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Canberra: Better, Smarter, Stronger
Six weeks after Tokyo, I lined up in Canberra with a sore heel, smarter fueling, and a quieter kind of confidence. It was not perfect, but it was progress, and that matters.log Post Description ...more
Tokyo Marathon
April 15, 2026•5 min read
Tokyo Marathon: When the Plan Meets the Reality
A raw and honest story from the Tokyo Marathon. When cramps, heat and stomach issues hit, the race becomes a mental battle as much as a physical one. Alternative: An honest Tokyo Marathon race story... ...more
Tokyo Marathon
March 07, 2026•6 min read
Two Weeks Out: When the Voice Gets Loud
Two weeks before Tokyo, the miles are done and the mind gets louder. A reflection on taper, self-doubt, positive self-talk and staying mentally strong for 42.2 km ...more
Tokyo Marathon
February 14, 2026•4 min read
Rest Is a Superpower
Week 1 of my sub-3 marathon plan began in Fiji and delivered a powerful reminder: rest is a performance tool. A look at recovery, adaptation, and smart training during travel and heat. ...more
Tokyo Marathon
December 13, 2025•3 min read
THE GIFT OF SMALL WINS
A look inside this week’s marathon training wins, including a new 10 km PB, steady long runs, strength work, recovery habits and the psychology of small wins. How tiny daily improvements quietly build... ...more
Tokyo Marathon
December 06, 2025•2 min read
Finding Joy In The Grind
A week of steady runs, small wins and a surprise PB reminded me that joy in training often appears when you least expect it. ...more
Tokyo Marathon
November 29, 2025•3 min read
The Voice In Your Head
Two weeks of heat, travel and time zones made training messy, but the biggest challenge was the quiet voice in my head. This is what I learned about self talk, patience and getting back into rhythm. ...more
Tokyo Marathon
November 23, 2025•5 min read
Run the Life You Have
Between flights, heat and humidity, this week proved that training has to fit real life. You can’t control conditions, but you can control your response. ...more
Tokyo Marathon
November 09, 2025•3 min read
The Power of Push and Pause
A week of waterfalls, intervals and food battles — a reminder that progress comes from both effort and restraint. ...more
Tokyo Marathon
November 01, 2025•3 min read
