To start with, I will go back, waaaayyy back. 15 years ago, I found myself a single mumma to 2 beautiful children. My daughter was 7 and my son 4. My son is on the autism spectrum and intellectually impaired, so I moved across the country to move closer to my family for support. I worked … Read more
Are you working harder than you ever have this past fortnight? Are you running less than you ever have this past fortnight? Are you sleeping less than you ever have this past fortnight? If you answered yes to 3 questions you are not alone. That’s me right now. Fortunate to be working I’m working twice as much, juggling Pete’s … Read more
This article is adapted from an article published by myself in RMA in 2016. I think that some of the lessons here we can adapt to our ever changing situation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of my thoughts. Recently I found myself unwell which lead to a week in bed. During this time … Read more
Our climate across the world has changed at a rapid rate these last few weeks, where we see COVID-19 infiltrating our countries, our people, our health care systems, our economy and our wellbeing. With so much uncertainty and angst, one thing remains clear, we are stronger together. If we band together and do the right … Read more
I got into running to lose weight back in 2011 and soon got addicted. I ran through both of my pregnancies and then I got into triathlon in 2017. It has been a dream of mine to get into triathlon, and I finally found myself with the time and friends who could help me achieve … Read more
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
To my dearest RMA, This is letter is one of thanks and utter gratitude for the support and sense of community I have gained from this group. It is like no other community I have ever been a part of, its both saved and changed my life. We first met back on the 15thAugust 2015, … Read more
My name is Geraldine, and I first became involved with Running Mums Australia back in 2014. I stumbled across the Instagram page while I was getting into running, and saw a lot of RMA’s on the Gold Coast that July when I completed my first half marathon. After that I became quite actively involved on … Read more
I remember the first time I laced up to run at a fun run after having children. I hadn’t run for a long time. I was unfit, and I didn’t feel like I belonged. It was a local 5k Australia day race. I didn’t even know how far that really meant. Until I started running. … Read more
Runners are an interesting bunch. We hail from here and there: cities, rural areas, desert plains even. Some of us love roads, some trails, some obstacle races, some stairs (gasp!). Some of us think running mountains are a challenge; some of us love a fast flat Parkrun or the athletics track. Some of us: run … Read more
Recently I found myself unwell which lead to a week in bed. During this time there was no time for running, let alone energy to even walk to the bathroom. What I knew to be the best thing for me, rest for my sick body soon became something that lead me to despair. Not only … Read more