running

52 in 52: Keep a running journal

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Last year when we renewed my subscription to Runner’s World Australia it came with a training journal. At the time I didn’t have much use for it – I didn’t track my running and didn’t really have any aspirations to do so. As time went on and I started to think more about my running, the idea … Read more

June update on the 2016 52’s list

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52 in 52 for 2016

It is a wet, wet, wet day on the Sunshine Coast today. We’ve had a lot of rain overnight, and today they’re predicting more combined with the possibility of some severe storrms this afternoon. Needless to say, today I’m staying home.

So why not write a blog about how my 52’s are tracking?

Done:

Talk to my estranged sister

This one was incredibly tough for me. My sister and I had quite a dramatic falling out when I was a teenager, and for nearly 15 years I’ve barely said two words to her. I wouldn’t say I’ve been rude to her when I’ve seen her, I’ve just chosen to stay away or just say hi and that’s it.

This year, being the year that I’m getting married, I decided to try and make a conscious effort to bury it a bit. Well, I’ve done it, reached out and we’ve had dinner. Baby steps…

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January’s 100km goal running update

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We’re halfway through the month, so I thought it would be fitting to provide an update on how I’m tracking with my goal to run 100km during January (for more information on this goal see my original post here). Distance covered: 51km, with 49km to go! I’m officially over the halfway mark, which is awesome. … Read more

Getting back into running

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I love running, although admittedly it’s something I’ve dramatically slacked off from doing over the past year. Running is a bit of an outlet for me, and while it’s a steep curve in the ability to run for some distance in the beginning (I can barely breathe haha) once I start getting some fitness back I find that going … Read more

52 in 52: Run 5km in 30mins

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CHECK. IT. OUT. Right there – middle of the page. Kelly O'Brien. 5km distance. Previous race time of 34mins 38 seconds. This race: 29mins, and 29 seconds. Ladies and gentlemen that is 5km in under 30mins!! Goal achieved! I can't explain what that time means to me. It's one of those goals that you never … Read more