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.

Learn what durability really means in endurance trail and ultra running, why so many runners struggle late in races, and how consistent training, fuelling, strength work and recovery help you stay strong deep into an event.

Training for an ultra marathon requires a different approach than road running. In this post, I explain why pace and distance fall short on the trails, and how using time on feet and Rate of Perceived Effort (RPE) can help you train more effectively, reduce injury risk, and build real endurance.

Kepler Challenge Race report for 2025 Standing on the start line of the Kepler Challenge, I knew just how lucky I was to be there. Simply getting a spot is an achievement in itself. On the day event registrations opened, back in July, I’d been perched in front of my laptop at 6:30am, ethernet cable plugged in like I was preparing for NASA-level operations ...

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.