My first half marathon at the Gold Coast 2017 Running Festival.

  I think it was back in January that I decided to give running a go. Looking after a husband, two small children, working for myself, and living in a rural town, I really struggled to find the motivation to stick to any sort of exercise routine. I never ever dreamed of being a runner. … Read more

Race Recap Gold Coast Half Marathon – From the Back of the Pack by Nic Gibbs

Firstly a little about me…. Vital Stats: Age: 44 Married – 16 years 2 children – boy ~14 girl ~11 Works – Full time Live on a farm in rural Queensland I was a person who played team sports all their lives, throughout childhood is was hockey, netball and then as an adult touch and … Read more

Sunshine Coast Marathon Preparation #1 – By Kassandra Reynolds

  The time has come to focus on the marathon again… My relationship with the marathon really started for me in 2014, when my husband and I decided to run our first. It was a special training process together and a goal we conquered together, while raising over $5000 for the Royal Women and Children … Read more

My first half marathon by Melissa Flentjar (Run Melbourne)

Sunday 26th of July 4.30am. My alarm was buzzing, I snoozed it twice as I no longer had to go and pick up my biggest supporter Rosie along the way. I had made the call the night before and told me friends and family to stay home, keep dry and warm ‘I’d be right’ I told … Read more

ALL IN THE MIND – by Jess Hone

My introduction to trail running and the half marathon. “Are you doing the Sri Chinmoy half next weekend?” A casual message from my new friend and fellow RMA Faye. I had not even heard of this race, so my mind automatically threw up all the reasons why I couldn’t: Never run a trail before, never … Read more

Unexpected Endings…. My Canberra Half by Catherine Chatterton

Before I start this, I will own up to the fact that this story doesn’t contain any great feats of heroism or overcoming insurmountable odds. It’s merely a lesson that I learnt a couple of weeks ago during my first half marathon. In terms of where I fit in the whole sporting classification (if there … Read more

Gold Coast Bulletin Race Recap – by Juliana Hannah

There I was in Gold Coast at 5am on a Sunday morning (as usual for us runners) it was cold and dark and I probably didn’t need to be there that early but hey my nerves were all over the place. It is the day for a Half Marathon sub 2hr and speed doesn’t come natural … Read more

Ten tips to survive your first race

Race season is upon us ladies and for many of you this is your first encounter to what will become a very big addiction! Welcome to the wonderful world of racing! Wether you are racing on a track, a road or a trail, racing is an experience you will never forget. It might be your first, … Read more

Cadbury Half Marathon  – by Jan Newbury

Tasmania is a beautiful destination and the January Cadbury half or full marathon is the ideal way to combine an event for mum and a school holiday trip for the family.   Before I get to race day I should explain the events of how I came to enter this race.  It started back in October … Read more

Tapering: The final week before the race

Well girls, the time is almost here where we descend on the Gold Coast and give it all we have got. For most of us competing it has been months and months of preparation. Training physically and mentally for this race. Wether its the 10km, the half marathon or the marathon, this week is critical … Read more

RUNNING PRAGUE – with Rachel Frearson

So I’ve sat down with a coffee to write this and gather my thoughts…where do I begin?  I had had every intention of writing this on one of the many amazing train journeys across Europe and then on the flight home but it just never happened: I didn’t know where to start and I was … Read more

RUNNING MUMS GO INTERNATIONAL – RACHEL’S RUNNING THE PRAGUE HALF MARATHON…..

Here at Running Mums Australia we have many members who are going all out and running international events. Today we meet one of them, Rachel who lives in Central Australia. She is going far far away to run her second half marathon in the lovely old city of Prague. In this interview you will hear … Read more