Ultra-Trail Australia
I held back, repeating my mantra for the day “smooth and comfortable”… Read More Ultra-Trail Australia
Category: Race Report
9 Dragons 50km
I found myself walking bits which I knew I “should” be running. The cramps were gradually getting much worse and my hip flexors and abductors were now also starting to cramp after many kilometres of having to overpower the adductor cramps. When all of these muscle groups simultaneously cramped, there was nothing I could do but stand in place wait for them to subside. Any attempt to stretch them out was futile as stretching one side would trigger cramps in the other leg!… Read More 9 Dragons 50km
Hounslow Classic Skyrun
As a part of my build up back into longer races, I recently ran at the 21km Hounslow Classic Skyrun. Overall, it was a fantastic day and you can read more about it here.
Kawerau King of the Mountain
While previously I have always sat back for the first kilometre (or so), this year I found myself in the lead as soon as we crossed the bridge and began the road ascent. It was going to be boom or bust!… Read More Kawerau King of the Mountain
Ultra Trail Australia
This was exactly the sort of moment that I’d been mentally preparing myself for; 65km down, 35km to go, Yun and I both hurting, both pushing, neither wanting to be the first to slow.… Read More Ultra Trail Australia
Buffalo Stampede
2 years difference, but the same result in the same location: lying on ground, 63km into the Buffalo Stampede unable to continue. … Read More Buffalo Stampede
Ultra Easy 100km
This wasn’t how I’d wanted to start 2016, but at least I’d had fun along the way.… Read More Ultra Easy 100km
Mount Donna Buang Vertical K
Runners and cyclists stood shoulder to shoulder on opposites sides of the starting chute. The 1250m peak of Mount Donna Buang loomed over the picturesque town of Warburton and we were all just about to commence our intense journey to the summit. While the cyclists would take the 17.6km route along the winding road, we… Read More Mount Donna Buang Vertical K
Sky Rock n’ Run Marathon
After an incredible experience at the Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon (SMMM) in 2014, I was very excited to return to the South Island of New Zealand for the inaugural Sky Rock n’ Run Marathon (SRnR). My excitement only grew when I was once again gawking at the beautiful Southern Alps as I flew into Christchurch. Having… Read More Sky Rock n’ Run Marathon
Kawerau King of the Mountain
After missing the 2015 Pomona King of the Mountain race while travelling around the European Alps, I jumped at the chance when Pomona race director, Barry Stewart, offered me the opportunity to be a part of the Aussie team at its sister race, the Kawerau King of the Mountain. Having run in the event in 2013,… Read More Kawerau King of the Mountain
Perpetual Motion 