I work as a Computer Trainer
(software applications), live at Spring Hill and
have lived in Brisbane since October 2005 and joined
the Pat Carroll running group in November 2005.
My favourite restaurant is Brisbane
Yum Cha, because the service is good and friendly, and the
food tastes good.
My earliest childhood memory aged
about four is falling head first down some slippery
steps in a local park whilst playing with my dad. (luckily I
only needed about 6 stitches on my forehead)
Now that I have a 3 year old son I need to
set the example as the adult, even though he sometimes
thinks he’s the adult.
My favourite movie is probably one
with Stallone in it, such as Rambo or the Rocky series.
Recently I’ve watched Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo and the
Incredibles quite a few times.
Brisbane City is a great place to
live because I can now attend Pat’s sessions and there are
numerous running groups close by. It’s also handy to work, and
not as hot or cold as Ipswich.
My regular holiday destination is
nowhere (I don’t go anywhere for my holidays. I’m quite happy
to relax around home). Although in the past Mooloolaba was
great to visit, while at the same time watching the Triathlon.
If money was no option I would not
change much for myself personally. I’m a very simple person
who enjoys spending time with my wife and my little boy
Joshua.
It frustrates me when I hear other
runners complaining about having to run “another lap” or so.
If they really don’t like it, they should take up tennis or
something.
I have been involved in running since
March 2004 and my most memorable running experience is
turning up for a 5K race in Ipswich, but then driving back
home. (At the time I didn’t think I would make the distance).
I enjoy distance running because of
the “lasting high feeling” you get until the next run.
My favourite run is any run with the
“Pat Carrollers” and also Brisbane Running Buddies. The
friendly and supportive atmosphere is fantastic.
Motivation is something that comes
from within, and I have plenty of.
Injuries are something I have
experienced very recently, probably because I wanted to do
“too much too soon” etc. Like other things in life I will
learn from it and be better in the future.
The birth of my son Joshua was a turning
point in my life because when you are 39 years old and you
haven’t had kids before your life changes dramatically. (I
haven’t had a good nights sleep for just over 3 years,
although this makes getting up in the morning easier, because
I’m already awake).
The Pat Carroll running group are a
great bunch of motivated people who make running all the more
fun.
I prefer running in Brisbane because
Ipswich is too hot!!
Running is not difficult but
can be very challenging.
The best advice somebody once
gave me was never look back. (This is also very true with
running)
Back in the 80’s Grant Kenny inspired me
and more recently a mate of mine who started competing in
Ironman events at aged 54 (when things are getting tough for
me, I think of how hard it is for him). I will try not to
regret anything because good or bad, life goes on.
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