I’m bit of a life begins at the end of your comfort zone kinda gal. I like challenges, I like to be challenged and I like to challenge. So good luck to those potential suiters out there haha. But in all seriousness, I believe that with challenging ourselves, comes growth, and from that comes real... Continue Reading →
Lessons from Whaka 100
Whaka 100, in my opinion, is one of the best and toughest marathon courses. The course has everything from endless climbs, gravel roads, techy and flowing descents and the course demands everything of you. Cultural performance for elite riders. Having found a new dose of motivation to train, get fitter, faster and stronger since returning... Continue Reading →
Travel To Change The World
You too, can wear this unique kit and spread the love of using business or in this case bike riding as a force for good; Because little actions lead to a groundswell of bigger ones. #traveltochangetheworld https://oorr.com.au/products/ttctw The artwork was created by Zac Bennett-Brook of Saltwater Dreamtime. The kit design represents my Torres Strait Island... Continue Reading →
Lucky 13 – BC Bike Race
We are mountain bikers, we eat pain for breakfast - Town Crier - Day 3 CumberlandListen to the full version here: I regretted that trip to Canada to ride bikes, on the raddest trails…….Said no one. EVER!! When you see an opportunity to buy a sold-out BC bike race ticket, you take the opportunity. I... Continue Reading →
Part 2: Yak Attack
Hitting the hustle and bustle of the Annapurna Circuit and heading for Besi Sahar for race start was an unwelcome feeling after the tranquillity of Manaslu and even though it meant civilisation was near, I’m not sure I was ready for civilisation. I felt unsettled and not quite myself descending from Chame to Besi Sahar.... Continue Reading →
Part 1 – Manaslu Circuit
Always push your limits. And then go a little further. Oh shit, no no no no. shit. Fuk. Why does this have to happen to me? Now?Faarrrkkkk. That was about all that was going through my head once I finished skidding, almost sliding out but somehow managing to keep my bike up after running over... Continue Reading →
Victoria’s Strongest Woman Reporting
Well…… Quite a lot has been happening in the life of Strongmanda since I last checked in. I barely even know where to start; the Firey's, Australia’s Strongest Woman and Vics Strongest Woman. I had promised my sister one article per month. Turns out I lied. So now I have to cram!! Lucky for me... Continue Reading →
When teamwork really does make the dream work
I recently had the pleasure of competing in and winning the Australian Strongman Alliance Victorian qualifier at CB Fitness in Ballarat. The best part was getting to do it alongside 10 of my team mates. We were so proud and excited to have 11 members representing Valeo Movement Academy. That many competitors is rare from... Continue Reading →
Sri Lankan Airlines Rumble In The Jungle
This is the excerpt for your very first post.