“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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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: Warburton Trail FestivalDate: 12-14th March 2022Type: TrailDistance: 50KM / 25KM / 21KM / 14KM / 9KM / 5KM / 3KM Lilo Derby / 100M TTT (Three Tong Thang)Where: Warburton, VictoriaEvent Partners/Sponsors: Salomon, Suunto, Tour de Trails, Tailwind, Warburton Adventure Co, T8 It was 1989, I was 9 and I was in grade 4. This would be
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Fastest Known Times (FKT) to run the Grampians Peaks Trail (GTP) from Mt Zero car park to Dunkeld. (North to South) North to South Males Place Name Time Date 1 Michael Dunstan 24:01:33 24.11.2023 2 Matthew Crehan 25:25:16 24.11.2023 3 Chris Mcauliffe 26:02:23 24.11.2023 4 Luke Barrett 28:10:25 24.11.2023 5 Daniel Hughes 29:21:47 24.11.2023 Females
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After running my first ultra in 2019 I always knew that I wanted to run another one. Life hasn’t been the same since COVID with events getting canceled or pushed back. This is one of the reasons why I decided on my own event to celebrate my ten-year running anniversary with Run to Paradise. Earlier
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Have a runner in your life? No idea what to get them for Christmas (or a birthday, or just because). Well look no further, as a runner, I can tell you there are so many options! 10 Gifts to get any Trail or Ultra Runner .1. Long-sleeved thermal Are your winters cold? Then thermals are
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While I’m not new to trail running but new to the ultra running world, I asked my fellow squaddies if they had any questions they would like answered about what it takes to run an Ultra. Deciding to run an ultra is no easy task. It will take mental, physical and emotional strength. The thing
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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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I remember the first time I crossed the finish line of Run Melbourne back in 2012, I thought there is no way that I could run a full marathon. The half distance is challenging but it’s not time-consuming, which is why I stuck with it for so long. My fitness journey has taken me to
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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.
