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[…]
This is something that it seems we as endurance athletes talk about all the time. What are our best runs? If you were to ‘fast-pack’ a section of back country or link multi day runs in New Zealand – where would you run? I’m fortunate with my years of bashing around in the mountains across Read more about New Zealands multi-day Running Nirvana – Ep1 S-K[…]
In any race there are two approaches, Complete Compete Depending on your intention the run can take two different forms. How to Complete the Tarawera Ultra For many, the day is really just about ‘getting through’ (and having fun!). Here’s our top-tips on how to get through the Tarawera Ultra. Avoid cut-offs. Know where they are, Read more about Running or RACING Tarawera Ultra[…]
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[…]