Event: Surf Coast Trail MarathonDistance: Full Marathon, Half Marathon or Team MarathonType: Point to PointWhere: Torquay Victoria, utilising the Surf Coast WalkStart: Torquay / Point AddisFinish: Fairhaven SLSCEvent Partners / Supporters: Saucony, i/o Merino, The Happy Runner, Rouge Wave. It was my first-ever trail run. I had high expectations, but to be honest, I hated it. So …
Running UTA or any other trail run in Australia or worldwide, and need a waterproof jacket, but have no idea to start. Well, look no further, because I have done the research for you. In 2016 I was looking at getting myself a waterproof running jacket, as I was training in winter and found myself …
The UltrAspire Astral Vest is the most recent purchase I’ve made for my running kit. By recent I mean *cough* a year ago *cough*. I actually bought this vest just before Afterglow last year. I know, it’s taken me far too long to do this review, but it’s here. FINALLY. I loved my Salomon vest, …
Event: Peaks and TrailsDate: 6th & 7th July 2016Type: Off RoadDistance: 2km Kid Dash, 6.4km, 11km, 22km, 26km & 50kmWhere: Dunkeld, Southern Grampians, VictoriaEvent Partners/Sponsors: Corea Quarters, Southern Grampians Shire Council, Cafe 109, Steigen, The Running Company, Royal Mail Hotel This event was previously known as Mosaic to Mountain. In 2015 they introduced a trail option with a 21km …
Event: Run ForestDate: 12th June 2016Type: Trail RunDistance: 20ish, 10km, 5kmWhere: Barwon River Reserve, ForrestEvent Partners: Mizuno, HeadSox, Compressport, Hello Fresh, Southern Exposure, Forrest Brewing Company Run Forest is aptly named after the location of the run; Forrest. Forrest is a hinterland township nestled in the heart of the Otway Ranges, Victoria. This trail run now in its …
Event: Afterglow – Twilight Night Trail RunDate: 28th November 2015Distance: 21km or 12kmType: Trail, Point to PointWhere: Point Addis to Torquay, VictoriaEvent Partners: Black Diamond, Tailwind, The Happy Runner, Surf Coast Trail Runners Afterglow is the sister event to the Surf Coast Trail Marathon and is currently the only Half Trail Marathon that runs at twilight in Australia. If bad …
Hydration is important for anyone regardless if you are a runner or not. However the last few weeks I have had one hydration disaster after another, and all I can do about it is laugh. And of course blog about my misfortune. So here is what not to do. Four Running Hydration Misfortunes 1. Consume your Hydration …
Event: Mosaic to Mountain Distance: 4.7km, 10km, 21km & 26km Type: Loop Where: Dunkeld, Victoria Start: Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld Finish: Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld Sponsors / Supporters : Dunkeld Kindergarten, Royal Mail Hotel, AGL Oaklands Hill Wind Farm, Souther Grampians Cottages, Cafe 109 In 2013 & 2014 I did their 10km events. Which were lovely. Besides a hill, at the start, …
As a runner, we all move up and down the running ladder. At first, the runs start off small. Then the running bug catches you and slowly those runs get longer and longer. You’ll do all sorts of distances, and chase the elusive PB (personal best) each time. Then one day you will feel like you …
