My last couple of big running events involved plenty of testing and learning. That theme has continued into the autumn, as I aim to rehab an achilles/plantaris injury. So although I’d rather be writing about new adventures, it’s handy to note any lessons from the past ones while I remember. Wait, I’ve forgotten. Was it ‘Maybe don’t do ultras cos you get sick’? Nah, surely not.
Category Archives: Race reports
Jiayou jaiyou! Running for NZ at the Asia-Oceania 24-Hour Championships
After arriving back in NZ, my experiences in Taipei are already feeling a bit dreamlike. In short, it was an amazing experience. In long, here’s a bit more of the story and background. Thanks to those I borrowed photos from! It’s been a tricky year for my running, with sickness during Tarawera 100k in Feb,Continue reading “Jiayou jaiyou! Running for NZ at the Asia-Oceania 24-Hour Championships”
NZ 100k champs 2018, and the dreaded DNF
It was precisely three hours and twelve minutes into the race, bang on the 39km mark. The Christchurch day was clear and warm. The pace was on track, averaging 5 minute ks as planned. A lap earlier I’d taken the lead for the first time, although all three of us in the women’s race seemedContinue reading “NZ 100k champs 2018, and the dreaded DNF”
11 cool things about Tarawera Ultramarathon 2018
In some ways, Tarawera 102k was a rough race for me this year. In others, it rocked a lot of luck and wonder. Here’s a list based on the latter while describing some of the former. Background – I’ve done Tarawera a bunch of times over different distances, from the cones-in-a-paddock-finish-line days to the hugeContinue reading “11 cool things about Tarawera Ultramarathon 2018”
My first 24 hour track race: 2017 Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Run
What will it feel like? Many people can’t understand why runners would choose to run in circles on a 400m track for 24 hours. It’s a valid question – the extension of choosing to run in 2k circles over 100k. For me it was as simple as the above: I wanted to experience the highsContinue reading “My first 24 hour track race: 2017 Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Run”
ANZ 100k championship 2016 race report
Mention the idea of running 100k in flat concrete 2k laps to an acquaintance, and they’ll look at you somewhat bemused. Even otherwise-hardcore runners don’t tend to get excited by the idea. No mountains, no soft trail, no point-to-point = no point? The intrinsic pointlessness is part of the charm. It’s hard to explain, but the simplicity ofContinue reading “ANZ 100k championship 2016 race report”
Back on the horse – Huntly
(May not in fact contain horses). I ran Huntly 10k today, because I could and the price was right. The achilles pain is easing off, meaning I’m edging back into training. Hooray! I decided to wear a silly outfit because I figured it would slow me down and remind me I’m not racing – thanksContinue reading “Back on the horse – Huntly”
Race report: Kauri 70k
Seems that the longer the run, the longer you can go on about it. Get some snacks and settle in. The Kauri 70k last year was my first ultra back post-baby, and was fun for that reason alone, not to mention all the lovely people I met. This time round I wanted a bit of speed.Continue reading “Race report: Kauri 70k”
Race report: Waihi Xterra Marathon
Waihi Xterra Marathon was my first bigger post-baby event last year, so I was keen to see if I’d got any fitter. Aims were threefold – beat last year’s time, place top 3, run most of Karangahake, and generally have fun. Ok, that’s four. At 5am I woke up, heard the rain, and suddenly had aContinue reading “Race report: Waihi Xterra Marathon”
Dawn Tuffery 