This week has been hectic with work and getting organised. I’m on holidays for the next week and probably minus the Internet. I’m off on a seven day cruise…Pacific Islands here I come. I’m really excited about the running track on the deck and the delicious cuisine that I can’t wait to indulge in.I’ll have… Read More
Today Jarek and I have signed up for the 5 Sports Super Centre Fun Runs that are the build up to the Gold Coast Airport Marathon. It’s five races, one per month starting in March. Each month the distance increases slightly and gives the opportunity to practice racing and see how your training is going.… Read More
An inspirational and motivating read from start to finish, ‘A Hundred Reasons to Run 100km’ is almost persuading at giving the 100km ultra a go. It includes stories not just from the writer, Margreet Dietz, an ultra marathon runner and five time Ironman finisher, but also from other runners who have taken the plunge and… Read More
When my doctor told me my bad cholesterol was a bit higher than normal I was shocked. How could that be? I eat healthy, I work out, I race. And yet my cholesterol levels aren’t in the norm. He told me to avoid greasy food. Well doc, let me tell you the last time I… Read More
I like looking back at the training I’ve done. This week I was satisfied with my efforts and felt like I was getting my training back on track. Today I’m a little flat. I’m sure the feeling will pass though and I hope to be back to normal tomorrow although I’m certain Jarek will tell… Read More
I’m not sure what’s going on with my health. As a person who runs and cycles regularly among other things and eats healthy and works out regularly within different sports I shouldn’t be feeling the way I am. I’m concerned that something more serious may be behind this. The way I feel is quite upsetting.… Read More