GPT100: Preparing for Battle

The GPT100 is a few weeks away and it is starting to take over my thoughts. I’ve been training pretty much all year, so it’s always been on the back of my mind. But now, as the day fast approaches it’s moved to the forefront. I am constantly visualising and strategising. It’s exciting but the … Read more

Wk 32: Sidelined in the Sunshine

The last two weeks didn’t exactly go to plan. My hopes for a 60km race and some serious running were dashed as sickness continues to plague me. Despite this setback I had a great trip to Cairns visiting my sister and gradually recovered from my illness. Only to catch another virus on the return flight … Read more

Wk 29: Pushing the Tempo

I cough to clear my throat before writing, not because I have anything profound to say but because I have comedown with the sickness. After three intense weeks of training I’ve been forced into recovery by a virus. I’m not happy about getting sick but I am ok with a recovery week after a solid … Read more

Wk 27: Recovery and Tempo Training Block

Looking out from Cape Torville lighthouse. Text overlaid Wk 27: Recovery and Tempo Training Block

After many hectic weeks life has finally settled a little. It still feels like I am doing a lot of stuff but it’s more manageable. I am enjoying getting into a routine and hooking into the hard training sessions. This update is hopefully shorter than the others. This post is an account of my past … Read more

Wk 25: Grief, Running and the Solace of Motion

I really hoped that after Dark Mofo things would slow down, that I’d catch up on sleep and get into a healthy routine of training and working. But life had other plans. On Thursday evening, my grandfather passed away. In the days leading up, I went to Penguin to be with him and the family. … Read more