Sun & Wind Protection for Runners – How to Shield Your Skin from the ElementsBy Randall Cooper, Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, Founder of Premax Running in the cooler months can be a dream in Australia – crisp air, stunning skies, and quieter paths. But while it might feel refreshing, your skin can cop a fair … Read more
Post-Run Recovery & Skincare – How to Soothe and Repair the Skin After Long RunsBy Randall Cooper, Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, Founder of Premax Long runs feel great – physically, mentally, emotionally. But your skin can cop a hiding. Sweat, salt, friction, UV exposure, chafing, windburn… the list of skin stressors isn’t short. And while … Read more
Chafing & Blisters – Why They Happen and How to Prevent ThemBy Randall Cooper, Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, Founder of Premax If you’ve ever felt the sting of chafing or the throb of a blister mid-run, you’re not alone. These skin irritations are some of the most common (and frustrating) issues female runners face. And … Read more
I thought quite a bit about what RMA has meant to me over the years when creating the 2026 design. With the influx of local run clubs in the last 18-24 months. Where does RMA sit in the running space, what space do we hold together? RMA begun as a place for mothers and women … Read more
“We are not going to let them take our sport away, we are going to run a marathon” Why I wanted to become a Melbourne Marathon Spartan. At a 40th birthday party, in January 2013, I ran into my school friend Sally. Half marathons were an increasing feature of both our lives, so of course … Read more
“A goal should scare you a little and excite you a lot.”– Joe Vitale I did it… I ran a bloody marathon!!!!From the very beginning I always said I would never run a marathon… I also use tosay I’d never run a half marathon. I have run 10 half marathons since October2023. Our running coach … Read more
This October, lace up your runners, rally your tribe, and get ready to move together, wherever you are, for the very first Running Mums Australia Annual Virtual Event! As we celebrate 12 inspiring years of community, connection, and collective kilometres, we’re inviting all RMA and friends to be part of something truly special. This isn’t … Read more
“Things might not go as planned – Always try to focus on the good”– Unknown SYD 2025 Where to start…. This was my “event” of the year! I did my first marathon at GC last year followed by Sydney! After this I thought I was done with marathons and I entered a half Ironman! (As … Read more
“Darlin’, don’t quit your daydream . It’s your life that you’re making. It ain’t big enough if it doesn’t scare the hell out of you. If it makes you nervous, it’s probably worth it . Why save it for sleep when you could be living your daydream?” -Daydream by Lily Meola The backstory: Back in early 2021, … Read more
This is a story about gratitude. In hindsight, I should not have booked my first ultramarathon for the November following my first marathon in April 2021. I figured it would be easier to “maintain fitness” than “start over”, but severely misjudged the rest and recovery both my body and mind would need after such a … Read more
Around 10 years ago, single and childless, I idly professed my intent to run a half marathon “one day”… then life got in the way and that day never happened. Fast forward to October 2020 and I took up running once more and gave myself a 12 month goal to run that ever elusive half … Read more
So you have decided that you want to be a runner. Maybe you have laced up your shoes as the recent lock downs mean you no longer have access to gyms or your traditional form of exercise, and running is your option for now. Or maybe you have heard what all the hype is about … Read more
The crisp cold air heralded the return to the 2021 Ultra Trail Australian landscape as runners from near and far gathered nervously on the start line. No longer a race to the start as is sometimes the case, many needed to plan a little ‘extra time’ for the mandatory COVID-19 check in’s and parking, and … Read more