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Well, I did it. After what felt like a hundred false starts and endless negotiation with my alarm clock, I’m wrapping up the final week of my base training plan! The mission was simple, yet deceptively difficult: rebuild consistency and kilometres. For the better part of the last two years, running has been a struggle. […]
👟 Back to Base: What a Messy, Wonderful Training Cycle Taught Me Read More »
Holidays are the perfect time to explore, choose your own adventure, and occasionally, lace up your running shoes in a new spot. With over 500 locations across Australia, it’s highly possible you’ll stumble across a parkrun event. For me, Saturday mornings are usually a no-go for parkrun thanks to my Tuesday-to-Saturday work schedule. So, when
Bairnsdale Parkrun Read More »
It’s been a while. My last official race, Run Melbourne, was way back in 2022. Since then, life happened, and race entries just didn’t. Whether it was a lack of interest or a lack of fitness, I found myself in a running drought. But after a long hiatus, it’s finally time to get back to
A Side Quest, Not a Dead End Read More »
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 »
