Trail Run

WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE THE START LINE

15 JANUARY 2023

KEPLER CHALLENGE 2022 - NZ

During my pregnancy and early postpartum days I was told things like “I guess your endurance racing days are over now.” But I didn’t see it that way. My daughter would become my ultimate priority, however I deemed making time for my own wellbeing essential in order to maintain a healthy headspace and to be the best mother I could be.

Prior to getting pregnant, I’d always been a lover of endurance sport. I’m a disciplined, motivated person who thrives on having goals ahead of me. I like spending the majority of my time outdoors and love running, biking, kayaking and tramping in the mountains.

For much of the last decade I’ve been competing in endurance events from marathons and Coast to Coast to

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