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
Beyond the Finish Line – Melvin Wong
Although she has been running her whole life, she only started focusing on trails four years ago. She immediately fell in love with the simple act of being out there with everyone having fun and pushing their limits!
The Marathon Debut - Leanne Pompeani
Leanne made history as the fastest Australian woman on a marathon debut. But beyond the record, she’s just every runner, who dared to dream.
GCM - The Mecca of Road Running in Australia
It’s a truly magical feeling when you exceed all expectations and run the dream race. And there’s something so special about Gold Coast Marathon. Meet Sophie and this is her half-marathon story.
The Rise of Leanne Pompeani
At just the age of 25, Leanne already has her name down in the history book. Her time of 31:43, a 43-second PB at Sydney10 placed her as the third-fastest in Australian history. Her eyes are on representing Australia in the half marathon, cross country, and likely the marathon very soon.
Reset from Tokyo – Lisa Weightman
As a 4 times Olympian, a full-time worker, a mother, and a professional marathoner, to this day Lisa is still breaking records. A 31:20 10K was more than what any of us expected. Here she shares the training post-Tokyo leading up to today, and how she balances her work, family and training.
Marathon Dream
Marnie raced in the Melbourne Marathon and finished in 3rd place with an incredible time of 2.31.55 (a massive 5min 26 sec PB). There is always something special with a marathon race. Although I was not there to witness this moment, I joined Marnie for her recovery run to hear about her story and her upcoming goals.
Sam Hopper
Meet Sam, and this is his story leading up to his debut marathon at Melbourne Marathon Festival. 9 days before the race, I visited him during his taper workout session at Gore Hill Oval with the Delta crew.
Digging Deep
After months of training for a 100 miles ultra, Sara found herself at the start line of Canberra Marathon with only four weeks of preparation. It was an interesting race for her as she tested out her ultra legs on the road. Here she shares about her race day where she finished her 10th marathon in 3:20:25 with a massive 9 min PB.