Two Oceans Ultramarathon Saturday 4th April 2015, South Africa – by Kate Atkinson

Two Oceans Ultramarathon Saturday 4th April 2015 Distance: 56km History The first race was held in 1970 and saw 26 runners line up to face the unknown challenge. Since then, the race has become a favourite with local and international athletes. Participants choose from the scenic 56km ultra marathon or 21km half marathon. The event attracts … Read more

Breaking my Sub 5 Hour Marathon. By Catherine Ross.

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

My running pause – A journey through pregnancy as a running mum. By Tayyah Pegg

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

Taking the lead…..when running impacts families

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

Age is no barrier – Kristine Bell and the New York Marathon.

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

Wangaratta Marathon race report by Michelle Esdale

I met some wonderful ladies at this event and the support beforehand was also incredible (and nothing short of what many of you have experienced through this group I am sure!). Megan Wood did an amazing job of coordinating all of us beforehand, organising a tent for the day, a location for us to meet … Read more

Sue’s Story. Mum of two beautiful Souls.

Since starting Running Mums Australia I have had the opportunity to meet some amazing people both in person and in our online community. I am touched by each and every story I hear and humbled and moved by people’s courage and hope and how running helps them get through the worst of life’s trials. When … Read more

Cadbury Half Marathon  – by Jan Newbury

Tasmania is a beautiful destination and the January Cadbury half or full marathon is the ideal way to combine an event for mum and a school holiday trip for the family.   Before I get to race day I should explain the events of how I came to enter this race.  It started back in October … Read more

The Resolution Run, Brisbane race report by Catherine O’Keeffe.

It was the resolution that almost wasn’t – well for me at least. In the South East corner of Queensland, we are blessed with an enormous range of running, trail and tri events all aimed at celebrating the outdoors that we are blessed to live amongst.  So you can imagine that when the Hans Resolution … Read more