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Northburn 100k: Where Suffering Is the Prize
A few weeks earlier I’d acquired a sodium analyser, and had been monitoring my sweat rate. What I found changed everything
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Tackling his first 100 Miles CMF runner Hayden overcame some of the toughest Tarawera Ultra Trail conditions
Somewhere in that 5k, I made the call - I am not quitting this race. I started moving with intent through the mud.
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Coach Holly's First DNF - Tarawera 100 Miles 2026 Race Recap
That is always my favourite part, not so much the race itself but the cool adventures you get to go on leading into the event. I knew I had the fitness to complete the race - but 100 milers are not about fitness alone.
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Feb 19, 2026
CMF Runner Kristen on her 102km Tarawera Ultra Trail journey - 2026 wild weather edition!
I was absolutely DONE with the mud, there’s no way to accurately describe it and you definitely had to be there to experience it.... No physical or mental training could ever prepare me for that mud experience.
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Nov 14, 2025
CMF Runner Mike Hamilton's inspirational running journey with Coach Holly
From struggling with addiction to becoming healthy, happy and realising just how much he is capable of! Mike Hamilton's inspiring story!
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Oct 29, 2025
Patience. Presence. Power. Party
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to prepare for one of Australia’s premierultramarathons, this is a glimpse behind the scenes. The training, the crew, and themindset it takes to chase something extraordinary. Because big goals don’t just happen.You earn them. One honest day of work at a time.
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Shoe Selection for River Run Backyard Ultra
Still considering shoes for the 2025 River Run Back Yard Ultra? Coach Kendall shares his practical insights on shoe selection for backyard ultras — from choosing the right level of traction for mixed terrain to rotating between different drops and cushioning to manage muscle fatigue over long hours on your feet.
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Oct 19, 2025
Tricks and Tips Backyard Ultra
As River-Run Backyard Ultra is fast approaching lets get into the gritty.
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Coach Holly's 2025 Taupō Ultra 100km Race Recap
WOW, how fun was that! I had a really good day out there and felt strong. I definitely had low points, but I knew the...
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Fuelling Well in a Cost of Living Crisis — The DIY Fuelling Experiment
I believe running well — and fuelling well — should be accessible to everyone, so I put a cheap DIY carb mix to the test to see how it stacks up! - Coach Emma
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Misogi and Goal Setting: The Power of One Big Annual Challenge
Misogi reminds us why we run: not for perfection, but for growth. It resets perspective and gives everyday training new meaning. And whether you finish or not, you walk away changed.
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Training in a Digital Era: Real Coaching vs. Algorithms
We live in a time where you can download an app, plug in your stats, and be served a training plan in seconds. Arti...
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