Tips on running technical trails
Last week while perusing Running Calendar I came across Trail Buster Karekare – a team event being held this weekend (at Karekare). Neither James...
Because Burpees Make Everything Better Blog
Holidaying at home
James and I had initially planned on heading down south for Labour Weekend to participate in the Xterra Waihi trail running event. However,...
Virtual Racing – The Pro’s & Con’s
When I post a photo of myself with one of my virtual racing medals I’m usually asked one of two things; 1. Cool! How...
The Perimeter Track – Wenderholm Regional Park
Walking Track – The Perimeter Track takes you right around Maungatauhoro through areas rich in Maori history and beautiful forest before descending to...
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 –...
Tiritiri Track – Shakespear Regional Park
From the carpark at Te Haruhi Bay, this multi-use track heads along the sand dunes, past the campground and an old Maori settlement...
Monkey see
“I’m 19 days into my 31 days of yoga challenge – that challenge being to do yoga everyday throughout the month of October....
Yoga for your hamstrings
Although I’ve always been naturally quite flexible through the back of the legs, I’ve definitely noticed a difference my elasticity since taking up...
How to stretch without getting dirty ..
I have a bad habit of not warming up before I run instead preferring to start out somewhat slower than my usual pace...
The pros and cons of races
Labour Weekend is coming up quickly and the other night James and I were discussing what we should do .. Me – Xterra Waihi...