Monthly Archives: March 2018

Wednesday WIN (2018-Mar-28)

The Year The Barkley Won | 2018 Barkley Marathons GARY ROBBINS TRAINS FOR THE BARKLEY Where Dreams Go To Die (Advanced Preview) Land Of Maybe

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Tuesday Tunes‬ #264 – Barkley, there are no finishers

Barkley Marathons 2017 There were zero finishers of the 2018 Barkley Marathons, a year which included challenging weather, in addition to the nearly-impossible nature of the ultramarathon’s course. The 100-miler (almost certainly more than 100 miles) is held in Frozen … Continue reading

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Running/Riding – what’s next? (Part 6)

The Achilles tendinopathy and strength rebuild is coming along pretty well, and this was the focus of the previous plan December 2017 to the end of March 2018. I have had some good leg speed without pain, and the VO2 … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2018-03-26)

Was in a support crew for last weekend’s Oxfam TrailWalker Melbourne #OTWM A very different experience from being in the event, and a good experience to have (even if it means no sleep). Congratulations to Team 361 for a successful … Continue reading

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Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.

❝ Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Until one is committed there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills … Continue reading

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Mountainfilm on Tour 2018 (YouTube Reprise)

❝ Mountainfilm travels year-round and worldwide with a selection of current and best-loved short films from the annual Mountianfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. One word sets Mountainfilm apart – HEART. These films feature a mix of adventure, environment and celebration … Continue reading

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Wednesday WIN (2018-Feb-21)

The Ride of a Thousand Cols Pierra Menta 2016 Being There (2016)

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Tuesday Tunes‬ #263 – Travel Songs

Travel travel : ˈtrav(ə)l/ verb: travel; 3rd person present: travels; past tense: travelled; past participle: travelled; gerund or present participle: travelling; past tense: traveled; past participle: traveled; gerund or present participle: traveling 1. make a journey, typically of some length. … Continue reading

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Pratchat 06 Dodger

According to LSpace’s Discworld reading order guide (v2.21), Dodger doesn’t exist … so that’s not going to be all that helpful is it? The The Annotated Pratchett File, v9.0 [1] gives us “Released in 2012.” and that is it, in … Continue reading

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Sharpy’s Beer Run 2018

Event: Sharpy’s Beer Run 2018 Distance: 21km (ish) Date: Saturday the 17th March 2018 Location: Arthurs Seat Organised by: Trailology Starting and ending at the iconic Pig and Whistle Tavern on Arthurs Seat, Trailology proudly presents a 10km and 21km … Continue reading

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