The Australian Running Festival – Marathon, By Donna Cain-Riva

On Sunday 10 April 2016, I completed my third marathon. I was not going to run the marathon this year, after running my first marathon one year ago (Canberra), as well as the Melbourne Marathon in Oct 15. I was not sure if I would run ‘a full’ again, not because I did not enjoy … Read more

The Razorback Run by Lea Naismith

I have a bucket list. Some things on my list are realistic goals and some are challenges. I didn’t think I would be brave or crazy enough to attempt some of the challenges but writing them down made them real. Last weekends challenge was to compete and complete the Razorback Run. Mt. Hotham to Mt. Feathertop return – … Read more

Running for Cancer, by Shontele Turner

In January, my almost 80 year old Nan was diagnosed with bowel and stomach cancer. I was facebook stalking the RMA group – and I was always inspired with the mummies and how they were achieving these amazing results, looking healthy, happy and fit all from running. This was the same time I decided I … Read more

Tokyo Marathon 28 February 2016- The day we unite

My Journey to Tokyo began in September 2015 when I missed out on the ballot entry. The day started with my husband being hospitalised and me being advised that I could not run Sydney marathon on the upcoming weekend.  Somewhere in amongst this “nightmare” I had an email saying my entry had been received and … Read more

My first marathon at Cadbury marathon, Hobart

ricci

Running a marathon is a huge step. It takes a lot of training and commitment, and most of us will remember reaching the finish line for the rest of our lives. It is a true testament of one’s resilience and strength, of giving it a go and never giving up. This is Ricci’s story. After … Read more

From 194kg to running strong.

This is the story of RMA Amber Hart, once 194kg, overweight and struggling to enjoy her family. This is the story of how one mum conquered the demons that said you ‘can’t’, and took the reigns and said ‘I can’. This is a story about triumph and strength.  I was once an a 194 kilo women … Read more

Member spotlight – Heather Hawkins, World Marathon Challenge

Having won the North Pole Marathon (female) in April 2015, Heather is now counting down the days to her next big event, the World Marathon Challenge in January 2016 which will entail running 7 marathons, on 7 continents, in 7 days! Coming from the beach side suburb of Coogee, on the east coast of Australia, Heather … Read more