Month: July 2021

“It started many years ago. Noticed early on by my school PE teacher, he realised I could be…

“I started running around 5 years ago; starting off with 4-5km on the treadmill, which then quickly progressed…

“I started my running journey at the age of 13 with my dad, thanks to one of his…

“My passion for running started along the Manawatu River pathway at Palmy parkrun. I admired the variety of…

“I’ve always been reasonably fit but didn’t consider myself a runner. I have always enjoyed getting up the…

“I never thought I’d be a runner again, after years of inactivity and focusing on the kids, I…

“About 3 years ago I was in a lot of pain. I could barely move and I didn’t…

“Never in my life did I think I’d be a runner. At Spotswood College I used to try…

“I have to be honest and say running is simply something I’ve always been good at. It’s a…

“I’d lost a heap of weight. I went from 95kg down to the early 70’s due to a…

“My running journey started during my later years as a university student, and it will surprise no one…

“I run for myself – the challenge, to prove to myself I can do it. I’ve only been…