One thing that has been frustrating for me to get my head around, and also to implement correctly, is running nutrition.Firstly though I want to share a recent running experience…. Last Sunday while I was doing my long run up in the hills and was about 8km from the end, mentally lamenting abut how my legs […]

I have just finished the Catch Fitness 20 Week Challenge and the last 4-5 months seem to have whizzed by in a flash. To end the challenge Pumped Training (where I train) hold a fun run event and I entered the half marathon. My race plan was to try and emulate some of what I […]

Most of my runs are on long, straight country roads due to us living in Irwell. In fact, I had to run 27km a few weeks ago and I ran it in one direction due to a strong southerly blowing (I don’t do head winds) and I literally turned only about four bends. Many of […]

For the most past I am pretty good with what I eat, I know about good nutrition and how to eat well for my body. I eat a good range of foods – fresh vegetables, fruits, lean meat, dairy, grains and a few treats here and there. I am also a Weight Watchers Coach, each […]

Well here I am less than 12 weeks out from my current BHAG. I have finished sulking about the cancellation of the Bedrock50 and have readjusted my mindset and reasons for doing the Queenstown marathon. I have also been vigorously researching other runs to replace the Bedrock and at this stage I am planning on entering […]

I was actually quite a keen runner when I was at school. However that enthusiasm all ended in an instant when I was turning the final bend of the 1500m race and I heard and saw Chester Copperthwaite* making fun of my bounding chest. That was it! Running career over in the 4th form. Five […]

  Last time I updated the blog I was finishing up my first four weeks and embarking into the unknown of the next four weeks. The last few weeks have involved spending more time on my feet and practicing carrying compulsory race gear and nutrition. For the last two Sunday’s, I have headed out on […]

I was halfway through writing an update for this blog last week, which was based on how my training was progressing and the enlightenment that occurred with my second coaching session with Richard, when the unthinkable happened.  A post on Facebook announced that due to the ever-increasing PC nature of the world that we reside […]

Today my new running friend Pauline (who is also coached by Richard) and I showed we were totally committed to our marathon training by not only running in the Port Hills, but running in the Port Hills while it was snowing! We set out from the Sign of the Kiwi just after 9am, it was […]

I have big feet*. I have had them all my life. I also have very flat feet. I have had them all my life. This, as you can imagine makes it slightly difficult to find shoes. Bigger feet in women is more common these days, but this unfortunately doesn’t mean that it is easier to […]