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The Vapor Series.
I have just been given the most fantastic Nathan hydration pack I have ever used! It is called the VaporShape, which is the women’s version of the VaporWrap. These packs have been designed with UTMB in...
View ArticleLa Sportiva Vertical K trail shoes.
I recently went for a run in the La Sportiva Vertical K trail shoes. I have to say, I absolutely loved them! They are so light, and the top is very breathable. A light-weight one piece wrap-over upper...
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The North Face 100 May 18th 2013
Well, here I was, up in the Blue Mountains for my second crack at the TNF 100. I had done heaps more stair training, and had two 100km races under my belt. Surely I could do better than last year?! Of...
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Mt. Macedon June 2nd 2013
The date for the Trails + Mt. Macedon race was fast approaching, so it was only appropriate that the weather turned cold and rainy!! I organised to get a lift with some friends to the race, which was...
View ArticleTraining is an experiment of one!
And this experiment has recently failed!!! I have done it before: on the holidays upped my training, and then seen a big improvement in my fitness. I tried it again this holidays, but it didn’t seem to...
View ArticleSleep as a wonder drug!
I've been trying to get my health and training back on track. Part of that has been upping my food intake, and now increasing my sleep. I have become used to eisting on 5-6 hours a night just so that I...
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New Far End Gear Products.
As my first 100 miler approaches, I feel the need to start updating my gear for the big day. First of all, I have received a package with a variety of new headphones from Far End Gear. I have been...
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New Ay-Up lights!
I am lucky enough to have been given a set of the newest Ay-Up running head torch kits: the HT-13. This ensemble boasts a 700+ Lumen Light with flood Beam. The lights rotate independently so you can...
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Great new Rocktape prints!
I have recently received some new Rocktape with fantastic new prints. Check out the photos below: Of course, it still as efficacious as ever, it just looks even cooler! I have received lots of...
View ArticleInjuries
As I said on my home page, I have taken some time off running. I have been back running for about 2 1/2 weeks now. I went to Lake mountain for one of the La Sportiva trail races. I did the 21 (really...
View ArticleStarting up training after injury.
I am well on the road to recovery. My hammies and quad seem a lot better, although I do get the odd twinge/ache occasionally, just to keep me paranoid!! Matt, my coach has kept my kms low as I re-adapt...
View ArticleA great deal on Far End Gear ear buds!!
I got this email today from Far End Gear, my sponsors who provide me with single ear buds: Far End Gear is offering great holiday deals on stocking stuffers for every athlete in your life.Get 20% off...
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Razorback Run 42km race.
I went to Harrietville for the La Sportiva Razorback Run on Saturday 30th November. This is a race that goes from Harrietville right up to the top of Mt. Feathertop, a decent climb! It then traversed...
View ArticleLatest news from Ay-Up Lights
Ay-Up Lights have just announced a new offer: Today we have launched our customer loyalty discount as a special thanks for being one of our loyal followers. To be eligible you must have already...
View Article2013 in review.
2013 started off in a promising manner. I had had a great 2012, completing both my first and second 100k races in improving times. I was hoping this trend would continue into 2013. However, life does...
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OOfos recovery footwear.
Recently I received a pair of OOfos recovery thongs from my sponsors at CW-X who now stock this footwear. OOfos recovery thongs are made with a new material called OOfoam that, along with supportive...
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BOGONG 2 HOTHAM 64K MOUNTAIN RACE.
I have to admit to feeling quite nervous before this race. I had only ever run the 35k version before, many years ago, and had got miserably lost. I was sure that with an extra 29k to do, I would get...
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My daughter reviews OOfos!
Recently my daughter reviewed Oofos recovery thongs. She had tried my pair and was very desperate for her own. Everyone I talk to has such positive comments to say about OOfos! This is her reveiw: My...
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Ryders Eyewear Apex Sunglasses
I received a pair of the Apex sunglasses a few weeks ago, and have been meaning to write a review on them since! Every time I wear them, I think to myself how much I love them; it’s just that I have...
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BUFFFALO STAMPEDE 75KM ULTRA.
As the quote from A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens goes; “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times……it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of...
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