My journey to running Arrowsmith Marathon started around four months ago after running as part of a team in the November 2017 Molesworth Relay. I started wondering what challenge, if indeed any, I next wanted to set my sights on. 2017 was a little disappointing for me as my health did not allow me to fulfill my earlier dreams for the year.
View More Barb’s 2nd Place at the Arrowsmith High Country Marathon
Each Sunday I’ll post my ‘best of’ list in a number of categories from the inter-webs. Other weeks can be found here. Click on the…
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QK: I grew up during the 80’s, I don’t remember athletics being too main stream, but I have clear memories of you being a household…
View More Qwik View: Anne AudainEach Sunday I’ll post my ‘best of’ list in a number of categories from the inter-webs. Other weeks can be found here. Technology/Equipment Blogs http://www.220triathlon.com/gear/tri-suits-what-to-look-for/10829.html#.Vt8bb_AdN5k.facebook What…
View More Best of the Internet for Endurance Athletes: 13 March 2016
Ray asked me to write a testimonial for him and my first thought was “absolutely”!
My name is Barb Frost. I am currently 46 years old and have been a runner for over ten years. Last year (2015) I decided to compete in my first half marathon for which I did my own training and subsequently entered the Queenstown NZ full marathon held on 21 November 2015.
QK: Not too many of my readers will be familiar with you and what you have achieved. As educated readers I’m sure they are potentially…
View More Qwik-View: Dr Joe PigginThis post started out as an email response to a question about fuelling for a half marathon: Previous advice during a race is not to…
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I like big hairy audacious goals, the ones that scare you to bits. The ones that in the back of your mind you are scared you may not achieve, but it keeps you going. So I chose the Tarawera 50km.
View More The Tarawera 50km Off Road RaceEach Sunday I’ll post my ‘best of’ list in a number of categories from the inter-webs. Other weeks can be found here. Technology/Equipment Blogs http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/01/garmin-vivosmarthr-review.html An…
View More Best of the Internet for Endurance Athletes: 24 January 2016Fitzgerald, Matt (2014) 80/20 Running – Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower New American Library I’ve been wanting to read this book since I…
View More Book Review: Matt Fitzgerald – 80/20 Running