Thomas AlexanderFeb 19, 20234 min readJohn Forrest Trail Run 13km 2023 - Race ReportWest Australian Marathon Club's, John Forrest Trail run, a 13km (or 5km option) race through John Forrest National Park
Thomas AlexanderFeb 8, 20235 min readComeback KidOther working titles for this update were, The King Has Returned, and Phoenix Rising, but they were perhaps a little bit dramatic.
Thomas AlexanderMar 12, 20227 min readBusselton Marathon 2022 - The Good, the Bad and the (very) UglyBusselton Marathon 2022 coming back from injury with only 11km under the belt. What could go wrong? Read on to find out.
Thomas AlexanderJan 20, 20225 min readProject #RunH2OWhat I’ve decided to do is to continue to run in the pool up until race week and yes, that is ALL of my training will be running in the pool
Thomas AlexanderJan 3, 20224 min read2021 - A Year in ReviewThis time last year I was injured depressed and on the verge of quitting on running following scans and tests that couldn't find the issue.
Thomas AlexanderDec 3, 20216 min readFremantle Running Festival - Half Marathon 2021 - Race ReportAnother West Australian Marathon Club event, I entered the half marathon at Fremantle Running Festival as the last of the bigger 2021 races
Thomas AlexanderNov 8, 20215 min readJohn Gilmour Track Race 10km 2021 - Race ReportThe John Gilmour Track Race 10km is an annual race managed by the West Australian Marathon Club and Canning Districts Athletics Club.
Thomas AlexanderOct 21, 20217 min readPerth Marathon 2021 - Race ReportA very short lead up and last ditch attempt for 2021 at Perth Marathon, managed by the West Australian Marathon Club.
Thomas AlexanderOct 13, 20213 min readFree Speed, the Next, Next 2.8%We all spend money on running faster to some degree, but what if there was a way to run faster, for free, whilst being happier? Read on.
Thomas AlexanderAug 20, 20214 min readThe importance of balance, priorities, and how not to achieve thisIt almost feels like de ja vu, being a week out from a marathon and being sick but this descent into madness started a few weeks ago!
Thomas AlexanderAug 2, 20215 min readPerth Half Marathon 2021 - Race ReportPerth Half Marathon runs along the south side of the Swan River, over the Narrows Bridge, down towards the UWA before doubling back.
Thomas AlexanderJul 28, 20213 min readRace the Train (previously Choo Choo run) 2021Starting at North Dandalup, a tiny town south of Perth, you run up into the hills and along the Munda Biddi trail then down into Serpentine
Thomas AlexanderJul 13, 20214 min readThe Best of You for You, and for RunningI’ve been up at 4am in the dark, in the rain, cold, hungry and the appeal of a warm bed is overwhelming but I’ve been running and I love it!
Thomas AlexanderJun 28, 20215 min readRunning Towards AnxietyRunning towards anxiety is a brief look at how I use running to assist with my mental health and wellbeing and I'm keen to hear from others.
Thomas AlexanderJun 15, 20217 min readRottnest Island Marathon 2021 - Race ReportMy first real attempt at a marathon, there was definitely the temptation to find a fast or easy course, but where's the fun in that?
Thomas AlexanderJun 8, 20214 min readFear, loathing and self doubt. The build, and taper week.I will smile on the hills, into the wind and when my legs are cooked, because to do anything else seems selfish and stupid, to be honest.
Thomas AlexanderJun 1, 20213 min readShoes: Atreyu Running - 'The Base Model'I recently posted a photo on Instagram of my most recent and unique shoe purchase and received a lot of messages and questions about...
Thomas AlexanderJun 1, 20212 min readAn introduction to Running On My Mind.To those that don’t run, the early mornings, late nights, and poring over various Garmin graphs and reports is insanity. However, for...
