Another month down. As I look back on May, it’s a reminder that life rarely goes exactly to plan, and sometimes, that’s where the most interesting lessons hide. From accidental heavy lifting to a whirlwind of reading and musicals, here is how my May unfolded. Running and Fitness: Adjusting Expectations I started the month with […]
May Musings: Gym Math, Book Lists, and Finding My Rhythm Read More »
April flew by in a blur of motion, miles, and music. Here is the highlight reel of the month’s adventures. Running & Fitness: The 5 Peaks Milestone It took 1,365 days, but I finally lined up for my first official running event: the 5 Peaks Trail Festival in South Australia! Crossing that 26km finish line
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Part 1: The Comeback 1365 days. That is exactly 3 years, 8 months, and 26 days since I last toed the line at Run Melbourne in 2022. Did I have any idea it would be that long before I raced again? Absolutely not. But life, as it often does, had other plans. The Burnout 2022
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If January is a “blink and you’ll miss it” whirlwind of summer holidays and back-to-school chaos, February is where the real work happens. It’s the month where the dust finally settles after the festive season, and we actually find our rhythm again. For me, that rhythm sounds like trail shoes hitting the dirt. Back on
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Every year, I sit down and craft a list of things I want to achieve. Some are fresh goals, others are “frequent flyers” that make a return appearance. But if 2025 taught me anything, it’s that a goal list isn’t a contract—it’s a compass. You have to be willing to bend when life throws a
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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
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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
