Here Ali catches up with Registered Dietitian Sara Widdowson from @yourmonthly about all things menstrual cycle, hormones, menopause and dietary needs for women who run a lot. Sara imparts information in a really clear and easy to interpret way. I really enjoyed this chat, well worth a listen. If you are keen to work with Read more about Lady Chats[…]
‘The Cavalcade is supposed to be a week of getting away from the normal hustle and bustle! An opportunity to see new country, catch up with old friends and meet new ones. An environment like ‘the good old days’ before we were all so tightly constrained by political correctness movement! That being said – this Read more about Cavalcading![…]
Why Mount Difficulty? It’s one of my favourite vineyards, they do seriously wonderful wine. I’m not sure if this should be top of my list when choosing a race but.. well.. it was… Location, location, location… Bannockburn is an absolutely stunning part of the world, last year we helped do a bit of course clearing, Read more about Mount Difficulty[…]
HR… It’s something that we get a little bit excited about because some of our fancy watches have the functionality to tell you all about your HR. It’s also really interesting to look at when you are doing sessions like your 2x5km and you are seeing your HR absolutely skyrocket. Beware though, HR can be Read more about Max HR Testing[…]
Hi Squad Team After a great build, up and Epic day at the Ring of Fire 72k solo I was chatting with Ali and she said some of you might like to hear about my reflection of the day. I hope you can find something useful to take away from it. If you want to Read more about Rhys Runs ROF[…]
My journey to the Old Ghost Ultra started with my good friend and running buddy, Nicki, telling me that she was signing up for the event. I had no plan in my foreseeable future to run that far, but I thought “I can’t let her do it without me!”. I also thought that if I Read more about Helayna’s Old Ghost[…]
We’ve all got a fun, and crazy friend who plans stuff and brings people together. For myself, and many others Wez is that person. About 8 months ago Wez dreamed up running 3 of the Great Walks in 6 days and set about planning logistics for it. ‘Yeah I’m in’ I said and paid for Read more about The 3 in 6[…]
As with most things, the Europeans like to start their races late. This gives them plenty of time to dress for the occasion and have a few wines before a leisurely stroll to the starting line. I arrived in Cortina d’Ampezzo on the day of the race having spent the last three days wandering the Read more about Lavaredo[…]
There’s been a spate of rescues lately all across the country which makes me think… Does anyone know what your intentions are? What gear you have taken with you? Where you are going for your trip? If they had to speak with Search and Rescue could they answer those questions? If you have a PLB, Read more about Before you go…[…]
Kokoda challenge. Whilst staying in the Gold Coast, with our dear friends Ben and Darcelle Malby, Ben asked Kerry if he wanted to join a 96km team. I suggested to Darc’ that we should have a team for the 48km. It would be Darcy’s first ultra. What better way to do it than with a Read more about Kokoda a team adventure[…]