All things running related
This weekend wasn’t supposed to include a parkrun. My training plan called for it, but with a trip to Melbourne on the cards, I thought it would be a challenge to squeeze it in. The plan was to drive my daughter, Kayla, to the city so she could see the musical Beetlejuice. As a country […]
Parkrun: Wyndham Vale Event #429 Read More »
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
From Winging It to Winning It Read More »
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
From Laundry Pile to Long Run Read More »
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
Finding My Run Again (and Maybe You Can Too!) Read More »
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
Dawn Encounters and the Importance of Being Seen Read More »
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?
Why Walking is Your Secret Weapon to Becoming a Better Runner (Yes, Really!) Read More »
“Balance.” That’s my word for 2025. It’s a simple word, but it carries so much weight. For me, it represents the quest to find harmony in all areas of my life: work, home, family, and, of course, my fitness journey. Like many of us, I’ve struggled to juggle it all. Finding that sweet spot between
Finding My Balance: 2025 and Beyond Read More »
I’m sitting here, staring at the 2025 SAAC running syllabus and I’m… well, I’m shattered. Disappointed. Angry. Annoyed. All of the above, really. For those who don’t know, SAAC (Stawell Amateur Athletic Club) has been my running home since 2012. It’s where I fell in love with running, where I forged lifelong friendships, where I
SAAC 2025: A Season Cut Short and a Heart Broken Read More »
Today marked the “graduation” from my “learn to run” program 🙄. Let’s be honest, I’ve been hitting the pavement for over a decade. This wasn’t about learning to run; it was about a serious case of “re-igniting the fire” 🔥. It was about rediscovering that sweet spot between consistency and pushing my limits. This morning,
