Win, but No Record, at Tussock Traverse
I’m extremely happy, not just to come away with the win at yesterday’s furiously fast Icebug Tussock Traverse, but with my consistent improvements over the… Read More »Win, but No Record, at Tussock Traverse
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Post-SOW
So Southern O-Week was totally freakin’ awesome! The new terrains, the scenery, and the people! I’m busy getting my maps up on my DOMA page… Read More »Post-SOW
Pre-SOW
After 2 days of easy training in Wanaka my attention turns to the inaugural Southern O Week, 8 races in 7 days based between Wanaka… Read More »Pre-SOW
2015 Favourite Moments
It seems only right that at this time of year we spend some time reflecting on the year that has been and taking those thoughts… Read More »2015 Favourite Moments
Connecting Coaches Day 1
Sport New Zealand’s Connecting Coaches has already been all I expected it to be and more. Hearing from Steve Hansen, John Key, Ralph Pim and… Read More »Connecting Coaches Day 1
Starting Over
Today I went for my first run, first training session, and even first physical activity, since my last run exactly 1 month ago! This break… Read More »Starting Over
Rest and Recovery
I’m writing now after 4 weeks of 100% rest, the longest period of rest I have had in many years. The reason for this rest… Read More »Rest and Recovery
King of the Mountain
Kawerau King of the Mountain is a brutal race from the town of Kawerau, up Mt Edgecumbe, and back. I first heard of the race… Read More »King of the Mountain
Europe Flashback
This is a recycled piece I did for North West Orienteering Club once I returned from Europe. It contrasts from my generalised comments in Explaining… Read More »Europe Flashback
Explaining Orienteering
My Sister, Renee, makes some really honest comments on our wonderful sport here in this article. Orienteering is a tough mental battle, and it’s really… Read More »Explaining Orienteering
Training Update and Icebug Acceleritas
I gave my Icebug Acceleritas 4 RB9X shoes there first serious test 2 weekends ago and second bash last weekend. This is my 3rd season… Read More »Training Update and Icebug Acceleritas
Alpine Adventuring
My training is still free-wheeling and the moment and so I’m just running steady base training runs in locations of my choice. I didn’t expect… Read More »Alpine Adventuring
Wild Scotland
8 races in 9 days have given me a great taste of orienteering in Scotland and my first taste of World Champs. I was expected… Read More »Wild Scotland
WOC Sprint Qual
My first race at World Orienteering Champs is now done and dusted, and I will have my second this evening here in Scotland. I raced… Read More »WOC Sprint Qual
Elite Class at O-Ringen
I’ve finally put all of my thoughts together for O-Ringen and have some analysis that I think could be really interesting for many New Zealanders… Read More »Elite Class at O-Ringen
Trolltunga
My first mission after JWOC was to get into some real Norwegian mountains. The plan was to visit Trolltunga on our way to Bergen for… Read More »Trolltunga
JWOC Recap
When I first discovered the feasibility of coaching the NZ team for JWOC this year in Norway I was very excited and put my name… Read More »JWOC Recap
Beautiful Rauland
I have been training in the beautiful hills of Rualand for the past week with the main focus of preparing the NZ JWOC team for… Read More »Beautiful Rauland
QBD Maps on DOMA
I have been using GPS as a tool for analysing my orienteering performance for a number of years now and I put these files up… Read More »QBD Maps on DOMA
Training Update
I’m pumped as usual after my first full-volume week of strength orientated training after my block of slower paced base training. This week’s menu had… Read More »Training Update
Base Training Phase
After bouncing back from NZ champs with an easier week, my training volume is now up to a new high for this year which I… Read More »Base Training Phase
Second Again! NZ Champs Long Distance
Second again! I knew the long distance would be my best chance at a New Zealand title this year but I didn’t have the legs… Read More »Second Again! NZ Champs Long Distance
3rd at NZ Champs Sprint
I’m very happy with my 3rd in the sprint race at NZ Champs this Easter weekend. I had a good race with only a few… Read More »3rd at NZ Champs Sprint
Big win at Goat Kaimai
Last Saturday I took some revenge on Shay Williamson and Chris Morrissey at The Goat Goes Bush Kaimai to take my first win in a… Read More »Big win at Goat Kaimai
JWOC Trials
Masterton hosted the JWOC Trails and the second round of the New Zealand Orienteering Super Series last weekend. This consisted of a middle and sprint… Read More »JWOC Trials
Trigger Words and Mental Mistakes
Marion set a good course for AOTC this Saturday on Telephone Track which was a great opportunity to redeem myself after my messy runs at… Read More »Trigger Words and Mental Mistakes
Tour De Peninsula
Tour De Peninsula marks the build up to the 2015 orienteering season in NZ with its series of 8 races over 3 days with the… Read More »Tour De Peninsula
Solid Run at World Cup Long Distance in Tassie
After a disappointing performance in the middle distance at the World Cup in Tasmania it was hard to maintain confidence leading into the long distance.… Read More »Solid Run at World Cup Long Distance in Tassie
Oceania Relay
On the 4th of January I ran in the Oceania Relay Champs in an amazing setting bellow Mt Barrow on the Benbullen map. This was… Read More »Oceania Relay
World Cup Sprint
On the 2nd of January we ran the World Cup sprint race qualification at Cataract Gorge, and on the 3rd the sprint final at the… Read More »World Cup Sprint