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...
Category: Race Recaps
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...
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)....
TRAIL CHALLENGE WAIHI 2024
As my “big bucket list goal” of running the Routeburn is months away, I thought it would be a good idea to schedule...
LEGEND OF THE PEAKS
AKA – My first trail half marathon! Have you ever set a goal that is so far into the future that it kind...
MERRELL RACE TEKAPO 2024
We’d decided to do Race Tekapo as it seemed like the perfect stepping stone (distance wise) to our end of year events. I...
Rotorua Run the Forest 2024
James and I travelled down to Rotorua on Friday 9th August (the day before the event) and settled into our accommodation at Quest...
IRONBELLY 7KM
Back in 2016 I spent the year running virtual races with the then Hogwarts Running Club, (which has since been renamed the Potterhead...
Riverhead Rampage 2018
James and I haven’t done an “actual” event in quite some time as I’ve found I prefer to not to be surrounded by...
The Platform 9 3/4 k
The Platform 9 3/4k is the Hogwarts Running Club’s sixth event of the year. James – Why such a random number? Me –...
#oneHRC House Marathon – Gryffindor 21km
The #oneHRC House Marathon was a four part event encompassing (in distance order) the Hufflepuff 5km, the Syltherin 6km, the Ravenclaw 10km and...