It’s time to reflect on the journey from non running Mum living in England to a RMA running Tooowoomba Mum To Disney World and the most epic running challenge. Grab a cup of tea or a wine as this an in-depth recap! Back in 2014, I sat at home reflecting on what I had … Read more
Want to see what we have been up to at RMA this year? Here is a select video of the highlights that members shared for 2017. RMA is changing the shape of what it is to live and be healthy in Australia. Hopefully we are inspiring the next generation to follow suit. Enjoy 🙂
Well, what a year it has been at Running Mums Australia. So many amazing women achieving great things for themselves and in turn their families. For some of you it might have been a year of set backs and disappointment. For some, it was a year of highlights and achievement. No matter what the year … Read more
It’s been an amazing year both personally for me with my running and watching RMA’s smash their goals all around this country we call Australia and beyond. Phenomenal everyday women, unleashing their strength and potential to chase those dreams and build an amazing community of support and inspiration. Whether your journey has been one of … Read more
My name is Jessica, I’m morbidly obese and at the start of 2017 I decided I was going to start training for a marathon (one day). In January, I stared down at the scales and saw a frightening number. I wondered, how am I even alive? I’m definitely not living! For a few days I … Read more
I love big cities and I love to run. There is no better way of combining my two loves then by entering signature events like the Melbourne Marathon. However, like most of my entries, it usually starts by a flippant ‘yeah sure, I’ll do that with you’ response to a friend months in advance, just … Read more
As I look back I can hardly believe my year. I have run all over this great land of ours and for the first time since I took up running again five years ago I finally ran in my first International event. I was invited to the Queenstown Marathon as an Ambassador. To review and … Read more
What a way to finish my 2017 season!! For me this race was a chance to practice so many aspects of running, taking a risk, following a defined race and nutrition plan, respecting the course and distance, resetting in the face of demoralising moments, watching the pain in my body and learning not to “suffer” … Read more
Flat, fast and festive is how the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is described. We relocated to Toronto in February of this year from Brisbane and I was keen for the challenge of another marathon and to experience one on our new home soil. After running the incredibly scenic Great Ocean Road marathon in Victoria last … Read more
This weekend was just like most weekends for me. I was going to head out and hit the trails, except this time I had been invited to try one of Australia’s newest trail events, the sold out inaugural Bouddi Coastal Run brought to us by Maximum Adventure. When I was asked to come it took me … Read more
As I sit down to write this recap I am flooded with words and emotions – I hardly know how to start it off… Leg 1: Mel Sykes-Bridge The Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail Ultra is one awesome event, the organisation is outstanding and the small community feel is just perfect. After completing the course … Read more
Everyone loves a getaway. Time away to de-stress from all of life’s pressures. But what if you could have a RUNAWAY, combining your holiday with your love of running in an amazing location? That is exactly what Runaway Barossa Marathon was all about. Runaway Barossa is just one of the amazing events in the Runaway Marathon Series … Read more
Life…our greatest adventure. Sometimes the adventure is hidden far below the rules and routines of our lives, but if we let go and take chances to really chase the adventurous spirit within, we may just find out who we really are, just like Sasha Maricheva….. ‘You can never tell to what untold glories any little humble … Read more