Beyond the Road
The way we see the world is shaped by the knowledge we inherit, the experiences we carry, and the memories we hold onto. These stories quietly become part of who we are, shaping the lives we choose to build.
More than any race or medal, running has become a way to ask questions closer to home, between one another and within ourselves.
Who are we?
Where did we come from?
What are we running for?
How are we running it?
We are always living in the space between the past and the future. Beyond the Road is a space to explore the stories unfolding in the very present. To look beyond the miles, the results, and the finish lines, and discover the deeper meaning in the journeys we share.
Every athlete carries a story. Each one has the power to take us through a dream and back to a reality we have not seen before, or to a reality we now see in a new light.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Philippians 3:13-14
Liz Clay
If Liz were to say something to her younger self, what would she say?
Alyssa Lowe
A silver medal and a new PB of 6.45m. Alyssa came into this season with a personal best of 6.05m set in 2019. Her faith and determination made her stronger and jump further than she could imagine.
Mitch Lightfoot
Meet Mitch Lightfoot and this is his story behind the gold medal at his first Open National Championships.
Bree Masters
Meet Bree, formally a dancer and beach sprinter, but now she is shining on the world stage in track and field. And always with the biggest smile after every race.
Tiaan Whelpton
Meet Tiaan and this was his first big competition and 2nd race outside of NZ. Nothing quite like the crowd and speed from the Maurie Plant Meet.
Riley McGown
This is what this sport is all about.
Calli Thackery
Meet Calli and this is her story. From 🇬🇧 to 🇺🇸, now at 🇦🇺 training wit the bests at Melbourne Track Club. Initially training for a marathon, but shocked herself with a 15:09 at nationals 5000m, a big 28 sec PB, a CWG and World standard.
Ellie Beer
At only 19, Ellie has been to the World Champs, Tokyo Olympics for the 4x400m team relay, and now won her first senior national title in the 400m 🏆
Nicola Hogg
Nicola finished her last Junior national 1500m with a new PB of 4:15.13 and a 🥈. She will be racing at the World U20 Champs in the 1500m and 3000m, then she will head off to Stanford University to continue her academic and athletic pursuits 🇺🇸
Jai Gordon
Jai claimed the national U20 100m title in 10.28(0.7). His first win in four years, another PB and World Junior Qualifier. But what made this moment so special was the joy of racing with his teammate and his heart to inspire the next generation.
Paige Campbell
Paige placed fourth in 9:09.92, just behind her twin Holly (9:08.03) at the National 3000m Championships. They are the hardest working twin I know. Whether working, running or cross-training, they are always showing up and giving their best. So it was such a special moment to see them finishing together at a national event.
Ivy Boothroyd
Meet Ivy (@ivyboothroydrunning_ ) and this is her story at the NSW Junior Championships. Another very young talented rising star in the 400m and 800m. Big goals to chase but this is why we dream!