100 miles is the overhanging goal for most ultramarathoners. You see, most people can run a marathon off a bit of training, but only a few will ever think of a 100 mile race, let alone actually finish one. It's a distance that requires dedication and isn't for the faint-hearted. It was in December of 2017 … Continue reading Old Forest Hanmer 100 miles 2018
"I don't even drive that far..." - This was one of the responses I had yesterday at school when a friend found out I had finished a 100km race on the weekend. It was funny to hear this in a schoolyard conversation when it's also a household joke between myself and dad! Last year as … Continue reading Taupo Ultramarathon 100km 2017
After recovering from little training on my school Service Trip to Cambodia, it was time to take on my next race of the year. This time it would be closer to home and not such a stress of having to fly to our destination! Thursday night came around and I was packed for a pretty … Continue reading Hanmer Old Forest 100 – 50km
It feels weird writing a blog post in April when it really feels like the year hasn't even started! It's about time I caught you up with what's happening in my world and how the trail running is going. So if I take you back to February, you'll remember I had the Old Ghost Ultra … Continue reading 2017 – Where has it gone?!
Well, yesterday I competed in the St James Mountain Sports Stampede Ultra. Originally this race was going to be 50km's, but due to the 'weather-bomb' that had hit the South Island and raised the rivers, the race was changed to a different course which was 10km's longer. After just returning from a holiday overseas, both dad and … Continue reading St James Stampede Ultra 60km
Taupo you beauty! Last weekend I took part in the Taupo Ultramarathon. Being the inaugurals, we were the first to take on this amazing, well-organised event! Everything down to the finer details was in place, and it all showed on race day! Being a ‘spring chicken’ I was a novice to ultras, and therefore took … Continue reading Taupo Ultramarathon 50km 2016
Well I've been busy I guess! School, Youth Council work, more school! Oh and yes! Lots of running! I haven't blogged in a while, but I'm planning on starting to write a post every couple of weeks! I guess I cannot however go without mentioning two big races I've done since. First was Christchurch Marathon! … Continue reading Catch up!
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