Hey RMA crew! Just last week… I was treating one of our runners whilst having a chat about the body (I consider myself a bit of a body nerd… just quietly!) This particular athlete is studying Exercise Science and asked, “Do you think you can actually stretch the ITB?” GREAT question! It actually causes some … Read more
In this exclusive blog post, Running SA and Women’s Recreational Running Network Ambassador, Jess Trengove, reflects on the challenges of dealing with injury as she prepares for the Rio Olympic Games at an altitude camp in Flagstaff, USA. The final flakes from this morning’s snow fall are gracefully floating past the window and a steamy … Read more
Being part of a running community has many benefits, most of all the camaraderie that you experience among members and the friendships that form. We spend hours and hours training together, slogging away along roads, up mountain trails and through long training sessions leading up to our races. We hear about all of the events … Read more
Hey, RMA Crew! It was so good to catch up with everyone at Gold Coast. Such a crazy time, but so much fun! I was talking with Nicole about foam rolling and thought it would be a good idea just to talk briefly about the best way to get elite-level results with your self-release strategies. … Read more
Hey RMA crew! Welcome to June guys! Things have been a bit crazy in the running world and I can’t wait for Gold Coast to recharge with all the excitement! Only four weeks to go! We’ve been seeing a lot of people preparing for the half and full and distances are pretty much peaking at … 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
As we move on in our running journey we start to enjoy running and the many benefits that it can give us. The question that a lot of runners ask is “is it safe to run every day”? Some people may go on a ‘run streak’ or some people might just love to get out … Read more
It’s going to happen in every runners life. Injury. It’s not fun, it’s never pretty and it can leave us feeling deflated and miserable. Not only can our injuries cause us pain and inconvenience, not to mention a lot of money in specialists, physiotherapy and lost event registrations etc. they can cause considerable frustration. One … Read more
Hey RMA crew! Welcome to February!! We’ll be thinking about Christmas soon! Talking to so many Running Mums lately who are putting in a distance base ready for their long events later in the year. I have seen a few people starting to get some niggles through their butt or their glutes which is a … Read more
Hey RMA crew! Hope you had a great break! I got down to see Ang’s family. Running around the Mornington Peninsua area is just divine! Think I could move there tomorrow! Congrats to all the RMA crew who did the Resolution Run as well as the Cadbury Marathon down in Tassie. Looked like fun! Had … Read more
Hey RMA crew! Welcome to December! The silly season is here. I started early with my mother’s birthday. Have to up my distance this week to make up for the feast! Will had a great time with all the running mums at Sunny Coast. Made me contemplate a sea change. Been a big year! For … Read more
Hey RMA crew! This year is flying by! I had a massive weekend just gone. Headed to Endeavour 500 which is an awesome relay event to raise money for the disabled. Three days, five hundred kilometres, eighteen teams and up to 47 degree temperatures made for a fun and exhausting time. I can see an … Read more
Hey RMA crew! Hope you had a great week! Massive congrats to your very own Nicole Bunyon for completing her first ultra! They’re addictive! I bet they’re contagious too!! Can’t wait to see everyone else giving them a go. I have been doing some proactive treatment on Flash, my five month old bulldog, this week … Read more