Iv noticed my strength dropping a bit as Iv increased my running so still training heavy weights 4x a week - It could also be the Christmas break and loosing that routine, now back on track. Trying to get that balance. However the big win has been increasing my speed getting a PB every time I turn up to Whangarei Parkrun lol. Which I know will not always be able to be done, however I'm hunting down my best PB which was a few years ago now.

I was fitted with my New Balance about 6 years ago and have just stuck with them. I was fitted at Smiths Sports Shoes here in town and they were amazing - highly recommend. At the time I have had massive issues with Blisters after a Half Marathon and never really had any since - its great when you put on new shoes and just know although a bit snug they will be good.

My 2026 Goal is to run a PB at Kerikeri Half - which Iv done about 6 times but slow AF! Its going to be a bit of work as my parkrun this year is currently 6 mins more than my best ever parkrun. Iv been focusing on strength for the last 2 years so now I'm trying to trim things down and speed up. Why do I run - who bloody knows, I don't 'like' running but I like being active, I seem to work best if there is a goal or future event focus. I want to be strong, active into my older years, be able to get off the ground when I fall over and have good bone health so I don't break a hip and die. 🤣