What a whirlwind of a day, etched in my memory as an experience to treasure forever. It began with the excitement of joining the Adventure Time Travel group, a diverse gathering of marathon enthusiasts from across Australia, all converging on London for the renowned TCS London Marathon. Despite facing a…
AFL Champion Brogan’s New York Marathon with Adventure Time Travel is “up there” in...
As an athlete, Dean Brogan reached the pinnacle of two sports in Australia, the NBL and AFL. He holds the unique record of being the only person to win a premiership in both leagues, first with the 36ers in basketball in 1998 and then with the Port Adelaide in the…
Celebrate turning up. What International Women’s Day means to me.
As many of you would be aware today is International Women’s Day and I was asked a few weeks ago to speak at a local event in Adelaide, where I live with my husband and two boys. I’m a marathon runner, personal trainer, owner of two small businesses and a…
New York – New York! Let the Magic Happen!
This was a B Race in my overall plan, and I had to keep that in mind constantly in the lead-up. Whilst 2:26 is good time, as I always say, time alone is often not a true indication of the result. This was true in this case for me at…
My Next… Masters Games!
Looking for your next challenge, in almost any sport? The Australian Masters Games will be held in Adelaide from October 7-14, for the young at heart, those wanting to compete against the best in their age group, and for people just wanting to get the gang back together for a…
‘Chasing Dreams: A Recap Of My Journey To The New York Marathon’
As a beginner runner, I never thought I’d be able to tackle a marathon. But with the help of Anna Liptak’s 12 Month Online I’m Not A Runner Program, I was able to not only stay motivated and on track, but also achieve my dream of completing the New York…
From Being An 800 Metre Runner To Learning About Endurance Running
Catherine O’Dea recounts her journey to running the 2022 New York Marathon, starting from her decision to take up running after watching the movie “I’m Not a Runner,” and continuing through her training and preparation for the big day. Along the way, she discusses the challenges she faced, such as…
New York Marathon As Seen Through The Eyes Of Anna Liptak
New York, November 2022 It’s November, and I’m in New York with a team of 45 runners who have come all the way from Australia. My business Adventure Time Travel, is an approved international Travel Operator for the TCS New York City Marathon – for those that don’t know this…
Why The TCS New York City Marathon Is The Most Memorable Race You’ll Ever...
The New York City Marathon is one of the most iconic races in the world. Every year, runners from all over the globe come to the Big Apple to test their stamina and determination against 26.2 miles of pavement. And while the race is certainly challenging, it’s also an incredibly…
The Story Of “I’m Not A Runner”
“I can do anything. There are no limits. I won’t let anybody else define me.” Who among us would dispute any of that? We are all aware that this is absolutely accurate. However, women everywhere are asking themselves, “If it’s true, why don’t I live that way?” The reason given…