Joe Hujs

Home State: NSW

Sporting Accomplishments: Trail Running- UTMB OCC- UTMB Tarawera 100 Mile Event- UTMB Ultra Trail Kosciuszko (100km and 27km)- UTMB Ultra Trail Australia 50km- Great Southern Endurance Run 56km- Elephant Trail Race ETR50

How did you get into the sport?

I'm an advocate for all abilities athletes. Following Anterior Lumbar Interbody Spine Fusion surgery a few years back and having to re-learn how to do day to day tasks, inclusive of walking, each challenge being a collection of mini races, each with their own finish lines. Every success enabled me to move on to the next challenge and accomplishment, long term I wanted to be able to run again as I’d previously enjoyed running as part of cross training associated with team sports participation. Fast forward many years of hard work and determination and a positive mindset following successful rehabilitation and I have a MIler and multiple 100km events to date and a variety of events on the forward event schedule., I am most happy to now be a motivational speaker and an inspiration and mentor to other folk coming back from injuries, using an active lifestyle within ones means and abilities. I use running,as a positive mental health and physical platform for changing lives for the better. I am an advocate for healthy living, with nutrition and lifestyle paramount in supporting a positive and healthy lifestyle.

Hardest thing about your sport?

The early morning training sessions!!!

What does your regular training week consist of?

Intervals, short run, long run, yoga, gym, swimming and meditation.

How do you keep motivated?

It's important to have trail running events locked in to train and partake in :)Goals (Future Plans and Career Expectations) Event WiseUTMB CCCUTA 100kmCareer WiseMaking my passion for trail running and motivational speaking and coaching my full time gig :)

Best Piece of Advice you have received?

Don't Quit!