Welcome to Running Mums Australia.
Running Mums Australia is an Australian network for women and mums who run. Founded in 2013, RMA is a safe place for women to discuss running and connect with runners in their local community and around Australia. RMA exists to bring positive change and connection through the vehicle of running and improve the health and wellbeing of women and families in Australia. RMA provides a platform to engage women in participation through events around Australia while supporting our national sporting organisations and patterning with Australian businesses, as well as seeking to empower community around important causes that fit within it’s vision.
RMA has been created to champion the everyday woman. We believe that nothing is out of your reach, and together you can fulfil your dreams. You can join our safe and secure running community of women on Facebook . WE welcome anyone who is female who loves to run in Australia! Trust us, you will love it here.
We love what we do, and we are passionate about our cause. We also love to connect our network with brands and events across the country and abroad that align with our mission. For all enquiries please contact runningmumsaustralia@gmail.com.
How to be more efficient and still keep training – 5 tips for busy Mums
I recently started a new job and I’ve spent a bit of time reflecting on how I can be more efficient with my time. With only 24 hours in a day, how can I get [...]
RMA Interview with Tim Oberg, parkrun Australia CEO
At RMA, parkrun is a part of our regular vocabulary. When someone says to us “I want to start running, what should I do”, the first thing we say is go to parkrun on a [...]
Should you run an ultra? by Jodie Oborne
There are many reasons why people run ultra’s or an event that is longer than a marathon (42.2km), but just like the marathon it requires at a minimum 4 months of specific training on which [...]
Run 4 dignity by Geraldine Bilston
My name is Geraldine, and I first became involved with Running Mums Australia back in 2014. I stumbled across the Instagram page while I was getting into running, and saw a lot of RMA’s on [...]
A test of grit – Hounslow Sky Ultra Marathon 2018. By Rachel Van Middeldyk
This race caught my eye last year after I had run UTA 50km. I recall wondering if it was a good one to do prior to a 100km and my research said no, that Hounslow [...]
Stroke survivor to Marathoner by Timea Allerton
If you would have told me that I would be running 5 years ago, I probably would have laughed at you. My running journey happened by accident, but so happy I stumbled onto it. On [...]
Conversations with my 22-year old self by Debbi Schulstad
Recently I turned 40 and while I tried to tell myself it was just another day, a birthday like any other, I found myself reflecting on where I have been, where I am now and [...]
Running for Luca. By Laura Ferrier.
** Please note some of the images in this story some people may find distressing** Following the stillbirth of my daughter, Luca, in January of this year, I sought solace in trail running to keep [...]