2016 Chicago Marathon – My City, My Run
Nov20

2016 Chicago Marathon – My City, My Run

Over a month has passed since I’ve run the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.   If I’m honest I’ve kind of been dreading writing this post because it brings a certain closure to this amazing experience.  I’m still on a high from my run around my beautiful hometown and I don’t want to let that feeling go.  The event was like nothing I’d ever experienced in my life and I cannot wait for the chance...

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Inflight reflections – my second Marathon motivation
Oct06

Inflight reflections – my second Marathon motivation

I’m writing from seat 24B on Air New Zealand flight 104. I’ve got a long journey and 2 more flights before I hit my final destination, Chicago. When you’re forced to be with yourself for that amount of time you can’t help but reflect, well I at least I do anyway. The reason for this epic journey is to run the Chicago Marathon. I’ve been training for the better part of the year and things went pear shaped...

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Breaking through the wall – Beating the post Marathon blues
Apr23

Breaking through the wall – Beating the post Marathon blues

It has been a while since I’ve updated the blog. I really enjoyed writing in the lead up to my marathon debut at Cadbury. I was going to write about my Singapore/Thailand Holiday but never quite got around to it (I might still do it because I have so many stories I want to share). I don’t know quite what happened but I seemed to have hit a wall after achieving 42.2km in January. It all started when I got back from holidays...

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Cadbury Marathon Race Day – The end of my Marajourney
Jan12

Cadbury Marathon Race Day – The end of my Marajourney

I’m writing this blog from seat 39B on a Jestar flight from Melbourne to Singapore. I had intended to write this last night to stick to my usual blogging routine but I had to pack, tidy the house and relax a bit after the big day. I’ve had time to reflect on race day whilst in transit. I’m pleased to report that I’ve pulled up OK. I feel a bit weary (mainly sore feet) but I can walk despite numerous people...

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Surprising Myself – week 25 of Maratraining
Dec27

Surprising Myself – week 25 of Maratraining

This week marks the commencement of tapering for the Cadbury Marathon.  I’m decreasing from 5 runs a week to 4 and also decreasing the kilometers run.  I did end up running a few “extra” kms for the hell of it (well maybe because I just didn’t read my training schedule right and forgot to turn back when I was supposed to…ooops!)    I also wrapped up my corporate life for the year.   It was a great feeling...

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