It sounds silly but in my opinion, it’s true. Trail running has this unique ability where you can be lost in the moment, but at the same time find yourself in a more profound way. When you’re trail running, you’re constantly bombarded with new sights, sounds, and smells. You’re forced to pay attention to your …
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At some point in a road runner’s life, they think “What next”. When they have graduated from 5k to 10, from the half marathon to the marathon, the next logical step is hitting the trails. If you have never done trail running before, check out my intro guide to trail running on what to expect. …
don’t you wish, you could have a toolbox of all the things that you need to start trail running? Not everyone wants to branch out into trail running. You may decide that you are happy to always be a road runner, and that’s totally ok. If trail running is something that interests you, then welcome …
Whether you are a seasoned trail runner competing in the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), or just running your local trails, it’s important to be aware of mandatory gear. Mandatory gear is a list of items you are required to carry with you to keep you safe. Think worst case scenario. Whether you have fallen …
My first ever trail event was the Surf Coast (Half) Trail Marathon in 2013. It was one of the hardest things I had done, but it also opened up the door to a world I would not expect to love and enjoy so much. Since then I have done many trail events from Half Marathons …
Lerderderg State Park is located approximately 6km north of Bacchus Marsh. I’ve always wanted to visit, but for whatever reason, that has never happened until now. I was heading to Melbourne to see the musical Moulin Rouge, and my 3-hour long run was planned out for the You Yangs. However, thanks to COVID, I had …
Event: Wild Mt BeerimpoDate: Saturday 11th December 2021Type: TrailDistance: 21km, 11km & 5kmWhere: Cave Hill Creek, Glut Rd, Raglan, VictoriaEvent Partners/Sponsors: Running Company Ballarat, Cave Hill Creek, Melton City Runners, Pyrenees Shire Council Wild Mt Beerimpo was my favourite event for 2020. In fact, I think it was my ONLY event. In 2021, I leveled up and …
After running my first ultra in 2019 I always knew that I wanted to run another one. Life hasn’t been the same since COVID with events getting canceled or pushed back. This is one of the reasons why I decided on my own event to celebrate my ten-year running anniversary with Run to Paradise. Earlier …
I can officially say that Wild Mount Beerimpo was my one and only official event for 2020. Beerimpo is the Djab wurrung name for Mt Buangor state forest, located between Ararat and Ballarat. Want to know the difference between State and National parks? Go here: Explore Diverse Landscapes It was seriously a last-minute decision to …
Trail Running has gained more popularity in the last few years. Many road runners turn to trails to change things up or just to have an adventure. Whatever the reason, if you are looking to get into trail running then here are my top 4 gear recommendations. .1. Shoes This all depends on the type …
