At 44, I’m officially smack bam in the middle of the world of perimenopause. While it’s been a year of navigating this new phase of life, I’m determined not to let it slow me down completely. Going on nearly three years, I set a personal best in the 50k race, in Warburton. The longest run
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Imagine this: a week away from the constant ping of notifications, the endless scroll of social media, and the stresses of work. Sounds dreamy, right? Well, that’s exactly what I did. We packed our bags to celebrate Tom’s 40th birthday and headed to the stunning Croajingolong National Park in South East Gippsland. For a whole
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Life is always going to throw you a few curveballs. It’s inevitable. But what if we viewed these challenges as opportunities in disguise? This shift in perspective can unlock a treasure trove of growth and unlock your full potential. Why Challenges Are Your Secret Weapon Challenges will boost your skillset. Any type of challenge is
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“I’ve always been a bit of a masochist when it comes to running. Sure, I’m not the fastest, but I love the challenge of pushing my limits. Back in August, I decided to test those limits with the 16km club run. Let’s just say it was a real eye-opener. I finished dead last (and I
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A Simple Shift with Big Results We’ve all been there. You try something new, put yourself out there, and then it doesn’t go as planned. The sting of disappointment sets in, and that familiar voice whispers, “You failed.” But what if we reframed that voice? What if, instead of defeat, we saw an opportunity for
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Remember that feeling of pure accomplishment after your very first race? That’s what running the SAAC 16km back in 2012 was like for me. I’d just gotten bitten by the running bug, and this unknown distance was both terrifying and thrilling. (Imagine lining up with your watch still set on your 1.5 km warm-up with
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Who would have thought it’d be over two years since I last laced up my runners for a Point Cook Parkrun adventure? Time flies when you’re having fun. With a trip to Melbourne on the cards, and a need to burn off some pre-flight jitters, I decided it was time to rediscover the joy of
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There’s a certain magic to race day. Months of training culminate in that single moment when you toe the starting line, a mix of nerves and excitement coursing through your veins. Back in August 2016, I participated in the Peaks and Trails 26km event in Dunkeld. My goal? Crush that sub-3-hour mark. As the race
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I used to be the king of the concrete jungle, a gazelle on asphalt. But this year, my running mojo has gone missing in action. It’s like I’ve traded my running shoes for slippers and replaced my race bib with a Netflix subscription. I recently did a deep dive into my running stats (a masochistic
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Stawell Toyota 8km Race Review I was itching to hit the pavement. A forced hiatus thanks to a family visit to Melbourne and a bout of COVID had left my running shoes gathering dust. Skipping last week’s 5K was a bitter pill to swallow, but my body needed the extra recovery time. So, this week
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