I've done the training and am ready to do one last long run and keep up the strength workouts. I am ready to go, getting excited and nervous and then I wake up one day a with a sore throat. You know the one. It says I'm going to make your life a misery for … Continue reading GCAM 17, part 1, Getting to the precinct.
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Marathon dreams
Eight months ago I had a dream. One my husband was happy to help me with. And we started right then and there - booking flights to my second marathon. Today, I write that my marathon dreams are over. At this stage I highly doubt I will do another one. I won't write it off … Continue reading Marathon dreams
Night running – be organised and be safe
My running backyard is all windy roads with very little curbing or footpath. It's all mainly coastal country roads or gravel roads on steep hills with no where to go when cars come past. I've learnt over the last twelve months how to manoeuvre these roads and be as safe as possible until the last … Continue reading Night running – be organised and be safe
And so the training begins
It's been a while since I've posted here and so much has happened. Let me tell you the short version ... My physio has been an enormous help with some very good exercises - changing things slightly so I am comfortable with the action and seeing the desired good form and result. My squats have … Continue reading And so the training begins
Hobart 19/2/17
Sunday woke with clouds and crisp air. Drowsily my feet hit the floor and I stumbled around trying to wake up. At the same time I'm trying not to be so awake, the nerves had started already. You know the feeling, you're awake but trying to be asleep still. It's a weird way to describe … Continue reading Hobart 19/2/17
Goals for the new year
I started this post late last year and since then things have changed quite a bit.... I responded to a Facebook post a few weeks ago about what were we going to do in 2017 to top what we had done this year. I thought a bit about this as there are several answers one … Continue reading Goals for the new year
Cadbury Marathon
The time came round all too quickly and while I was confident about the race I am not really surprised with what happened. There were a few pivotal long runs I missed and some personal issues that knocked me about somewhat. Add to that an up close encounter with wildlife that nearly stopped the car … Continue reading Cadbury Marathon
From strength to strength
I've always known I should do more strength training and this weekend just gone reinforced that fact. I'll go into detail on the weekends shenanigans in another post, but first let me talk about my strength training or lack thereof. Knowing you should do something and actually doing it are two completely different things. I'm … Continue reading From strength to strength
Point 2 Pinnacle
It's been a week month, and I'm still on a high from this race. We didn't make it to the top and it rained the whole way. It was bloody hard work and I was soaked to the bone. I didn't care, I had a blast and in many ways it was my best race to … Continue reading Point 2 Pinnacle
Out with the old…
I had read about this thing but having not done a lot of running before never experienced it for myself. The retirement of old running shoes. Generally around 800-1000km mark you are meant to swap over your shoes for maximum comfort and running...what's the word...you know, gait, style, stride..so you don't injure yourself. Two months … Continue reading Out with the old…
Gym. Eat. Repeat 