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 moving and remaining active. Nicole’s first 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. Having coached for many years, and an athlete herself, Nicole understands and creates space in her careful programming for the seasons of womanhood and the many challenges to navigate, such as transitioning to running from post-partum or perimenopause/menopause.

Since Nicole returned to her childhood love of running when she founded RMA in 2013, she has participated in countless events from 5k, 10k, half and full marathons, right up to 100kms on the roads and trails. Nicole also loves crewing athletes and is no stranger to trail adventures. She thrives on helping women through the process of training, understanding that women are busy, and guides you to success, crafting your training plan to fit around family and other commitments to achieve your goals. If you are looking for someone who is flexible, passionate and understanding, and someone who is there every step of the way, contact Nicole. Nicole is an Accredited Level 1 Community Athletics Coach and Level 2 Intermediate Recreational Running Coach (Athletics Australia) and coaches under her business, Rise Running.

You can contact Nicole at nbunyon@gmail.com or over on instagram @riserunning_ Please mention you found Nicole via the RMA website.

Kate Heyward

Kate has been coaching runners since 2013 and was the very first coach to join Running Mums Australia (RMA). With over a decade of experience and national accreditation through Athletics Australia, Kate specialises in personalised training plans for runners of all levels – from first-time parkrunners to ultra-marathoners.

Kate has guided countless runners toward their goals. Her coaching philosophy is entirely individualised: no two runners follow the same plan, even if they’re training for the same event. Every program is tailored to suit the runner’s experience, family and work schedule, training history, and goals, with a strong focus on ongoing support, flexibility, accountability and mentorship with 25 years of running as her background.
As an athlete herself, Kate has experienced a wide range of events across road and trail. She’s just as comfortable chasing speed – with personal bests of 18:25 (5km), 38:38 (10km), 1:25 (half marathon), and 3:03 (marathon) qualifying and running Boston Marathon in 2019 – as she is exploring endurance on the trails, with standout performances like the Tarawera 50km and Taupo 100km in New Zealand.

Based in regional New South Wales, Kate trains in the natural beauty of state forests and local ovals and her passion is helping runners discover what they’re truly capable of – whether that’s chasing a PB or conquering a new distance. If you’re looking for a personalized, adaptive training plan and a coach who truly cares about your progress, Kate is ready to help you reach your next finish line.

You can contact Kate at coachkateheyward@gmail.com or alternatively here. Please mention you found Kate via the RMA website.

Jenny Morris

Jenny is a Level 2 Advanced Recreational Running Coach, Level 1 Community Athletics Coach and is currently undertaking the UESCA Ultrarunning course. Jenny has been coaching runners since May 2017 with openings for new athletes.

Located in Collaroy, Northern Beaches Sydney and I have access to most terrains and the Blue Mountains which I love. I started coaching when I realised I love giving back to the running community and knew there were lots of athletes that wanted that extra push in their training, or just someone to do the thinking for them.
I have achieved great results with mums returning to running post babies and I’ve coached runners to achieve amazing results in all distances from 5km to Ultra marathon distances up to 173km. I’ve had success with athletes completing MDS (Marathon des Sables) in 2024, UTMB (Ultra- Trail du
Mont Blanc) in 2024, coached an athlete to represent Australia in The World Championships 100km in India 2024 and a top 10 at UTA (Ultra Trail Australia) 100km World Major 2025.

I’m also an accomplished Ultra distance runner completing Coast to Kosci (C2K) a 242km Ultramarathon from Eden to Mt Kosciusko and various 100km and longer Ultra marathon distances so I know what it takes to get you through any training program too!

I’m looking forward to help you achieve your goal in any distance, whether it be to achieve a PB, achieve a new goal or increase your distance, offering very individual and personal online 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. Training plans are never the same, they are individual and to suit your needs and goals. I’m approachable and listen to what you need. Together we can adapt a training plan that works into
your busy lives and schedules.

Make contact and see if I can provide what you need. I look forward to chatting and hopefully building a lasting relationship in running.

You can contact Jenny via email at Jennymorris9@hotmail.com. Please mention you found Jenny via the RMA website.

Jody Mullen

With decades of training, racing and firsthand running experience, Jody now channels her deep knowledge into coaching runners at every level. Whether you’re looking to build consistency, chase a personal best or strive for long-term enjoyment in the sport, Jody provides guidance tailored to your goals and stage of the journey.

Jody holds an Athletics Australia Level 2 Advanced Recreational Running accreditation, reflecting her commitment to both learning and leadership in the running community.

Since 2015, she has led in-person group sessions for running clubs and crafted personalised online training programs. Since 2019, she has also served as the event coach for Run2Cure, fun runs benefiting children’s cancer research held across Australia.
A Chicago native and lifelong runner, Jody began running as a young teen. From her first marathon in the 90’s to running through pregnancies and early motherhood, she is now navigating the joys and changes that come with running in mid-life. She has raced in distances from 3K to 50K on roads and trails and is a parkrun regular, having completed over 125 (and counting). Her coaching is grounded in real-world experience, a love of the sport and a belief that running should support both achievement and longevity.

She utilises the Final Surge coaching platform for training and program development.

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.

You can contact Jody at jodymullen312@gmail.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 kathwhite7@outlook.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

Rochelle Di Masi

Rochelle is a Level 2 accredited running coach and a former Australian representative at the IAAF World Championships in 2019.
As a coach and a mum, one of my core beliefs is that running should complement your life, not complicate it.
I understand that many women juggle multiple roles and that often the biggest challenge isn’t just the physical training, but the mental and emotional load they carry. Whether someone is navigating early motherhood, peri-menopause, injury, or the realities of solo parenting, I aim to meet them where they are.
As a running coach I check in, listen deeply, and then work together to adjust your plan in a way that makes it manageable, realistic, and still purposeful. Flexibility isn’t a fallback, it’s a strategy. A program only works if it works for the athlete, and that means adjusting it before burnout or overwhelm hits, not after.
While I do love a well-structured plan, I don’t believe in rigid coaching. Life is dynamic, and training should be too. My coaching style is adaptive rooted in evidence based practice but shaped by the individual. I’m always prepared to tweak it day to day or week to week, based on what’s happening in an athlete’s life.
My coaching specialty lies in road running—from 5K to marathon and beyond.
I particularly enjoy helping athletes prepare for half and full marathons, and I also support trail runners and ultra-distance athletes (UTMB chasers) . I’m passionate about building strong, sustainable running foundations, and I tailor my approach depending on where each athlete is in their journey. Whether they’re chasing a PB, rebuilding after injury, or just trying to find consistency amidst chaos.

You can contact Rochelle via prruncoach@outlook.com. Please mention you found her via the RMA website

So whether you are wanting to have more structure in your running program, build towards a big goal race or simply get faster or fitter, we are looking forward to taking your running to the next level, and working with you to achieve your running dreams. Please get in touch by emailing runningmumsaustralia@gmail.com with your request for coaching, or alternatively contacting our coaches directly.