Runners are an interesting bunch. We hail from here and there: cities, rural areas, desert plains even. Some of us love roads, some trails, some obstacle races, some stairs (gasp!). Some of us think running mountains are a challenge; some of us love a fast flat Parkrun or the athletics track. Some of us: run … Read more
A goal should scare you a little but excite you a lot I’ve recently re-evaluated my running goals as part of a change in program in the hope that my 12 month rut will be broken with a new PB. It took a lot of reflection and time for me to understand where I am … Read more
So, let’s do the background bit first! Late last year I decided to get a running coach. The reason for this was because I wanted to improve my running and I was already looking at the races I wanted to complete in 2016, the main aim of my races was to ultimately qualify to enter … Read more
Recently I found myself unwell which lead to a week in bed. During this time there was no time for running, let alone energy to even walk to the bathroom. What I knew to be the best thing for me, rest for my sick body soon became something that lead me to despair. Not only … Read more
Everyone has a story and this is mine. When I was 12 years old I was hit by a car and was quite badly injured. I woke in the hospital and was unable to feel anything down the right side of my body. I had to learn to walk again. It was very frustrating, in … Read more
Firstly a little about me…. Vital Stats: Age: 44 Married – 16 years 2 children – boy ~14 girl ~11 Works – Full time Live on a farm in rural Queensland I was a person who played team sports all their lives, throughout childhood is was hockey, netball and then as an adult touch and … Read more
Training is going well. I’m into Week Three of my training plan for the full marathon and feel pretty great. In addition to the wonderful support that I receive from the many RMA (Running Mums Australia) ladies that live or visit my area, I am lucky enough to have a great social running group … Read more
The time has come to focus on the marathon again… My relationship with the marathon really started for me in 2014, when my husband and I decided to run our first. It was a special training process together and a goal we conquered together, while raising over $5000 for the Royal Women and Children … Read more
The other day I was at the school gate talking to some mums. One was a running mum and I listened intently as she answered the questions of non- runners who were intrigued by the motivators that kept her in the sport. The discussion was mostly about running as a social outlet. The points she … Read more
The day that we had planned for months had finally arrived and a peek out the window revealed a foggy and wet morning – perfect weather for trail running. 6 months or more ago, four of us started planning this “run-cation” to commemorate Jenn’s 40 year. The brief was simple: It had to be a … Read more
I am often asked about alternatives to gels. Some are after a more natural or ‘real’ food product, whilst others dislike the thick, sticky consistency of a gel and may struggle getting it down. Many are adverse to the sweetness of gels, which can become particularly sickly in longer events, after taking them hour after … Read more
I started running in January last year when my daughter was 5 months old. I’d had gestational diabetes during pregnancy and was warned to stay active if I didn’t want to end up with Type 2. Inspired by two of my sisters, I decided to try running. It was ideal as I could literally start … Read more
It’s cold, its dark and the urge to press snooze and doze at least until the sun comes up is overwhelming. So how do we keep training as the days get shorter and the chill sets in? Here are some tips and tricks: 1. Get organised Write your schedule up on the weekend so that … Read more