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13 ways for walkers and runners to exercise in harmony during covid 19 social distancing.

With more walkers and runners taking to the streets due to coronavirus lockdown, the chance of being bumped, swiped or surprised by a sweaty body is higher. Let’s all use these 13 ways to be better pavement neighbours, not sidewalk hogs.

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My First Decade of Marathon Running. Jurong to Kunanyi.

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 […]

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Marathon training can create time famine or time affluence. It’s an easy choice.

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 […]

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Letting my heart rule for 42 kilometers

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, […]

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How I found team spirit in an unexpected sport

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