It’s not a secret that Peaks and Trails is one of, if not my favourite race. It’s not perfect (there could be more toilets on course and there is no traditional medal) but it’s my favourite. The people, the trails, the atmosphere, the community, all of it. There is no official race photographers on course, … Continue reading Race recap: Peaks and Trails 50k 2024
I think I’m making progress, which in this sport, is the whole point.
It’s not a secret that I’ve been looking for a running coach for a while now. Even when I technically had one, I was looking. I find myself really triggered by conversations on podcasts about coaching, whether or not you need a coach and when, how etc to get one. They make it sound like … Continue reading I just want someone who cares about this stupid thing as much as I do
If you are anything like me, you have probably gotten back to your car after an epic run on the trails only to realize you forgot *enter random thing here* and now have the uncomfortable drive back home, probably sitting in your own juices, too gross to even walk into a petrol station for a … Continue reading My trail running car kit
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
I've been running a long time. I got a Facebook memory the other day reminding me that I finished my first ultra marathon, that also happened to be my first trail race ever, nine years ago, on the 31st of May 2015. I've made a lot of mistakes over the time (Remember that phase of … Continue reading The little things I changed to improve my running results
Hey pals! So there’s a bit of a running boom happening. Races are selling out, instagram bros are running shirtless down the street with their noise cancelling headphones and running shoes are flying off the shelves. Unfortunately (or fortunately if you are in that camp) trail and ultra running is having a similar boom. I … Continue reading Trail running etiquette for newbies
Describe something you learned in high school. I’m a bit of a nostalgic hoarder. I have multiple stunning storage boxes containing a whole collection of random things from my life. From every single student ID, to the receipt for the Filofax I bought myself when I got my first article published to folded hand written … Continue reading Some lessons you can’t unlearn, but you still try
“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
I'm not sure if this is the calm before the storm, the quiet after the storm or the very distinct smell of rain right before a thunder storm rolls in. Ah, the joys of the rollercoaster that is tapering. This week I have fluttered between panic, resignation, despair, confusion, excitement and worry. I've purchased shoes … Continue reading Tarawera Diaries- less than a week to go
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