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
Oliver White
Meet Oliver, and this is his story at the NSW All Schools Champs. Oliver was one of the athletes I take notice of at every meets, of his determined face, powerful strides and big improvements in the recent year. And after these photos, I was even more curious to hear what's going on in his mind.
Xavier Perry
Meet Xavier, and this is his story at NSW All Schools Championships. The joy and energy within him and his friendships on the track was something I couldn’t take my eyes off.
Jess Burke & Zach Johnson
Meet Jess and Zach and this is their Sydney Harbour 5K Story. It has been a long journey for Jess towards her sub 20 goal. It was such a beautiful scene to witness as they worked together for this moment, crossing the line together on 19:51.
Sam Dunnett
Meet Sam (@sam.dunnett ), a 19 year old runner from Victoria. This was his first race back after 2 years of injuries & surgeries, and he finished 2nd (8:23) in the B race. What a comeback!
Aynslee Van Graan
Meet Aynslee (@aynsleeminnaar ), the 2021 NSW 3000m Female Champion 🏆She ran a 9:07 (a massive 26 sec PB). But what is more admiring is her perseverance in the past months and her change in mindset that led her to where she is today.
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.