At 44, I’m officially smack bam in the middle of the world of perimenopause. While it’s been a year of navigating this new phase of life, I’m determined not to let it slow me down completely. Going on nearly three years, I set a personal best in the 50k race, in Warburton. The longest run
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“I’ve always been a bit of a masochist when it comes to running. Sure, I’m not the fastest, but I love the challenge of pushing my limits. Back in August, I decided to test those limits with the 16km club run. Let’s just say it was a real eye-opener. I finished dead last (and I
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I used to be the king of the concrete jungle, a gazelle on asphalt. But this year, my running mojo has gone missing in action. It’s like I’ve traded my running shoes for slippers and replaced my race bib with a Netflix subscription. I recently did a deep dive into my running stats (a masochistic
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Stawell Toyota 8km Race Review I was itching to hit the pavement. A forced hiatus thanks to a family visit to Melbourne and a bout of COVID had left my running shoes gathering dust. Skipping last week’s 5K was a bitter pill to swallow, but my body needed the extra recovery time. So, this week
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From “Ugh” to “Wow!”: (Yes, You Can!) Let’s talk about conquering those “I-can’t-do-this” moments. We’ve all been there, staring down a challenge that feels like Mount Everest in thongs (aka flip-flops). This week, it was a 90-minute run on my training plan. 90 minutes? Easy peasy, right? I’ve run for five hours before! But life,
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We all love a good personal best (PB). That feeling of pushing your limits and seeing a new number on the clock is undeniably satisfying. But what if I told you that the true magic of races lies elsewhere, in the experience itself? The Race as a Celebration: Coming down the finish chute of the
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My Evolving Relationship with Running The sun beat down on my back as I navigated the never-ending tracks. My legs ached, my breath rasped, but a wild grin stretched across my face. This was the 50km Surf Coast Century, and I was conquering it! But that was 2019. These days, the thought of pushing myself
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The rain gods weren’t exactly on my side for my second race of the season. It was at McCann Dam, one of my favourite 5km tracks, and a place I hadn’t raced at in over two years. Heavy rain just days before meant one thing: the infamous muddy section along Poverty Hill Track, was guaranteed
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Running is a fantastic way to stay healthy and explore your surroundings. Back in 2016, I wrote a post on Ways to be a Safe Runner. But as the recent disappearance of Samantha Murphy, a Ballarat mum, tragically reminds us, safety is paramount. Here are some key tips to ensure you have a safe and
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For over ten years, I’ve pounded the pavement, chased that runner’s high, and tackled everything from 5Ks to gruelling 50Ks. It’s been a journey, and one thing’s for sure: my body has transformed. Gone are the days of being “skinny and fast.” Now, I’m “solid but strong.” And let me tell you, it’s easy to
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