Common questions asked of me as a runner

• Where do you prefer to run?
On trails, on the aths track, anywhere new is an inspiration and motivation for me

• Do you run in a group or alone?
I train with my girlfriend and a small training group, which we meet each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Often we organise a meet up with other runners for our Sunday long run in the hills.
All other running is done from home or work, alone or with my partner.

• Why do you run?
I run to better my personal bests, with the aim to represent Australia at the highest level. I have been running all my life and it is the thing I enjoy and feel most natural doing. I love feeling fit, fast and having good results in races!

• What do you think about while you run?
I am usually trying to relax when going for my easy/recovery runs and often just plan the day, review the day just gone or switch completely out of reality.
When I am doing a hard workout, I am more focused on getting the best out of my body, running with good technique and trying to block out the pain I may be putting myself through. These times are when the hard work is done, so racing can be that bit more bearable and rewarding.