Tag: Tarawera race

Tarawera Ultra Marathon Race Report

Tarawera Ultra Marathon Race Report

Kia Ora! Running in New Zealand has been a surreal experience. Having the opportunity to race a world-class field in such a wonderful country is one major reason why I do this sport.  I realize that such distant travel is a luxury and a privilege and it’s not something that I take for granted. I’ve […]

March 24, 2014 | By | 48 Replies More
Running Scared: Tarawera 100km Race Report

Running Scared: Tarawera 100km Race Report

  “Just don’t walk.” I repeated this mantra in my head over and over for the last 15 miles of the Tarawera 100k in the exotic trails of New Zealand.  But at mile 54, I started walking…on a downhill! Quads buckling, I felt dizzy and nauseous. And thirsty. Man, I was thirsty! My handheld bottle […]

March 18, 2013 | By | 31 Replies More