photo- John O’Malley- jomphoto.com
So where to begin with this post…..
For a while now, over 2 years or so, closer to 3, I have been thinking, toying with the idea, of a specialized trail running shop. I kept this to myself for quite a while, it was an idea that never got any further than my mind when I was out doing a long run- that place that I more often than not dream up many an idea.
Then a few months ago, after my hand was some what forced and I needed to find a new direction, I started to think a little more seriously about opening a trail running shop- a place that specialised in gear for trail, ultra and mountain adventures. I mentioned the idea to Jane who was as enthusiastic about it as I was and so we began to put plans into motion to turn it into a reality. As we set out in setting up the store with Paul, I knew I wanted it to be more than just an on-line store- I wanted to offer more than products to the NZ trail/mountain running community and the BCR blog was rolled out- another idea that had been kicking around in my head for a while.
In many ways it is really hard to know what the reaction to the little BCR blog has been and I have no idea what will come of the shop aspect of the BCR web site. What I do know (which is not a lot) is if you don’t let one of those ideas you have kicking around in your head out every now and again you will never know. I hate “what ifs”, I probably hate them more than anything. I am about to find out and that is really exciting.
Check it out- shop.backcountryrunner.co.nz and use the code “Shop BCR” in your shopping cart to get 15% off in our little “opening sale”.
Nick Hirschfeld
September 26, 2012
Congrat’s on the wins in Canada and Adelaide! If you’re doing Kepler this year, Vajin and Marty better look out. I rate BCR as the best source of NZ trail running news and views on the web – so you’re doing a great job. I’ll make sure to check out your BCR shop when I wear out my gear.
I have taken your advice to ‘go long’ and have entered Kepler. The training’s going well – loving the terrain in Hanmer Springs as I’m able to run for 4h+ on the hiking and MTB trails in the forest without doing the same track twice. Would you be willing to share Kepler race splits for a 5h15 time, or thereabouts? I’m planning a recce in 3.5 weeks time, but would be good to have some targets along the way…
Cheers,
Hirsch
paul
September 26, 2012
Great working with you on both of these projects Grant.
http://www.pauljpetch.com