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The Upfront Costs of Cycling in Auckland, New Zealand

I haven’t posted recently because I’ve been busy arranging a move to a new flat, and because I’ve been bicycling rather than running! Commuting by bike has been a backburner goal for a while for several reasons – it’s more environmentally friendly, I can fit in exercise into my day, save money on parking andContinue reading “The Upfront Costs of Cycling in Auckland, New Zealand”

Training Diary Week 4 & 5

I’ve been a bit slack posting updates on how the training has been going – studying for the GSSE (General Surgical Science Examination) has been time-consuming and more than a little misery-inducing. But running has given me a reason to get outdoors, enjoy the patches of sunshine, and dogwatch at a local cafe. Can’t waitContinue reading “Training Diary Week 4 & 5”

Training Diary Week 3

The tulips that the boyfriend helped me plant in April started blooming this week – just in time for our one-year anniversary. A sweet, bright reminder that you often can’t see growth on a day-to-day basis. And the best things take time. Distance Covered 19 km. Better than last week, but only improved because myContinue reading “Training Diary Week 3”

Training Diary Week 2

This week, I joked to my boss that one of the reasons I like to run is in case I ever get into a dystopian, Squid Game-esque situation and my cardiovascular reserve is the thing that makes all the difference. Having said this, a rostered longday on Tuesday and late finishes for all the otherContinue reading “Training Diary Week 2”

Training Diary Week 1

I’ve had most of this week off work due to CoVID-19 pod rosters. Which has made it so easy to fit in my runs! But the department is going back to business-as-usual rosters on Monday – hopefully I can keep up the consistent progress with a full work schedule (though I now have a pairContinue reading “Training Diary Week 1”

My 2021 Road Running Shoe Wishlist

Right before Auckland went into level four lockdown, my physio recommended I get a new pair of running shoes. His (delightful) professional opinion was that my current ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 22 are the wrong size. Which hasn’t stopped me from putting 300 km on them without any major issues, and I still intend to retire themContinue reading “My 2021 Road Running Shoe Wishlist”