Plateau de Lehrs – Lac Gentau Distance: 27km (small but steep day!) Elevation: 2288m (yikes! That’s like climbing Mt Kosci in one hit!) Gear fails: Mat’s water… Read more “Day 7: Pics and Cols”
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Day 6: Hitting the highs
Ste-Engrace – Plateau de Lhers via the charming village of Lescun Distance: 34km Elevation: 1540m Gear fails: Nicki’s Teva sandals are finally done. They might just last… Read more “Day 6: Hitting the highs”
Day 3: A frenzy of flies
Col d’Harrieta – Esterencuby via St Jean Pied de Port Distance: 42.1km (plus a couple of k’s extra looking for a campsite!) Elevation: 1550m Food: 1x CLIF… Read more “Day 3: A frenzy of flies”
Are we soft?
100% chance of rain, possible thunderstorms. This isn’t the ideal forecast for a trail run, or anything that requires being outdoors, for that matter. But when you… Read more “Are we soft?”
Counting cows and running with dogs in Arcadia Valley
The cows stare as we hold out our arms and try to “shoo” them out of the open gate. Then Bruce, a hyperactive Jack Russell, nips at… Read more “Counting cows and running with dogs in Arcadia Valley”
How to stay running fit on a super long road trip
We’ve driven over 1,564km from the beautiful Queensland coastline to the burnt orange soil of Northern Territory outback. Six days on the Overlander’s Way from Townsville to Tennant… Read more “How to stay running fit on a super long road trip”
Two guys, the Old Girl and lots of Jaffles
Steve and Mark are the kind of guys that inspire respect, while also making you roll your eyes and laugh. They’d take off in the morning to… Read more “Two guys, the Old Girl and lots of Jaffles”
The Runner’s Guide to Toowoomba
Two things surprised us as we rattled and rolled into Toowoomba. For one, it is anything but flat. The Old Girl huffed and puffed in second gear all… Read more “The Runner’s Guide to Toowoomba”
What happens when critters and vanlife collide
What happens when creatures and critters invade the sanctuary of your van? Here are lessons from some of our wildest encounters… Imagine the scene. You’ve been out all day, checking out the… Read more “What happens when critters and vanlife collide”
Why Newnes really is everything money can’t buy
Sometimes driving to the end of a dirt road brings the best surprises. Exhibit 1: Newnes, New South Wales. There’s a sign as you come into the old… Read more “Why Newnes really is everything money can’t buy”
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