It has been 2 months since the Gold Coast marathon and it's time to reflect on the journey, and what a journey it was. 42.195km, I believe, is always a journey regardless of fitness, number of marathons completed before or what your purpose was/ is in taking part in this iconic distance. The Gold Coast … Continue reading Gold Coast Marathon in review
Confessions of an average (marathon) runner
It's no lie or exaggeration that I am obsessed with running. I started athletics when I was 5 years old and it is a part of who I am. In my younger years (up until later teens), I was very competitive in the middle distance events; best efforts of a few national medals in 800m … Continue reading Confessions of an average (marathon) runner
The journey to 42.195km as a Diabetic
Up until 2 years ago, I would never have thought of actually running a marathon. It was one of those things that I said I "might do", "one day". I decided that 2017 was the year I would try it, just to tick the box. After finishing those 42.195km, all I could think about was … Continue reading The journey to 42.195km as a Diabetic
New Year, shiny new goals
For some people, New Year's Day is just another day. They don't believe in making New Year's Resolutions, nor do they get a sense of boosted motivation come waking up January 1. I am not those people. I am a New Year's fan, and I get so much out of this boosted motivation and goal … Continue reading New Year, shiny new goals
New jobs and diabetes awkardness
Now, I’m not going to lie… Diabetes is sometimes hard and I’m about to get really real with you. I am going to let you in on this diabetics’ small mishap at work last week. I was working at the Midnight Oil concert in Sydney’s Domain Park last Friday night, just behind the bar. I … Continue reading New jobs and diabetes awkardness
78.8km of mud, sweat and snowball fights
78.8km, 6 nights, 7 days and a lot of mud. That was how last week played out for me as my best friend and I trekked through Tasmania on The Overland Track. Now, if you had told me at the start of the year I could be without a fridge, civilisation, power or any phone … Continue reading 78.8km of mud, sweat and snowball fights
Did someone say hiking?
As we enter into SEPTEMBER, I have to wonder, where the heck did the year go? What a year so far! One of the last things on my 2017 New Years Resolution list was to "visit a new state in Australia". So naturally, my best friend and I don't think "oh let's have a nice … Continue reading Did someone say hiking?
42km with Diabetes
So turns out, it is possible to run a marathon as a diabetic, vegan with no training! Woohoo! Who would have thought? Last weekend, the 2nd of July, I pounded the pavement for 42.195km on the Gold Coast and crossed the finish line of my first marathon. What an absolutely amazing experience. The pain afterwards … Continue reading 42km with Diabetes
Struggle Street: travelling with diabetes
I'm an avid traveler. There is no doubt about that. Adventuring, exploring, travelling, hiking, I am all about being outdoors and challenging myself. I have just come back from escaping to sunny Hawaii for a quick get away and I just want to disclose a few frustrations I have while on holidays as a diabetic. Firstly, … Continue reading Struggle Street: travelling with diabetes
No quest is without challenge
One week after registering for the marathon and I've faced my first real challenge. I knew that there would be challenges, I just didn't think they would start this soon. In the last few weeks, I have been training hard. A bit too hard as it turns out. I landed myself with something called bursitis. I … Continue reading No quest is without challenge