Michelle Dziego
Travelling for an event had been on my radar and UTA has been my dream race for a while. As a dyed-in-the wool road runner I had been building my trail legs over the last 12 months in preparation for taking on the UTA22.For the last three years I have watched the gorgeous photos and … Read more
Returning to exercise after giving birth is often a priority for women, and here on the Northern Beaches of Sydney that is no exception. I get asked about returning to exercise post-baby on a regular basis and so I thought that it was time to dedicate a blog article to it. Returning to exercise after … Read more
Vegetarian, Gluten-free These patties were delicious as a mid-week dinner served with a salad or roast vegetables, but would also make a tasty snack. These little beauties are just packed full of good nutrition. Not only are they an excellent source of protein (containing 10 g per patty), they are super high in calcium and … Read more
As I ponder on the events of the last few weeks for in which I reflect on the achievement of this amazing woman it is easy to forget that Lisa Weightman is just like me; a mother, a wife, an employee and a dedicated athlete. For some it may be hard to connect with someone … Read more
For a few years now I have looked on from the sidelines and seen the impact of an incredible woman attached to her cause. This woman, talented to the extreme through her sport, was touched by an encounter so humbling that it changed her life and continues to impact the life of so many today, … Read more
Growing up I was a daddy’s girl. I followed my dad around the farm, ate what he ate, drank what he drank (like drinking tea at aged 4!). My dad was a hard working, ‘salt of the earth’ farmer and a father to 5 children. But under his tough exterior he was a softy and … Read more
From the 1st – 7th July 2019 I had the pleasure of sharing the Bravehearts 777 Marathon Challenge with 21 other extraordinary national runners and 8 amazing support crew from Aurora Adventures and Bravehearts. Collectively we raised over $355k and engaged thousands of people in the child protection message. We started the week in Perth … Read more
At 38 weeks pregnant the entries opened up for the Gold Coast Marathon, an event that I have grown to love over the past 10 years, watching my mum compete and more recently competing in myself, even whilst pregnant. Gold Coast Marathon 2019 was no different. I was signed up to run the marathon as … Read more
So we have arrived. The frost is on the ground and the crisp winter air has engulfed our lungs as we lace up ready to head out for our morning run. It is much easier to just stay under the covers and stay warm, snoozing the alarm and heading blissfully back to sleep, but will … Read more
Events on a Saturday always throw me a little. They come along so infrequently I half forget to organise myself – at least that’s what I am blaming for my unorganised prep for this event. The Western Sydney Trail run just snuck up on me after a busy week at the end of term. Held … Read more
If you’re a runner then you’ve probably had an injury (or 10!). Research by Sports Medicine Australia showed that up to 70% of runners will sustain an overuse injury during a 12 month period. Now most of these injuries are just what you’d expect from a sport that requires constant pounding on the legs; knee … Read more
I entered this marathon eager to race but unsure of how I will go. In the few weeks leading up to the race I hurt my knee and recovery took a while. I was really looking forward to this race so I decided to still go in and have a great day. Luckily my knee … Read more
So you have decided that you want to be a runner. You have heard what all the hype is about and you want to jump aboard. But how do you start so that you will keep going? How do you run without sabotaging your efforts and end up injured, disappointed and back where you began? … Read more