Today we have something special. The thing that inspires me most about Running Mums Australia is the people I get to meet or hear about and this story struck a real chord with me. Being indigenous in Australia can have a stereotype attached and and also sometimes it comes with an array of family history … Read more
I am a Grandmother of 7 Grandchildren and another who has adopted me. I am approaching my 63rd Birthday and have been a fringe dweller in relation to running. Having been involved in Little Athletics for a period of time, I was successful in starting a Tiny Tots Group in our local club teaching high knees … Read more
As we walked to the start line of Run Melbourne, I stopped and looked east as we crossed Princes Bridge. The view was breathtaking. As the sun broke through the darkness of the night and promised a kiss of warmth as we ran in the middle of a Melbourne winter, the river sparkled and reflected … Read more
I was the tubby kid who hated exercise. I once explained to my 4th grade teacher I did not see the need for PE. I even forged my Mum’s signature on a note excusing me from sport in high school. Did I get out of sport? Nope. Did my Mum get called to the school … Read more
Some of our members stories here at Running Mums Australia leave me hanging onto every word. This story is one of courage and determination, a desire to never give up, to push on and reach the finish. I want to thank Tina Kirwan for sharing this very detailed, amazing journey into what is an ultra … Read more
I decided to take up running on January 1st this year – not only to help my physical fitness, but my mental fitness as well. It also gave me some precious ‘me time’ which I don’t get much of these days! I signed up for my local parkrun (Sandon Point at Bulli near Wollongong) and … Read more
Let me start by saying I have NEVER been a runner. I was a walker. The only running I did was when I played sport. Then at the start of 2013 I started a lifestyle change to lose weight and I decided that I wanted to get fit for hockey. So I started the C25K … Read more
My 1st marathon! I ran twice as far as my half marathons so this story will be twice as long….. Just a warning. Wow… Where do I start? I guess most of you reading this know the lead up to my 1st marathon. I have done 4 half marathons and followed a simple 16 week … Read more