“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
From DNF to Fun: My 16km Redemption Race! Read More »
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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This isn’t a call to embrace chaos. Nobody wants a houseguest who forgets the concept of “inside voices” or a baker who “wings it” with the fire alarm blaring. But it is about letting go of the pressure to be flawless and instead celebrating our wonderfully messy selves. Let’s face it, folks: striving for perfection
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It’s already halfway through the year, so it’s a perfect time to check in on my “24 in 2024” goals (you can revisit the full list here: 24 in 2024. Here’s an update on a few of them: Home Read With 22 books down, I’m slightly behind the 50-book goal for the year. However, I’m
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Forget your average jog around the track. This week’s club run was a full-blown relay race – the “Lofty Legs” – a tribute to our unforgettable member, Keith Lofthouse. Lofty? A character! He’d butcher your name (affectionately, of course) but always had a listening ear and a story (or two) to share. And the prizes?
Lofty Legs and Dodgy Showers: A Club Relay to Remember! Read More »
