Glenbrook Trail Marathon – 25km, 34km, 42.2km

January 3, 2011

Runningwild had staged 3 short course races, but this was the test – Runningwild’s first major race, the Glenbrook Trail Marathon. In the weeks leading up to the event there was much discussion about what numbers we would get for the day. Initially 100 runners was a ‘pass’ mark for our first year and we […]

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Race Report – Narrowneck Night Run 20km

January 2, 2011

The Gods were unexpectedly kind to Running Wild on the evening of the Narrowneck Night race. A few hours beforehand black clouds had rolled over Katoomba, bringing heavy rain, wind and single digit temperatures, however by late afternoon the weather had cleared away leaving open skies and a cool breeze- essentially, perfect conditions for running. […]

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Why Trail Ultras are God’s Gift to Women – Kirrily Dear

January 1, 2011

This edition’s member race report covers a race from a different perspective – women doing trail ultras. More and more women are doing 100km events and beyond. Others think it is beyond them. One of our members, Kirrily Dear puts it out there that with the right attitude and preparation, nothing is beyond you. Why […]

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