Hi Running Mums! My name’s Kylie. I’m a 33yr old Mother of two and I’m a sprinter. How did you start? For as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved being able to run FAST. My earliest memories go back to my early childhood years in New Zealand – on our street growing up … Read more
The marathon. It’s the golden egg of the long distance running world. A goal that most long distance runners aspire to complete at some stage in their running career. There is history, prestige and something about putting your body through 3-6 hours of pain that appeals to us and so, in growing numbers we flock … Read more
I found out very quickly about cadence several years ago when I had the sudden onset of plantar faciitis, ouch. I had six months off running. It was excruciating – and gave me a long time to research running form and “ways I can prevent this ever, EVER happening to me again”. Cadence is the … Read more
Hey, RMA Crew! It was so good to catch up with everyone at Gold Coast. Such a crazy time, but so much fun! I was talking with Nicole about foam rolling and thought it would be a good idea just to talk briefly about the best way to get elite-level results with your self-release strategies. … Read more
Whether you are relatively new to running or a seasoned athlete, most distance runners can get speed and strength benefits by introducing some type of interval training into their programs. Interval training can be complex and highly personalised at the advanced or elite level, but it is not only for advanced athletes. Coaches manipulate, adjust, … 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
It doesn’t matter where you are, it doesn’t matter what kind of runner you are. We have a language. The secret runners language. Unless you are runner, you won’t know it. It’s kind of like a secret handshake for runners as you run along; to let each other know that we are part of the same … Read more
As my runs got longer and the terrain got harder with less places to grab water, I found that I was in need of a hydration pack. I wasn’t in the habit of running past my local sports field anymore where I could fill up at the bubbler, or running laps where I could leave … Read more
Race season is upon us ladies and for many of you this is your first encounter to what will become a very big addiction! Welcome to the wonderful world of racing! Wether you are racing on a track, a road or a trail, racing is an experience you will never forget. It might be your first, … Read more
Hey RMA crew! So much fun the other week at Twilight running festival up here in Bris Vegas! Caught up with heaps of running mums in the parkrun tent. The rain was crazy and it was a shame the half was cancelled mid race but it didn’t dampen anyone’s spirit on the night. We had … Read more
Jessica Trengove, April 2nd 2015 The airport scene has become a little too familiar in recent months. This time I am homeward bound for the Easter long weekend and rather than make the same old mistake of draining my phone battery, I opted to put my laptop to use. One week ago today, a small … Read more
Many of my friends are surprised to hear that mental strength, particularly when I am physically tested, is not my forte. It is certainly not something that comes naturally to me. I know runners that swear that they love pain. They tell me that they seek out and relish opportunities to have their thresholds … Read more
As we move on in our running journey we start to enjoy running and the many benefits that it can give us. The question that a lot of runners ask is “is it safe to run every day”? Some people may go on a ‘run streak’ or some people might just love to get out … Read more