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The Dirt(y) Double

Before turning my attention to Hawaii, I decided to indulge my love of trail running with 2 back to back weekends of long distance running to explore my resilience and endurance levels. Two very different courses, both challenging and beautiful in their own ways. Race 1: Ultra Hard Series – Cape to Bay 42 kmContinue reading “The Dirt(y) Double”

Run Larapinta

22 – 25 April 2022 Run Larapinta is a 4 day, 4 stage trail running race along the most spectacular sections of the iconic Larapinta Trail in Australia’s Northern Territory.  It was without doubt, one of the hardest things I have ever done. It was challenging, at times brutal, but the landscape is truly stunningContinue reading “Run Larapinta”

Heysen Tral Adventure Day 29: Tothill Gap to Busch Road

19 September 2021 Distance 18.5 km Sneaky Sunday solo run to fill in the last gap in the section of the trail between Tanunda and Burra. This would also complete the trail from the southern starting point at Cape Jervis to a point north of Spalding. This plus the 50 km of the trail inContinue reading “Heysen Tral Adventure Day 29: Tothill Gap to Busch Road”

Heysen Trail Adventure Day 28: Busch Road to Marrabel

29 August 2021 Distance 22.7 km After 3 days of glorious weather, the morning dawned misty and cold. Not unexpected really as it was still winter, although spring was on the horizon. Still we hauled out the warmer gear, including gloves. Fortunately it didn’t rain. Today I was lucky to have Andrew for company –Continue reading “Heysen Trail Adventure Day 28: Busch Road to Marrabel”