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
Sport and being active has been a huge part of my life. It has brought me so much happiness, amazing opportunities and the chance to meet wonderful people. My sporting endeavours started at the ripe old age of three with Kindergym. That progressed to gymnastics and finally on to springboard and platform diving as a … Read more
In October 2017, I competed in a trail run. I was fairly new to trail running and it was raining and super muddy. I made it to within a km of the end of the 13km course, and then slipped and fell. I rolled my ankle so badly that I couldn’t weight bear. Some lovely … Read more
My name is Jessica, I’m morbidly obese and at the start of 2017 I decided I was going to start training for a marathon (one day). In January, I stared down at the scales and saw a frightening number. I wondered, how am I even alive? I’m definitely not living! For a few days I … Read more
Running is hard. It takes commitment. To step out and run your first major race takes courage; but add to that the courage it takes when you are doing it in front of thousands of others, and you know that you will be at the back of the pack and all eyes will be on … Read more
Emma, a Running Mums Australia Ambassador, is a 35 year old Mum living with her four children (aged 6, 9, 12 & 16) and her partner, in Busselton, on the coast of Western Australia. She works full-time in the Hospitality Industry and is studying part-time towards her Education Degree. This year Emma is training for … Read more
My Journey to Tokyo began in September 2015 when I missed out on the ballot entry. The day started with my husband being hospitalised and me being advised that I could not run Sydney marathon on the upcoming weekend. Somewhere in amongst this “nightmare” I had an email saying my entry had been received and … Read more
Running a marathon is a huge step. It takes a lot of training and commitment, and most of us will remember reaching the finish line for the rest of our lives. It is a true testament of one’s resilience and strength, of giving it a go and never giving up. This is Ricci’s story. After … Read more
Having won the North Pole Marathon (female) in April 2015, Heather is now counting down the days to her next big event, the World Marathon Challenge in January 2016 which will entail running 7 marathons, on 7 continents, in 7 days! Coming from the beach side suburb of Coogee, on the east coast of Australia, Heather … Read more
FULL NAME: Rachel Frearson NICKNAME: Rach AGE: 38 So a bit about lil ol’ me… I’m a mum of three crazies – Maia, my 7yr old going on 16, going on 40; and 5year old b/g twin terrors, Emeline and Eli. Wife to a world travelling hubby who somehow gets asked on to a ridiculous … Read more