Fastest Known Times (FKT) to run the Grampians Peaks Trail (GTP) from Mt Zero car park to Dunkeld. (North to South) North to South Males Place Name Time Date 1 Michael Dunstan 24:01:33 24.11.2023 2 Matthew Crehan 25:25:16 24.11.2023 3 Chris Mcauliffe 26:02:23 24.11.2023 4 Luke Barrett 28:10:25 24.11.2023 5 Daniel Hughes 29:21:47 24.11.2023 Females […]
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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
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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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My 2027 Surf Coast Century Dream You know those moments when a seemingly ordinary task sparks an extraordinary idea? For me, it happened just recently while folding laundry. I picked up an old running t-shirt from the Surf Coast Century, and the date printed on it hit me: eight years old. In 2027, that shirt
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Why Event Photos Hold More Lasting Value Than Medals Remember that feeling? The elation of crossing the finish line, lungs burning, legs aching, and then… the satisfying weight of a medal being draped around your neck. When I first laced up my running shoes and started pushing my limits, those shiny discs were everything. Each
Trail Tales and Taming the Perimenopause Beast Hey fellow runners, especially those of you navigating the glorious, chaotic mess that is your 40s! Let’s be real, running isn’t always sunshine and PB’s. Sometimes, it’s a battle against our own bodies, a test of mental fortitude, and a whole lot of “WTF is happening?!” moments. If
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Reigniting Curiosity in Gen Z As a mum, a manager, and someone who thrives on pushing my limits through fitness and personal development, I’ve noticed a trend that’s been niggling at me: a seeming lack of inherent curiosity in some members of Generation Z. Now, before the internet explodes, let me be clear – this
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My 5:30 AM Wake-Up Call The clock read 5:30 AM. The world outside was still draped in the pre-dawn darkness, a quiet hush only occasionally broken by the rustle of leaves or the distant hum of a vehicle. My destination? The gym, a beacon of light in the inky blackness. I was minding my own
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Let’s talk about walking. Not as a separate activity, but as an integral part of your running journey. If you’re anything like I was when I first started, the idea of walking during a run might feel like admitting defeat. I get it. There’s this weird, unspoken rule that “real” runners don’t walk. But honestly?
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