We are into Minimalist, Zero Drop shoes & light weight gear for getting out Trail Running and living life. We energise ourselves with whole food fuels and fuel our souls by getting into the wilds.
Our accommodation and venue
The Moxy, Slough Most of the Aratika contingent has been staying in the Moxy Hotel in Slough. It ...
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Club Racing has started
Our journey to the venue is like a trip through history. It's a bit like passing through Hogwarts. ...
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Racing at Dorney Lake
Dorney Lake, Eton Dorney Lake is set within 400 acres of a nature conservation area. The main lake ...
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Paddling on the Thames & at Eton
First full day in London Wow, this morning we got to paddle on the Thames at Henley thanks ...
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Nelson, Auckland, London – coming ready or not
Nelson to Auckland Well it was certainly an eventful evening last night. Four of my crew decided to ...
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On our way to World Sprints, 2 sleeps to go
I thought I should just write a blog about our trip to World Sprints. So many people have ...
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V1 or OC1? Ruddered or rudderless – what is best for me?
In New Zealand a ruddered canoe (Hawaiian style - oneman outrigger canoe) is referred to as an OC1. ...
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Creating a Waka Ama paddle erg at home
Covid-19 calls for a Plan B OK, so now I am definitely onto Plan B. Aotearao, New Zealand's ...
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I’m refusing to act my age
Age is no barrier to competing internationally I've just Qualified to race at World Sprints, 2020 At nearly ...
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Training at Primal Fit Gym, Nelson
Going to 'Worlds' is such a big journey. Besides all the training, I have had to put my ...
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