48 Hour Recharge
Michael Michael

48 Hour Recharge

Last weekend, I hit pause on routine and took a quick trip to Port Macquarie—a spot full of good running vibes and better fish and chips. I knocked out a solid 30km training run, tested my EV on the open road (hello, range anxiety), and enjoyed the clarity that comes with stepping away from everyday noise. No emails, no chores, just time to run, drive, think, and reset. Turns out, all it takes is three laps, two gels, one great drive—and zero distractions—to feel recharged and ready.

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My Shoe Rotation
Michael Michael

My Shoe Rotation

To say I am a fan of good running shoes is an understatement and so it’s been one of the enjoyable elements of training for a marathon to start playing around with different shoes trying to find one that suits best. The good thing is that I found one that suits me perfectly well and so I’ve gone in big on them.

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Day 50 Update
Michael Michael

Day 50 Update

When I started this 100-day marathon challenge, the goal was simple: run a race I’m proud of. Now halfway in, I’ve realised it’s not just about the running — it’s about training smarter, planning life better, and having the right people around. Here’s what I’ve learned — and how I’m shifting gears for the final stretch.

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Garmin Forerunner 265 Review
Michael Michael

Garmin Forerunner 265 Review

Thinking about getting serious with your running? I recently made the switch from an Apple Watch to the Garmin Forerunner 265, and it surprised me in all the right ways. Here’s what happened when I put it to the test.

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My 100 Day Challenge
Michael Michael

My 100 Day Challenge

After two marathons that left me frustrated, I’ve set myself a 100-day challenge ahead of the Sunshine Coast Marathon. This time, I’m doing things differently—and sharing the journey publicly. Here’s why it matters more than ever.

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Canberra Marathon recap
Michael Michael

Canberra Marathon recap

Six months on from my first ever marathon I decided to have another crack and see if I could make an improvement on my previous result and maybe alleviate a little of the disappointment I felt having not executed my first one as I would have liked.

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Munich Marathon
Michael Michael

Munich Marathon

I guess not everything always goes to plan, or maybe sometimes the plan we set out isn’t actually achievable, so writing this less than 12 hours after completing the Munich Marathon I haven’t really decided how I feel looking back at it.

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