I think I’m making progress, which in this sport, is the whole point.
Tag: ultrarunning
I just want someone who cares about this stupid thing as much as I do
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
Trail running etiquette for newbies
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
Race recap: Ballarat Half Marathon- and a very unexpectedly large PR
I signed up for a road race. My first in almost 5 years. I hadn’t run a road race since Run Melbourne in July 2019, mostly on purpose, partly due to a pesky pandemic. I’ve struggled with crowds since lockdowns and was really not keen on the idea of putting myself in a human stampede … Continue reading Race recap: Ballarat Half Marathon- and a very unexpectedly large PR
Race recap: Run Tarra Bulga 42k
One of my goals for 2024 was to run races and places that I hadn’t run before. When Run Tarra Bulga popped up, a new race for 2024, standing on the legacy of the now folded Duncan’s Run in the same region, I added it to the list. At a 3 hour drive from my … Continue reading Race recap: Run Tarra Bulga 42k
Trying sucks
What’s something most people don’t understand? There are so many cheesy inspirational sayings stitched onto pillows and plastered on notebooks and Instagram accounts sprouting the benefits and joys of trying. They are lying. Trying anything sucks, especially if it is something that you are really invested in achieving. Trying will break your heart. If it … Continue reading Trying sucks
Some lessons you can’t unlearn, but you still try
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
Race review: Warby Trail Fest 2024- 27k
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
Running fast ain’t easy
I have a Nike t-shirt with saying on the front "running fast ain't easy". It's a super old shirt, at least 7 years old, and whilst I hate to agree with anything Nike have to say (or do), they ain't wrong! I decided last week that I was going to try to get faster. I've … Continue reading Running fast ain’t easy
I achieved the big goal, now what?
I spent about 30 out of 33 hours out on the Tarawera course saying never again. “One and done, get it done”. I crossed the finished line more relieved that it was over than proud or happy with what I had achieved after so long dreaming and trying. I saw my friend Ali at the … Continue reading I achieved the big goal, now what?
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