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
Building a backyard sauna has been one of the most rewarding DIY projects I’ve ever undertaken. After months of planning and construction, Ziggy and I finally have our very own Finnish-style sauna in the backyard. Not only is it a cosy and relaxing retreat, but it was also surprisingly affordable to build. In this blog … Read more
The Ross 5K was a race I’d been anxiously anticipating for weeks. After setting a challenging goal in my last post, I was determined to see if I could push my limits. With each training session, I felt my fitness improving, but there was always the lingering doubt of whether I could actually achieve my … Read more
Fuelled by an audacious goal – a 15 minute 5k – I’ve entered a 5k race and undertaken a 12 week training block. I am running the Ross 5k this weekend and I am hoping to shave some time off my 5k PB. This will be one small step towards my ultimate, possibly unrealistic goal … Read more
It’s a waste to discard expensive running socks simply because of a small hole. I had a collection of six pairs with various holes and thin spots. To prevent these socks from ending up in the bin and to save money, I decided to learn the art of darning. This post will guide you through … Read more
Injuries are a runners worst nightmare. Over the years I have had many scares but thankfully have avoided serious injury. Along the way I have learnt a lot of lessons, many the hard way. These days I have a good track record of avoiding injury and it’s been years since I have logged a zero … Read more