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Goals: Remember when you wanted what you currently have?

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021Leave a comment

“Remember when you wanted what you currently have?” I heard this quote recently and it sat on my chest for the rest of the day. I couldn’t stop thinking about it. At first, I felt extremely guilty that I didn’t feel grateful. I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately. Nothing major just feeling … Continue reading Goals: Remember when you wanted what you currently have?

Road to recovery- On the 65th day she ran

April 1, 2018June 17, 20182 Comments

I thought being injured and unable to run would be soul destroying. The kind of pain and frustration that has you lying in the faetal position dazed and confused, not knowing who you are anymore or what to do with your life. It sounds dramatic but I'd be lying if I said it was a … Continue reading Road to recovery- On the 65th day she ran

A runners identity: Who am I if I’m not running

February 18, 2018June 17, 2018Leave a comment

Being injured and on the bench is meant to show me what's important in life. It's meant to highlight all the things that I never have time for because of training and racing. You know, going out with friends, reading books, binge watching Netflix (oh wait I do that when I'm not injured!), all the … Continue reading A runners identity: Who am I if I’m not running

Thoughts on Being injured at a running festival

February 13, 2018February 10, 20212 Comments

The drive into Rotorua was hard. Seeing the forest, smelling the Sulfur. Remembering the pre-race nerves and the post race excitement and relief of last year, it all came flooding back as tears down my cheeks. The disappointment was just so raw. But my husband was so excited to run this race and I was … Continue reading Thoughts on Being injured at a running festival

It’s over- The death of the Tarawera Miler dream

January 25, 2018June 17, 20181 Comment

And just like that it was gone. I sat there trying to look unfazed. I maintained eye contact. I smiled. I thought to myself, this is what they mean when they say that the person receiving the bad news is not actually listening. See, I’m receiving bad news and I’m thinking about Meredith Grey doing … Continue reading It’s over- The death of the Tarawera Miler dream

What I listen to on a run

December 29, 2017June 17, 2018Leave a comment

When I talk to my non running friends about running a common theme bubbles to the surface; ‘don’t you get bored?’, ‘how do you keep going?’ I certainly didn’t wake up one morning and say to myself, ‘I’m going to run for 3 hours this morning’, it’s been a slow and gradual process over about … Continue reading What I listen to on a run

Oh dear- Where did my brains go?

December 16, 2017June 17, 20181 Comment

I've had one of those weeks. Who knows the cause of it? Maybe it was last week's full on week of training, or not getting enough sleep or that time of the month but I seriously feel like I'm loosing my shit. Training has been a little bit blah this week but I've save the … Continue reading Oh dear- Where did my brains go?

Get out there: You Yangs- Saddle Back Track

November 23, 2017January 23, 20196 Comments

Welcome to the first installment 'Get out there' trail review posts. As a beginner trail runner, there were few things I found more daunting than finding somewhere to run. I was worried I would get lost, that I would run out of water, that I would wear the wrong shoes and the "real" trail runners … Continue reading Get out there: You Yangs- Saddle Back Track

Missing running mojo

November 14, 2017Leave a comment

Ok so I may be a bit of a junkie. I realise that this is like saying I’m a bit of a female or a bit of an Aussie but I think I’m chasing the dragon, the Tarawera dragon! I’m blaming Paul and Tim for introducing me. Every other race before that was just the … Continue reading Missing running mojo

Celebrating Global Running Day by showing off my commemorative running art! Because medals, tshirts, caps and tattoos isn’t enough!!! Quick trip to Halls Gap requires a few recovery hikes. Starting from scratch again sucks but at least it can only get better from here! No pics of the “weights” I lifted and put back down because they are too sad (and baby pink) for the gram! Can we cancelled baby pink please? There is nothing good about it Some snips from UTA, my goal of taking heaps of photos was kinda impeded by having my go pro on the wrong settings from the get go and not being as proficient with the mini that doesn’t have a screen. Next time??? 😉 My goal for UTA 100 was to enjoy the course, take lots of pictures and treat it as a “one and done” once in a lifetime experience. #medalmonday or should I say UTA Bronze buckle Monday? T minus 2 sleeps…. Road trips are way more fun in theory! Holy Hume Batman! But we made it to Katoomba!!! Hopefully this time next week I’ll be sitting on the couch with a hot chocolate in one hand and an Ultra Trail Australia 100km finishers buckle in the other!

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