Jess Runs For Bravehearts

24/02/2024

The first event I have ever cried in. And not just happy finishline tears, but big sloppy heaving sobbing tears. You broke me Tarawera, not physically but mentally. That was the hardest event I’ve ever done. So much road, fire road for days, steep inclines, longer distance and sections that felt like forever. I went in to some very dark places and I had to dig really deep to get out of them. Because of this, I’m really proud of myself for pulling through. Last weekend was emotional but I’m so happy to have spent it with the most incredible people and at the end of the day (night and next day) we can hold our heads high for the Runventure that was.
Not to dismiss the beauty of Rotorua, there was some stunning scenery to run through, the rivers are breathtaking and incredibly tempting to jump in. The friendships created during these events are rock solid and I’m so proud of my girl for her first ultra, really jumped in the deep end on this one.

20/02/2024

I still can’t put in to words what Tarawera 100 + miler did to me this year. So for now, here’s the money shot, Pounamu number 2 achieved. This one goes to you Richo, for once again being the most incredible supportive husbo I could ask for. We earned this one together, and I will pass it to you in the next couple of days once I’ve had some wear time. Next post will have more, but I need to decompress first and get ready for tonight’s run group. #100

15/02/2024

15/02/2024

And just like that, we’re back for Tarawera Miler 2024.

13/02/2024

We are ready for our trail events this weekend. Shiree for the Oscars and Tarawera miler for me.
The training is done and there is nothing else to do except enjoy our fun days out in the mountains.

11/02/2024

Solo Sunday avoiding the Bunnings BBQ. Last longish run before Tarawera miler next weekend.

05/02/2024

Running for Bravehearts

04/02/2024

Mumma always said there would be days like these

31/01/2024

You know those days when you do an accidental marathon? Sunday was that day

25/01/2024

It’s been so busy that I haven’t even posted about the awesome weekend that was! So grateful to these two incredible humans who travelled from Melbourne and the Gold Coast to help with the Canberra Bravehearts Clothing Sale. We ran, laughed, built beds (3 times over) raised over $5500 for Bravehearts, did tourist travels and hung out loving life.
Love you both and cannot wait for the Gold Coast Clothing Sale and tarawera.

21/01/2024

Thank you to everyone who was able to come to our Bravehearts clothing sale yesterday. It was an incredible day with $5482 made and a few more people coming over in the next couple of days. We have been blown away at the generosity from people donating their clothes and shopping with purpose. Humbled doesn’t even cover how we feel.

14/01/2024

A morning well spent. 30km on the trails at the arboretum with the Lazy Glutes crew. First part with Stacey, second part with the crew then last hour solo. Come at me now Tarawera!