport and that gets me all up in my “but I … Continue reading You’re on your own kid
Ah July. My crabby cancer friends feel me. Wowsa! Humour me for a bit as I download the contents of my rumination that has been bouncing about in my brain for the past month. I blame birthdays, they make you crazy and philosophical and annoyingly introspective. Maybe I’m having a midlife crisis, I do turn … Continue reading How it’s going: July 2023 in review
There is a good reason that there are hundreds of quotes stitched on pillows, plastering Instagram feeds and tattooed in script on various body parts warning of the dangers of comparison. Comparison my friends, is a bitch. The kicker is that when used correctly comparison can make you feel like you have your shit sorted … Continue reading How it’s going: June ‘23 in Review
The overall goal was to enjoy the course, take lots of pictures and treat it as a “one and done” once in a lifetime experience.
Let’s just admit right here that me doing this two months in a row is an accomplishment right here! Welcome to How it’s going, my month in review post. Last month was the first edition, so hopefully I can learn and grow with each month. March was all about the rebuilding after the storm that … Continue reading How it’s going: April ‘23 in review
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