Ankle sprains are one of the most common running injuries. Luckily, I’ve been able to run for years without any bad sprains. I took pride in how strong and stable my ankles were. Then disaster struck! I rolled my ankle badly in the midst of a long run. To make matters worse I had to … Read more
I think all of the 60 runners Cradle stories are worth telling, everyone had different goals and reasons for doing it. When Joseph asked me to write a report I was unsure at first, I’d never done anything like it before. I agreed and once I started I enjoyed doing it. With my technology and … Read more
Cradle Mountain Run 2025 was a hot one, both in temperature and competition. The track was incredibly dry and runnable but the sun was out blazing. Those who could survive the heat ran amazing times whilst many suffered and ran slower than usual. I went into this years race determined to smash my long standing … Read more
Have you ever heard of Wilder Trails (link)? It’s a gamified directory of great Tasmanian trail running routes, where you earn badges for completing runs. Justin and I independently stumbled upon the same idea: to identify Tasmania’s wildest trails, compile them into a list, and maybe, just maybe, conquer them all someday. This post is … Read more
A year after battling COVID on the Western Arthurs, I was determined to return. I’d always vowed to come back, and the Christmas break offered the perfect chance to seize favorable weather. This time, I had Ziggy and Justin joining me, and we were blessed with incredible conditions. In a change from the usual format, … Read more
Backyard ultramarathons are a weird type of last man standing competition. It’s a battle of never-ending endurance. The strategies required to succeed defy all traditional “racing” ideologies. I ran my first backyard ultra recently and failed to get anywhere near my planned goals. I had a difficult time trying to grasp the format and still … Read more
Training for the Grampians Peaks 100 Miler has been my primary running goal for the past 20 or so months. It all started with a message from Joseph Nunn on 26 March 2023. We’d just finished running kunanyi Mountain Run and somewhere in the post-race slump, strewn out on a bean bag in the sun, … Read more
The GPT100 miler stage race is arguably the best way to run the entire Grampians Peaks Trail over 4 days. After running the full GPT100 last year I was keen to return but not ready to take on the full miler. The stage race appealed to me having never done one. My friend and housemate … Read more
I bought a Mont Lightspeed jacket before running the Overland track a few months ago. I was scared of the rain forecast and worried about my old jackets watertight integrity. My girlfriend works at Paddy Pallin and had been raving about the new Mont Lightspeed jacket. Based on her testimonial I bought it and have … Read more
What do I listen to while running? It’s a common question, and the answer varies. From the peaceful sounds of nature to the intense energy of techno, my running soundtrack adapts. In this post, I’ll share my experiences with different types of running audio and offer some personalised recommendations. 🌄Sounds of the Surroundings The running … Read more