Tim's training run- preparing for Leadville 100 mile ultraendurance run

A 10- hour run/climb through the snow from Thredbo to Charlotte's Pass and return.
Caught in a bad white-out forced Tim to back track and locate original route via instinct and survival skills as modern GPS technology did not work. Once back on the original route, GPS kicked in and he was able to find his way back.

Cairns Ironman

Alison completed her 2nd Ironman event in beautiful Cairns.

Northface 100km Ultramarathon 2011

Tim goes back for his 2nd race.

Tim comes 2nd in the Artic6633 120mile race

It was a gruelling run over the ice as Tim tackled the elements.

Tim at the training camp in Whitehorse

Tim had training camp today in Whitehorse. 

 Tim contemplating the next few days.

Tim out and about in Whitehorse

Tim was out today testing his gear to make sure he would be warm enough in the -40C temperatures he will soon be facing. He did a little run around town to make sure he is truly prepared for the days ahead.

Alison heads to Singapore to share her heart disease discoveries

Alison has been invited to talk about her research in Singapore. 

Huskisson Long-Course Triathlon

Alison raced the long-course triathlon on the weekend- 13th March. It was a 2km swim, 83km ride, 20 km run. Alison completed in 5hrs 54 mins- broke the 6 hr mark - woo hoo - with a great ride and swim. This is a 37 min PB and shows where a year of dedicated training and listening to a coach will take a person. Below are photos showing off the new bike, the beautiful scenery of Huskisson and some action shots.

Beautiful

Before the swim

The washing machine start of the swim. I went out from the front and stayed there.

The day before at registration- the new bike!

Looking strong- last lap, last hill :)

Tim's Artic Adventure

Tim is now in the Yukon
He is at the training camp in Whitehorse.
In just a couple of days it all begins.......

Blue Mountains Australia North Face 100km UltraMarathon

On 15th May 2010, Tim completed his first ultramarathon. It was an unbelievable experience culminating in an awesome falling star around 1 am as they traversed the loneliest part of the steepest mountain. Alison time 19hrs 5 mins; Tim's time 19hrs 58 mins. He just made the cut-off:)

Camp in the Kalahari desert after running.

Kalahari Desert Ultramarathon October 2010

Tim completed the Kalahari Desert Ultramarathon

One word- Hot

Arizona Grand Canyon Marathon November 2010

Altitude Run 8000 ft

This was Tim's first altitude run. It was a difficult run made even more so because of the need to quickly adjust to the altitude and by the just 1 week recovery from completing the Kalahari desert run.

Example of Tim's training runs - February

A couple of 50km jaunts through the Eastern suburbs of Sydney

Tim's 2010 races

Tim started running on Boxing Day 2009.
Since then....
Blue Mountains NorthFace Ultra Marathon 100km
Gold Coast Marathon
Sydney Marathon
Kalahari Augrabies Ultra Marathon 240km (plus some because I got lost)
Arizona Grand Canyon Marathon
Western Australian Ironman

Alison's races 2010

Huskisson Long Course Triathlon - Australian Championships
Sydney BRW Triathlon
Blue Mountains NSW NorthFace 100km Ultramarathon
Gold Coast Marathon
Sydney Blackmore's Marathon
Port Macquarie Half Ironman
Busselton Western Australian Ironman

Tim Garrett's Philosophy on UltraDistance Running

I workout because it's a lifestyle choice that keeps me balanced & gives me
energy & positive outlook.


My biggest motivator is that I enjoy setting goals that challenges me physically, mentally & spiritually. It is a test of courage, strength, endurance, determination & the challenge is to finish. The satisfaction of completing is euphoric. This can only be appreciated by the participants who dare to step out of their comfort zone.


The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort,
but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

Ironman Western Australia

On December 5th 2010 Tim and Alison completed their first Ironman event. 226km inclusive of 3.8 km swim, 180 km ride and 42.2 km run.

It was the ultimate conclusion to months of training and a great test of endurance, persistence and a never give up attitude.