I had to take a photo of these... bumped into a group running the Eagle Trail in the opposite direction, ahead of the @perth.trail.series Eagle and Child event. The group consisted of a couple of experienced trail runners who were “introducing road runners to the trails”. There were one or two protests about having done trails previously... and then I saw them... a pair of pristine white deck shoes, gym shoes, tennis shoes? Who knows... but we all had a good laugh about it 😜
Plimsoles 😂😂😂
Did you “christen” them?
What did they look like after they really hit the trails I wonder?
It turns out that today is the 6th anniversary of my first marathon, and it’s fair to say that a lot has happened in those 72 months!
My plans for today’s run changed a few times due to various things, and then I saw a post by my Perth Triathlon Club clubmate “Birdy” saying he would be doing two laps of the Eagle Trail at John Forrest National Park as part of his training for Wild Goose.
Looking back, it’s been two years since I ran the Eagle Trail, and it’s one of my favourite places to be. Good for the soul, even if the legs complain.
So I headed off at Adventure O’Clock this morning, and spent a few hours doing a single 15km loop, then waited for Graham to complete his second.
This was followed by a steak sandwich and a pint of Guinness at the Tavern, and we were joined by local trail ultra misnavigation specialist (and all round nice guy) Felix and his good lady (sorry guys, should have got a group selfie!)
T’was an awesome morning and was good to catch up with some awesome people. Thanks for giving me motivation to get out and enjoy some trails Graham!
#nmmfg #makelifeamazing #tribe #letsdoepicshit #smallsteps2greatachievements #ptcaccountability #gotvert #felixnav
Looks like a fantastic place to run
How many Gary Wilmot’s are there 😯
Beautiful photos!
So with @gcmarathon just a few weeks away, here’s another important piece of planning taken care of - which parkrun to do!
This year I’m taking a trip across the border to Kingscliff! Who else fancies going interstate? 😜 #parkrun #loveparkrun #goldcoast #qld #nsw
Ooh too far... I'm hoping Broadbeach local will be happening...
I’ve never taken part in the half marathon distance at @gcmarathon before, so I am taking this new experience as a positive. The reason for switching down is a continuation of a theme that has lasted a couple of years now, but which has finally bottomed out and leaves only “upwards” as an available option to move. Switching to to half marathon is part of an overall reset, which includes applying to defer my Ironman entry to December 2020.
Effectively, this is the start of an 18 month journey to the full #ironman distance, one that will be more enjoyable, and provide a much better quality of experience and memories than forcing myself across that line in 6 months.
It’s a complete back to basics approach, understanding fully that I really do have to put the physical components back together from scratch.
If chapter 1 was “no more mr fat guy” and chapter 2 was “hearts across Australia”, then this is chapter 3, “the accidental Ironman”
Today is day 1. #nmmfg #heartsacrossaustralia #lifestylereboot #smallsteps2greatachievements #theaccidentalironman #ptcaccountability @perthtriclub @heartsacrossaustralia @hokaoneoneaustralia @ironmanoceania @tailwindnutritionaustralia
Great tactics 🙂
Good for you Gary, you still have it mate xx
I've been following your journey off and on since discovering NNMFG. Love your journey. Love your determination. Love that it is real. Great job on figuring out a realistic path *that will work for you*! Half's are a blast, and way different than training for a longer or different endurance sport. Enjoy the next part of this journey! (From a US fan).
Well done love xx
Well done buddy!!!!
Less than 2 hours until registration closes . Every WA registration is another km for WA house leader Cassie to run 😜
mumrunner.com/game-of-zones-everything-you-need-to-know/
...I'm confused... I thought I read somewhere that most average k's per runner wins??!!??? That could mean an army of two runners with high mileage can still win? Pls correct me if I'm wrong!
CALLING ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS FROM, IN, OR OTHERWISE AFFILIATED WITH WESTERN AUSTRALIA...
We need you to join the WAnsullied army for the June “Game of Zones” virtual run challenge, where we are up against all the other states and territories.
Sign up for the challenge ($18.50) Log all your runs on Strava, and the state with the most logged kms will win a donation for their Children's hospital - so in our case the Perth Children's Hospital
There’s some very cool spinning bling 🏅
So why not join other WA runners and help our kids!
A pretty decent run this morning after a day of very sore legs. A run/walk that resulted in about the same overall pace I am targeting for @gcmarathon #nmmfg #makelifeamazing #marathontraining #baldivis #timetofly #lovelace #happyfeet #badhairday
The start line of @hbfrun half - it was cold, and I think I’ll process things a little first before posting a recap. Suffice to say for now that I finished - probably my slowest half at 3.5 hours #nmmfg #makelifeamazing #letsdoepicshit #smallsteps2greatachievements
You’re amazing Gary ❤️👍
Congratulations on finishing another tick against your name 🤗
I saw you coming into the finish area. But lost you in the crowd. Well done for finishing.
Still the same distance as a 1.30 though 😉
Great work on finishing!!!
So... next up on the plan is my official birthday party, though @hbfrun are insisting on calling it “Run for a Reason” 😜
In previous years I’ve run this event for the Heart Foundation; this year sees a different, but related reason..
If you’re inclined to do so, please use the link below and help new parkrun events to get established.
www.gofundme.com/haa-defibs-4-parkrun
#nmmfg #makelifeamazing #smallsteps2greatachievements #letsdoepicshit #runforareason #parkrun #defibs4parkrun #loveparkrun #haa @heartsacrossaustralia
NB: this is a personal crowd funding campaign, and not officially affiliated with parkrun, or parkrun Australia. The funds raised will be deposited with me, and then subsequently donated to parkrun for the purposes outlined on the crowd funding page.
I’ll be happy to finish my 4km walk 😁 VERY excited!!! Run well 🙂
Was going through one of many boxes that have been in my garage since moving to Baldivis - well it’s only been 15 months and you can’t rush these things... Anyway, I found this collection of @run_down_under milestone memorabilia - hopefully the missing ones jumped into a different box... 😊
Did you opt in for them. I think they discontinued them unless you paid extra last year
That's really great to hear love xx they look fab xx
They are Awesome
The popular choice was clear... Europe!
Call in for coffee and a roast beef dinner xx
Remember I’ll meet you in Amsterdam mate 👍👍👍
You’re home!
I’ll meet you anywhere Gary 😃😃😃😃
The official highlights package from this year's SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon - was a great weekend watching the race, and hanging out with and supporting Perth Triathlon Club clubmates.
Was not just a lot of fun, it was also very inspiring to see hundreds of participants take on a huge challenge, in pretty tough conditions, and some very gritty and determined performances were there for all to see.
It had two significant effects on me; firstly, it brought home the scale and brutal reality of what I have got lined up in December, and also pumped me full of energy and enthusiasm to achieve that goal.
And what have I said before, about things that simultaneously scare and excite you?.... I definitely should probably do this #AccidentalIronman thing!
December..... #goals #accidentalironman #makelifeamazing #nmmfg #smallsteps2greatachievements #letsdoepicshit #ironman #swimbikerun
Uninvited guest in the communal living room this morning, just before a smoke alarm woke all the @perthtriclub athletes who were taking advantage of the half hour delay to the 70.3 proceedings 😜
Good luck to everyone participating in the @im703busso event today!
so much truth in this quote. #letsdoepicshit #tribe #makelifeamazing #smallsteps2greatachievements #nmmfg
Very true 🙂 Great effort this weekend
Absolutely stoked, surprised, and incredibly happy to receive a commemorative plaque celebrating the completion of @run_down_under
I have Shannon Dale to thank for the creation of this, and the whole damn tribe to thank for being awesome, inspiring, supportive, enabling and a truly wonderful thing to be part of @ultraserieswa #ultrarunning #tribe #makelifeamazing #smallsteps2greatachievements #wonderfulpeople @ Perrys Paddock
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So proud of you son 😍 xx
Gary clearly you are so respected, admired and loved...💕
All those words you use to describe your tribe is exactly the same way we all feel about you mate
Well done Gary 👏
Keep inspiring people Gary ! Amazing !
Awesome Gary 👌 ... Ironman next 😀
That is awesome! Congratulations Gary!
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Congratulations Gary! A great achievement
#done #micdrop #rundownunder @run_down_under #finally
Amazing congrats love you have guts and determation by the shed loads xx
Well done Gary, I’m still plodding to Perth
Congrats
Fantastic Gary. A real inspiration to all. 🙌👏👏👏❤
Woohoo!
Fantastic- well done Gary!!!!
Yes you are. Still remember running with you on your hearts across Australia run at South Bank. Bloody Legend
Amazing stuff Gary!! Congrats!
41st finisher of the @run_down_under and a few extra km see me leapfrog up to 32nd #makelifeamazing #nmmfg #smallsteps2greatachievements @hokaoneoneaustralia @heartsacrossaustralia #marathontraining @gcmarathon
Nice work Gary - great to see you out there today ☺️
Congratulations Gary. Well done 👏👏👏
Brilliant Gary!!! 👍😊💖
Congratulations love fantastic so pleased for you 🎉👋👋🎉🎉
Congratulations. Awesome achievement. <3
Well done Gary!
Congratulations Gary on you 14080km lap of Australia...
Huge congrats Gary! What’s next? RDU2, Europe or USA?
Congratscan't wait to hopefully see you at GCM fellow RDU finisher.
Great work Gary
Well Done mate
Congratulations 🍾👏🏃🏻♂️🌏
Congratulations Gary Wilmot
That compromise when...the event has a red and black colour theme, but you also want to rock the @run_down_under branding when you’re completing your 14.080km journey 😜
It looks good love just the ticket xx
This is the amazing bling all the 3, 6 and 12 hour runners will be receiving at this year’s Lighthorse Ultra.
In just under 5 hours, the 12 hour event will start, and 6 hours later I’ll be one of the 3 hour runners, starting alongside those doing the 6 hour event.
This event from @ultraserieswa is, in short, amazing. It has always been aligned to remembrance, and was shifted to be close to ANZAC Day. In the first year, donations from competitors blew the local RSL rep away, and this event really does capture the spirit of community that exists among Ultra runners and veterans alike.
I can’t wait to drive north, take in the solemnity of the Dawn service, and be part of this wonderful community.
This year’s charity focus is Run for Resilience - please check out the link in the comments for further details!
Good luck to everyone, and a tip of the hat to those who will start at midnight!
#nmmfg #makelifeamazing #lestweforget #ultrarunning #running #runningbuddies #runningtribe #ultratribe
13.8 is roughly the number of kilometres remaining in my virtual lap of Australia. Look forward to seeing many friends at the @ultraserieswa Lighthorse Ultra tomorrow for the Dawn Service and then 3 hours of running around in 2.5km “circles”. Some people will be doing 6 hours, and another even crazier group will be starting at midnight tonight and doing 12 hours!
Looking forward to catching up with so many awesome running buddies, being part of this brilliant event yet again, and really happy to finally be finishing the @run_down_under
The last part has taken a lot longer than planned, and a potential first 10 finishers spot slipped to 41st, but it’s been brilliant, and I look forward to continuing to track my kms this way.
If you’re looking for a bit of motivation, or just something a bit different, sign up for RDU today, and if you’re super smart then choose Hearts Across Australia as your primary club 😉
@heartsacrossaustralia #nmmfg #makelifeamazing #smallsteps2greatachievements
Woo Hoo nearly there mate will see you in the morning 👏👏👏👏🥳🥳🥳🥳🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♂️
I hope I get a Gary hug tomorrow 😎🙏
41st finisher is a massive achievement Gary and you should be proud mate. I’ll be cheering you home from London! All the best for an awesome day and well deserved celebration.
Fantastic love go knock those last kilometres dead. Wish I could be there to see you finish 👋👋😊❤️
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Walk back from run and breakfast. Half a parkrun between parkrun and front door 😜 <insert comment about ducks lining up> @thebtfduck #nmmfg #baldivis #baldivisisok
Breakfast
Seeing this sign on the road in 2015 made me incredibly happy - less than 4 parkruns to go and I would have crossed the country, with just a little trip up to Brisbane remaining.
This morning saw me break through a similar milestone. After going slightly over 8km in my run, I now have just over 16km left to complete the @run_down_under virtual lap of Australia! By the time I walk home, that’ll probably leave 14km for this Saturday’s Lighthorse Ultra 3 hour event @ultraserieswa 😊😊
