This large ‘hill’ peaks at 1335meters, Beautiful bush and a hut with a fire are two of it’s finest features. The bush provided great shelter from the water constantly falling out of the sky, And the beaut fire in Black Hill Hut allowed our boots, socks coats and hats to dry. Again it must be […]

The bright company of Margo and Jamie made this so fun! Twas rather a steep incline all the way to the top of Peak Hill, Rather strong winds on the ridge line at times saw us come to a stand still. This gem of a peak is just 1.5hrs drive from where I live, The […]

Since competing in the Coast to Coast I have really struggled with getting out and training again. It has felt like a chore and the couch has won on most occasions. When I chose going to the dentist instead of an awesome cross fit session I knew something wasn’t quite right. So I decided to […]

If I told you that you had to do a short and hard run, or a long steady ride would you know if you are hitting the right intensity? If it is your first time preparing for an endurance event the first thing that you need to do is decide if you can actually keep moving for that […]

Travelling home on the ferry this afternoon, time for reflection and time to give thanks. This weekend I have had the pleasure and the most amazing experience to compete in Iron Man New Zealand. After almost two years of planning, training and lead up events to get my body to a place where knew I […]

I’ve not ridden the full distance at the Graperide before but I have ridden the shorter Taster distance and really like the course. I am building up for Le Race and the timing of the event this year is perfect as a step on the way to Akaroa. The drive up to Blenheim is tedious […]

With only 6 weeks to go until GODZone I am getting nervous. The training is still needed, gear and nutrition sorting. So far the build-up has been fun and exciting. I love adventures so I decided that was what I wanted to do for training this summer and that is definitely what I got. It’s […]

So after a real motivating week last week, this week has been anything but.  Monday was my birthday, another year gone and a new one about to begin, I was ready, come Tuesday, to get back into it and the alarm was set.  Unfortunately though, I didn’t get much further and with a splitting headache […]

  It was barely light as we stood on the start line. I was terrified, nervous and excited all at the same time. At 7am we were off with everyone running along Queenstown beach. We walked/ran our way to the top of the gondola navigating to controls along the way. It was then into a […]

Mauri ora, Peak #29 – as named by me ‘The Monument’s Little Sister’ This was an alternative to the targeted peak- The Monument, due to the foggy vista. Parked at Purau saddle I made a phone call to a friend ( a Port Levy bach owner and Monument summiter)”Where is the track up the Monument?” […]