30 07, 2015

My first half marathon by Melissa Flentjar (Run Melbourne)

By |2021-02-16T11:18:49+11:00July 30th, 2015|half marathon, Members stories, Running Stories|0 Comments

Sunday 26th of July 4.30am. My alarm was buzzing, I snoozed it twice as I no longer had to go and pick up my biggest supporter Rosie along the way. I had made the call the night before and told me friends and family to stay home, keep dry and warm ‘I’d be right’ I told [...]

16 07, 2015

The Shoalhaven King of the Mountain race recap by Jessicah Hone

By |2021-02-16T11:18:49+11:00July 16th, 2015|half marathon, trail running|0 Comments

The Shoalhaven King of the Mountain was to be held at Kangaroo Valley. It sure sounded good: a 25k road/trail race with scenic views, cold but sunny weather, and two passes over Mount Scanzi, this race had it all. Except time to train - I found it while browsing Run Calendar and entered shortly before [...]

7 05, 2015

ALL IN THE MIND – by Jess Hone

By |2021-02-16T11:18:50+11:00May 7th, 2015|half marathon, Members stories, trail running|0 Comments

My introduction to trail running and the half marathon. "Are you doing the Sri Chinmoy half next weekend?" A casual message from my new friend and fellow RMA Faye. I had not even heard of this race, so my mind automatically threw up all the reasons why I couldn't: Never run a trail before, never [...]

1 05, 2015

Unexpected Endings…. My Canberra Half by Catherine Chatterton

By |2021-02-16T11:18:50+11:00May 1st, 2015|half marathon, Members stories, Race recap, Running Stories|0 Comments

Before I start this, I will own up to the fact that this story doesn't contain any great feats of heroism or overcoming insurmountable odds. It's merely a lesson that I learnt a couple of weeks ago during my first half marathon. In terms of where I fit in the whole sporting classification (if there [...]

30 04, 2015

Gold Coast Bulletin Race Recap – by Juliana Hannah

By |2021-02-16T11:18:50+11:00April 30th, 2015|half marathon, Members stories, Race recap, rma, Running Stories|0 Comments

There I was in Gold Coast at 5am on a Sunday morning (as usual for us runners) it was cold and dark and I probably didn’t need to be there that early but hey my nerves were all over the place. It is the day for a Half Marathon sub 2hr and speed doesn't come natural [...]

26 01, 2015

Cadbury Half Marathon  – by Jan Newbury

By |2016-03-01T10:14:05+11:00January 26th, 2015|half marathon, Members stories, Running Stories|0 Comments

Tasmania is a beautiful destination and the January Cadbury half or full marathon is the ideal way to combine an event for mum and a school holiday trip for the family.   Before I get to race day I should explain the events of how I came to enter this race.  It started back in October [...]

20 12, 2014

2014. New beginnings, running for the Royal, fit families and smashing goals By Kassandra Reynolds (Sunshine Coast RMA admin).

By |2021-02-16T11:18:54+11:00December 20th, 2014|half marathon, marathon, Members stories, running mums, Running Stories|0 Comments

To be honest, 2014 started pretty awfully! As a result of playing mixed touch football, and coming off second-best, my collarbone was completely snapped in half and I required surgery! After two surgeries, pins and plates, my shoulder was back together and I had to heal. With a loving husband who works very long hours [...]

29 08, 2014

Anna Fitzgerald – A running journey.

By |2021-02-16T11:18:55+11:00August 29th, 2014|half marathon, marathon, Members, Members stories, Running Stories, training|5 Comments

Well hello there RMA!Running, like-minded mums, bursting with support and positivity-I must be dreaming! I feel like I am part of a special secret club where the currency is endorphins, a go-get it attitude and the ability to multi-task only like a running mother can.  I am Anna. I am 37 years old, live on [...]

7 08, 2014

Run Melbourne Recap – by Hannah Easton

By |2021-02-16T11:18:55+11:00August 7th, 2014|Events, half marathon, Members, Members stories, Running Stories|0 Comments

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 [...]