After running Perth’s famous Chevron City to Surf, I had about six weeks left to train for the Perth Running Festival on 12th October 2025. My training went smoothly… until it didn’t. I overdid it in a strength training class and ended up injured. The first few days were terribly painful. Walking, let alone running,… Continue reading Rookie Running Mistakes | Lessons from My 18th Half Marathon
Four weeks after braving the storm at the Accura Perth Half Marathon, I lined up for Perth’s famous Chevron City-to-Surf Fun Run on 31st August 2025. Its reputation had certainly preceded it. I had heard it described as one of the city’s most iconic races, known for its massive crowds, challenging hills, and that unforgettable… Continue reading Were the Hills at Perth’s City-to-Surf Really That Bad? | Race Recap 2025
Prior to this, my last Half Marathon was over a year ago, where I set a Personal Best of 2:23:03. But afterwards, my training was inconsistent. Though I kept running, I rarely pushed long distances. So, when I registered for the WAMC Accura Perth Half Marathon on 3rd August 2025, it felt like a turning… Continue reading Running Through a Storm | WAMC Accura Perth Half Marathon | 2025
Three weeks have flown by since I last wrote. My initial aim was to post weekly updates leading to my next race on the 4th March, but these weeks were plagued with immense self-doubt, a whopping migraine and a tummy bug! Week 1 Sunday: Immediately after the Jack’s Gym 5k Trail Run, I felt energised, excited and… Continue reading Medihelp 10k Training Recap: Weeks 1 – 3
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