Growing up I was a daddy’s girl. I followed my dad around the farm, ate what he ate, drank what he drank (like drinking tea at aged 4!). My dad was a hard working, ‘salt of the earth’ farmer and a father to 5 children. But under his tough exterior he was a softy and … Read more
From the 1st – 7th July 2019 I had the pleasure of sharing the Bravehearts 777 Marathon Challenge with 21 other extraordinary national runners and 8 amazing support crew from Aurora Adventures and Bravehearts. Collectively we raised over $355k and engaged thousands of people in the child protection message. We started the week in Perth … Read more
At 38 weeks pregnant the entries opened up for the Gold Coast Marathon, an event that I have grown to love over the past 10 years, watching my mum compete and more recently competing in myself, even whilst pregnant. Gold Coast Marathon 2019 was no different. I was signed up to run the marathon as … Read more
I entered this marathon eager to race but unsure of how I will go. In the few weeks leading up to the race I hurt my knee and recovery took a while. I was really looking forward to this race so I decided to still go in and have a great day. Luckily my knee … Read more
My marathon story resonates so much with Jodi’s and indeed every runner who dares to think they can conquer the 42.2km. Can I do it? Is it actually possible? It was only 2 years ago that I said i would never do a marathon and yet, in December 2018, I signed up for my first … Read more
I remember discussing running plans with my son once, and he looked at me in disappointed amazement and said “where do you get these crazy ideas?”. I’ll tell ya, kid. RMA. I found RMA after I saw a fellow runner in some fabulously patterned tights and an RMA top. I thought RMA might be an … Read more
The Great Ocean Road Marathon is a 44km (44.5km according to Garmin!) run from the coastal town of Lorne to Apollo Bay and was on my ‘marathon bucket list’ for quite a few years. The course has breathtaking views, plenty of undulations to make it challenging but not too difficult and there’s also something special … Read more
On April 28 2019, I joined 42,000 other runners and ran the London Marathon. This was my 6th marathon but my first since my diagnosis with a craniopharyngioma (a rare benign brain tumour) in March 2017. The last two years have seen me go through complicated neurosurgery and 6 weeks of daily radiation therapy plus … Read more
There are bigger and faster marathons in the world. But there remains something religious about Boston; the qualifying, tradition, storied history and screaming locals. It’s the marathoner’s holy grail and an experience of a lifetime! What’s so special about Boston? It’s the world’s oldest annual marathon first run in April 1897, having been inspired by … Read more
When I think about last weekend’s RunWest Event I can’t help but smile. The event was absolutely amazing! I loved supporting a local event, and loved being a part of an inaugural event, and most of all loved the opportunity to participate in an event with my family. Setting up our ‘flat us’ the night … Read more
Where to begin? As a bright eyed new comer to running and having run my first Half Marathon in November 2017 I set myself a target of wanting to eventually run a marathon. Little did I know at the time that it would be within a year of setting that goal. I guess I should … Read more
To get the full story we have to go back to March when my husband moved our family – him, me & our 2 boys 8 & 5 to Toronto, Canada! For the first time in 8 years I was home alone! 2 kids at school, no job outside the home or work visa to … Read more
As the rain pelts down on the streets of New York City we are watching the garbage trucks, NYPD cars, endless yellow taxis and array black umbrellas pass by the window of the Hilton Executive Lounge. The small price to pay for a perfect race morning! My legs are still a little stiff, but looking … Read more