Each day millions upon millions of people lace up their shoes and take off on the open road, the open trail, the treadmill, the elliptical machine or some other way. Some run to train for an upcoming race, others walk to enjoy the beauty all around them, others jump on the machine to burn some […]
Category Archives: marathon running
SHARE YOUR MILES WITH US
A Ramble From the Heart
A Ramble From The Heart!!! by Perry Newburn Why do I run? As in the last blogs I have given you all a glimpse of how running has helped to reshape my life, how it has helped me to survive, and how it has helped my Mental Wellness. It has been a passion of mine […]
My First Half-of-a-Full Marathon
Both Hills and Valleys: My First Half-of-a-Full Marathon by Michelle Roberts Looking back at the race expo for my first full marathon, I’m convinced it was my favorite part of my pre-race preparation but also maybe my worst mistake. After a full week of encouraging posts and wonderful advice from all the Moon Joggers who […]
My First Marathon: Part 1
My First Marathon- A Runners Journey Part One By Tina Bond
Intervals…Are they for Me?
By Tina Bond The very first time I ran 6 miles it was tough. At the time I was training for my very first half marathon and had no idea how I was going to finish 13.1 when I could barely finish 6. I trained up to 9 miles before I even thought about trying […]
THE CONTINUING JOURNEY
So, initially the seed was sown after following Dean Karnazis’ Run Across America. This of course became the DREAM. However I began to think of what could be done in NZ of a similar magnitude. A few people had run the length of NZ ( a distance of approximately 2000kms) but what could be done […]