From ActivEquip Staying Seen and Warm For early morning runs in the winter, visibility and warmth are two non-negotiables. I recently picked up the Proviz REFLECT360 Women’s Long Sleeve Top in both white and lilac to see if it could tick both boxes. Here’s what I found after putting it through its paces on a […]
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From “Ugh” to “Wow!”: (Yes, You Can!) Let’s talk about conquering those “I-can’t-do-this” moments. We’ve all been there, staring down a challenge that feels like Mount Everest in thongs (aka flip-flops). This week, it was a 90-minute run on my training plan. 90 minutes? Easy peasy, right? I’ve run for five hours before! But life,
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We all love a good personal best (PB). That feeling of pushing your limits and seeing a new number on the clock is undeniably satisfying. But what if I told you that the true magic of races lies elsewhere, in the experience itself? The Race as a Celebration: Coming down the finish chute of the
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My Evolving Relationship with Running The sun beat down on my back as I navigated the never-ending tracks. My legs ached, my breath rasped, but a wild grin stretched across my face. This was the 50km Surf Coast Century, and I was conquering it! But that was 2019. These days, the thought of pushing myself
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Let’s face it, my adventure tank was running on fumes. But then, BAM! Tom drops a surprise like a ninja with a picnic basket. “Shower, lunch, pack your bags, adventure awaits!” he declares. Kids occupied, snacks and water secured, we set off. First stop: Paddy’s Castle, a place I hadn’t seen in a decade. Talk
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The Easter Bunny must have overslept! It was a sleepy start to the SAAC club run, the last hurrah of the school holidays. Despite the lower turnout, the sound of tiny footsteps from the sub-juniors filled the air with a different kind of excitement. My training plan chirped about an easy 90-minute run, but let’s
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Can you believe it’s already April? A quarter of the year is gone! Time flies when you’re unpacking boxes and building a life. Here’s a quick update on our mission to turn our house into a home: Home Wins so far Tasks in Progress This homebody is making progress, and it feels great! Stay tuned
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The rain gods weren’t exactly on my side for my second race of the season. It was at McCann Dam, one of my favourite 5km tracks, and a place I hadn’t raced at in over two years. Heavy rain just days before meant one thing: the infamous muddy section along Poverty Hill Track, was guaranteed
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Running is a fantastic way to stay healthy and explore your surroundings. Back in 2016, I wrote a post on Ways to be a Safe Runner. But as the recent disappearance of Samantha Murphy, a Ballarat mum, tragically reminds us, safety is paramount. Here are some key tips to ensure you have a safe and
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The unspoken rule of club runners? Don’t win the first race. It might sound odd, but hear me out! A victory tanks your handicap, making future wins tougher. This year’s SAAC season kicked off with the Grampians Insurance handicap, a mass start with staggered finishing times based on past performances. As a 12-year club veteran,
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