Fresh from completing the Chevron City to Surf half marathon at the end of August, I was looking for my next fitness challenge before my 'runners high' wore off... When I discovered that my favourite little island of Rottnest hosted an annual running event, there was no question – I was doing it!

Those of you who read regularly will know I have a complete love-affair with the gorgeous little island just off the coast of Perth. I’ve visited a whopping seven times in just under three years and so I knew I had to do the Rotto half. And so, less than a week after completing the City to Surf half marathon, I had my place on the Rottnest half marathon booked and the 6am ferry from Freo paid for...