I’d never quite felt right in saying I run ultramarathonS since I’d only done one, it should have simply been ultramarathon. My aim was to get the ‘s’ this year, but I wasn’t planning on any of the big events. I simply couldn’t commit to the time needed for training, not to mention the cost, so what was I meant to do? Find the cheapest, easiest (it’s a relative term) event with a huge cut off. You can’t do much better than 5.5km (80m gain) loops of the Blue Lake in Rotorua, with a 24 hour cut off, oh and it’s free (though I did donate to their Give-a-little after and a bag of lollies).
Tag: Rotorua
Guess I’m an Ultra runner now.
-Start line of the 2017 Tarawera 50km Ultramarathon Race –
*Record Scratch*
*Freeze Frame*
Yup, that’s me. Now you’re probably wondering how I got here… Continue reading “Guess I’m an Ultra runner now.”
What’s Going On
It’s been 6 weeks since I made the decision to enter the Tarawera 50km Ultramarathon, so how are things going? Pretty well, thanks for asking. Well, so far anyway. Continue reading “What’s Going On”
Poor Life Decisions
-Start line of the 2017 Tarawera 50km Ultramarathon Race-
*Record Scratch*
*Freeze Frame*
Yup, that’s me. Now you’re probably wondering how I got here…
#UltraHalf
In what seems like an age ago Paul and Tim of the Tarawera events fame announced the inclusion of the Tikitapu 16km and 23km Adventure Run into this years Tarawera Marathon and 50km event. Given the choice of running the Auckland half marathon or a new trail race the decision was simple one.
Xterra Rotovegas
Annual leave booked – check,
Entry for Georgina and I – check,
Accommodation booked – check,
Grandparents booked to mind kids – check,
Kid free long weekend to Rotorua for Xterra here we come! Continue reading “Xterra Rotovegas”
The Rare Kiwi Trail Snail 