In this interview, we discuss:
How I got addicted to running…again
Combining passions made achieving the ‘impossible’ simple
My methods for responding to fear…amd much more
“30 hours”, a tiny voice squeaked from the shadows. Even thinking about bagging a sub-30 silver medal felt dangerously disrespectful.
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My body felt heavy and each exhalation seemed to weigh it down further into the lounge. I had been there so long I wondered at what point I would sink far enough to no longer be seen.
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It only takes a tiny drop of imagination to turn the mundane into an adventure - a minute shift in perspective, a moment of being a little bit braver, a willingness to breathe deep and step forward.
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Never has nature delivered a message of focus so profoundly. All I saw was a black blur coming down from the sky, I felt something brush past my hand and heard the soft thud as it hit the ground.
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Quark is my new homemade cheese obsession that delivers three times the protein of greek yoghurt.
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This soup is sensational for any season and any time of day. Resist the urge to over emphasise any of the herbs and spices. The flavours should subtly blend, delivering a delicious and rewarding taste sensation. And yes of course it's simple to make.
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If you want to do something that will instantly improve the quality of your life, start making your own bread. It is therapy in a flour-filled bowl.
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It took a lot of convincing to get me to try this and now I have a little sook on the inside if I don't get one.
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Give them some good soil, good breeze and keep the moisture consistent and they will give lots of fruity love to you.
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People are always asking me what I eat to fuel my training and life. Here is a snapshot of food intake for a day.
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There is a pause. David bravely steps into the breach and mentions he would like to move to Far North Queensland to live. His dream destination is only a few thousand kilometres north of where he currently sits, but his posture says it is a universe away.
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I decided to go over to a mate's house today who I hadn't seen for a while. This photo captures the point in the 46km ride that the intelligent part of my brain cut in and highlighted that a motor vehicle may have been a better option on a 39 degree day.
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I could pretend that hearing the stories is an easy thing to do. But three years into this journey, and its not getting any easier. The scale of pain is over-whelming and it takes a toll on me mentally and emotionally.
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Lay a big number on the table and it’s almost guaranteed to spark a chain reaction. Silence. A pause. Maybe an audible gasp. And then, more than likely, procrastination or complete full stop. I am currently training to run 1300km in 19 days. That’s a big number.
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One of those methods is simply to confess my fear. To own it and put it out into the world. I like to confess my fears to someone who is passionate about the thing I fear and then explore the world from their viewpoint.
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I am 100% sure these little pills are legal. ASADA hasn't hinted at a ban at this stage, but wow they pack a positive punch.
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