The lady in the weighing room yelled out ‘Seventy nine point seven kilos!’ Oh shit, this race is going to be more painful than predicted- I’m carrying a food baby or something. All of the other runners in the room … Continue reading
Since I’ve given up making excuses, here’s a list of reasons why I failed in my attempt to make it 2 from 2 making 180km in 24 hours at this race. 1. Apx 3 marathons in 4 days only 10 … Continue reading
Having done this race exactly once, of course I’m an expert! To be honest, I owe my success in this run in 2014 to my Coach, Andy DuBois. So without letting go of any of his big secrets, how do … Continue reading
Most of you know of Nikki Wynd from her amazing performance at Badwater this year- winning female, 4th overall, second fastest female ever. Well, I was lucky enough meet her briefly as she flew past at Coast to Kosci last … Continue reading
I’m not the last word in experts on this race but having crewed twice and raced once, I’ve been there for 3 out of the 10 years the race has existed. This year many of my mates have scored a start … Continue reading
I know it sounds stupid to most people but I wasn’t worried about running 175km, I was worried about the sleep monsters. I CAN RUN FOREVER* *as long as I keep eating, drinking and moving forward there’s no problem. When … Continue reading
I found it. The thing that makes even experienced runners give you the hairy eyeball. If I tell someone I’m helping out on a ridiculously long run, or that Jane Trumper is running the 2200km Pilgrim Trail I get adventure … Continue reading
‘But I thought you were fast!’ I’d walked past a lady who had just finished, and she said ‘I know you- you’re the guy that, that, um….’ So I heaped her out a little by mentioning the thing that I’m … Continue reading
Photo credits- I’ve stolen photos from all over the place but I think all but one of these were taken by Stefica Key. If anyone wants them taken down or attributed differently please let me know. This is a really … Continue reading
(Adam) Well Kirrily promised a 15 page post and it turned into an 18 page epic. Always over delivering, you should read this for a great insight into the mind of a determined woman who wears her heart on her … Continue reading