Michelle Dziego
As I sit down to write this recap I am flooded with words and emotions – I hardly know how to start it off… Leg 1: Mel Sykes-Bridge The Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail Ultra is one awesome event, the organisation is outstanding and the small community feel is just perfect. After completing the course … Read more
Everyone loves a getaway. Time away to de-stress from all of life’s pressures. But what if you could have a RUNAWAY, combining your holiday with your love of running in an amazing location? That is exactly what Runaway Barossa Marathon was all about. Runaway Barossa is just one of the amazing events in the Runaway Marathon Series … Read more
Life…our greatest adventure. Sometimes the adventure is hidden far below the rules and routines of our lives, but if we let go and take chances to really chase the adventurous spirit within, we may just find out who we really are, just like Sasha Maricheva….. ‘You can never tell to what untold glories any little humble … Read more
This time a year ago I never would have thought that I’d be remotely interested in trail running, let alone participating in a trail race! But here I am, having just completed my first ever trail event!! My running buddy, and all round awesome friend, Sophie Sky and I decided to give trail running a … Read more
I was a very sporty child. I competed in Little Athletics and netball. I won 5 State medals- 2 Gold and 2 Silver in the 4 x 100m relays and a bronze in the 100m sprint. I placed in the top 8 in many state finals for track and field. I always loved sport and … Read more
Pasta with a tomato-based sauce is an obvious combination. But sometimes, it’s nice to change things up. I had a lot of pumpkin and I craved a big bowl of pasta. This was the result. Note that you’ll need a blender to puree the pumpkin once cooked. I used a handheld and it was super … Read more
I haven’t really raced a distance road race since Canberra marathon in April so I came to Berlin with an open mind about race day. Berlin Marathon 2017 hosted 44,000 runners from 120 countries. Whilst the Germans are known for their efficiency, the magnitude of the event combined with voting in the German Federal … Read more
This weekend I completed something that still seems a little surreal – I became a Marathoner! Now if you had told me that a few years ago the reaction would have been pretty clear, a big laugh and a ‘you have to be joking, I could never run that far!’ In the scheme of things … Read more
It has been a long time coming. Something I have dreamed about for quite a few years now since I started running ultras. The pinnacle if you will of ultra running for me was to complete my first 100k race. Originally it was to be Ultra Trail Australia 100k this year, however a lower left … Read more
In 2 weeks I will compete in my first Ultra Marathon. And I’m so so scared. I’m so nervous that I find myself shaking at the very thought of the 50km distance. I feel like breaking down in tears at the thought of standing on the starting line and the imagery of the hills that … Read more
Running can be rewarding, and addictive…. and the with the highs that it brings, it can also bring devastating lows. There are many reasons that we run, but we must never lose sight of the enjoyment of running. If we start to see that fade, we need to ask ourselves why. Am I doing too … Read more
On Saturday the 19th August I was all set for my 4th ever “race”, however I had succumbed to the dreaded virus that’s been going around for the whole week leading up. Saturday morning came and I hadn’t run all week. Convinced I had enough energy I lined up with coaching teammates and some beautiful … Read more
Let’s start from the beginning: I’ve been running less than a year. It’s going to be a year on 26 August, 2017 to be precise. All I can say is that it has been an amazing year and the best decision to put running shoes on and just walk out of the door on one … Read more