My trail running inspiration comes from many sources. I could mention my childhood home, family, faith, role models and many others. Perhaps living in Hobart, Tasmania on the slopes of kunanyi / Mount Wellington is inspiration enough.
Recent inspiration springs from meeting my delightful, trail-running, South Australian wife, Kylie, in 2013. That year featured the half-marathon Roller Coaster Run where Kylie and I first met then, a few months later, the 56km Yurebilla Run through the Adelaide Hills.
The inspiration to give my trail running its own blog comes from watching the YouTube antics of Flo & Nord at FloNoTrail. This episode in particular caught my attention:
Nord’s daily commitment to training is a far cry from my spasmodic approach. I’m inspired! I also enjoy Flo & Nord’s mastery of the technology which works so well together to produce such enjoyable viewing.
I do not have the time or gadgets to rival FloNoTrail. A few words and pictures are within my capability. I will use the talents and resources with which I’ve been blessed and have a go at sharing trail running stories and pictures via this blog.
Soon after moving to our home on the slopes of kunanyi / Mount Wellington, Kylie and I established our standard “Back Yard Loop”, a ten kilometre circuit starting right outside our front door. We have an entrance to Wellington Park only 100 metres up the street! From a start/finish at 185 metres above sea level our loop includes 410 metres of vert.
