After running my first ultra in 2019 I always knew that I wanted to run another one. Life hasn’t been the same since COVID with events getting canceled or pushed back. This is one of the reasons why I decided on my own event to celebrate my ten-year running anniversary with Run to Paradise. Earlier …
Have you ever been asked the question But what’s your dream job? As someone whose primary source of income is from working in a supermarket, I can tell you I dislike this question. It makes me feel undervalued and underappreciated. It makes me feel that my job is meaningless. What is a dream job anyway? …
Who doesn’t love the humble chip? Baked chips are a regular feature in our house. Chips however don’t have to be boring. It’s actually really easy to spice them up and add some flavour and crunch. Next time you are going to put some chips in the oven, try these polenta-crusted chips instead. You won’t …
So you have decided to set a running distance goal. Good for you, setting a goal like this can be challenging, but it can also bring so much joy and satisfaction. While distance goals can be confronting when you first approach them. They don’t have to be so daunting if you break them down. I’ve …
Have you ever been to the beach and just watched the waves? Sometimes they are gentle, calming, and soothing. Then there are times where they can while chaotic and come crashing down with such force. Life at the moment in Lockdown No.7 has made me realise that life can be a lot like waves. There …
Oven Dahl Not long after making my Slow Cooker Dahl, I accidentally broke the lid of my slower cooker rendering it useless. The original recipe also served 10-12 people. That’s a lot of servings or a lot of leftovers. This is why I modified the recipe for a crockpot in the oven. This oven variation …
I’m no stranger to making my own fuel for long runs. These Chia Energy Gels, are great in summer, but as the days get colder, my taste buds change. Gels like Huck, SIS, or Spring Energy are convenient, however, COVID has made sourcing these gels difficult. My running friends came to the rescue when I …
What lessons have I learned in a decade of running? First of all ten years, wow! How time flies! In that time I have run approximately 15,000 km! That’s the equivalent of me running around Australia! I’ve run 5k’s, half-marathons, most recently a marathon, trails, and even an ultra! It’s fair to say that I …
Do you struggle to decide what to read next? Is your to-be-read pile so large you feel overwhelmed? Are you the type of person that does better with structure? Then maybe you need a reading challenge/checklist! There are many reading challenges out there, but I thought I would share with you my 2021 reading challenge …
How are we in July? With six months gone in a blink of an eye, I thought it was time for a reading update. I set myself two goals. To Read 52 books (a book a week) Book Theme Challenge A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness was book 38 for the year. Because of …
