One night in spring last year I was sitting in my lounge room reflecting on the year that had been. I had just run my first official marathon in Sydney and I was reminiscing about all the training and the race itself. I will never forget that day. Its up there with one of the best … Read more
If you want to achieve that running goal you’ve set yourself, no matter what it is, you need to train your mind as well as your body. You can’t leave it to race day because more often than not your mind will win – and your mind usually wants you to slow down, give up … Read more
I am a Grandmother of 7 Grandchildren and another who has adopted me. I am approaching my 63rd Birthday and have been a fringe dweller in relation to running. Having been involved in Little Athletics for a period of time, I was successful in starting a Tiny Tots Group in our local club teaching high knees … Read more
As we walked to the start line of Run Melbourne, I stopped and looked east as we crossed Princes Bridge. The view was breathtaking. As the sun broke through the darkness of the night and promised a kiss of warmth as we ran in the middle of a Melbourne winter, the river sparkled and reflected … Read more
I was the tubby kid who hated exercise. I once explained to my 4th grade teacher I did not see the need for PE. I even forged my Mum’s signature on a note excusing me from sport in high school. Did I get out of sport? Nope. Did my Mum get called to the school … Read more
Some of our members stories here at Running Mums Australia leave me hanging onto every word. This story is one of courage and determination, a desire to never give up, to push on and reach the finish. I want to thank Tina Kirwan for sharing this very detailed, amazing journey into what is an ultra … Read more
Hey RMA Crew! Sorry I missed you guys last week. Things got pretty hectic around here. I got stuck in the renovating whirlwind. It kind of chewed me up and spat me out! Didn’t know if I was going to make it for a few days there…I NEED to get out for a run! Will … Read more
I decided to take up running on January 1st this year – not only to help my physical fitness, but my mental fitness as well. It also gave me some precious ‘me time’ which I don’t get much of these days!I signed up for my local parkrun (Sandon Point at Bulli near Wollongong) and in … Read more
This week has seen a lot of long running and recovery is vital. This morning protein had to be the first thing that touched my lips. Protein is vital for muscle recovery and so a hearty omelette is just what I needed. All it took was 5 minutes and it was done. And it was … Read more
Let me start by saying I have NEVER been a runner. I was a walker. The only running I did was when I played sport. Then at the start of 2013 I started a lifestyle change to lose weight and I decided that I wanted to get fit for hockey. So I started the C25K … Read more
If you have just joined Running Mums Australia, welcome, we are glad that you are here! You will find nothing but inspiration with us, encouragement and support. This is why we exist, to empower you as women to run your best. Have you just started out running and feel that….gee, it is a hard slog? … Read more
Hey RMA crew! Hope you had a good week. We are still coming off our Gold Coast high. I know Kokoda is this week, so big shout out to all the RMA people braving the cold (not to mention the 98K) this weekend. Today I wanted to talk about Achilles pain because it can … Read more
Gold Coast Marathon weekend was one of the highlights of the year for Running Mums Australia. The spirit of the marathon was certainly something that our girls got into. Whether it was the 10k, the Half marathon or the full marathon, everyone gave it their all and it was a fun and inspiring event. We … Read more