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Feature Article from AURA Ultra Magazine Posted by Kate Dzienis | May 31, 2019 | Features, homepage, Race Reports, UltraMag | 0  |      Contributed by Down Under 135mi race director Dion Milne No sooner had the second edition of the now infamous DU135 finished in 2018 and we were already planning 2019. The four-person creators and race committee were, and are, in a unique position not afforded by many races around Australia. For anyone who has the lads on Strava, you’ll see three of the four probably spend more time on course than any other race directors anywhere. This provides an intimate knowledge of the course to the extent...

  ***** Please note -  not all of these are designated “dog” events, some of them “allow” you to run with your dog so please be mindful and courteous to other participants so as not to ruin the event for future participants who enjoy running with or without a dog******   New South Wales May Newcastle 5km Colour Frenzy Location: Newcastle, Foreshore Park Distance: 5km Type: fun run   July   Riverwood trail Run This event is proudly bought to you by TailRunner Location: Riverwood Downs, Monkerai Distance: 4km, 15km, 30km, 55km Type: Mixed Trail   August Dirty Dog Location:...

I am trying my hand at making some short videos and have started up a TailRunner YouTube Channel. Many of these are from my experience as an Ultra/Endurance runner. I'm planning on adding some helpful hints and strength exercises so you can see how I train for an event. As well as adding in some videos of the dogs so please subscribe so you don't miss out :)  

This year at Riverwood Trail Run I am really excited to be supporting BackTrack Youth Works. I have a big long-term goal with an amazing friend Mel Hanlon, to bring this style of program to the Hunter Region where it is desperately needed.BackTrack enable young people who have lost their way to reconnect with education and training, become work ready and secure meaningful employment. Most importantly they get young people "back on track" by developing strong, happy and healthy foundations that result in positive life pathways and full participation in their communities.One of the programs these guys have and that I absolutely love...