Fastest Known Times (FKT) to run the Grampians Peaks Trail (GTP) from Mt Zero car park to Dunkeld. (North to South) North to South Males Place Name Time Date 1 Michael Dunstan 24:01:33 24.11.2023 2 Matthew Crehan 25:25:16 24.11.2023 3 Chris Mcauliffe 26:02:23 24.11.2023 4 Luke Barrett 28:10:25 24.11.2023 5 Daniel Hughes 29:21:47 24.11.2023 Females …
Let’s face it, my adventure tank was running on fumes. But then, BAM! Tom drops a surprise like a ninja with a picnic basket. “Shower, lunch, pack your bags, adventure awaits!” he declares. Kids occupied, snacks and water secured, we set off. First stop: Paddy’s Castle, a place I hadn’t seen in a decade. Talk …
Surprise Adventure: From Paddy’s Castle to the Top of Mt. Thackeray! Read More »
The Easter Bunny must have overslept! It was a sleepy start to the SAAC club run, the last hurrah of the school holidays. Despite the lower turnout, the sound of tiny footsteps from the sub-juniors filled the air with a different kind of excitement. My training plan chirped about an easy 90-minute run, but let’s …
Can you believe it’s already April? A quarter of the year is gone! Time flies when you’re unpacking boxes and building a life. Here’s a quick update on our mission to turn our house into a home: Home Wins so far Tasks in Progress This homebody is making progress, and it feels great! Stay tuned …
The rain gods weren’t exactly on my side for my second race of the season. It was at McCann Dam, one of my favourite 5km tracks, and a place I hadn’t raced at in over two years. Heavy rain just days before meant one thing: the infamous muddy section along Poverty Hill Track, was guaranteed …
Muddy Mayhem and a Motivating Matchup: My Race at McCann Dam Read More »
Running is a fantastic way to stay healthy and explore your surroundings. Back in 2016, I wrote a post on Ways to be a Safe Runner. But as the recent disappearance of Samantha Murphy, a Ballarat mum, tragically reminds us, safety is paramount. Here are some key tips to ensure you have a safe and …
The unspoken rule of club runners? Don’t win the first race. It might sound odd, but hear me out! A victory tanks your handicap, making future wins tougher. This year’s SAAC season kicked off with the Grampians Insurance handicap, a mass start with staggered finishing times based on past performances. As a 12-year club veteran, …
Embrace the Turtle: Strategic Running and Starting the Season Strong Read More »
We’ve all been there. You meticulously plan your week, every workout session carefully scheduled, only to have life throw a curveball. Maybe it’s a work emergency, a sudden illness, or in my case this week, a gym unexpectedly closed for renovations. This morning, despite finishing a late shift the previous day, I dragged myself out …
Life Throws Curveballs: How to Adapt and Stay on Track with Your Fitness Goals Read More »
For over ten years, I’ve pounded the pavement, chased that runner’s high, and tackled everything from 5Ks to gruelling 50Ks. It’s been a journey, and one thing’s for sure: my body has transformed. Gone are the days of being “skinny and fast.” Now, I’m “solid but strong.” And let me tell you, it’s easy to …
From Skinny to Strong: Why Comparison Steals My Running Joy (and Maybe Yours Too) Read More »
Why Discipline Trumps Motivation (and is way less sparkly) Raise your hand if you’ve ever fallen victim to the siren song of “New Year, New Me!” sheepishly raises my hand *coughs* and did a whole series on in. At some stage of our lives, we have created vision boards, joined gyms, and made ambitious to-do …
Forget chasing unicorns – motivation is even harder to catch. Sure, it might dance like a sugarplum fairy around New Year’s resolutions, but let’s be real, that buzz fades faster than a free gym membership offer in March. So, instead of waiting for motivation to grace us with its fickle presence, let’s unveil the real …
