About 12 months ago now I received a phone call out of the blue from a work colleague of mine who basically said “Wanna come and do Everast Base camp with us?” Obviously the answer was “hell yes” with many exclamation points but it was a question that I didn’t know at the time would … Continue reading Like a girl: I’m off the pill & training with my cycle
Tag: wellness
Race review: Surf Coast Trail Marathon
The forecast said showers. Anyone who lives in or around Melbourne knows the weather forecast should always be taken with enough salt to induce heart failure. Grains need not apply. "Showers" could mean 5 seconds of rain followed by a glorious sunny day and it could also mean flash flooding, winds that feel like they … Continue reading Race review: Surf Coast Trail Marathon
90 day reset
In the past 5 years, I've ran 9,124km and put on 6kg. I'm now the heaviest I have been in 10 years. It's uncomfortable and embarrassing and I find myself making one bad food choice after the other. I'm ashamed of myself for letting it get this bad. I know I might sound a little … Continue reading 90 day reset
Holy mandatory gear Batman!
If you are a trail runner in Australia, NZ or Europe you have inevitably faced the list of mandatory gear required for some of the longer trail runs. From just a water bottle to a full set of thermals and wet weather gear, the amount of gear varies greatly across races. The amount and type … Continue reading Holy mandatory gear Batman!
New Years Intentions
It's now January 21 and I've been cracking on trying to create new habits for 21 days now. The first week of 2019, I was on holidays and when I say "on holidays" what I really mean is sleeping in and sitting at home on my butt. It was glorious. I ran heaps and explored … Continue reading New Years Intentions
My latest running challenge- The NZ Sth Island double
I've been a little awol lately. I've been working and running and thinking and planning. Frosty sunrise on my Saturday morning run, it was -1 and my hair frozeAfter being sidelined, I have been trying my best to "listen to my body" as everyone says. If somethings hurts I don't push through, I'm drinking more … Continue reading My latest running challenge- The NZ Sth Island double
My experience with a 5 day juice cleanse
I've always wanted to do a juice cleanse but ironically like being vegan, I'd put into the too hard basket. I'd read a lot about the benefits of juice fasting, from the obvious weight loss to improved sleep, improved blood sugar levels and a general diet restart. To be honest, the diet re-start was the … Continue reading My experience with a 5 day juice cleanse
Road to Recovery- Return to “racing”, weight gain & muscle building
Day 79 post injury diagnosis. When you get told you can't run after running almost every day for 8 years, the first thing that flashes across your mind is "I'm going to get fat". Before running I was quite a chubby person. I was insecure and self conscious and there is no way I wanted … Continue reading Road to Recovery- Return to “racing”, weight gain & muscle building
Road to recovery- On the 65th day she ran
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
My week without social media
I first posted to Instagram on the 17h of February 2013. It was a photo of three pairs of shoes that I no longer own. I don't remember joining. I don't remember why I joined or who suggested it. But I realized last week that I didn't like the person I had become and part … Continue reading My week without social media