As I sit here reflecting on the year that has been it is hard to not have an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Yes, 2020 was a difficult year, and its’ affect and its’ uncertainty still remains with us, however it was a year that brought much clarity and reflection to what I do here at … Read more
Thanks to our unwelcome virus friend, COVID-19, 2020 has been like Old Mother Hubbard’s cupboard for running event options. This year has taught me to run for nature, adventure, friendship and peace rather than big finish lines, PBs and medals; but when Summit Shoalhaven entries opened, I registered immediately. The chance to run in an actual, REAL … Read more
Where to even begin? The conscious decision about doing 100 miles at Feral Pig here in WA wasn’t even really made this year to be honest… I’d signed up to do the miler last year but with the extreme heat and fire danger resulting in the cancelation of the 2019 event we were given the … Read more
Sunday 20th September – 7.13am “Runners this is your two minute call”. As I neared the starting gates, I spotted my husband Dylan walking towards me with our ten and-a-half-month-old Billy bobbing up and down on his shoulders. His little legs were wrapped firmly around his Dad’s neck and he wore a cheeky grin. “Billy didn’t … Read more
I have always been athletic. I played basketball as a kid. I was pretty good at it and made it as far as training with the Melbourne Tigers women’s WNBL team and could have gone further, but I lost the hunger. I was 17 and the possibility of hanging out with friends and partying seemed to be a … Read more
Event has passed. It’s time to plan to Move4Dignity this October! Get your runners ready and get ready to get moving and help Share the Dignity end period poverty. It’s time to Move4Dignity 2020! Run4Dignity as we’ve known it is now included in the new Move4Dignity event, building up to a virtual exercise challenge that … Read more
For all of those people that are feeling the weight right now, I see you. The hardest part is feeling like there is no end in sight on this long journey. Officially we are now into the back end of the year, and wow, what a ride so far! I know this will be such … Read more
In August 2017, I took part in my very first Parkrun. I was nervous, as I was stepping right out of my comfort zone as you will see by the video I have attached. I can hardly believe that in under three years, I am now a marathon runner! There are many parts to this … Read more
Meet Natasha Hammond. Mum, graphic designer and RMA Community Ambassador for Sydney! You can hear her story here.
Our next instalment of RMA CONVERSATIONS is Sandra Ehlers who is one of our Community Ambassadors in Brisbane! I loved listening to her story and what running means to her! Click on this link or the picture below to watch her story.
Next up on RMA conversations we feature Nicole Jukes, our Brisbane RMA Community Ambassador! Nicole shares with us why she runs, how she manages as a single mum and what she wants her kids to learn through her running and what it means to her. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vFgqZFt0xg
Some of you may remember that at the start of this year, the year of my fortieth birthday, I made a goal for myself, 40 events for my fortieth. This seemed to be a very feasible goal that I could achieve through my regularly scheduled races I wouldn’t miss for the world, plus a few extra … Read more
This episode of RMA Conversations features Jennifer Brookes. RMA community Ambassador from Melbourne! Click the picture above or the link here to watch!.