Just Keep Running

[Decker]

Hi everyone, I just came across this lovely short doc on Ruby Muir, a young though remarkably mature and humble trail runner from New Zealand. Her running style is beautiful as well. It’s worth a watch if you have 10 minutes to spare:

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[misswobble Marathon]

Lovely 😌. To run and just be

Lovely place to be a runner. A very calming film. Enjoyed it 👍

My niece aged 14 spent a year in school by the sea, mountains and forest of South Island. A far cry from home She learned a lot about their love of all things outdoors, and wants to return at some point now she’s teaching PE at home They taught her how to play rugby and much else besides 🙂

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

I’m sure your niece will look back fondly at her time there. NZ is one of those places I’ve always dreamt of going to. Imagine running there!

[SlowLoris in reply to Decker]

I did my middle weeks of C25K while touring New Zealand. It was my second go at the program after a long injury break. I’d decided never to travel without running shoes. I never have since.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to SlowLoris]

That must have been something very special. I feel the same way about British Columbia that I visited years before I began running. If I ever get back there I will have running shoes.

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon]

Another great documentary you’ve shared. She runs as beautiful as the surroundings she runs in. To be so carefree in your form and spirit - something I could definitely strive for.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Most of us can only dream of being so centred. And to be so balanced at her young age. Such a beautiful place to run I agree.

[dijep]

What a wonderful film, and such a mature outlook for someone who certainly appears very young. Watching how she so confidently runs across the rocky beaches and the mountain trails is amazing. Beautiful.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to dijep]

I agree, her confidence and ease on those trails was amazing. And she seems like such a lovely person too.

[Hidden]

Class Decker that's so worth a view 👍👍 that young lady seems to glide across such a beautiful running location, and how sure footed is she....WOW good sharing 🙂

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Hidden]

And she makes it look so easy in those minimal shoes. Yep NZ definitely one of the nicest places I can think of to run!

[Buddy34 Half Marathon]

How brilliant is she. They way she handles running over those rocks and other uneven surface. Amazing 👏👏💪

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Buddy34]

Yes I agree, beautiful to watch her run!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

I'm pretty sure I look like that too when I'm running ... obviously out in the countryside I mean; I have to admit my style tends to be thrown in some environments though - particularly when running past reflective surfaces such as shop windows!!! Oh to have even a tenth of her style.

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to linda9389]

😂 😂 Yes I have her downhill style for about 5 seconds before I hit the tree!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Decker]

😂😂😂

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Another great link 👍 what a location to have on your doorstep! Definitely a product of her outside the norm upbringing, in all the best ways.

It's so easy to slip over the unhealthy line especially after traumatic events. My running turned to almost self punishment in 2018 after dealing with my mother's and my friend's deaths.

Also renewed my interest in Vibram trail shoes 👍🏻🤣

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I was amazed to see her bounding along in those Vibrams. She makes it look so easy!

It was good to see someone in her position addressing that darker obsessive side of long distance running. There definitely is a line that we don’t always see clearly under duress in the moment.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Decker]

That definitely chimed with my experience. She's very frank about it isn't she! And mature. It's a good job that she and her boyfriend both enjoy trail running, but I liked what she said near the end about letting herself off the hook because she's young 😊😊😊

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to roseabi]

Yes, she is very frank and mature about it and her place in running too. She is someone to watch in the future I think.

[Katnap Marathon]

👍😃👍 like anyone who is extremely good at what they do, Ruby makes it look so easy to bounce along those trails and up mountains.

🎄🐱 Xmas Katnap 🐱🎄

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Katnap]

She does make it look easy doesn’t she?

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Looks absolutely stunning. She makes it look so easy! I couldn’t believe how fast she was over that rocky uphill bit 😭

My dad lived in NZ for a while when he was a young man and we have relatives there so I grew up with lots of photos and tales of the country. It really is a magical place. I’ve never been myself .....yet 🙂

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Oh you must go there someday. Its on my bucket list!

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Ahh that scenery! I wish I was brave enough to run on rocks the way she does 😊😊😊

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to roseabi]

Me too! The place is magical!