Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB - KosciMiler

Rodney and Chris’ Thoughts
Throughout 2025 Rodney has competed in several Ultra races and challenges.

From 27-29 November he embraced the hurt of the Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB 100mile race through the Snow Mountains of NSW. 

This was the longest time Rodney had spent continuously on his feet and throughout the race he had to draw on the fundamental pillars of performance to complete what he set out to. 

He completed his mission and earned the adaptive athlete course record of 35 hours, 55 minutes and 50 seconds, a reflection of the hard work and effort taken to achieve this result. 

The course started on Lake Jindabyne, then headed up to Bullocks Flat via the Trout Hatchery. From there it was all uphill to Perisher, before traversing across to Charlotte Pass to refuel, then climbing up to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko. After reaching the highest point of Australia, it was back down to Charlotte Pass Lookout, then over to Guthega. After completing an out-and-back section at the Power Station, it was back over to Perisher via Smiggin Holes. A long downhill section back to Bullocks Flat, before the final 31kms. Heading through Thredbo Village to climb up to Eagles Nest, then the home stretch down to the finish at Friday Flat, completing 162.4km and 6,578m of elevation gain. 

Throughout the weekend the weather threw everything it had. Sun, heat, wind that was blowing people over, torrential rain, cold and even an electrical hail storm. 

“If I can get out there and push myself to do it, think about what you can do.”

Quotes to Remember
“It doesn't matter where you are coming from. All that matters is where you are going.” — Brian Tracy, Canadian-American speaker and author.

“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” – Marcus Aurelius.

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