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Event: Five Peaks Running FestivalDate: 19th April 2026Type: TrailDistance: 58km | 26km | 17km | 10kmWhere: Adelaide Hills, South AustraliaEvent Partners/Sponsors: i/oMerino, Tailwind, The Running Company, Groovy Gaiters, Base 2 Summit, Funky Pants Part 2: Back on the Trails at 5 Peaks If you missed how I got here, check out Part 1 of my return […]
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Part 1: The Comeback 1365 days. That is exactly 3 years, 8 months, and 26 days since I last toed the line at Run Melbourne in 2022. Did I have any idea it would be that long before I raced again? Absolutely not. But life, as it often does, had other plans. The Burnout 2022
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Why I Ditched the Wrappers and Started Making My Own Gels I’m no stranger to making my own energy gels at home. I was making Chia Energy Gels back in 2017! They were okay, and if I had taken the time to develop them further, they would have been even better. However, as a busy
The Vert-ical Leap in Running Fuel Read More »
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
