Kia ora whanau ❤❤❤ Just an update on how I feel after doing the Tarawera Ultra. I really haven't had much time to reflect over the weekend as I literally only had 3 hours sleep from Friday to Sunday then I was back to work and gym the next day. I usually reply to everyone's comments but because there's so much, it's the first time I haven't but know that I do appreciate the love and support 😊 Becuase I was out on the run for a long time, it was the first time I experienced hallucination, I started to think the trees were people. I didn't feel like I would give up at that point, I just thought I'd get to the next aid station, have a rest and carry on from there. Fatigue took a toll on my body let alone having to run with blisters and a sore knee. Before the run, people gave me shit ! A lot of people said I wouldn't make it and some people thought I was lieing when they found out I was running in gumboots. I won't go too much into what people were saying but even people I hadn't even met were messaging me dumb shit 😂 I was thinking of messaging them back and saying 'who the fuck are you' 🤦‍♂️ but I didn't. I said 'thanks mate, you have a lovely day' or else it was 'thanks for the support there's, no limits' or this one was the best one 'have a cuppa tea'. Hahaha that confused people 🤣🤣🤣 The thing is, I already visioned myself crossing the finish line and knew I would make it to the end no matter what ! That's the key for me, if you know deep down within yourself you can do anything, outside noise and other peoples comments can't stop you ! I just want to thank everyone who continue to support me. I really appreciate it 🙏 I am very grateful and maaaan what an experience I had, it felt like I lived 10 years in one weekend. Remember there is no limits ❤ Lucy Olphert has a givealittle page running aswell, her and her crew helped me through our the event. If you want to donate, below is the link to her givealittle. She's almost at her goal of $5,000. https://lifeline-aotearoa.grassrootz.com/fundraise-for-lifeline/race-for-life?tab=donations

Posted by Paora Raharaha on Wednesday, 17 February 2021