After the solo trip to Austria, Ironman W.A was going to be a family holiday, so Em, Finn, Fraser and I headed to Perth for the 2015 Ironman Western Australia. I had pretty low expectations leading into this race, the goal was to run the marathon, breaking my previous habit of walking through every 2nd aid station… Continue Reading
Awesome, you found your perfect pair of runners online, at a super cheap price with free delivery. You just saved yourself $50 (well back in the day when the AUD was competitive). Sure, you trawled through countless sites to find the best price, but hey, a saving is a saving right? There’s nothing quite like a new pair… Continue Reading
After 265km, I have developed a really special connection with my great grandfather, I just wish I had the chance to meet him. I had often heard stories of my great grandfather (EJ Tilley), most of these were from his time as a market gardener in the suburb of Cheltenham, Victoria. On occasions I would… Continue Reading
Are expensive running socks really worth the money. I’ve been your bulk 4 pair of socks sort of guy. There’s been countless pairs I’ve been through (nike, adidas, asics just to name a few), but I finally landed on a great pair of socks. Below are my thoughts on the socks I’ve tried. 1). Bonds 1 STAR Yep,… Continue Reading
Still pinching myself that I actually earned the chance to compete at the 70.3 World Championships and still surprised by my 3rd at the Australian Age Group Championships in Port Macquarie that secured the spot. I had convinced myself that I would never qualify for the 70.3 World Championships given my lack of run speed.… Continue Reading
‘Having completed my 3rd Ironman, I want to know if Hawthorn trains as hard as I do’. That answer won me a chance to attend a training session with the Hawthorn Football Club. Seriously, I’m not really comparing myself to full time professional athletes, but the answer achieved the desired result. So, a couple of… Continue Reading