Michelle Dziego
SETTING THE SCENE It’s 6am. The tranquil rainforest sounds of Dylan’s phone alarm get louder as if politely persuading him to roll out of bed. He eventually gives in. Moments after he opens the shower door, I hear a little murmur in the bassinet beside me. Two small feet covered in a muslin wrap fling … Read more
It was during my first half marathon (Run for the Young 2018 – Lilydale) where I met fellow RMA Jo, that I first heard of Two Bays trail run. Jo mentioned that she was aiming for a sub 2.15 half to qualify for the 28km run at the popular trail event. I had never heard … Read more
It’s hard to believe the day is finally here. The last day of 2019. How that came around so fast is a wonder to me. The year has been jam-packed and it seems that every year just gets faster and faster as time flies by. I wanted to take the time to be thankful to … Read more
A few years ago a few RMA were embarking on quite a challenging race, the Coastal Classic, a 29km trail run on the stunning south coast of NSW in the Royal National Park. Typically this race is held in early September, however a huge rainy week on the lead up meant that the race was … Read more
I sit a two weeks out from my first full marathon and it still hasn’t sunk in. Two weeks ago I was standing in a red plastic poncho with members of out Not Fast Just Furious RAV Team at the gates of the start line ready to begin what would be the final leg of … Read more
In the dwindling months of my 30’s, my family asked me what I wanted for my 40thbirthday. My answer: “A marathon”. As mum to Henry (8), Braden (6) and Tahra (nearly 2) the best present anyone could get me is 4-5hrs of peace and quiet. My life is beautiful chaos. I juggle part-time work, study, mumming … Read more
A journey of desperation, running for therapy, call it what you may, but here is my story and how our Roma Women’s Running Group formed. Rewind to January this year and that’s where you find the version of me that was unhappy, overweight, menopausal, suffering from autoimmune issues, recovering from a chronic illness, unemployed and … Read more
Hi ladies, my name is Jodie CUMNER. I’m a single mother, Run Coach and proud Gold Coast RMA Community Ambassador. I have been road running for 9 years and trail running for 5. Last Saturday I ran the Blackall 100 (50km) event. This was my first long distance running event since November I completed the Surf … Read more
Well the week has arrived. Taper week. The marathon is close and the miles have been logged, the sessions done and the hard work is almost time to be set into motion. The ‘taper’ usually lasts anywhere from three weeks out from race day. This time around I have had a relatively short taper due … Read more
My race recaps always start in a similar way, looking back to where it all began… Six and a half years ago my gorgeous and last baby completed our family. 3 under 3 and a tonne of weight to lose lead me to running, you know the “cheap and easy” way to lose weight (feel … Read more
Like so many mums-be-be, my pregnancy enforced hiatus from running made me dream of bigger things, for me this was my first 100km event. After my 3rdbeautiful daughter was born in September 2018, the real work began to regain my fitness, training 2-3 times a day and working it in around sleeps and feeds. Race weekend … Read more
“Let’s qualify for UTMB” said Boni Kelly almost two years ago now. “Sure”, I said having no real clue of what that meant. Fast forward two years and I now know, UTMB, the abbreviation for Ultra Trail Mount Blanc is the pinnacle of trail running events set in the European Alps and centred in Chamonix, … Read more
On Sunday I was able to strike a marathon off my list. At last! But it was a long road to get there… I’ve enjoyed running in the Sydney Running Festival for many years. Spring time in my home city, with the chance to run across our iconic bridge. In 2008 I entered the Bridge … Read more