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Post Race Depresssion And Illness - Ouch!

Posted by Android , 16 December 2011 -

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This a topic that I never thought I'd be able share my experiences with given that it had never happened to me....until now and WOW did it hit me hard !!!!

What makes running so special is the euphoria and sense of achievement that you get AFTER completing a tough race. My favourite (and probably over used) quote when people ask me why...

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2011 Auckland Marathon – First Time Standing On The Age Category Podium !

Posted by Android , 07 November 2011 -

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2011 has without doubt produced some of the best results of my running life which is a huge turnaround from 12 months prior when an injury almost stopped me from running altogether.

My weekend at the Auckland Marathon was another worthy addition to my list of achievements for the year.
After a very hectic year of racing including my first sub 3 hour...

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My Running Life - The Road From Obsession To Ruin And Back To Riches !

Posted by Android , 06 July 2011 -

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Having completed my fifth marathon and my first since injuring myself back in late 2009 inspired me to look back on the road travelled to get to where I am today.

A borderline obsessive approach to running in 2008/2009 pushed me to the point of physical destruction and left me with a repetitive strain injury know as Osteitis Pubis (explained in detail in...

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Osteitis Pubis - Does This Spell The End Of Your Running Days......no Way !

Posted by Android , 06 July 2011 -

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12 months ago I thought my running days had come to a very abrupt and permanent end when I was diagnosed with a condition called Osteitis Pubis (OP).

Osteitis Pubis is an inflammation of the pubic symphysis, which is the joint at the front of the pelvis between the two ends of the pubic bone causing both acute and chronic groin pain. The condition is...

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2011 Gold Coast Marathon Sub 3 Hours - Train Hard / Race Easy...... Job Done !

Posted by Android , 06 July 2011 -

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It's always inspiring to read other peoples reviews of their marathon experiences whether it's their first or fiftieth.

If you've ever experienced doing one yourself you can't help but feel every niggle, muscle cramp and blister described in the review like it's your own. You also share the tears of joy and sheer thrill of achievement...

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