At Running Mums Australia we are passionate about getting the best advice on running to you. We are also passionate about affiliating with a range of coaches that we know can help you achieve your personal best. Each of our affiliated coaches have been especially chosen for their passion for women in our sport, and their ability to understand the demands of motherhood and training for your goals. If you are interested in coaching, contact us at runningmumsaustralia@gmail.com and we will refer you to the perfect coach for your needs.
OUR COACHES
Nicole Bunyon
Nicole Bunyon resides in Southern Sydney and is the Founder of Running Mums Australia. Nicole is passionate about getting women running and remaining active. Nicole’s love is endurance running, particularly trail and ultra running, however she loves the roads too, and has participated and coached athletes to success from their first road race, to their first ultra marathon and beyond. Nicole loves coaching women of all levels, from complete beginner to seasoned athlete.
Since Nicole returned to her childhood love of running when she founded RMA, she has participated in countless events from 5k, 10k, half and full marathons, right up to 100kms on both the roads and trails, plus crewing and planning adventures. She thrives on helping women through the process of training, working with you around your family and commitments to achieve your goal. If you are looking for someone who is flexible, passionate and understanding. Nicole is an Accredited Level 1 Community Athletics Coach and Level 2 Intermediate Recreational Running Coach (Athletics Australia).
You can contact Nicole at nbunyon@gmail.com
Kate Heyward
Kate is the original RMA online coach she has been coaching since 2013 and has been with RMA from its inception. She is an Accredited Coach and Level 2 Intermediate Recreational Running Coach and Level 1 Community Athletics Coach (Athletics Australia). Kate has significant experience coaching runners to their personal goals, be that learning to run their first parkrun, to 10k, half or full marathon personal bests, or trail ultra-marathons. My coaching is individual, none of her runners are on the same schedule even if they have similar goals or are training for the same event – it all depends on you, your history, your running, your work, your availability to train and any other demands on you, or your time.
Personally as a runner she has had vast experiences and has focussed on most of the various distances both road and trail – She does love to run fast; with 5k PB of 18:25, 10k 38:38, half marathon 1:24 and marathon 3:03, but she also loves to run long in the trails, her favourite so far being Tarawawera 50k in 5hrs40, and 100k in Taupo, New Zealand in 12hrs, an amazing experience.
Kate lives in Regional NSW training in the state forest bush and on local ovals. If you’re after a personal but adaptive program, a coach that is there for you, providing mentoring and support, along with the accountability you need to get you to your goals, then Kate is the coach for you.
You can contact Kate at coachkateheyward@gmail.com or alternatively here. Please mention you found Kate via the RMA website.
Jenny Morris
Jenny has been Coaching runners since May 2017 and is located in Collaroy, the Northern Beaches of Sydney. She started coaching when she realised her love of giving back to the running community and knew there were lots of mums that wanted that extra push in their training, or just someone to do the thinking for them. She has achieved great results with mums returning to running post babies and has coached runners to achieve amazing results in all distances from 5km to Ultra marathon distances up to 165km. Jenny recently completed Coast to Kosci (C2K); a 242km Ultramarathon from Eden to Mt Kosciusko and knows what it takes to get you through any training program too! Jenny is looking forward to helping you achieve your goal in any distance, whether it be to achieve a PB, achieve a new goal or increase your distance. She offers very individual and personal on line coaching via the Final Surge platform which is easy to use and accessible via your phone or computer. I’m always available via message or a phone call and return all communication within 24hours. All programs will be available and in advance with 2-3 weeks projection at all times to allow you to plan your busy lives. Jenny’s running has evolved quickly from her first Half Marathon in 2013, having now lost count on her marathons, and running Ultra Marathon distances most weekends in training. She has completed several 100km Ultras, and her first miler in 2019. Jenny primarily loves the longer stuff, being out in nature, but uses the road and track to pick up her pace when needed. Jenny is an accredited Level 2 Intermediate Recreational Running Coach (Athletics Australia).
You can contact Jenny via email at Jennymorris9@hotmail.com. Please mention you found Jenny via the RMA website.
Jody Mullen
After decades of training, racing and running experiences, Jody now enjoys applying that depth of knowledge through her coaching. She assists runners of all abilities and stages in their running journeys to work toward their goals as well as maintain longevity in the sport.
Since 2015, Jody has been coaching regular in-person group running sessions for clubs as well as developing training programs online for individuals. She holds an Athletics Australia Level 2 Advanced Recreational Running accreditation.
Although she appreciates a variety of terrains, Jody’s a road runner at heart having hailed from urban Chicago, where she ran her first marathon in the 90s. She has since raced 3k to 50k across roads and trails and is a parkrun enthusiast with 100+ parkruns and counting.
She utilises the Final Surge coaching platform for training and program development.
You can contact Jody at jodymullen@hotmail.com. Please mention you found her via the RMA website.
Kath White
Kath has been running most of her life, since an early age, coaching athletes since 2016. As a run coach Kath believes runners come in all shapes, sizes and speeds – creating a Work/Life/Training balance for her athletes.
As a versatile athlete Kath runs on many different terrains of road and trails. Kath has completed and coached many distance from 5km to 100km races, she has raced over 30 ½ marathons, 15 full marathons, 4 x ultramarathons and many distances in between, the UTA100km and Boston Marathon being some of the most memorable to date.
Located by the beach in Wollongong NSW Kath takes a holistic approach when coaching athletes – creating balance in all parts of an athlete’s training program.
As a nurturing coach Kath supports her athletes with a personal approach, all training programs are individualised, Kath communicates one on one, regularly via email, message face-time and final surge. Kath is an accredited Level 2 Recreational Run Coach/Level 1 Community Run Coach (Athletics Australia).
Kath believes in the three 3’C’s in her programs
Courage – to start
Commitment – to the program
Communication – between athlete and coach
You can contact Kath via email at kath.white@me.com. Please mention you found her via the RMA website.
Amy O’Halloran
Amy resides south of the Sutherland Shire in Sydney, and spends most of her time running the shores of the Illawarra – from Helensburgh to Wollongong. Since becoming a Mum, Amy has a new love for running and challenges herself on the track and up to the marathon distance which she debuted in in 2021. Amy knows the juggle and struggle of being a busy mum and trying to carve out that time for you – for your own training and for your own goals. Amy’s coaching will harness her own personal experiences and knowledge from Little Athletics on the Track, cross-country, to those just wanting run around their block, completing a 5km park run, or runners who wish to push themselves in a 10KM, half marathon and even a marathon.
Amy creates individualised tailored online programs after going through a detailed account of your history and your goals. You will be provided with a monthly outline and have access to connect via what’s app and email, and phones calls to connect and discuss your training. Amy’s aim is to combine her knowledge and passion for running to help others reach their goals. Whether you’re just starting out or are already an experienced runner, it’s always about learning and improving ourselves. Amy is a Level 2 recreational running and Level 1 community coach (Athletics Australia). Amy would love to help you on your journey.
You can contact Amy via amyeohalloran@gmail.com. Please mention you found her via the RMA website