Michelle Dziego
A little background on me; I just turned 50 in January and this is my third year running. I’m a nurse and work fulltime, a mother of 4 and a proud grandmother of 3. I fit my training in around work and family life. When I started running at 48, I gave myself a goal … Read more
If you love trails and this event is not on your bucket list – it needs to be!! (and fast too as it will get harder and harder to get an entry as the secret gets out!). Old Ghost Ultra has been on my bucket list since it first started in 2016. The trail is … Read more
Athletes are more susceptible to respiratory infections such as the common cold, particularly during a heavy training period or leading into competition. With UTA just around the corner, here are some timely tips to stay healthy and limit your risk of infection at this key time. Our immune system is an extraordinary system that … Read more
At the start of a new year a runner’s goals get set. Classical running goals may include: achieving personal best times (PBs or PRs), running a certain event (eg the debut marathon), qualifying for an event (eg a World Major Marathon), or beginning to run for fitness, weight loss, and health (eg Couch to 5k … Read more
There are bigger and faster marathons in the world. But there remains something religious about Boston; the qualifying, tradition, storied history and screaming locals. It’s the marathoner’s holy grail and an experience of a lifetime! What’s so special about Boston? It’s the world’s oldest annual marathon first run in April 1897, having been inspired by … Read more
When you think of women making an impact in the world you need go no further than Samantha Gash. This vivacious woman from the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria is a small package doing amazing things in the world, using running as a vehicle for change. As we chatted, what was of no shock to me, … Read more
Life is meant to be lived with adventure and over the past few years falling in love with trail running, this is exactly how I see running continuing for me now and into the future…like one big adventure. I love to showcase these adventures with RMA as I want you to also be inspired to … Read more
When I think about last weekend’s RunWest Event I can’t help but smile. The event was absolutely amazing! I loved supporting a local event, and loved being a part of an inaugural event, and most of all loved the opportunity to participate in an event with my family. Setting up our ‘flat us’ the night … Read more
As with so many other personal interests that take a backseat when you become a parent, running wasn’t something I was finding much time for a few years ago. At our peak fitness pre-kids, my husband Lindsay and I were running regularly and had completed a few half marathons, but other priorities had taken over, … Read more
There is a new run on the block and it’s going to be a favourite on The Australian running calendar. Set in the heart of Western Sydney in the Western Sydney Parklands, Sydney’s Biggest Backyard, from the team that brings you the sell out Coastal Classic event, The Western Sydney Parklands Trail Run is here. … Read more
First a little bit about me. I migrated to Australia from Romania approx 14 years ago. I love this country and have only moved twice during this period. The last move was 9 years ago when I ended up in the blue mountains, two kids later and on my own… I wasn’t feeling great, especially … Read more
I have never been a massive fan of treadmill running but of late I have found it a necessary evil to get my runs done. Secretly I’ve even grown to enjoy it! So how do you make it more palatable? Here are a few tips: 1. Break up long runs If I am doing a … Read more
First, let me say this is a run you should put on your wish-list. It was so much fun! Starting at dusk, & running into the night, and the theme is 80’s flu\ro dress-up. The brighter & crazier the better! It is held along the Surf Coast trail in Victoria, and offers a 21km, 15km, … Read more