09/05/2026
Rang the bell.
Back in August I set myself a goal - run sub 1:40 half marathon.
Last Saturday night - got the W.
But here’s what you don’t see behind that photo.
You don’t see the sessions with my run coach .endurance who helped me actually train smart, not just train hard. You don’t see the nutrition overhaul with .matapo - the small daily habits that quietly made a massive difference. You just see the PB bell.
And that’s kind of the point.
The result only happened because I stopped winging it and trusted the right people. Blokes who knew more than me, who gave me a plan, and who kept me accountable when I probably would’ve talked myself out of it.
It’s not that different from getting your finances sorted, to be honest. Anyone can Google KiwiSaver or look up an insurance policy but the people I see make real progress are the ones who back themselves enough to get proper advice and actually act on it.
Surround yourself with the right people and the results tend to follow.
Next up - Taupo marathon.
Just hope Marge doesn’t mind the longer Sunday morning disappearing acts while she holds the fort with the kids…
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