31 08, 2023

The RMA Podcast. Episode 66. The RMA Podcast. Episode 66.7 Marathons in 7 States in 7 Days with Jodie Cumner.

By |2023-08-31T20:35:55+10:00August 31st, 2023|marathon, podcast|0 Comments

While we are on the roll with podcasts about Marathons, we thought it would be great to interview RMA Community Ambassador Jodie Cumner about her recent experience at the Bravehearts 777 Marathon this year. This podcast will have you asking if a marathon is something that you might like to try your hand at, but [...]

31 07, 2023

The RMA Podcast. Episode 65. So you want to run a marathon? Everything you need to know! With Lisa Weightman & Ana Croger

By |2023-07-31T17:53:09+10:00July 31st, 2023|marathon, podcast|0 Comments

It is no surprise that after the Covid-19 Pandemic, marathons are popular. It seems that everyone took up running or walking during this time to get outside, breath in some fresh air and stay active. Many people kept this habit going, and the running community boomed. Speak with any race director or running store and [...]

24 05, 2023

The RMA Podcast. Episode 62. Australia’s first Indigenous woman to finish all six World Major Marathons. With Allirra Jennings.

By |2023-05-24T15:23:33+10:00May 24th, 2023|podcast|0 Comments

On Episode 62 of the RMA Podcast we speak with Allirra Jennings, Australia's first Indigenous Woman to finish all Six World Major Marathons. Allirra began her journey with running in 2013 after the death of her Grandmother from Diabetes. Allirra wanted to her story to be different, and so she took her health in her [...]

23 11, 2019

Jervis Bay Marathon Recap by Sally Hinchey

By |2021-02-16T11:18:15+11:00November 23rd, 2019|marathon, Members stories|1 Comment

In the dwindling months of my 30’s, my family asked me what I wanted for my 40thbirthday. My answer: “A marathon”. As mum to Henry (8), Braden (6) and Tahra (nearly 2) the best present anyone could get me is 4-5hrs of peace and quiet.  My life is beautiful chaos. I juggle part-time work, study, mumming [...]

15 10, 2019

I blew into the Windy City to chase my dreams…

By |2021-02-16T11:18:15+11:00October 15th, 2019|ambassadors, Uncategorised|1 Comment

My race recaps always start in a similar way, looking back to where it all began... Six and a half years ago my gorgeous and last baby completed our family. 3 under 3 and a tonne of weight to lose lead me to running, you know the “cheap and easy” way to lose weight (feel [...]

18 09, 2019

Blackmores Sydney Running Festival – My first marathon by Natasha Hammond

By |2021-02-16T11:18:16+11:00September 18th, 2019|Uncategorised|1 Comment

On Sunday I was able to strike a marathon off my list. At last!  But it was a long road to get there… I’ve enjoyed running in the Sydney Running Festival for many years. Spring time in my home city, with the chance to run across our iconic bridge. In 2008 I entered the Bridge [...]

29 07, 2019

Carmen Drake – Running through grief and loss.

By |2021-02-16T11:18:16+11:00July 29th, 2019|Members, Members stories, Uncategorised|0 Comments

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 [...]

19 09, 2018

Sydney Marathon 2018 by Nicki Bennett

By |2021-02-16T11:18:28+11:00September 19th, 2018|marathon, Member stories|1 Comment

Hi My name’s Nicki and I’m mum to 4 girls aged 17, 15, 12 and 10. Here is my recap of the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival 2018. Last weekend at Blackmores Sydney Running Festival can only be described as an amazing, once in a lifetime experience where everything fell into place. I’m still on Cloud 9. [...]

1 11, 2017

RUN THE WORLD – The Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon (Canada)

By |2021-02-16T11:18:34+11:00November 1st, 2017|marathon, Member stories, Uncategorised|2 Comments

Flat, fast and festive is how the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon is described. We relocated to Toronto in February of this year from Brisbane and I was keen for the challenge of another marathon and to experience one on our new home soil. After running the incredibly scenic Great Ocean Road marathon in Victoria last [...]

24 10, 2017

Runaway Barossa Marathon

By |2021-02-16T11:18:34+11:00October 24th, 2017|marathon, Race recap, Uncategorised|0 Comments

Everyone loves a getaway. Time away to de-stress from all of life's pressures. But what if you could have a RUNAWAY, combining your holiday with your love of running in an amazing location? That is exactly what Runaway Barossa Marathon was all about. Runaway Barossa is just one of the amazing events in the Runaway Marathon Series [...]