500 km and counting

I got a really nice surprise the other day when I totted up the kilometres in my running diary: I've done just over 500km of training toward the Tarawera Ultra. Although I train by time rather than distance, this feels like a major milestone.

It's sometimes been quite hard to get up and leave the house, or find the energy to run after work. Fitting in the training runs around family, work and other commitments has been a struggle but honestly, I'm happy to say it's been worth it. I can't think of a single run where I've come back thinking anything other than "Oh, that feels so much better!" And it's motivated me to run in places and at times I wouldn't normally which stops it getting even close to boring.

Albert Park in Melbourne 

I know that my weekly totals are likely similar (if not slightly less than) their long-ish runs, but that's the joy of this venture - it's all about the personal challenge.

Getting to the 500km mark is great motivation. And know I'm very keen to find out just how many kilometres I'll cover on my way to the start line. Bets, anyone??

Have a fabulous Christmas!