Event: Werribee Mansion Fun RunDate: 24th April 2016Distance: 21km / 10km / 5.5km / 3.5km / Kids DashType: Loop, with There & BacksTrack Type: Mixed. Gravel, footpath, grass, granitic sand.Where: Werribee Mansion, WerribeeEvent Partners/Sponsors: My Physio, Wyndham City Council, Steigen The Werribee Mansion run was my fallback event after I was unable to run Run the Rock, due to […]
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Taking a nap is not a part of the 9-5 lifestyle. While those afternoon siesta or ‘naps’ are a normal part of the ‘European’ culture, it’s not the norm for the majority of society. Our life is anything but normal. It’s more of a topsy-turvey kaleidoscope of colours really. My husband works from home, while I
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While in Melbourne, I try to visit my “home” Point Cook Parkrun when I can. I haven’t been to many, but this week’s visit to Parkrun was extra special because I ran it with Kayla. I asked Kayla if she would like to do Parkrun, and aim to run 5km. I know she can clearly
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I tend to run a lot of the same tracks. I mean don’t we all? But I never really took notice of how I was progressing on these tracks until recently. Facebook has this feature where you can see what you did on this day xx years ago. While looking through it I came across
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Can we have a yay! Cause it’s Friday! It’s been a jammed packed week, filled with loads of sporting activities. So lets get started with this weeks High Five Post. Five Pictures .1. This photo is from the Advanced Bricks & Pavers handicap. A few years ago I would have looked at this photo and
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Some people genuinely love treadmill running as evidenced by the machines being regularly full at most gyms. Another segment of the running population prefers the great outdoors and finds treadmill running, both at home and in the gym, to be tedious at best. Still, others are intimidated by running on a machine in close proximity to others. Whatever
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This week saw the SAAC club run back out in the Ironbarks for the 6.5km Advanced Bricks & Pavers Handicap. Having looked at the weather report, I decided to don the shorts and singlet. I’m glad I did as it got hot out on the track. I wasn’t too sure how I was going to
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The SAAC 2016 cross-country season officially kicked up last weekend (2nd April). We were in Melbourne, visiting family (and of course visiting Wyndham Vale Parkrun), so we were unable to attend the opening race. This week however we got to participate in the inaugural Hunter Gardens & Landscaping 5km Handicap. Located just outside of Stawell,
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I was away last weekend and didn’t get the opportunity to write my monthly coffee date catch-up post. So here it is a week late. Grab a drink, today I’m having an Earl Grey tea, pull up a chair and let’s catch up for our ultimate coffee date. If we were sitting down for coffee
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Can we have a High Five, because it’s Fri-Yay! School Holidays finish this weekend. It’s been a combination of working, spending time with family, and getting my running mojo back. So let’s get started with this week’s High Five Friday post. Five Pictures .1. While walking to work I noticed a perfect circle rainbow around
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