As the year and decade draw to a close, so too do my first 10 years of marathon running. With last weekend’s finisher’s medal still on the kitchen table and my feet appreciating the late November sun and respite, what better time to reflect on my first decade of marathon running… Over the past week […]
In these final weeks of preparation for the Melbourne Marathon I’ve been pondering: what do I actually think about during training; is all that thinking beneficial; and can I afford to spend so much time in my week just for running? After long runs through the Tasmanian winter, powered by GU gels and a 1980’s […]
When I’m training for a marathon my heart reigns over every instinct and rational thought. This is in stark contrast to virtually all other aspects of my life, and just seeing this statement on my screen makes me squirm. I’m driven by logic, information and reason. How could I possibly let my heart guide anything, […]
When I switched from team sports to running marathons, I prepared for isolating, routine runs. Then I found team spirit. Read my article on Medium