Life is meant to be lived with adventure and over the past few years falling in love with trail running, this is exactly how I see running continuing for me now and into the future…like one big adventure. I love to showcase these adventures with RMA as I want you to also be inspired to … Read more
When I think about last weekend’s RunWest Event I can’t help but smile. The event was absolutely amazing! I loved supporting a local event, and loved being a part of an inaugural event, and most of all loved the opportunity to participate in an event with my family. Setting up our ‘flat us’ the night … Read more
As with so many other personal interests that take a backseat when you become a parent, running wasn’t something I was finding much time for a few years ago. At our peak fitness pre-kids, my husband Lindsay and I were running regularly and had completed a few half marathons, but other priorities had taken over, … Read more
First a little bit about me. I migrated to Australia from Romania approx 14 years ago. I love this country and have only moved twice during this period. The last move was 9 years ago when I ended up in the blue mountains, two kids later and on my own… I wasn’t feeling great, especially … Read more
I have never been a massive fan of treadmill running but of late I have found it a necessary evil to get my runs done. Secretly I’ve even grown to enjoy it! So how do you make it more palatable? Here are a few tips: 1. Break up long runs If I am doing a … Read more
First, let me say this is a run you should put on your wish-list. It was so much fun! Starting at dusk, & running into the night, and the theme is 80’s flu\ro dress-up. The brighter & crazier the better! It is held along the Surf Coast trail in Victoria, and offers a 21km, 15km, … Read more
When I was invited to attend the 2nd running of the Ring of Fire Ultramarathon in New Zealand late last year I was excited. The excitement was fuelled not only by the fact that it is an international race, but because the prospect of running around a volcano was something that I thought was a … Read more
Here I am sitting and thinking how to answer to my colleague’s question when is my next ultra race? It’s been a couple of days since I ran my first 100k race; 102k to be precise. Going through all the pain and doubts and solid decision of quitting running, I am now sipping on my … Read more
Sport and being active has been a huge part of my life. It has brought me so much happiness, amazing opportunities and the chance to meet wonderful people. My sporting endeavours started at the ripe old age of three with Kindergym. That progressed to gymnastics and finally on to springboard and platform diving as a … Read more
Lets start with a bit of my back ground. Basically, when it comes to exercise I was LAZY. It’s not that I didn’t want to do any, it’s just that nothing really took my fancy and let’s be honest……I couldn’t be bothered. I was 20kgs over weight and suffered from arthritis in my back, hips, neck … Read more
I have very clear memory of being around 8 years old at a picnic with some family friends. My little brother was constantly getting me in out in the cricket game we were playing. I found it extremely frustrating! My parents friend suggested that my brother and I have a race around the cricket oval. … Read more
I have very clear memory of being around 8 years old at a picnic with some family friends. My little brother was constantly getting me in out in the cricket game we were playing.I found it extremely frustrating! My parents friend suggested that my brother and I have a race around the cricket oval. My … Read more
February 2017 was my first parkrun, it was when I had the epiphany that I needed to get healthy, and that running was for me. Over the course of the next 12 months I lost 41 kg and improved my parkrun time by nearly 30 min … and had found a home in Meadowbrook parkrun. … Read more