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The ninth running of the BVRT100s is on in four weeks!

Running as catharsis

Running is irrational. If you’re a runner—especially a marathoner or ultrarunner—you’ve heard the question: why? And how often can you answer it rationally?

Maybe that’s the point. It is irrational.

Humans are often irrational. Predictable, perhaps—but that’s not the same thing. Our patterns of behaviour can be deeply unreasonable. Take drinking: we have one too many, suffer through the hangover, swear never again… and by the next Friday, we’re right back where we started.

So why am I thinking about this now?

A fellow runner recently told me about her latest trail race. At every aid station, her partner—new to this world—was met with distress. She was upset, visibly struggling. Naturally, he asked if she should stop.

“No,” she said. “I’ll see you at the next stop.”

And off she went, wiping away tears as she headed back into pure Misery and Hell.

You can imagine the confusion that her poor partner would have felt as he's left questioning, "what the f**k is actually happening here? We could be enjoying a lovely holiday in a beautiful location." When she finally crosses the finish line, the finisher's momento in hand, and a sense of accomplishment in her heart, it finally does make sense.

Perhaps trail and ultra running is about stripping back the layers. Confronting your deepest fears. It permits you to be irrational in the best way. Where else do you have time with yourself and really feel? Where else are your emotions stripped back without the filter of daily norms and societial reserves? Where else can you cry uncontrollably whilst taking in the scenery, ignoring the blisters and chafing, and yet still achieve something incredible? No wonder the finish line is vital, no matter how difficult the journey.

So next time someone asks why, you can simply answer:

Because I’m irrational.

I'll be at Jindalee Jags oval on Tuesday March 31st at 5:30am for another speed session. Whether you want to improve your running performance or get some training tips, I'm there to help. Plus, more importantly, it'll give you an excuse to eat ALL the chocolate and hot cross buns over Easter!

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Tuesday speed session is coming around again! Join me 17th March 5:30am at Jindalee Jags for some drills and techniques to help achieve your running goals. All levels of fitness welcome in a very relaxed environment. Come and see what it's about!

It's coming up again soon! Free track session this Tuesday 3rd March at 5:30am at Jindalee Jags. Some simple running drills and techniques, in a casual environment.

DM if you need further information :)

I will be conducting my next speed session Tuesday, 3rd March at 5:30am at Jindalee Jags (Jindalee Recreation Reserve). As always, it is free, open to all levels of fitness, and a chance to try out some running techniques in a relaxed environment.

Please PM me if you need further information, otherwise, I look forward to seeing you there and every fortnight. SHJ :-)

A quick reminder to those who are interested, the track session is back on this Tuesday at Jags Jindalee (Recreation Reserve) at 5.30am. Come along for thrills and drills! It really is for all levels of fitness, and it will help with your running goals.

From this week on, I will hold this every fortnight, and I won't be charging any fees.

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Track session on again this Tuesday morning - 5:30am - Jindalee Recreation Reserve (Jindalee Jags) I will go through some drills and efforts (with plenty of rest between). Bring a water bottle and give it a go! It is a chance to realise that you can run, with the opportunity for feedback and improvement.

It really is for all abilities and did I mention it's free?

Tuesday, 3rd February at 5:30am, I will be at Jindalee Recreation Reserve for another track session. If you would like to join along, please message me :)

All levels of fitness welcome.

A great opportunity to try out a structured running session