If you’ve made it to this website then you obviously like reading about running. I have pulled together a list of all my favourite running books to share. From training tomes to reflective rambles, these are the books that have shaped my own journey through the miles. Get ready to dive into the fascinating science … Read more
Distance amplifies the importance of hydration. While a quick jog allows room for post-run rehydration, longer runs build a cumulative deficit that can wreak havoc. Dehydration hinders performance, but overhydration carries its own set of risks. My hydration journey, riddled with mishaps and conflicting advice, led me to a crucial revelation: understanding my sweat rate. … Read more
A few weeks ago, I completed my first 100 mile race in the Grampians, tackling the GPT100 along the Grampians Peaks Trail from north to south. Throughout the year, I dedicated myself to training for this event and successfully assembled an incredible support team of friends and family to assist me. The race proved to … Read more
I am from a cold climate and have never fared well running in the heat. I have been quite fearful of my upcoming 100 mile race in Victoria where the temperatures may crack 30 degrees during the day. Rather than feeling defeated by the heat I channeled my taper energy into trying to find the … Read more
Triple Top Mountain Run is renowned for chewing up and spitting out those who dare to take it on. I’ve had my fair share of tough times during my three runs at this event. Despite my limited experience, I’ve made enough blunders to offer some valuable advice on avoiding similar mishaps. So, here’s my guide … Read more
Nutrition is the key to ultramarathon race day success. Gastrointestinal distress accounts for 35% of DNFs and up to 50% of all runners experience it during prolonged exercise. Therefore it is important to place a high emphasis on getting it right. As part of my training for my 100 mile race I have been focusing … Read more
Frenchmans Cap is an iconic Tasmanian bushwalk. It’s even more epic running it in a single day. I think it should be on everyone’s epic Tassie trail running mission checklist. I ran it a couple of weeks ago for the second time and for my fourth time to the summit. Even after four trips the … Read more
Earlier this year I attended my first ever trail running training camp. I went along with a friend and fellow runner Justin. We travelled from Hobart to attend the inaugural training camp for the GPT100. We spent 4 days running through the epic trails of Gariwerd / Grampians. The experience has fuelled my motivation and … Read more
For too long the race calendar page of this site suffered from neglect. To rectify this I searched for all of the latest event information to update the calendar and add upcoming events for the following year. I added some new features that give the table improved functionality. The calendar now has the ability to … Read more
I didn’t know running 100 miles was possible when I first started running. As I got myself deeper into the sport of trail and ultra running I learned about 100 mile plus events. I considered going that far to be a silly thing to do. Evenutally I progressed up to running 100km events and I … Read more