Rewired Runner

24/05/2026

24/05/2026

Stroke fatigue is real — but so is progress.

One of the hardest parts of stroke recovery for me wasn’t always what people could see. It was the fatigue.

Early on, simple things like showering, getting dressed, or trying to hold a conversation could completely wipe me out. At times it felt overwhelming.

Back then I never could have imagined where recovery would eventually take me.

Fast forward to today… and I’m training for the UTMB World Series Finals around Mont Blanc in France — 174km through the mountains.

That doesn’t mean recovery was quick or easy. It definitely wasn’t.
It came through patience. Rest. Small daily wins. A lot of setbacks. And continuing to believe progress was still possible even when I couldn’t see much changing.

Fatigue after stroke can feel incredibly hard.
But fatigue doesn’t mean you’ve stopped progressing.

Healing can take longer than people realise. The brain and body can keep adapting. Capacity can build. Life can grow again.

Please hold onto hope.

Stroke Recovery by Rewired Runner exists to share practical ideas, lived experience, and encouragement for survivors and families walking this path.

Your comeback can still be built — one step at a time.


Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand
Stroke Foundation
American Stroke Association

09/05/2026

Big day for me today.

The UTMB gear has arrived for the journey to Chamonix, and every logo on this kit represents something much bigger than running.

From a stroke survivor who once struggled to walk, speak clearly, and imagine a future… to preparing for one of the toughest ultra-marathons in the world. That still feels surreal sometimes.

A huge thank you to Corporate Energy for backing this journey and believing in the bigger purpose behind it. Your support helps make these opportunities possible and helps amplify a message that recovery, hope, and rebuilding are possible — even after life changes in an instant.

Also incredibly proud to continue supporting Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand and the work they do for stroke survivors and families across the country. Stroke impacts thousands of lives every year, and so much more awareness, education, and support is still needed.

And of course, Rewired Runner continues to grow into something far bigger than I ever imagined. What started as my own recovery journey is becoming a platform focused on stroke recovery, hope, resilience, practical tools, and showing people that progress can continue for years.

This isn’t just race gear.
It’s a reminder of what can happen when people, organisations, and communities back belief instead of limitations.

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Stroke Foundation
Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand
American Stroke Association
Stroke Warriors
Heart & Stroke

08/05/2026

Stroke Recovery by Rewired Runner

With Mother’s Day coming up soon, we want to acknowledge all the mothers who support stroke survivors — and all the mothers living with stroke themselves.

At Stroke Recovery by Rewired Runner, we know stroke can affect so many parts of life — energy, movement, speech, confidence, identity, and family life. That’s why we’ve created practical, recovery-focused resources to help stroke survivors and their families feel supported, informed, and less alone.

Whether you’re supporting a mum through stroke rehabilitation, or you’re a mum working to become the best mum you can be again, we want you to know we see you and we’re thinking of you.

Motherhood after stroke may look different — but support, hope, and progress still matter.

If you or someone you care about could use support, visit Stroke Recovery by Rewired Runner for practical recovery resources.

Support. Recover. Thrive.
Stroke Foundation
Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand
American Stroke Association
Stroke Warriors

29/04/2026

This story is being shared for a reason.

To show that even after something as life changing as a stroke, progress is still possible.

That recovery does not end where people often think it does.

Rewired Runner exists to be a source of hope during the hardest stages of rebuilding.