Since running Conquer the Gauntlet in Arkansas in 2016, I’d been wanting to run another event. So, when the opportunity arose to run one in Texas, I jumped at the chance. I snuck my way back into the Lone Star State with help from some secretive friends. The night before CTG, I made my way … Continue reading Conquer the Gauntlet – Central Texas 2017
Bonefrog was a last minute addition to my 2016 race calendar. I’d seen their photos on Instagram but didn’t know much about the race. It wasn’t until they announced Dustin as their new race announcer that everyone on Facebook started talking about the series and I realised I could get to their Florida race. I … Continue reading Bonefrog Challenge (Orlando)
As I sat alone at a hostel in New Zealand in early August I had a decision to make. What would I be doing on September 17? Would I make the pilgrimage to Vermont to take on the Spartan Beast, or would I try something different and go to Conquer the Gauntlet in Arkansas? After … Continue reading Conquer the Gauntlet (Arkansas)
LA - 17 Aug - 7 Sep 2016
August means one thing to a lot of Spartan Racers – Hawaii Trifecta Weekend! I joined thousands of other Spartans on Oahu for what was going to be a great weekend of racing and friendship. The weather in the week leading up to the race had been sketchy at times, but the rain meant it … Continue reading Spartan Race Trifecta Weekend (Hawaii)
As I boarded the plane in Melbourne I couldn’t help but feel excited about going back to Hawaii. This trip was specifically for the Spartan Race Trifecta weekend and would be my sixth visit to Hawaii. I’d been looking forward to the trip for months as it was an opportunity to catch up with both … Continue reading Aloha Hawaii!
Week 4 of my first adventure of 2016
Just some of things to see and do on the Big Island of Hawai'i
After an adventurous first week on the Big Island, I spent my Sunday just quietly blogging away and going through the 600+ photos that I had taken in the two weeks since arriving in Hawaii. I started my Monday with the usual - a sweaty WOD at CrossFit Kona followed by a quiet lunch at … Continue reading The most random adventures
Every time I visit the US I find that at least one person asks me if I live in the US, or if I’m just visiting. Ever since arriving on the Big Island of Hawaii, I have had at least two people a day ask me “Do you live here?”. I’m not sure if that’s … Continue reading “Do you live here?”
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