Michelle Dziego
In this exclusive blog post, Running SA and Women’s Recreational Running Network Ambassador, Jess Trengove, reflects on the challenges of dealing with injury as she prepares for the Rio Olympic Games at an altitude camp in Flagstaff, USA. The final flakes from this morning’s snow fall are gracefully floating past the window and a steamy … Read more
I started training for the race of a lifetime on 1 December. I followed the “find your feet” program provided by UTA. It was a challenge. I poured many hours into training, all the while my husband and 3 kiddies stood by me supporting. I was always concerned about the hills and stairs, I knew … Read more
When I logged onto the website to enter the Numinbah to Polly’s 35km trail event there was a phrase on the home page saying ‘the toughest trail event in South East Qld’. Although I hesitated this didn’t deter me. I knew this track well through previous events (Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge) and many training … Read more
As the week of Mother’s Day races around again this year I feel so blessed to be given the opportunity to be a Mummy to my 3 small children. Last night while tucking them into bed, I thought about what Mother’s Day meant to me and immediately I linked my experience of motherhood with RMA. … Read more
How do you define a holiday? A coastal paradise, a relaxing retreat set amongst the bush or close to a national park, a mountainous mecca, or a secluded country breakaway? Well, if you’re a runner, chances are the idea of a vacation takes on a completely different meaning to that which non- runners contemplate. Recently, … Read more
It seemed like a good idea at the time, back in October last year to register in the forthcoming Gold Coast Bulletin fun run. I had just completed the half on the Gold Coast and then the Twilight half in Wynnum. Yep, things are going well – I can do the half instead of the … Read more
It was still dark when I jumped out of bed on the morning of 10 April. Whilst my body went through my mechanical race morning routine, my mind flittered between the inspiration of Jodie Oborne and her team at Oxfam 100 the day before and my amazing friends in Canberra lining up to race that … Read more
On Sunday 10 April 2016, I completed my third marathon. I was not going to run the marathon this year, after running my first marathon one year ago (Canberra), as well as the Melbourne Marathon in Oct 15. I was not sure if I would run ‘a full’ again, not because I did not enjoy … Read more
A cooped up Running Mum with kids on the school holidays creates a high potential for a crazy and not Zen like household. With a 6, 4, and 3 year old school holidays bring a new level of challenges to my training schedule. So how do we approach this crazy time? Include the kids to … Read more
I have a bucket list. Some things on my list are realistic goals and some are challenges. I didn’t think I would be brave or crazy enough to attempt some of the challenges but writing them down made them real. Last weekends challenge was to compete and complete the Razorback Run. Mt. Hotham to Mt. Feathertop return – … Read more
In January, my almost 80 year old Nan was diagnosed with bowel and stomach cancer. I was facebook stalking the RMA group – and I was always inspired with the mummies and how they were achieving these amazing results, looking healthy, happy and fit all from running. This was the same time I decided I … Read more
Over 12 months ago I was hit with a major injury after falling on a training run. It left me with a badly damaged ankle and I had to pull out of the events I had worked hard to train for, the North Face 50 and the 6 foot track marathon. Fast forward to the … Read more
I have learned a lot over the last few years in my running journey. One of the most important things I have learned is that people change, paths change and thats ok. When I began my running journey after a long break, my goal was to run my first half marathon, and that quickly … Read more