I just ran 30km!
I wanted to share how it unfolded because I learnt so much and was reminded of a lot of things I ‘knew’ but could do with the reminder of. And for anyone with a marathon or big run coming up, maybe this will help. It’s a big one so sit back.
The Secret to Life and to Running? Here's one answer worth considering...
After her Marathon win at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games recently Jess Trengove spoke of how she ‘gets the most out of herself when she’s thinking one k at a time’.
How to find joy in your running again, or anything you once loved
I’ve found over the years my ‘JOY’ levels in running can vary big time! I had it early on in my childhood and school years, and even more so...
The Game Changer when it comes to taking on a goal
I remember that draw dropping moment when I crossed the Sydney Marathon Finishing Line in a PB time (personal best) after just 4 weeks training! Which isn’t a lot...
BIG RUNNING GOAL TIP 4: The best training plan is a flexible one
When it comes to taking on any big goal – having a good plan to get there is paramount. And that’s certainly the case for a big running goal...
BIG RUNNING GOAL TIP 6: Make it about the journey, not just race day
A lot can happen come race day. And the majority of it will be out of your control. It could be related to the weather, a ‘malfunction’ of some...
BIG RUNNING GOAL TIP 5: Take a holistic approach to your training and race day
For some people the word ‘holistic’ will be a very familiar term, and for others you may shy away cautiously wondering what ‘woowoo’ methods I’m going to suggest! And...
BIG RUNNING GOAL TIP 3: Listen to your body and learn how to work ‘with’ it
Our bodies truly are the most incredible instruments. There is more magic and capability to them than we could ever understand or fully appreciate. But as runners, we can...
BIG RUNNING GOAL TIP 2: Form a team around you to help achieve your goal
There might only be one race bib allocated to you for race day, but that doesn’t mean you have to do it on your own. Forming a team around...
BIG RUNNING GOAL TIP 1: Break your goal down and chip away at each kilometer and training session one at a time
Whatever distance you’ve signed up to run, or are considering, if it’s enough of a stretch from where you’re at right now, it could feel completely overwhelming, and make...
Life's a marathon. Run it.
Of all the km's I've run the last few years - I've learnt more about 'life' than I have about 'running'.And I was again privileged to line up at...
Run your own race...
This is a quote I heard in a movie... and I just love it!For context - it was advice given by a coach just moments before a race. And...