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 »
Celebrating the Comeback, Not Just the Distance Last week, a simple, automated email from SmashRun gave me a jolt of perspective. It was my regular weekly running update, the kind you barely pay attention to, until one line practically leapt off the screen: “the most run in 2 years.” The number? 34km for the week.
Finding Your Forward 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 »
Happy Half-Year, everyone! Can you believe we’re already at the halfway point of 2025? For me, this milestone is extra special as it coincides with my sister’s birthday – a perfect excuse to pause, reflect, and see how far we’ve come since setting those ambitious goals at the start of the year. Remember all those
Halfway There: A 2025 Mid-Year Check-In (and a Birthday Celebration!) 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
Trail Tales and Taming the Perimenopause Beast Hey fellow runners, especially those of you navigating the glorious, chaotic mess that is your 40s! Let’s be real, running isn’t always sunshine and PB’s. Sometimes, it’s a battle against our own bodies, a test of mental fortitude, and a whole lot of “WTF is happening?!” moments. If
Finding My Run Again (and Maybe You Can Too!) Read More »
My Tips for Time Management Life is a marathon, not a sprint, and sometimes, it feels like I’m running both simultaneously! As a runner and gym goer, navigating the beautiful chaos of life, I’ve learned that time management is crucial. It’s the key to fitting in those kilometres, managing work, and still having a life
Balancing Workouts and Life Read More »
“Balance.” That’s my word for 2025. It’s a simple word, but it carries so much weight. For me, it represents the quest to find harmony in all areas of my life: work, home, family, and, of course, my fitness journey. Like many of us, I’ve struggled to juggle it all. Finding that sweet spot between
Finding My Balance: 2025 and Beyond Read More »
I’m sitting here, staring at the 2025 SAAC running syllabus and I’m… well, I’m shattered. Disappointed. Angry. Annoyed. All of the above, really. For those who don’t know, SAAC (Stawell Amateur Athletic Club) has been my running home since 2012. It’s where I fell in love with running, where I forged lifelong friendships, where I
SAAC 2025: A Season Cut Short and a Heart Broken Read More »
Today marked the “graduation” from my “learn to run” program 🙄. Let’s be honest, I’ve been hitting the pavement for over a decade. This wasn’t about learning to run; it was about a serious case of “re-igniting the fire” 🔥. It was about rediscovering that sweet spot between consistency and pushing my limits. This morning,
