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This report is from the 2019 edition of GSER. My 2019 GSER race began in November 2017, when during the inaugural GSER I pulled out at the 108km due mainly to picking up a pressure sore on my left little toe which essentially killed all the area around my toe...

My time: 12:54:51 (2017 edition of Buffalo Stampede) Mt Buffalo is a big lump of rock, standing out like - well a Buffalo.  That's the thing, you can see it from such a long way it is an intimidating beast, haunting you as you climb over Clear Spot with already...

"Who is running the 45km course tomorrow?" asked Paul Ashton, Running Wild race director. From our dinner table in the corner of the Abom bistro our hands nervously went up. "It's a brutal course!" he continued agrin. Paul's mandatory gear lists are known for being overy thorough (or onerous, depending...

Below are 6 tips for fuelling for a marathon – these are important considerations to ensure that you have the best possible race. 1 – Do I need to carb load? For a marathon distance race it is beneficial to “carb load” for 2-3 days prior to ensure your glycogen...

For the past 2 years, I have struggled with running.  I haven't had any acute injuries, no strains or sprains, just chronically sore hips and back that made running both completely uncomfortable and 100% not enjoyable.  I'm a stubborn mule sometimes, so I persisted in the hope that it would...

Immune Boosting Tips:  Food/Lifestyle Bone broths - this is simple, affordable and highly effective, there is a recipe on my website Anti-microbial foods - Garlic, Onions, Oregano Anti-oxidant foods - Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, opt for a wide variety of colours Sunshine /Sauna  - viruses dislike heat, so sitting in direct...