Everyone has a story and this is mine. When I was 12 years old I was hit by a car and was quite badly injured. I woke in the hospital and was unable to feel anything down the right side of my body. I had to learn to walk again. It was very frustrating, in … Read more
These are the things I have learned over the last 2 years while I have battled with my health. I lost my energy and vitality and my love of running has suffered many blows along the way. After recently being diagnosed with Adrenal Fatigue and since then Thyroid issues, I am starting the process of … Read more
This is the story of RMA Amber Hart, once 194kg, overweight and struggling to enjoy her family. This is the story of how one mum conquered the demons that said you ‘can’t’, and took the reigns and said ‘I can’. This is a story about triumph and strength. I was once an a 194 kilo women … Read more
Well this installment comes a little later as this month has been HECTIC!!! Amongst working full-time, chasing a toddler and growing bigger by the minute we bought and moved into our new house! To say we have been busy would definitely be an understatement 🙂 However, through it all I have actually fitted in more … Read more
I first saw the inaugural Coastal High 50 advertised in about April this year. I have never run that far, at that time I was still training for my first marathon at the Gold Coast. The lead up to my marathon training had been marred by many injuries – 3x bulging discs, a disc protrusion, … Read more
This time last year I had just upgraded from what was to be my fourth half marathon at the Sydney Blackmores running festival to my first full marathon in Sydney with only 3 weeks lead in. My then, amazing coach was crazily adapting my program to accomodate my very random and last minute race decisions. … Read more
This time last year I could count on one hand the number of International trips I had made and I had never been to Europe. I am now getting ready for my 2nd trip to Europe in 6 months and by the end of the year I will have doubled the number of international trips … Read more
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
The Shoalhaven King of the Mountain was to be held at Kangaroo Valley. It sure sounded good: a 25k road/trail race with scenic views, cold but sunny weather, and two passes over Mount Scanzi, this race had it all. Except time to train – I found it while browsing Run Calendar and entered shortly before … Read more
When I heard Vanessa’s story it resonated with me. I had just been reading about the effects of over training and was wondering if this was where I had ended up. I had a huge running year in 2014, and even with my major injury set back earlier in the year, I found myself burnt … Read more
Starts with a Monday evening run with NSRG on 28th July 2014 when I met Cara. Cara was training for the City2Surf marathon on 31 August 2014 and running to raise funds for Cancer. We chatted, ran well together. We met at the same run the next week where I learned more that Cara … Read more
Over at Running Mums Australia we come across so many girls who are inspired to run their first half marathon. Not everyone wants to run a half marathon, but for those that have the desire, a lot of planning and time and training go in to make it the best race possible. We love to … Read more
HAVING done five half marathons, I think I always knew in the back of my mind I would one day try a full marathon. A lot of people asked and I’d generally find a way to fob them off or tell them the many reasons why I didn’t think I was cut out for a … Read more