Running
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Why I Run
I finally worked out why I run. Apparently, running up winding mountain roads is preferable to actually driving on them. 😂
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The Latest Running Hack
When training gets hard, sometimes you have to motivate the equipment instead. 😂
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A Family That Volunteers Together…
They say a family that volunteers together stays together. Graeme and Luna apparently interpreted “volunteering” rather loosely. 😂
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Brutal Track, But Perfect
Beautiful weather, stunning scenery and hills that seemed to reproduce when I wasn’t looking. Canberra Marathon was brutal — but absolutely worth it.
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Taking It Easy
Apparently, when runners say they’re taking it easy, they mean swapping the run for an 11.6 km hike.
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This Is What People My Age Do…
Two months into running, six weeks after a heel injury, and after somehow getting lost during a 5 km trail race, I crossed the finish line with a bronze medal. For me, that was something.
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Do You Need a Husband?
I said good morning to an elderly man during my run. He asked if I needed a husband. I told him, “No thanks — I still have one at home.”
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My First Half Marathon at 50
At 50, I decided my pre-birthday challenge should be my first half marathon. It was slow, it was 21.1 km, and it was the longest run I had ever done.
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A Beautiful Day for Another Weekend Hike
Two months away from running, a little extra weight, and one plan: make sure the body is ready before asking it to run again. Thankfully, the preparation comes with views like these.
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Knowing When to Walk Away
Sometimes endurance isn’t about pushing through. Sometimes it’s knowing when the wiser decision is to walk away.
Stories Along the Way 