Where to start. The history, the preparation, the panic, the post mortem? I’ve seen a few posts lately claiming that race recaps are boring, others appreciating the peek behind the curtain. For me, I find the dissection helps to find the problem areas, repair and improve what you can and cut out the parts that … Continue reading Race Recap: Gold Coast Marathon 2025- SUB 4 BABY!
Race Recap: Surf Coast Trail Marathon 2025
I had high hopes for this one. After Tarawera, I only really added two goals to the list, I wanted to PR at Surf Coast Trail Marathon in June and get the big stein (sub 13:30) at Surf Coast Century 100k in September. I figured with the Western States qualifier secured for the year, I … Continue reading Race Recap: Surf Coast Trail Marathon 2025
Training recap: 7 weeks til Gold Coast Marathon
When my name was drawn from the ballot for Gold Coast marathon, it had a strange cosmic feel to it. It was luck, fate, written in the stars. I’ve never believed in luck. I was about 22 years old when I got a four leave clover tattooed on my wrist as a reminder to work … Continue reading Training recap: 7 weeks til Gold Coast Marathon
A return to the roads- a big pivot!
Last week I was standing in the queue at Aldi, doomscrolling on socials whilst I waited to pay for dog ice creams when, amongst the spamming of special offers and booking confirmations, an email popped up, "2025 Asics Gold Coast Marathon Ballot". "Ballot entry successful". What? Oh crap! Earlier in the year whilst planning my … Continue reading A return to the roads- a big pivot!
Q1 2025
My current never miss podcast is the Boulder Boys show. Last week, inspired by Adam Merry’s corporate job, they decided to do a first quarter review of each of their performances both in the running space and in their podcast side hustle. The performance review required each member of the team to rate their performance … Continue reading Q1 2025
And on the 10th day she ran
It’s been a slower than usual recovery from Tarawera miler. It’s probably because I don’t try hard enough but usually I’m back running easy after a 100k race after about three days off. Last year I was back running in some capacity six days after Tarawera started. This time I was a little more unsure … Continue reading And on the 10th day she ran
Race Recap: Tarawera 100 Miler 2025
Tarawera is that race for me. The race that despite all my efforts, never goes quite right. For those new here, I’ve started the miler three times after running my first 100k race there in 2017. I entered in 2018 only to be diagnosed with pelvic stress fractures two weeks before. I gave the 100 … Continue reading Race Recap: Tarawera 100 Miler 2025
Tarawera diaries- T minus 24 hours
0714- I have shit everywhere. I should do my drop bags and get it done. 0800- Doomscrolling and coffee. 0811- Which shirts did I pack? 0814- Trying to convince myself that having my period on race day is a super power? Searches Dr Stacey Sims, I need an inspirational Wonder Woman quote. 0835- I just … Continue reading Tarawera diaries- T minus 24 hours
Tarawera diaries: Trying something different
This time next week, I’ll be sitting with my feet up, drinking my morning coffee, with a stunning view over Lake Rotorua, proudly wearing my new pounamu toki after completing the Tarawera 100 mile. Manifesting? Sure. Praying? Maybe a little. With a little over 4 days to go until the metaphorical gun goes off, it’s … Continue reading Tarawera diaries: Trying something different
How much money did I spent on running this year? 2024 edition
All you need is a pair of shoes right? It’s now the end of January 2025. The past eight weeks or so have all about consumption and dare I say it, over consumption. From Black Friday to Christmas to Boxing Day, it’s been all about all the things. And if you weren’t exhausted by that, … Continue reading How much money did I spent on running this year? 2024 edition
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