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All for one, One for all
For some time now I’ve been trying to find the right words to sum up the very special camaraderie that exists amongst us trail runners. But the right words have been hard to find. Then just today a running buddy, … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged camaraderie, Challenges, friendship, running, trail running, ultra running
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In it for the long run
I have been doing endurance sports for the best part of 20 years. I don’t keep count but that’s probably close to 200 events. Until a couple of days ago I’d never had a DNF (Did Not Finish) against my … Continue reading
Posted in Lessons learnt
Tagged Challenges, inspiration, mental health, running, Tarawera Ultramarathon, trail running, ultra running
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Everest in a Day
By now you’ll probably know all about CoastPathRun, the epic trail running odyssey that Englishman Tom Bland and myself have planned for June this year. In a nutshell it’s a 1,014 km mission along the UK’s longest trail – the … Continue reading
Posted in Coast Path Run
Tagged Challenges, inspiration, mental health, North Head, running, south west coast path, trail running, ultra running
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Bring it on!
Coast Path Run, June 2012 It’s still 8 months away but I’m already straining at the leash. I just can’t wait to get started. The adventure that Tom & I have planned is so exciting for so many reasons – … Continue reading
Another one bites the mud!
The headline would have read “another one bites the dust” but that seems wholly inappropriate after wallowing in the worst Waitakeres mud I can remember for the best part of 14 hours. Dust? I wish! But anyway, I love the … Continue reading
Posted in Great runs
Tagged Challenges, Hillary Trail, trail running, ultra running, Waitakeres
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A First Attempt
It’s 77 kms long with over 3,200 metres of ascent over it’s length. It’s a rough, tough run and I’ve done it 3 times before. So why would I set off alone in the middle of the night to take … Continue reading
Posted in Great runs
Tagged Challenges, Hillary Trail, trail running, ultra running, Waitakeres
3 Comments