Stories
A Rear Tyre Failure on the Gold CoastThis is a race report of a triathlon with mechanical issues and quick fixes, where the lesson came from staying calm after the schedule changed. The event was…
How to stay motivated during a performance plateauA performance plateau is the frustrating stretch when you keep training but race times, paces and perceived fitness barely move. It can feel like evidence that…
Power meters for trail running: pros and consUsing power meters for trail running is attractive because watts express effort without being tied to a single pace. A runner climbing a steep path, crossing…
Pacing Smarter Across Technical GroundTechnical ground turns pace into a negotiation between terrain and fatigue. Rocks, roots, sand, mud, steep pitches and loose scree can change what a reasonable…
Best Recovery Sandals And Slides For Post-Run FeetAfter a long trail run, the first footwear decision can feel surprisingly important. Shoes that carried you through a hundred kilometres may suddenly feel…
Why I take electrolytes differently during cold vs. hot racesFor years, my race-day electrolyte plan was basically a scoop of powder in a bottle, repeated whenever I remembered. It worked well enough on mild runs, which…
From Building Fitness to Arriving ReadyFor weeks, every long run, hill session and early swim has a purpose: build capacity for race day. Then the schedule suddenly opens up. Training volume falls,…
Race report: a solo 50K on a familiar loop courseThis race report follows my self-supported 50-kilometre lap around Canberra, with every piece of food, drink and navigation carried by me. I started at Stromlo…
Training long runs for a back-to-back weekendA weekend of long runs asks for more than a strong engine. It asks for good judgement after hours of effort, when an ordinary pace choice can determine how the…
Managing Muscle Cramps During an UltramarathonA muscle cramp during an ultramarathon can stop a runner as abruptly as a blocked gate. Most are brief, painful contractions in the foot, calf, hamstring or…