This is a post that I have always wanted to write; about my most despised word in any runner’s vocabulary, the word “just”. I know I’m definitely not alone in this post. This one is dedicated to the partners of runners who give this whole running thing a go, anybody starting out, or to anybody …
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The Alpine Challenge
In my last post, I spoke about crewing trail runs, so I thought the only logical follow up post would be The Alpine Challenge. This was by far my husbands hardest race to date, and also the hardest race I’ve had to crew. So strap in everyone, because for a race so epic, this post …
It’s Crew O’Clock
After all the prep, discussions and planning, we’ve finally made it to race day!! A very stressful, but fun part of being an ultra runners partner, is crewing them on race day. Some races definitely need their own blog entry like The Alpine Challenge (for those that don’t know, this is a 160km race through …
Pre-Race Rituals
I was going to write this next blog about both the night before races and crewing, but as I started writing it, I realised there was actually much more involved in pre-race preparation than I thought! For the shorter races, Brody sometimes decides in advance that he will do them, and others are more of …
My name is Rianna and I am a Runner’s Wife.
This is a blog for anyone who supports (or puts up with) a partner addicted to running and the unique and often frustrating challenges this brings. Or alternatively, this may give runners a better insight into the perspective your loving and patient other half may have.