Australians like to be challenged and author Chris Pavey is no exception. Running Against Time is a piece of work that many may easily relate to as Pavey begins the tale by revealing his unhappiness with weight gain and moving overseas for a few years. It was while in Japan teaching English that he met his now wife Julia and discovered a passion for regaining control of his health and running through the streets of a country not considered his homeland. Pavey tells it like it is – how … [Read more...]
Feb 22, 2013
A book of inspirations by Aussie Chris Pavey
Filed Under: Book Reviews, Weight Loss, Fitness & Health · Tagged: australian author, charity fun runs, chris pavey, jogging, mount fuji, running, running books
Jul 6, 2012
How I ran 14 kilometres – and survived
By Kate Dzienis · 3 Comments
I did it! As you may recall from a previous post, Slow and steady like a donkey, I successfully ran 14 kilometres at a run fun in late May. It was the longest distance I had ever run/jogged in my life and it was one of the best feelings of my life when I completed it - a million times better than sitting on the couch, watching a movie, eating Tim Tams, gaining weight and storing fat in my body. Despite the 5am wake up call that morning, the day was oh so memorable. Running is one of those … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Life, Running, Weight Loss, Fitness & Health · Tagged: exercise, fitness, how to lose weight, how to run 10 kilometres, how to run 14 kilometres, jogging, running, running for beginners, staying healthy
Apr 13, 2012
Chafing, runner’s diarrhea…yeah, that
By Kate Dzienis · 13 Comments
Last Tuesday, I aimed for a 6-kms jog around the 'burbs but when I reached that goal I kept going and did just over 11-kms. It made me think about all those embarrassments during running that most don't speak about or ask advice about in sheer terror...so I'm going to brave it all and give you tips to ensure you have a happy and pee-free run, revealing some of my own moments that will draw cringes to your faces. Chafing - isn't it the most ridiculously, uncomfortable feeling in the world? The … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Adventure, Awkward Stuff, Life, Running, Weight Loss, Fitness & Health · Tagged: embarrassing moments, jogging, runners diarrhea, running, running for beginners, sensitive runners issues
