This Wasn’t What I Expected From Running
Published: Wed, 04/15/26
It starts with movement, but something deeper begins to shift too. Hi, I didn’t start running to change my whole life. I just wanted to get a bit…
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You’re Closer Than You Think
Published: Tue, 03/31/26
Even when it feels messy, there’s more progress here than you realise. Hi, I’m close to the end of Walk Run Achieve. And if I’m honest, the last…
Last Weekend Reminded Me Of Something
Published: Wed, 03/18/26
Updated: Wed, 03/18/26
It had nothing to do with pace. Hi, Last weekend I walked a parkrun I hadn’t officially done before. No pressure. No pace to chase. Just a quiet…
There’s Room For Every Pace
Published: Tue, 03/03/26
Updated: Tue, 03/03/26
Inclusion doesn’t mean replacing one hierarchy with another. Hi, Last week, we talked about slow runners belonging. About walking counting.About back-…
So You Walked It Then?
Published: Tue, 02/24/26
Updated: Tue, 02/24/26
Pace isn’t the same as effort. Hi, You’ve probably seen it. Someone shares their time. And someone replies:“So you walked it then?” It’s said as a…
You Don’t Look Like a Runner?
Published: Wed, 02/18/26
That thought nearly stopped me too. Here’s what changed. Hi, Before my first running event, the 2012 edition of the Fremantle 10km fun run, I nearly…
I built something small for runners
Published: Fri, 02/13/26
No feed. No noise. Just your running identity. Hi, Over the past few weeks, I’ve been quietly building something. It’s simple. A clean running profile…
Is Your Best Behind You?
Published: Wed, 02/11/26
What still counts when running changes? Hi, Lately, I’ve been sitting with a question I never e pected to ask. What if my best running is behind me? I…
You Don’t Have To Do This Alone
Published: Tue, 02/03/26
You don’t need more motivation. You need to know you’re not doing this alone. Hi, Running often gets portrayed as being hard. The breathing. The legs.
If Running Feels Too Much, Read This!
Published: Wed, 01/28/26
Most people don’t need to run yet. They need permission to begin differently. Hi, If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably…