Welcome to Running Mums Australia.
Running Mums Australia is an Australian network for women and mums who run. Founded in 2013, RMA is a safe place for women to discuss running and connect with runners in their local community and around Australia. RMA exists to bring positive change and connection through the vehicle of running and improve the health and wellbeing of women and families in Australia. RMA provides a platform to engage women in participation through events around Australia while supporting our national sporting organisations and patterning with Australian businesses, as well as seeking to empower community around important causes that fit within it’s vision.
RMA has been created to champion the everyday woman. We believe that nothing is out of your reach, and together you can fulfil your dreams. You can join our safe and secure running community of women on Facebook . WE welcome anyone who is female who loves to run in Australia! Trust us, you will love it here.
We love what we do, and we are passionate about our cause. We also love to connect our network with brands and events across the country and abroad that align with our mission. For all enquiries please contact runningmumsaustralia@gmail.com.
The RMA Podcast. Episode 34. Running & Fertility. A journey through IVF to motherhood and beyond with Kelly McManus.
On episode 34 we discuss issues around infertility, a condition which affects so many Australian women. We chat with Kelly McManus, from Sydney about her long journey to becoming a mother. We talk to Kelly [...]
My Adelaide Half Marathon by Leigh Heath
Around 10 years ago, single and childless, I idly professed my intent to run a half marathon “one day”… then life got in the way and that day never happened. Fast forward to October 2020 [...]
The RMA Podcast. Episode 33. An honest recap of the Road to the Olympic Games. With Lisa Weightman.
In Episode 33 of the RMA Podcast we chat to RMA Ambassador and four-time olympian, Lisa Weightman about her latest experience of the road to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games during the COVID-19 pandemic. We [...]
The RMA Podcast Episode 32. Living for the long run. Life and lessons of a 200 mile runner. With Harmony Waite.
On episode 32 of the RMA podcast I speak with long time RMA member Harmony Waite. Harmony talks with us about her journey into running, particularly after becoming a mum and her rise into ultra [...]
The RMA Podcast episode 31. Running for premature babies part 2. With Sophie Smith.
Episode 31. On episode 31 (Part 2 of the Running for premature babies podcast) we talk to Running for Premature Babies Founder and Director, Sophie Smith. 15 years ago Sophie and her late [...]
The RMA Podcast Episode 30. Running for Premature Babies Part 1. With Amy O’Halloran & Judy Schulstad.
On Episode 30 of the RMA podcast, our 1 year anniversary special, we are talking about running for premature babies! We interview Proud running mumma and RMA Ambassador, Amy O’Halloran who is mum to two [...]
How to start your running journey.
So you have decided that you want to be a runner. Maybe you have laced up your shoes as the recent lock downs mean you no longer have access to gyms or your traditional form [...]
The RMA Podcast. Episode 19. A life of Gratitude. Living when you are dying. With Samantha O’Farrell.
On episode 29 of The RMA Podcast I speak with mum, runner and all round beautiful spirit, Samantha O'Farrell. I met Sam a few years ago when she was part of our local RMA sisterhood [...]