And so, it begins.

by | Jan 25, 2015 | Running Adventures, Running NZ

Did I ever tell you about the time I put the bag with all my worldly belongings on a baggage carousel at Auckland airport, without any instruction of flight or destination? Funny story that one. Yes yes, in my overexcited-ness-ness and having already checked in...

The Final Countdown

by | Jan 10, 2015 | Running Adventures, Running NZ

Crikey O’Riley. There’s now just one day to go until I take my first steps onto the Te Araroa. I’m sitting in my friend’s Auckland apartment, looking out over Mission Bay. This afternoon I’ll catch a flight to the South Island for the Journey to Bluff.  Next time I...

Running New Zealand: An Update

by | Dec 13, 2014 | Running Adventures, Running NZ

Well stone me, it’s been a while. And seeing as I’ve spent this week piling life possessions into bags and boxes once more, I feel compelled to update you all. Here’s what’s been going down in Adventure Town lately: The Route: Running the Te Araroa...

Running the length of New Zealand

by | Sep 20, 2014 | Running Adventures, Running NZ

Deep breath, here goes… I’m going to run the length of New Zealand. There. I said it. On the 15th of January 2015 I’ll set out from Cape Reinga, the very northernmost tip of the North Island and make my way down to Bluff on the Southern tip of the, um, South...

The Roman Run: A Montage

by | Jul 15, 2014 | Running Adventures

A wee while back (albeit not as far back as 122AD) you may remember I did the following: Dressed up as a Roman soldier Ran the length of Hadrian’s Wall Acquired an over-sized blister named Bobby Here’s a little video about that adventure (you can enjoy the...