Stuff I’ve learned from my trail marathons & “ultra” distances. A newbie’s take on tips.
These past six months I’ve run the most I’ve ever run, including a couple of trail marathon distances; a 50km …
The 2017 Blackall 100. “Just the 50”
Reflections on my Blackall 50. My second ultra, six weeks after Tiree, complete with more rain and a little mud!
RUNNING FILM. My Second Ultra – The Blackall 100, 50km.
My “Bonus Blackall” run around our beautiful local trails with friendly, familiar faces. A great day out in the Sunny …
Tiree Ultra 2017 – My First Ultra. The Long Edit!
The long edit of my incredible experience running around the Isle of Tiree.
RUNNING FILM. “Isle of Tiree. A Wee Gap in the Weather”. Test run of the GoPro Karma Grip!
The first short film I have produced using the GoPro Karma Grip to film! Enjoy a wee run along the beach on the Isle of Tiree.
Hydration Vest – Salomon S/Lab Advanced Skin 12 Set
A form fitting hydration vest with plenty of space to carry fluids and a heap of other gear. Thumbs up again Salomon.
My first Ultra Marathon! Tiree you “Brutifal” Beast.
As I sit, all rugged up, in our rental cottage, a traditional Blackhouse, on the Isle of Tiree, the woodburner …
Shut up and take my money! Oiselle – my favourite running brand right now…
If you bankrupt yourself buying Oiselle running gear, you will only slightly regret it…
Lamington Eco Challenge 2017. My first trail marathon & multiday event! Feat. Sally the Stick.
The most fantastic weekend of over 50kms of trail running in the Gold Coast Hinterland.
4 days of hiking. 8 minutes of footage. Tongariro Northern Circuit, New Zealand
Video highlights of our four days, three nights hiking New Zealand’s incredible Tongariro Northern Circuit.
A couple of shorter trail races on the Coast… Number 1: TREX 8km Ewen Maddock “Dirt Fest” Trail Run
An 8km trail race at Ewen Maddock Dam in 36C heat and intense stumidity. Yowsers.
Sunglasses: Oakley Radar EV Path Prizm Road Lens
If the Terminator look of the Jawbreakers isn’t your jam, then these may be the sunnies for you.
Chasing the Wild Horse @ Night – my first night trail race!
Swallowed a moth; stood on a toad. My first night trail race was full of mud and good times!
Cycling socks – my “best of”!
Don’t be caught out wearing the “wrong socks” on your bike. Yep, you know it’s a thing.
“Hungry bum” syndrome with 3 inch shorts? Read on for less cheeky options…
Running along while awkwardly reaching down and pulling the rapidly rising legs of your shorts back towards the earth; ain’t …
Hydration Vest – Salomon S/Lab Advanced Skin 5 Set
A fantastic, lightweight yet sturdy solution to carry around water and any other trail paraphernalia you wish.
“You can walk up the hills”. My first Trail “Race” – Glasshouse Trail Series, Flinders Tour 26km – July 2016.
From triathlon to trail running – checking out the Flinders 26km in 2016* * Finish line mug and burger included.
Hut Life – NZ DOC Huts – Tips from a First Timer for Fellow First Timers
If you’re going on a multi day hike in NZ and don’t fancy carrying a tent, chances are a Department Of Conservation (DOC) Hut might be a great option
SteriPEN Ultra – Water Treatment
Easy to use; kills bacteria AND viruses; rechargeable and a digital smiley face to tell you you’re good to go. What’s not to love.
Sunglasses: Oakley Jawbreaker PRIZM Road
Lightweight sunglasses with a versatile lens. All, while looking like a female terminator.
