“I never saved anything for the swim back…” – Vincent Freeman
Yarrabilba Trail Fest – No Show – Respect the race, respect your health!
I was supposed to be running at Yarrabilba this weekend. Entry had been paid and the last 4-6 weeks of training had really been targeting a strong performance at the weekend.
Buffalo Stampede Grand Slam (20km|77km|38km, ~9000m Elevation Gain)
Its been 8 days since I set out on my first race that was part of the Buffalo Stampede Grand Slam, in the sleepy town of Bright in the Victorian Alps.
Tips on running while travelling
The buzz and excitement of your next overseas holiday can be quickly overshadowed by the anxiety of messing up your training schedule or missing some key runs.
Hares and Hounds 51(?)K
Last year was meant to be my H&H debut but a sciatic muscle strain meant that I had to pull out in the last minute.
Volunteering to photograph the race was my next option and I was glad to contribute back in this way.
Last year’s weather was perfect for photography – overcast with some showers – it was perfect for running as well.
This year the weather was not so kind.
Ultra Running – How did that happen?
In 2014 my wife, a couple of friends, and I signed up for the Oxfam 100km in Brisbane. 35 hours and a world of pain later we all crossed the finish line amazed by our achievement – but vowing not to do that again… the idea just seemed horrible… at least in that first week post Oxfam!
Misty Mountain Trail 20km – Race Recap
My first crack at the Misty Mountain 20K was an amazing experience.
From the start, I could feel my heart in my throat and fatigue in the legs as if they were out of gas.
Soon the first climb started and I found myself following a runner into 3rd position. He then let up a little and before I knew it I took 2nd place for what seemed like 15-20mins.