The thing with ‘Science’ is that there are so many differing bits of advice out there. I read this article which is a fairly convincing argument to dropping the good old R.I.C.E method and instead only icing for a short period after an injury occurs; it also suggests that doing so for a longer Read more about Ice, Ice, Baby![…]
I’m a believer that the world is a better place when we communicate openly. You know that feeling that you get when there’s something that’s been bugging you and then you talk about it? It’s ‘a weight off your shoulders’ – See there’s even a cliche to describe it! This letter to you started the Read more about The conversation[…]
It was in a cheap hotel room in Geneva that I entered myself into Old Ghost Road Ultra. 85km ‘f#@$, what have I done?!’ I posted the entry link to my Facebook page so that everyone knew what I’d entered and that way I couldn’t hide from it. I’d have to bloody well do it. Read more about Old Ghost Ultra[…]
Day 1: Owww. Owwey oww owww. Im walking like a robot. Or someone who dropped the soap in the prison showers. Or a cowboy. NOOOOO stairs.. Hungggrrrryyyyyy, eat all of the savoury stuff. Tired. But I did it!! Woohooooo!! Owww sitting down. Owww getting up. Day 2: Still owww. Oh wait this is a bit Read more about The Diary of an Ultra Runner (Post Ultra)[…]
You know you’ve got some pretty ‘good’ friends when partway through a 25km weekend run they ask you to run a 44km mountainous run on Tuesday with them. You know you should probably question your sanity when you say ‘Yeah, why not?!’ And so that is how it came to be that at 5am on Read more about Tongariro Northern Circuit, an Adventure to Remember[…]
S-K Adventure The Best Bits: The early morning start to see the sunrise when you’re up high was a great sight. The winds were still relatively strong so the clouds were streaming into the Putara area from the West. It was like watching dry ice flow fast out of a bucket. I wish I had Read more about S-K debrief from Paul[…]
‘I’ve lost my mojo’ ‘I feel so flat’ Girls we have all said it. We all know that at certain times of the month we are straight up knackered and at other times we are ON FIRE! So why is this? It’s because we are interesting and ever changing. It’s because we are beautiful and Read more about An Ever Changing Period[…]
Rotorua is an awesome town to spend a few days, and a good base to explore a bit further afield. For anyone visiting here, this would be my plan (in order of priority Squadrun style). Pick and choose the days that appeal to you! Priority 1. Morning at Te Puia (Maori cultural show, geysers, carving/weaving Read more about 7 (-ish) things to do in Rotorua – 2023 update[…]
Howdy Squaddies, I’m lookin’ for registrations of interest for a fun filled weekend away in a gun slingin’ Old West Town. Who: Squaddies and their families (or you could have a cheeky weekend away). What: The Old West Town is surrounded by one thousand acres of unspoilt native bush. They have tracks throughout them there hills Read more about Western Weekend Away?[…]
Rob Hammington, at 70 years young is our oldest Squaddie. He’s living proof that age doesn’t have to hold you back from getting out, keeping active and doing that thing you love. Rob is as keen as mustard and loves getting out to events and having a laugh with like minded runners. We love his Read more about Rob’s Story[…]