In a wide expansive landscape, running into a headwind! The field got strung out early because of this. I basically ran the entire 85km solo, exchanging a few words with people as they passed me, or as I then passed them. A strange day but happy with the outcome. 3rd Male in 8:31

One of my buddies is at the world trail champs as part of the Aussie team. He sent me some footage of Jim Walmsley carving up the long course. The goat strikes again.

I don’t know how it happened but this week progressively my left knee felt worse and worse. Years of football haven’t been too kind to this one, feels like another meniscus tear. Managed a slow 6km amble tonight.

First outing for the school holidays, gabby’s doll house movie.

First lunch time run in a long time, 6km along the river. After being sick and not running a lot lately I feel so unfit. Lucky there are no races on the calendar.

Big day yesterday, my little guy turned 4 🎂

A few days late for the world major, but managed a short run around Sydney harbour after my conference today.

For any of my AU friends in the data science, analytics or visualisation world I have a vacant role which just opened. Have a look and share with anyone who might be a good fit. Thanks! https://t.co/scqZX96GgS

Last weekend I ran what I class as the toughest sub 100km ultramarathon in SEQLD, 67km with 2600m vertical gain. This weekend the entire family has been decimated by a bad flu. Ultra recovery into a flu, I don’t recommend it folks.

Pre race photo with some friends, who both happened to win their race distance. The body is feeling rough this morning, post race soreness is kicking in.

Job done. 67km and 2600m vert in 10:08. Slightly slower than the plan but I had to adapt when things went sour early. Such a tough course, relentless long steep climbs and not exactly runnable in between. Quick beer in my new mug before driving home 😴

Race check in done. Now for a restless sleep before the 3am alarm.

Quick trip down to Sydney for work. I never take the tourist photos when here, but today tried to capture one. So here’s a blurry harbour bridge from the train window 😅 time for an airport beer then home we go

Cleaning the shed and saw my old clubs. Grabbed the 60 deg wedge and some balls. Took a few swings to have some touch, and then a few more to lose it. The remaining balls went into the pool 😄

Wild Friday night. Race nutrition planning whilst watching the cricket. How times have changed 😄

Did something new today, took leave from work to prioritise a training run 🏃‍♂️ Last long run before my next race, testing some gear and nutrition. 18km of rolling hills into 2 hours hiking with the poles. Goal was 30km/1000m vert, ended short on the vert but a good run.

In just under two weeks I start scenic rim ultra, 102km and 4,000m of elevation. I’ve never gone into any race so undertrained. The plan is run, hike and just move through the course aid station to aid station. Determined to get myself a cowboy hat at the finish line 🤠🏃

Cleaning up the garage and finally organising shoes to donate. There’s probably 15 pairs of @AltraRunning shoes in the bag. Perks of a few years on the ambassador team. Some all time favourites, Olympic trail, Vanish Tempo and the Torin Plush.

Approaching 400km now and I can confidently say these are my favourite road shoe ever. On the hunt for another pair now.

Devastating news. Got home last night to find that I’d left my favourite pair of running shorts in the change room at work. Now I have to hope they are still there on Monday #runnersproblems

Happy Friday! Wrapped a project we’ve been working on since last November this week. A little celebration tonight. Long run tomorrow so not too many 😁