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RTT Week 3; plus – a new triathlete is formed!

It’s going to be a beautiful week in Victoria, and I’ve had a lot of interest in Running for the Truly Terrified (RTT). For the past two weeks I’ve been joined by Scott and Derek. This week my hairdresser Marion … Continue reading

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Tri of Compassion

It’s time to write this post. I’ve got something to tell you and something to ask of you. (I’m inspired by Karen over at Ispuddle.com to finally get around to writing this post. She is brilliant and honest and matter … Continue reading

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Sport sponsorship for the rest of us?

Here’s an idea – please tell me if it’s been done before: why don’t more sports companies sponsor individual run-of-the-mill non-elite average athletes? I don’t mean picking someone with talent and paying them to do their sport full-time, with a … Continue reading

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My new hero is Charlie Plaskon

“I have it embedded in my head that I have what I need to survive and that is that. You can’t focus on what you don’t have because you’re never gonna have it. Why don’t you focus on a way … Continue reading

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Marathoner's Torture Series #3 – 3 lame – and 4 great – sacrifices of a marathon runner

Marathon training is consistent, disciplined and only for the truly motivated, or bat s**t crazy. I haven’t decided which camp I’m in. Here are some lame and not-so-lame things marathon runners give up in their quest for the finisher’s medal: … Continue reading

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Marathoners’ Torture #1: 10-step guide for bathing in ice.

An evening ritual of bathing my feet in ice in order to prevent injury. Continue reading

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