Running
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We’re Back — In for the Bling
The In for the Bling crew is back—because apparently some people run for fitness, while we run for medals. Another race, another adventure, another bit of bling. 😂
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Oops, I Did It Again…
Still recovering from 3M3D, coughing, sleep-deprived and definitely undertrained, I somehow decided a half marathon was a perfectly reasonable idea.
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3M3D Grand Slam: I Died Twice and Somehow Finished 126.6K
I thought volunteering as a sweep for three marathons in three days was the clever way to complete 126.6 kilometres without racing. By Day One, I realised I had made a terrible mistake.
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May the 4th Be With You… Sort Of
I dressed as Princess Leia for parkrun. Apparently, the bubble wand sent a completely different message.
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Post-Marathon Fashion
I bought compression socks in an Asian small because I was convinced they’d fit. Nine minutes later, my legs and my delusions were both under considerable pressure.
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Dynamic in a Dress
Twenty-one kilometres in the rain, a green tutu, and enough energy left to declare the outfit a success. 😂
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Gratitude in Running
Running in the heat has an unexpected way of making a breeze, a patch of shade, a little rain—and even a stranger’s smile—feel like gifts.
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Turtle and The Lamb Trail Race
I chose a 19K trail race partly because Turtle and Lambs Head sounded cute and harmless. Three weeks after a marathon, I discovered that this was not a scientifically reliable method of choosing races. 😂
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The Horse, the Penguin and I
We had our Sydney Marathon photo and video viewing night — lots of food, drinks, laughter and sharing of race experiences. We were also given a little token for our efforts; the full marathon runners received red capes. Anyway, after we finished watching everything, a certain someone decided to leave the video of my last…
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I Walked My Way to the Sydney Marathon Finish Line
Seven kilometres into the Sydney Marathon, I decided to pull out — then realised I had absolutely no idea how to quit a marathon. So I walked the remaining 35 kilometres instead. 😂
Stories Along the Way 