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
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Calling all adventurers! Ever since the Tarawera Ultramarathon opened registration, you can’t stop thinking about ultramarathons. But that little voice asks, “Can I really do this?” The answer? Yes, you can! Ultramarathons (races longer than a marathon) are tough but amazing. Here’s how to turn that FOMO into a thrilling challenge. First, pick the perfect
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Event: Surf Coast CenturyDate: 21-22 September 2019Type: Off-Road, TrailDistance: (Saturday)100km, 100km Relay, 50km, (Sunday)23km, 15km, 9kmWhere: Anglesea, Surf Coast, VictoriaEvent Partners/Sponsors: Clif Bar, Tailwind, Steigen, Surf Coast Shire, Great Ocean Road Real Estate, Bogong Equipment It took: Two years in the making, but on the 21st of September 2019, I became an ultra runner. Having
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The day the seed was planted on running an Ultra was the day I ran Surf Coast Century (Leg 3), back in September 2017. I never wanted to run a marathon, yet a 50km trail event sounded highly appealing. Trail running and road running are very different, and I enjoy both for very different reasons.
