Callmecoachrod

🏆GRATEFUL🏆

Running a sub 2h30 marathon on a challenging course in crazy, windy conditions was challenging!

The process to get my mind & body ready to run on this course (hilly upfront) in those conditions (ex-tropical cyclone Lola on her way) was a lot of hard work.

I ran nearly 30kms solo, staying in my mental bubble knowing that this was my 3rd attempt at a sub 2h30 Auckland marathon. Now, I respect those who have run sub 2h30 marathons before but the Akl mara course is brutal. 17kms hilly upfront to beat up the legs, quiet roads out towards St. Heliers & the wind can do anything on the day.

The 1st pic is a symbol I drew on my arm 🤜🤛 and I would do the sign to remind myself of that brave moment from Springboks & Damian Willemse to call a scrum in the 22 against France. I told myself that I would need to be brave and back myself and my body when the going got tough.

What a day! What an experience!

Can't wait for next race on 16 Dec but for now, a little R&R is the order of the day.

I am still learning and growing. If I can do it, so can you!

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Time to fly 🏹🐎

Auckland Marathon

🔥About Saturday🔥

Pak team coming in hot 🔥🔥🔥 National road relays is the highlight of the NZ running calendar! Awesome weekend in Christchurch with the Pak boys.

📷 what a man! Thanks for taking photos in between warm up and racing 😁.

I felt so comfortable out there. Really enjoying the hard work and the rewards thereof.

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NZ national road relay champs in Christchurch. Awesome event! 68km loop and 8 man team. I am proud of our team even though we didn't achieve our goal this year.

On a personal note, it was nice to do a sub 31 minute 10km PB in a marathon block as I prepare for Auckland Marathon in 4 weeks time!

Thanks 📷
for the photos and well done on your run 🙌.

Thanks coach Ray
for your guidance.

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Things I wish I knew earlier in my running journey...

I am still learning and growing. If I can do it, so can you!

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Marathon build up starts on 9 July 💥

I am so happy with my base, feeling in great shape AND mentally fresh for the GRIND ahead 🐎.

Let me work for it 🏆

I am still learning and growing. If I can do it, so can you!

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Running in some of the most beautiful cities in the world

Run the world 🌍 I have run in some of the most beautiful cities in the world! Can't wait to explore again... #callmecoachrod #runningislife #runner #marathoner #ultrarunning #callousmind #justdoit #runningtips

Variety 📋📝🗞️

Running is often used as a metaphor for life due to the many parallels that can be drawn between the two. Endurance and perseverance, obstacles and setbacks, discipline and commitment, balance and goals!

I would add VARIETY and CURIOSITY in there as well! I was too OCD about my training and my goals. And while you must work hard, adding something different keeps things interesting and balanced!

Cross country, time trials, trail runs, fishing, exotic drinks and the like 😁. This base building season has had VARIETY! From filleting fish to home kills (sheep that is 🤣), from exotic drinks to getting lost in the mountains, I have had an eventful base building season.

From July, I RAMP IT UP 💥💥💥

Let's go, let's go.... Holidays over 💪

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