My Tarawera Miler Experience. By Emma Rose Maber

“Darlin’, don’t quit your daydream
. It’s your life that you’re making. 
It ain’t big enough if it doesn’t scare the hell out of you. 
If it makes you nervous, it’s probably worth it
. Why save it for sleep when you could be living your daydream?” -Daydream by Lily Meola The backstory: Back in early 2021, … Read more

Becoming an ultra-marathoner – a story about gratitude by Erica Sparke.

This is a story about gratitude. In hindsight, I should not have booked my first ultramarathon for the November following my first marathon in April 2021. I figured it would be easier to “maintain fitness” than “start over”, but severely misjudged the rest and recovery both my body and mind would need after such a … Read more

ULTRA TRAIL AUSTRALIA RETURNS FOR 2021. What a party! with Nicole Bunyon

The crisp cold air heralded the return to the 2021 Ultra Trail Australian landscape as runners from near and far gathered nervously on the start line. No longer a race to the start as is sometimes the case, many needed to plan a little ‘extra time’ for the mandatory COVID-19 check in’s and parking, and … Read more

My race reflection – Australian Alpine Ascent 25km – my first trail event. By Heidi Kean

Back in July 2020, in the midst of COVID unpredictability and with zero goals on the horizon, I decided I needed to pick something to work towards. While I’ve always been a runner on and off since I was 11yrs old, I’d recently gotten back into running consistently after a few years in the gym … Read more

How to Have Fun in a Furnace: A Summit Shoalhaven Ultramarathon Recap. by Sally Hinchey

Thanks to our unwelcome virus friend, COVID-19, 2020 has been like Old Mother Hubbard’s cupboard for running event options.  This year has taught me to run for nature, adventure, friendship and peace rather than big finish lines, PBs and medals; but when Summit Shoalhaven entries opened, I registered immediately.  The chance to run in an actual, REAL … Read more

2020 Adelaide Half Marathon recap by Jessica Stenson (née Trengove)

Sunday 20th September – 7.13am “Runners this is your two minute call”. As I neared the starting gates, I spotted my husband Dylan walking towards me with our ten and-a-half-month-old Billy bobbing up and down on his shoulders. His little legs were wrapped firmly around his Dad’s neck and he wore a cheeky grin. “Billy didn’t … Read more