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Project Mum: Five things to think about whilst running pregnant

Project Mum: Five things to think about whilst running pregnant

by Emily Burmester

13th April 2023

It can be a bit bewildering especially because there are a lot of different opinions (and to be honest myths) when it comes to running whilst pregnant.

 Alex's run journey

Alex's run journey

by Sophie

6th April 2023

We asked Alex if he’d share his run journey with us and his first response was “why? I'm not very exciting”.

Revenant – Ultra Adventure Run 2023

Revenant – Ultra Adventure Run 2023

by Hadani Woodruff

21st February 2023

I thought this event was going to be hard. I didn’t realise it would be THAT hard!

6 tips on super safe trail running

6 tips on super safe trail running

by Sophie

15th February 2023

Trail running can be totally mind-freeing. You hit the trails, you leave your worries behind and you lose yourself, it’s a glorious feeling really. But (there’s always a but), without some planning and the right equipment things can go wrong. So set yourself up to keep you super duper safe.

Newsletter: 23rd January 2023

Newsletter: 23rd January 2023

by Rob

23rd January 2023

Whether you're the competitive type or love the motivation that comes from events, or simply love a good prize, these epic new Wild Challenges are for you, with a combined prize pool of over $6,275 spread over 38 prizes.

Need a run goal? Read this.

Need a run goal? Read this.

by Sophie

1st January 2023

Run goals come in so many variations depending on where you’re at with your running venture, so let us help out with these five ideas.

How a pair of trail running shoes changed my life

How a pair of trail running shoes changed my life

by Portia

21st December 2022

I went for my first run of the year on the 19th of October 2022, the same day as my first psychology appointment as I embark on the journey of healing PTSD.

Tricks of the trail trade

Tricks of the trail trade

by Sophie

30th November 2022

Most runners have their own little things they do on a run that make a big difference. Things that have been tried, tweaked, tested and tested again hundreds of times.

Got the ultra itch?

Got the ultra itch?

by Sophie

4th November 2022

What’s next on the running bucket list? An ultra maybe? Yeow, go you! It’s one helluva journey and 100% worth it.

Welcome Salomon!

Welcome Salomon!

by Rob Bathgate

29th October 2022

This is why my wallet is always empty...but my heart is full.

Running with the Salomon Adv Skin 5

Running with the Salomon Adv Skin 5

by Sophie

26th October 2022

I don’t know about you but I want to put on my running pack, and then forget it’s there.

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