Thursday, November 20, 2014


TIME FOR NEW GOALS!

Now that the New York marathon has come to a close (phew), and I no longer have to endure 33km runs on the weekend (double phew), I figured it was time to switch my focus to a new goal!

My aim this season is to go back to short distance racing (my one true love) and attempt to qualify for the Australian team at the World Age Group Triathlon Championships in the USA in September, 2015.

For those of you who aren't familiar with the process, the International Triathlon Union hold a triathlon series around the world each year, where non-professionals compete against the best in the world in their age group in the Sprint and Olympic distance triathlon. Next year, it will be in Chicago.

You can qualify for the Australian team by competing in any of Triathlon Australia's qualifying races around the country (they take your best three results). I have chosen to race in Olympic Distance and have already competed in Yarrawonga to score early points (I came 9th in 35-39 age group). I also plan to do Wollongong Olympic Distance in March, which is National Qualifier and offers double points (which hopefully means I won't have to do a third race).

                                                  
Yarrawonga Mulwala Multisport Festival, Victoria (try saying that 3 times fast)!


In order to represent Australia, I need to finish in the Top 25 in my age group in both races. The higher up you finish, the more points you get. The more points you get, the higher your chances are of being selected. 

If I get chosen, I'll be competing for Australia against the best athletes in the world in my age group. I won't be chasing the podium in Chicago. In fact, I'm about 20 mins off the pace! However I will be competing for the opportunity to represent my country in a sport that I genuinely love. What an experience it would be to race for Team Australia!

With this in mind, I have committed to the following races in 2014/15:

Balmoral Triathlon Club Series (400m swim/15km bike/4km run) - Nov 23, Feb 1, Mar 29
(www.balmoraltriclub.org.au)

Tri Orange, Orange (1.5km swim/40km ride/10km run) - Feb 7
(www.eliteenergy.com.au)

Husky Sprint, Huskisson (750m swim/20km bike/5km run) - Feb 21 
(Husky Long Course weekend)

Tri the Gong*, Wollongong (1.5km swim/40km ride/10km run) - Mar 8
(www.eliteenergy.com.au)

NSW Club Championships, Forster - May 16

*denotes qualifying race for World's

To help support my upcoming season, I'm excited to announce that I have been chosen as an ambassador for Northside Runners, alongside the likes of race commentator Matt Harris, Surf Ironman Kendrick Louis, and elite runner Lauren Hamilton. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity, as I'm just a middle-of-the-pack age grouper who loves to swim, bike and run. But I love their products, the team behind the store and what they represent, so it has been a perfect fit. Thank you to Mike Delgarno and the entire NSR team for making me feel so welcome and supporting my racing this season.

If you're a Balmoral Triathlon Club member, you get a 10% discount when you shop at Northside Runners. Go in and have to chat to the guys at the Crows Nest or Manly store. They provide expert knowledge and advice to the running and triathlon community. They are also extremely passionate about running and can help sort you out for the summer season of racing. So if you need shoes, race nutrition, or running and compression gear, tell them The Fonginator sent you.

If you want more info on the latest NSR running events, check out their website: http://www.northsiderunners.com.au/running-help/events

In the mean time, I will continue to be coached by super fast Ironman, Owain Matthews from Energylink (check out his blog here. You can also follow him on Twitter/Instagram: @owainmatthews) and I look forward to working with him over the next few months!

That's it for now. Bring on 2015! 


Saturday, November 08, 2014

Post Marathon Reflections


It was fun, cold, windy, and I have no desire to ever run that far again!

The New York Marathon is one of the most iconic races in the world. You hear so much about the crowds and the atmosphere and hell, who wouldn't want to go to New York for holiday?!

There are some pro's of training for a marathon:
There's always someone to run with
The achievement of finishing a marathon is pretty special
The medal is awesome
You get to eat a lot of food

There are also a few con's:
You feel slow
It takes a while for the legs to recover
Concentration span after 20km seems somewhat blurry
It hurts. A lot.
42kms is a LONG way

To say you've done the New York Marathon is a pretty exciting thing though, and I am officially in celebration mode! What I will say is that despite it being such a memorable experience, I am very happy to have ticked the box and I am equally satisfied about moving onto something else. A lot of people have said I will do another one. If I ever think about doing another one, I only need to remember the pain in my legs from the 30km mark and realise that it is indeed a stupid idea!

My friend Teresa (www.thehealthwhisperer.com.au) and I trained for this race for about 20 weeks. We both agreed at the start that we would be doing this race purely for the enjoyment and the experience. I really wanted to enjoy the day, so aiming for a particularly fast time was definitely not on the cards. I figured if I enjoyed it more than I thought I would, then I could always go back and race it. Let's just say I won't be in a rush to do that anytime soon!

New York was FREAKING COLD! Having trained the last few months in our Australian summer, it certainly took some adjusting. The city was buzzing though and it was very cool to see them setting up the finish line in Central Park.

RACE MORNING
Hats off to the organisers of the New York Marathon. I can't even imagine what a logistical nightmare it must be to transport 50,000+ runners via ferry and bus to Staten Island (45-60 mins from NYC) at 6 o'clock in the morning. We were lucky enough to be a part of the Team for Kids charity and in hindsight, it was actually a genius idea. Not only did we have our own private buses to transport us to the start of the race but when we arrived, we had a huge Team for Kids tent with bagels, coffee and heaters. Just what you need when you're freezing your ass off and having to wait 3 hours before your wave start!

Race morning was about 7*C with killer head winds and side winds blowing everyone all over the course for the first 5 or so kilometres. The wind came in gusts throughout the day which made the race a lot more challenging (because apparently running 42kms isn't hard enough). Teresa had about 6 layers on at the start (including a plastic bag under her jumper) and I had about 3. We both ran with gloves on the entire way. I don't think I've ever worn that many clothes for a race ever. I just couldn't get warm.


THE MARATHON
It completely lived up to expectation. There were people EVERYWHERE! I'm talking complete strangers, standing on the side of the road, cheering their lungs out for people they didn't even know. It was like the City 2 Surf on steroids! The race itself required 10,000 volunteers, so you can imagine how electric the atmosphere was. That's on top of the entire city coming out to support the race. There were marching bands, rock bands, DJs, rappers, hip hop artists. You name it, we saw it. The first few kilometres, we danced, we cheered, we sang and we were so excited to be there. I even high-fived a bunch of NYPD cops who yelled, “Go The Fonginator!”

At 88th St, I saw my friend Amy who is a New York native. We met about 10 years ago and we hadn't seen each other for about 3 years, so it was such a nice surprise to stop and have a photo together! Prior to that, I made Teresa stop and get a photo with the San Francisco Fire Department. HELLO FIREMAN!

Still plodding along, I started to get really wheezy and my body and lungs just couldn't warm-up. The sun started to disappear behind the clouds and the wind was picking up again. With 10km to go, Teresa and I made a pact to just keep putting one foot in front of the other and only walking when we went through an aid station. We didn't do a lot of talking at this point but I must say, having someone by my side the entire way certainly helped me mentally.

In the last stretch before entering Central Park, we were really feeling the pinch and before we had a chance to have a sookie-la-la moment, there they were – crowds and crowds of people, thousands of people, 10 deep behind the barricades, holding up motivational signs, yelling, clapping and cheering. All I heard was noise! It was very emotional and like nothing I had ever seen before.

We entered the park and this was it. 5km left and it was time to make this dream a reality.

We crossed the finish line with a hip bump, chest bump and a leap across the line, in true Teresa and Bel style! I need to find the footage of that somewhere...

After the elation of finishing, I was struggling to breathe - a mixture of asthma and the frigid weather conditions. Thank god we were able to get fleece ponchos at the end. I told Teresa to go and get some food, and I headed straight to the medical tent. After examination, I was put on oxygen for about 20 minutes. The nurses in there were amazing and there was no way I could have gone home without their help. There were some perks from being in the medical tent; we got transported by buggy down to 72nd St (about a 10 min hobble)! Unfortunately my asthma continued to play up for the next couple of days but we were at least able to walk around the city to get the legs moving and do some last minute shopping. It is now Friday and my legs and lungs are now starting to feel somewhat normal. 

I want to say another huge thank you to everyone who has supported Teresa and I over the last few months. We could not have done this race without people helping us raise vital funds for the Team for Kids charity. Whilst I don't recommend that anyone should ever run a marathon, I must say that New York was a pretty special place to do it. If you can, get a charity spot and do the race with someone. It's definitely a day I will never forget and it was way more enjoyable having someone to share it with.

I have put together a short clip of some video footage and photos I took in the lead up to, during and after race day. It includes our friend Jo who came along as support crew and team massage therapist, I hope you enjoy it!

Here's to the next adventure, whatever that may be!!

The Fonginator


Watch the clip here: https://vimeo.com/111184707

(photo courtesy of Amy Guerrera)

Sunday, November 02, 2014

Pre Marathon Reflections

NEW YORK, BABY!

Well, I had every intention of doing a monthly blog in the lead up to the marathon and clearly, I've been a complete slacker. Its now the eve of the New York Marathon and here I am, writing this post the day before the race - whoops!

I still can't believe we are actually in New York! It feels very surreal and up until this morning, I had almost forgotten we were here to do a running race. The tourists must be having a lot of fun! 

We are also very lucky to have our friend Jo here with us as support crew. Not only is she good company but she's also a massage therapist. Smartest idea ever. Hashtag winning (love you Jo Jo)!

We've spent the last couple of days wandering around the city, including a visit to Times Square, Whole Foods and of course, the amazing M&M store. We posed for photos at the expo and even made it onto the TCS New York City Marathon social media pages (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter). See? Sometimes it pays to be an idiot.


 


I've never really had the desire to run a marathon but I always said that if I ever did one, it would be New York. Talk about a dream come true. Many people have asked me if I have a time goal in mind for the race. I definitely have a goal of having a good time! Teresa and I will aim to run around 6 minutes per kilometre but who knows what can happen over 42km. I really want to enjoy this race and plan to take a lot of photos. Having fun will be the ultimate goal and I have no doubt we will tick that box!

If you want to track us, you can download the TCS New York Marathon app. For more info, visit http://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/race-day/mobile-app-and-runner-tracking. Look for Teresa Boyce and Belinda Fong. Our wave starts at 10:30am New York time.

I want to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to everyone for helping me get to this race. There is no way in the world I could have done this without all the support. To everyone who came to our trivia night, donated prizes and money directly to our charity (Team for Kids), bought energy bars, Monte Carlos, spring rolls, those who baked food for us to sell and anyone who has invested any sort of interest in this ridiculous idea over the last 20 weeks! I am so grateful that I never had to do a long run on my own, so if you were one of the lucky suckers who I roped into coming with me on a long run, you deserve the biggest medal ever. It made a massive difference, trust me!

Thank you to Owain Matthews for writing me a kick-ass running program and providing endless support when I needed it; Northside Runners (www.northsiderunners.com.au) for fuelling me up with my training and race day nutrition, shoes and running gear; Funkita swimwear for kitting me out during my recovery swims; Bare Blends (www.bareblends.com.au) for the pre and post training recovery fuel and lastly, to Teresa Boyce (www.thehealthwhisperer.com.au) who decided to make the trip over with me. I would not and could not do this without you.

One more sleep - it's on, like Fong! New York Marathon, HERE WE COME!


Sunday, July 20, 2014

NYC marathon training begins!


It has officially begun - the road to the TCS New York City Marathon, 2014! It's all starting to become real now and I am pleased to have the first block of training under my belt.  Thanks to the programming skills of Coach Waino, I feel great and I'm really hoping that feeling will stay for a while!

I've been to New York City a few times but never for a race, and never for a marathon. In fact, this will be my first ever proper marathon. The only other 42km run I've done was at the end of Ironman in 2012. I'm hoping I will feel A LOT better during this race, considering I don't have to ride 180km before the run!

At the moment, my training consists of 3 runs a week on top of swimming, cycling and teaching group fitness classes. This month, I have run a total of 100km (averaging 25km per week, with the longest run being 13km). Probably doesn't seem like a lot of mileage to most runners but it's definitely a step in the right direction, in order to gain some consistency in my training.

Being the peak of winter in Sydney right now, it's time to embrace the suck and stick it to those freezing cold mornings! Getting out of a warm bed in the dark is tough, but not when you have these views to look at:

 Sydney Harbour Bridge - 5 mins from my house


 Milson Park, Kirrbilli (behind my apartment)



Kiama with the girls (Girls Weekend Away)



North Sydney - who run the world? MINIONS!
(huge thank you to Mike Delagarno from Northside Runners in Crows Nest for sorting me out with my new Saucony Ride shoes.  So comfortable for my long runs. Love them)!




Recovery swim with Penny at Balmoral Beach (only in Funkita swimwear)


Along with training for the marathon, I have decided to race in an Olympic Distance triathlon in Yarrawonga, VIC in October! Nuts, right?! There is a reason: this is a qualifying race for the Age Group World Triathlon Championships in Chicago, USA next year. Obviously not ideal timing, but certainly a race I need to do (in terms of locality) if I want any chance of qualifying. That and I have always wanted to race in America!

My New York City marathon buddy, Teresa (aka The Health Whisperer) has been helping me out a lot with my nutrition, which has made a massive difference to my training, both mentally and physically. I'm also enjoying making loads of goodies with Bare Blends products. They have been a massive support since I came on board as a Bare Blends Athlete, so a huge thank you to Anthony and Chris for all their help in fuelling me for training and recovery. I've made a ton of smoothies and bars but I thought I would share some creations made by fellow triathletes that have been using Bare Blends:


Chocolate Ricotta - by Em

Chia Pudding - by Em


Vanilla granola bars (using Bare Blends Vanilla WPI) - by Allison


Peruvian cacao protein balls - by LJ


Lastly, a huge thank you to a few people who have helped out with my fundraising efforts lately: the staff at Australian Fitness Network and to the BTC open water swimmers who bought goodies at the tuckshop I held at Balmoral a couple of weeks ago. Thank you to Kat, Alisha and Kristyn who have all made goodies for me to sell. To the Robison Family in San Francisco and everyone who has generously donated their hard earned dosh to my fundraising page. You guys rock!


I'm always looking for training buddies so drop me a line if you're in the area and want to join me for some training!

15 weeks to go!

Sunday, May 25, 2014

2013/14 Season Wrap-Up

Well, there you have it; another triathlon season done and dusted, and what a year it has been! 

After Ironman in 2012, I decided to go back to short course racing and this season, with the help of my coach, Owain Matthews, I competed in four Olympic Distance triathlons (and two Sprint Distance triathlons) as part of the Elite Energy series. This was a great opportunity to get out of the city, once a month, and compete in races around NSW.

In the Elite Energy series pointscore, the top 20 in each group are awarded points for each race. The higher you place in your age group, the more points you earn. At the end of the series, they take your best four results and tally them up against others in your age group. This year, I finished off with 58 points over 4 races, which gave me 3rd place overall in the 30-34 age group. I walked away with a massive bronze medal (see below) and a race entry into one of the Elite Energy Olympic Distance races next season - stoked!

If you win your age group in the series, you get 3 free race entries. Second place wins 2 free race entries and 3rd place wins one free race entry. This is such a great initiative from Elite Energy. It not only encourages people to participate in races around the state, but it also gives back to the age-groupers who support these races. Well done, Elite Energy!


Here's Elise Garner, excitedly accepting my award at Presentation Night in Port Stephens #therealfakebel


Here is my race summary of the Olympic Distance races I competed in: 

HUSKY 1 (10th November, 2013) - Olympic Distance
There are probably only two words I could use to describe this race - CHARACTER BUILDING! In summer, this is one of my favourite places to visit. However, on this particular day, it was 12 degrees outside, and it literally poured with rain from start to finish! At one point, I think I was laughing so hard on the bike because the rain was literally pelting down and there was nothing I could do about it! By the time I got to the run, my feet were so cold, my achilles tendon felt like it was going to snap. For the first time in a race, I had to stop and stretch a number of times during the run. Once I had a hot shower and got over the blisters and achilles pain, I felt pretty happy with myself for getting through the race with a Top 10 result in such horrific conditions.

Swim 1.5km: 26:12; Ride 40km: 1:22; Run 10km: 48:09. TOTAL: 2:36
6th in 30-34 AG, 19th female overall


Parading around in my new Smashfest Queen kit #allthegearandnoidea


CALLALA (8th December, 2013) - Club Distance
I think this might be my favourite race distance! The surf was up and the swim for the Enticer race was cancelled because of the huge swells. They still let the Olympic distance competitors race and although it was choppier than what I am used to, I managed to at least catch half a wave in, without getting dumped too badly! The ride went well and the run was honest - sand moguls for about 400m and then out onto the open road, hot bitumen and smack bang into the blistering sun (about 28*C). I actually enjoy racing in the heat (moreso than the cold) so these conditions suited me. I really enjoyed this race and was extremely happy with how I felt from start to finish.

Swim 1km: 22:33; Bike 30km: 1:01; Run 8km: 34:59. TOTAL: 2:00:12 (I will be back to break 2 hours)!
Podium finish - 3rd in 30-34 AG, 12th female overall (fastest T1 and second fastest T2)!


Elise and I after the race


ORANGE (1st February, 2014) - Olympic Distance
This year, Orange was experiencing an unusual heatwave and proved to be one of the hottest weekends in summer. The swim in Lake Canoblas was an interesting one. The water was murky throughout and you had to swim through weeds for about 300m. Doesn't sound too bad until you actually do it. I don't recommend standing up unless you want to be ankle deep in squishy, sludgy mud!

The bike course was a hilly, multi-lap course on very rough road surface. Lots of climbing on the way out but that meant some fast riding on the way back. There was a steep hill before every turnaround and boy, did everyone feel it on each lap!

I was relieved to get off the bike and start running, until I realised the run was along a fire trail and had about 3 big hills to hit every lap. Ouch! The weather was heating up to about 34*C and it took me the rest of the day to cool down. I felt OK on the run but had no idea how I was placing, so just kept trying to pick people off and overtake them. My reasoning was quite simple: run faster, get to the finish faster! Orange is such a great little town and I would definitely come back to do this race again.

Swim 1.5km: 27:19; Bike 40km: 1:20; Run 10km: 47:43; TOTAL: 2:37 
Podium finish - 1st in 30-34 AG; 8th overall female (fastest T1 and T2)!


WOLLONGONG (9th March, 2014)
This race had some extremely memorable moments, most notably the fact that we had accidentally slept through our alarm and missed our wave starts - whoops! Thankfully, the team at Elite Energy sorted us out and we were able to race in the Race Ya Mates wave (thanks Laura and Tracy)!  I really enjoyed this race, despite the lack of preparation on race morning. We didn't have time to eat breakfast and my water bottle was only half full for the bike. Rookie error. I guess there isn't much time to think when you're in a hurry!
Swim 1.5km: 30:17; Bike 40km: 1:13; Run 10km: 46:22. TOTAL: 2:33 
8th in 30-34 AG


I may have slept in, but at least I was colour co-ordinated


Based on the results of these 4 races, I am absolutely stoked to have gotten a spot on the podium in the Elite Energy series. I highly recommend these races to everyone. They are so well organised and well attended. The volunteers are always so energetic and regardless of your ability, they have a distance to suit everyone. The atmosphere is always great and Elite Energy really know how to put on great triathlon events. I will definitely be signing up next year and attempt to crack that magic 2:30!

Whilst it was somewhat disappointing to see my swim times gradually get slower, I have to admit that this is the one leg that has been the most challenging for me to see improvements. But thankfully, I have joined the Funkita athlete team and I am determined to get my swimming up to scratch before next season! I have to give a massive shout out to Funkita for supporting me this year. Make sure you get online and get some of their swimming gear. All their swimming costumes are chlorine resistant and the colours are so bright, no-one will miss you! You'll be the funkiest swimmer out there. Don't forget to use the code FTEAM349 to get a tidy Fonginator discount of 25%!

Bare Blends have also been supporting me with my nutrition, and I will be partnering with them in 2014 to help get their products out into the triathlon market. I was always hesitant to use protein powders because I never knew what half of the ingredients on the package were. But Bare Blends products only contain organic ingredients and I have to say, it is the best tasting protein powder on the market. It has honestly made a huge difference to my recovery and I am so happy to support this Australian brand. Make sure you check out their website and their amazing recipes - www.bareblends.com.au. They're also on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.



 Here's Reidy from Bondi Rescue, enjoying one of my Bare Berries Snow Balls at the Elite Energy Women's Triathlon Festival. You can find the recipe on the Bare Blends blog.


The focus now changes to training for the NYC marathon. I'm very excited to be aiming for new goals and new adventures with my number one training partner, Teresa Boyce aka The Health Whisperer. Bring it on!


Here are some other memorable moments of my 2013/14 triathlon season. Happy training awesome people and thanks for reading my blog!

Bel
aka The Fonginator


Getting funkified - Hyams Beach


                                                      Fonginator Fist Pump (Husky Sprint)



Dressing up as cheer support cars with Elise (Husky Long Course)


    Dressing up as Tetris cheer leaders with Elise and Vince (IMOZ)


 
Meeting the legendary and lovely, Liz Blatchford  


Racing in a team with Dan Macpherson (Fitness First Corporate triathlon)



 
Riding with 65-time Ironwoman, Hillary Biscay and former Olympic track cyclist, Michelle Ferris


Pondering life, overlooking West Head, with Hillary Biscay in our Smashfest gear


Swim clinic at Balmoral Beach with Hillary Biscay

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Fitness First Corporate Triathlon Series 2014


With only 4 weeks until the Fitness First Corporate Triathlon in Sydney, I'm sure there are some of you who are feeling a little nervous about your preparation, especially if you have never attempted a triathlon before. To help calm your pre-race nerves, I have written a post to help newcomers to the sport prepare for the race. This week's theme i:s THE RACE DAY CHECKLIST!

You only get one chance to experience your first triathlon, so to ensure everything is smooth sailing, here is what you will need:


FOR THE SWIM:
-Tri suit/swim suit
-Goggles
-Swim cap

FOR THE BIKE:
-Helmet 
-Shoes (bike shoes, if you have clip-in pedals)
-Water bottle
-Shirt/bike shorts (if you're not wearing a tri suit)

FOR THE RUN:
-Running shoes
-Socks

MISC
-Vaseline/paw paw ointment/anti-chafe cream
-Brightly coloured towel for transition
-Clothes and comfortable shoes to wear to and from the race
-Plastic bags for wet clothes/shoes post-race

NUTRITION
-Electrolyte drink, energy gel or lollies (only if you have used these in training. Otherwise stick to water)

OPTIONAL
-Garmin/watch
-Running cap/visor
-Race belt
-Sunglasses
-Elastic shoelaces
-Bike pump
-Puncture repair kit/spare tube/CO2 canister
-Post-race snack
-Safety pins

If this is your first time racing, make sure you enjoy the atmosphere, rally up your friends and family to come and cheer you on (because let's face it, we always go faster if someone is yelling at us) and relish in the fact that you will soon become a triathlete!

If you have any further questions about training or racing, please don't hesitate to contact me via email.

For more information about the Fitness First Corporate Triathlon Series, check out the event website here.

Happy training!

Bel Fong
Level 1 Triathlon Coach
Fitness First Group Fitness Instructor


Age group triathlete

Wednesday, February 12, 2014


NYC MARATHON - WE'RE IN!



I always said that I would never do a stand alone marathon unless it was New York City. This has been on my bucket list for quite some time and I figured there was no time like the present to run it this year.

My friend Teresa (http://teresaboyce.tumblr.com/), aka The Health Whisperer and I agreed that we would run for charity for two reasons: 1) Guaranteed entry into the race and 2) To raise money for a worthy cause. We decided to choose a charity called Team for Kids.

Team for Kids is a team of adult runners who raise funds for critical services provided by New York Road Runners youth programs. Their youth programs combat childhood obesity and empower youth development via running and character-building programs in low-income schools and community centers throughout New York City, around the country, and in parts of Africa and India. Making a donation is easy. Follow this link to donate your hard earned dollars through my secure fundraising site. 


Your giving helps New York Road Runners youth services to:
  • Serve nearly 200,000 children throughout the school year in more than 800 U.S. schools and community centers with FREE programs.
  • Reach children of all fitness levels and abilities, particularly those who live in high-risk neighbourhoods. 
  • Help overweight and obese children make lifestyle changes today to prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses that lead to health-care costs in excess of $100 billion annually.
Whether you are a runner, have worked with children, or have kids yourself, I hope you will join me to further this great cause. The goal is to raise $3000 by October, 2014.

Thanks again for your support. I so appreciate your encouragement as Teresa and and I rack up many, many kilometres over the next few months. Be sure to stay tuned for lots of amazingly cool fundraising activities we have planned in Sydney - more details to come!


Official training starts in June. Bring it on!

The Fonginator




Friday, January 03, 2014

Mount Kosciusko hike


I recently spent a few days training down in Jindabyne, in the beautiful Snowy Mountains. On New Years Eve, my friend Elise and I decided to hike from Charlotte's Pass to Mount Kosciusko, and back via Blue Lake (20km round trip). The Go Pro footage I took doesn't do it enough justice but here's an insight into what we got to see. You can watch the video here.