It's been a strange couple of months. The world as we know it has gone into lockdown and our days have been occupied with thoughts of COVID-19 and for many of us it has changed our lives. No longer are we working from the same premises, or for some, working at all. And no longer [...]
This virtual run couldn’t come at a better time! Amidst the chaos of the world right now, we need some joy, some hope and something to focus on. We can still run and we won’t stop! In partnership with The Love Mercy Foundation, we are so excited to bring you a virtual run that will connect from afar and have [...]
To start with, I will go back, waaaayyy back. 15 years ago, I found myself a single mumma to 2 beautiful children. My daughter was 7 and my son 4. My son is on the autism spectrum and intellectually impaired, so I moved across the country to move closer to my family for support. I worked [...]
For so many of us runners this year was going to be the year that we tackled "that race" or "that goal". Being the beginning of the year, many of us were well on our way to working towards the achievements we had set ourselves when COVID-19 hit our world. BANG. WHAT JUST HAPPENED? At [...]
After my daughter was born in June 2019, I had plans to get back into training as soon as possible to run a marathon in 2020. I got my six week check up, saw a pelvic floor physio and started slowly building up my training. My first goal was to do the 10km at the [...]
Our climate across the world has changed at a rapid rate these last few weeks, where we see COVID-19 infiltrating our countries, our people, our health care systems, our economy and our wellbeing. With so much uncertainty and angst, one thing remains clear, we are stronger together. If we band together and do the right [...]
The challenge was one set by David Goggins – Google him if you don’t know him at all. You will understand where the craziness to do this challenge comes from. Its 4 Miles (6.4kms) every 4 hours for 48 hours straight. My trainer from the gym I attend said that he was going to complete the [...]
I did not choose this race; the race chose me. Now that it’s done, I know that it happened this way for so many reasons other than actually running 50km. The last 12 months has been a spectacular journey of ups and downs and round and rounds. Let me take you on the ride…… 2019 was a really [...]
101 hours 58 minutes.350kmApprox 7 hours sleepToo many blisters to countOne sore kneeOne dirty knee brace thrown away at the endSo many amazing viewsOne full meltdown/panic attackMany moderate meltdownsMany small meltdownsToo many tears to countI would hate to know how many swear words and grunts going down hill3kg lost over the few days0 times I [...]
For most trail runners there is a (sometimes fairly significant) component of hiking the uphills. Especially when you’re out there for 5, 10, 20 hours hiking like you mean it can have you up and over mountains like a determined warrior, and taking chunks from your overall race time - so why not focus on [...]
It is every parents dream, the hope of a healthy baby. And in 2006 Sophie Smith thought she had her whole families future ahead of her. A loving husband, and triplets on the way. But then, at 21 weeks her waters broke and shortly after, her new born baby son Henry passed away in her [...]
The idea to enter Tarawera originated on a trail run with friend Leanne. She planted the seed and I was intrigued and excited at the thought of running beautiful NZ trails. Almost immediately I began considering the 100 mile option, could I actually finish the 100 mile race? Eventually entries opened and I decided to [...]
We continue our chat with Jessica Stenson and ask her about the lessons and learnings from her journey so far as a mum, her thoughts on women in sport, and what her plans are for the future. We have seen that you are back running. What does a typical day look like for you now that [...]
