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 runningContinue reading “Buggy running – top ten tips”
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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 IContinue reading “Recent running reading reviewed”
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”