Trail LoopHER 2026
Trail LoopHER was “dreamed to life” by my running coach Maree – she’s all about getting women out onto trails and she wanted...
Because Burpees Make Everything Better Blog
WOODHILL MTB, WOMENS RIDE
I’ve had my mtb since late 2019 and I’ve ridden it EXTREMELY intermittently since then. I had high hopes – the idea of...
The Poronui Passage 2025
This event was going to be our final for the year and it was a biggie (money wise). Generally a standard entry fee...
Paraha Valley Campground
I really wanted to go camping before the year ended and I only had a couple of free weekends where an overnight trip...
Run the Forest 2025
Last year this event was the very first event after I took up running. I did the 10km in 2024 and this year...
Routeburn Classic 2025
I did it! First time I’d ever “run” 32km. First time I’ve ever experienced cramp – OMG .. I shall never roll my...
RUNNING (MORE)
Week 30 of 37 training towards the Routeburn Classic. After running Tarawera 21 last weekend I was interested (if not a little apprehensive)...
TARAWERA ULTRA MARATHON – 2025
*Humble brag time* My husband is an ultra runner .. (as in he can run along way – although he’s pretty ultra regardless)....
A RUNNER WHO DOESN’T RUN
Weeks 26-27 – Road to Routeburn I’m only 2 weeks out from Tarawera and 10 weeks from Routeburn and I still can’t run....
BACK ON TRACK – OR IN THIS CASE, TRAIL
Week 25/37 – Road to Routeburn 2025 Once upon a time I was a road “runner” – I worked and trained in the...