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Running with a broken heart

Apr 15, 2025

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6 min read

Running with a broken heart

A trip to the GP has uncovered two issues with my heart that need to be dealt with.

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
What does it mean to postpone a race due to bad weather?

Apr 2, 2025

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11 min read

What does it mean to postpone a race due to bad weather?

We all understand the impact on runners, but what about event organisers? Brett Standring from Run Queensland talks us through his decision to pull the pin on the Yandina Five '0' event in the wake of SEQ's March deluge.

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
Barkley Marathons: the origin story of the world's quirkiest trail ultra

Mar 24, 2025

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6 min read

Barkley Marathons: the origin story of the world's quirkiest trail ultra

Conventional wisdom has it that the Barkley Marathons was inspired by an escape from a nearby prison. But it turns out that's not quite true.

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
Welcome to the weird, wacky, wonderful world of the Barkley Marathons

Mar 20, 2025

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7 min read

Welcome to the weird, wacky, wonderful world of the Barkley Marathons

The most quirky, interesting and demanding ultra race in the world is underway again in the US. To say it's unique really undersells this event. But its quirks make it compelling.

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
The gear you need to get started as a trail runner

Mar 18, 2025

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10 min read

The gear you need to get started as a trail runner

There is a bewildering array of kit you can deck yourself out in to hit the trails. But as a beginner, what do you really need? These five items will get you off and running.

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
Beautiful Numinbah, jewel in the SEQ Trail Series crown

Mar 9, 2025

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10 min read

Beautiful Numinbah, jewel in the SEQ Trail Series crown

Gorgeous views, creek crossings, spectacular flora and a hill vicious enough to induce a 1000-yard stare - the Numinbah SEQ Trail Series event has it all.

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt

Stuart

Let me introduce myself

Jan 11, 2025

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6 min read

Let me introduce myself

A little about me and my mission. I hope you'll join me as I try to demystify the sometimes complex world of running for people like me - mid-to-back-of-the-pack runners!

Stuart Watt
Stuart Watt
Trail Runner Australia

Trail Runner Australia

Thoughts, tips and vibes on trail running from a back-of-the-pack runner.

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