So, how did I come to be running the marathon in Canberra on Sunday and trying to break 5 hours? This is my story. As long as I have known my amazing husband of 25 years he had wanted to do an Ironman race. Once we had kids that went on the back-burner – training … Read more
Race season is upon us ladies and for many of you this is your first encounter to what will become a very big addiction! Welcome to the wonderful world of racing! Wether you are racing on a track, a road or a trail, racing is an experience you will never forget. It might be your first, … Read more
I wish I could say I had pure motives when it came to my exercise and diet while I was pregnant with my second son, but initially, the one word that fueled my drive was ‘fear’. Two years prior, I had my first son, and the birth and recovery were quite traumatic. It took me … Read more
Hey RMA crew! So much fun the other week at Twilight running festival up here in Bris Vegas! Caught up with heaps of running mums in the parkrun tent. The rain was crazy and it was a shame the half was cancelled mid race but it didn’t dampen anyone’s spirit on the night. We had … Read more
Jessica Trengove, April 2nd 2015 The airport scene has become a little too familiar in recent months. This time I am homeward bound for the Easter long weekend and rather than make the same old mistake of draining my phone battery, I opted to put my laptop to use. One week ago today, a small … Read more
When I started to take my running seriously the natural progression for me was to sign up to many road races. These not only tested what I had learned in my training but they tested my mental capabilities to push through the pain barriers which would eventually come in a race. What left me feeling … Read more
Can you believe that Obesity among Australian’s has more than doubled in the last 5 years? That statistics predict that by 2025, if current trends continue, 80% of Australians and a THIRD of Australian children will be obese or overweight! Its no wonder with the lifestyles that we have become accustomed to. Our society is … Read more
Oh my goodness the New York Marathon it had been on my bucket list for 8 years since I started running, now 61 this was my Birthday present from my incredible, inspiring Son Terence. DREAMS DO COME TRUE with 15mths of training. Sunday 2 Nov 2014 I started my wave at 10.30am in the New York Marathon with Terence. We stayed … Read more
Sonia Worsley How did you know your coach was the right one? I Met my coach at a race. I had heard about his achievements in Ultra running and at the time I actually had a coach already, however because I wanted to focus on ultra running, I wanted someone who knew ultra running inside … Read more
Ever since I ran my first marathon in Canberra in 2006 I have wanted to run the Six Foot Track Marathon, a race that has been described as the toughest marathon in Australia. The course itself runs from Katoomba to the Jenolan Caves, a distance of 45 kilometres following the Six Foot Track, a bridle … Read more
Being out injured, I put it out there for some RMA members to hit me with some big questions about my running life. We will choose some RMA members from time to time to do the same…..for now, here is part 1 of my 1000 questions that were asked! Sarah-Jane Bonner – I’d love to … Read more
“Come on, join up, it’ll be fun.” A mum from the preschool where I dropped off my son was encouraging me and my husband to join her gym. I had never had a personal trainer before and I was unsure if I could perform up to the standards that were expected. I didn’t really even … Read more
You know that feeling? Your skins are on, earphones in, Garmin is set. You are off. Total peace, freedom and raw hard work. It is unlike anything else. I’m so grateful I have been able to experience it. Living with an ‘invisible’ and rare disease like Ehlers danlos syndrome is not only painful, but frustrating … Read more