By Tillie Cole Publication Date: 25th June 2024Genre: Romance, Grief, HealingRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tillie Cole is an author known for stories that grab your heart, squeeze it, and then somehow, against all odds, manage to put the pieces back together. Her book, “A Thousand Boy Kisses,” was an undeniable, magnificent heartbreak. So, when I picked up the sequel, […]
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Celebrating the Comeback, Not Just the Distance Last week, a simple, automated email from SmashRun gave me a jolt of perspective. It was my regular weekly running update, the kind you barely pay attention to, until one line practically leapt off the screen: “the most run in 2 years.” The number? 34km for the week.
Finding Your Forward Read More »
Holidays are the perfect time to explore, choose your own adventure, and occasionally, lace up your running shoes in a new spot. With over 500 locations across Australia, it’s highly possible you’ll stumble across a parkrun event. For me, Saturday mornings are usually a no-go for parkrun thanks to my Tuesday-to-Saturday work schedule. So, when
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It’s been a while. My last official race, Run Melbourne, was way back in 2022. Since then, life happened, and race entries just didn’t. Whether it was a lack of interest or a lack of fitness, I found myself in a running drought. But after a long hiatus, it’s finally time to get back to
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This weekend wasn’t supposed to include a parkrun. My training plan called for it, but with a trip to Melbourne on the cards, I thought it would be a challenge to squeeze it in. The plan was to drive my daughter, Kayla, to the city so she could see the musical Beetlejuice. As a country
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Remember those days when you just, well, ran? No fancy gadgets, no Strava stalking, just you and the open road? That was totally me when I first laced up my sneakers. I was a pure “feel” runner – a little trot, a little walk, a little more trot, and then… yep, more walking. It was
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This post has been weighing on my mind for months. I initially hesitated to share it, not wanting to make assumptions. But time has passed, and it’s clear now is the moment to speak up. Why? Because if this helps even one person realise they’re not alone, that what they’re experiencing isn’t “all in their
The Dismissal: My Perimenopause Journey Begins (or Does It?) Read More »
By TJ Klune Publication Date: 10th September 2024Genre: Cosy Fantasy, lgbtqia+, Found FamilyRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Oh, the dreaded book slump. For far too long, I’ve been caught in its murky depths, picking up books with the best intentions only to find them simply not hitting me at the right time. My last few reads ended up as big,
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Happy Half-Year, everyone! Can you believe we’re already at the halfway point of 2025? For me, this milestone is extra special as it coincides with my sister’s birthday – a perfect excuse to pause, reflect, and see how far we’ve come since setting those ambitious goals at the start of the year. Remember all those
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by Hannah Bonam-Young Publication Date: 6th June 2024Genre: Romance, Contemporary, Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐¼ Out of all the romance tropes in the world, the “accidental pregnancy” one is probably my least favourite. It’s not that I hate it, but the story can often feel a bit predictable, with only one clear path it can take. So, when I stumbled
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