The RMA Podcast episode 11. Reflections on marathons, perseverance & entering motherhood with Jessica Stenson (Trengove).

On this episode of The RMA Podcast we speak to Jessica Stenson (Trengove). Jessica is one of Australia’s greatest runners, particularly over the marathon distance, having competed in many major competitions around the world since her debut Marathon in Nagoya Japan in March 2012 where she earned a spot on her first Olympic team.  In … Read more

2020 Adelaide Half Marathon recap by Jessica Stenson (née Trengove)

Sunday 20th September – 7.13am “Runners this is your two minute call”. As I neared the starting gates, I spotted my husband Dylan walking towards me with our ten and-a-half-month-old Billy bobbing up and down on his shoulders. His little legs were wrapped firmly around his Dad’s neck and he wore a cheeky grin. “Billy didn’t … Read more

The RMA Podcast. Episode 8. Finding joy in your own adventures with Michelle Hooper.

On this episode of The RMA Podcast we talk to mum of two and amateur trail runner Michelle Hooper. In the light of the recent lockdowns at the beginning of the year, and subsequently event after event being cancelled or changed to another time, Michelle decided to set herself a goal of running the fastest … Read more

The RMA Podcast. Episode 7. Running Against Violence with Kirrily Dear.

On episode 7 of The RMA podcast we chat to Run Against Violence co-founder Kirrily Dear about the beginnings of Run Against Violence, its impact and how we can be involved. This is an inspiring story how one women heard the call, acted, and now the catalyst for change has spread far and wide through the power of community … Read more

The RMA Podcast. Episode 6. Living a life empowered for change. One woman’s story of escaping family violence.

When Geraldine Bilston met her partner she was very much in love and thought that her relationship would end up being the fairy tale romance she always dreamed of. However flash forward a couple of years later with a young two year old daughter, Geraldine realised after enduring many experiences and changes in her partners … Read more

The RMA Podcast. Episode 5. Performance & Balance. Olympics & motherhood and all the messy in between

Lisa Weightman is a household name of female distance running both on the international stage, and locally in Australia. Having spent half her life participating in Athletics, namely the marathon, some of Lisa’s achievements include participation at 3 Olympic games, Beijing (2008), London (2012) and Rio (2016), 2019 World championships (marathon), and two Commonwealth games … Read more

MOVE 4 DIGNITY

It’s time to plan to Move4Dignity this October! Get your runners ready  and get ready to get  moving and help  Share the Dignity end period poverty. It’s time to Move4Dignity 2020! Run4Dignity as we’ve known it is now included in the new Move4Dignity event, building up to a virtual exercise challenge that allows everyone to … Read more

The RMA Podcast Episode 4. Connecting and serving community miles apart. With Natalee Cunningham and Tammy Watson.

On Episode 4 of The RMA Podcast I talk to two amazing women, Tammy Watson from QLD and Natalee Cunningham from Perth. We discuss how connection, passion and purpose brought these women together to form Run4Blue, a virtual event sweeping our nation which aims to provide funds, awareness and support to our past and present … Read more

The RMA Podcast. Episode 3. Navigating single parenthood and kicking goals with Luisa Bianchi

This week on the RMA podcast, I talk to Luisa Bianchi about the beginnings of RMA, the scaffold of support that saw it materialise, and the experience of entering single parenthood, yet kicking goals in the process. We discuss how not losing our identity and dreams helps us build the resilience and strength to move … Read more