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...
Because Burpees Make Everything Better Blog
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...
PROGRESS
Week 24/37 – Road to Routeburn 2025 Made some progress this week. Walked “offroad” for the first time since this current injury, with...
The week I climbed more
Week 23/37 – Road to Routeburn Last week ended with my leg being “iffy”. Mondays “run” cemented something was actually wrong. Tuesday the...
ACTIVE RELAXER
Week 22/37 – Road to Routeburn 2025 It’s Christmas Week! To celebrate, both James and I headed into the forest to get our...