Run blog

  • What I really think about when running

    I was able to run for an HOUR today, which is quite significant. It was actually about 70 minutes, because I was in a happy daze and forgot to turn around. Anyway, it reminded me of this phenomenon: That’s overly glib though – in truth, I can do both simultaneously. Multitasking! (I don’t define food Read more

  • Otherwise fine

    My mum was over this weekend and we attended a race at the Hawks. “Runners seem to just greet your achilles,” she observed afterwards. Ah, runners. We understand each other, and the awesomeness of running, and thus civilities take a logical unrepressed order: – “How are you?” (ie, your injury). – “Still haven’t got the achilles Read more

  • Tarawera: ramble from the sidelines

    If you’re forced to be a spectator at Tarawera Ultra, you might as well be placed at central aid station Okataina on a ‘fire course’ year. Upon hearing I was out, Paul C considerately organised the race to run back past so I could watch everyone in action twice. What a guy. For anyone following Read more

  • 100 – 0 = Lame.

    “The field at Tarawera is AMAZING this year. I’d almost rather watch the race than run in it.” Talk about being careful what you wish for. I uttered this glib statement several times during training for the 2013 Vibram Tarawera Ultramarathon. The first part is true enough – here’s the men, and naw, I even Read more

  • Buggy running – top ten tips

    Being able to run with a stroller can be a lifesaver when you’re getting a bit stir-crazy or child-sleep isn’t a happening thing. Here are some tips and observations. 1 – Get a good running stroller. Ok, that’s kind of a no-brainer. But some people have strollers that are fine for walking but awkward for running Read more

  • Recent running reading reviewed

    Motherhood has curtailed reading time a tad but here are a few running books I enjoyed at the end of last year. Further recommendations are most welcome. Eat and Run – Scott Jurek Ok, I’ll say it right off – I like Eat and Run a lot and decided quickly that it was one I Read more