Jess Bray excelled in the Otago 5,000m Championships, winning the Under-20 Women’s title with an impressive 18:12 time. Her exceptional pacing, maintaining consistent splits, and strong finish highlighted her racing ability. Competing against a diverse field, Jess demonstrated discipline and resilience, establishing herself as a remarkable athlete to watch.
View More The Most Impressive Part Of This 18:12 Wasn’t The Time: Jess Bray’s Otago 5,000m Championship Progress Report
Jess Bray’s impressive performance at Dunedin parkrun #596 on May 23, 2026, involved a strategic approach to challenging terrain. Despite fluctuating splits, she exhibited stable cadence, intelligent pacing, and efficient adaptation to elevation changes. Jess’s ability to maintain rhythm and composure highlights her running efficiency and strong race management.
View More The Hills Changed Everything: Jess Bray’s Dunedin parkrun Progress Report
This week’s parkrun Progress Report looks back at my run from Whangārei parkrun #461 on 20 September 2025, where I ran 21:40 with splits of:…
View More Then I Found Another Gear: My Whangārei parkrun Progress Report
This week’s parkrun Progress Report reflects on a run at Pegasus parkrun. Despite a solid finish, the analysis reveals the importance of pacing; starting too fast in the first kilometer led to a noticeable drop in power and pace later on. Runners are encouraged to manage their energy better for improved performance.
View More Too Fast Too Soon: What This Pegasus parkrun Taught Me About Pacing
This week’s parkrun Progress Report is a little bit different. Instead of reviewing another runner, I’m going back to my first ever parkrun — run…
View More Didn’t Plan To Win… But Then I Went For It: My First Ever parkrun