Wild Runner Coaching Blog

What is it really like to run a Backyard Ultra? In this race report from the Krayzie Midwinter Backyard Ultra (KMBU), I share the highs, the lows, and the lessons from completing 15 laps (100km) while balancing the challenges of living with epilepsy. A story about resilience, problem-solving, and discovering what you're truly capable of.

The Old Ghost Ultra is one of New Zealand's most iconic trail ultramarathons, serving up spectacular scenery, relentless climbing and a challenge that tests every part of you. This race report follows my second attempt at the event, where an early leg injury threatened to end my day before it had really begun. Through problem-solving, stubborn determination and more than a little suffering, I discovered just how much strength can be found when you refuse to give up.