This is a story about gratitude. In hindsight, I should not have booked my first ultramarathon for the November following my first marathon in April 2021. I figured it would be easier to "maintain fitness" than "start over", but severely misjudged the rest and recovery both my body and mind would need after such a [...]
THE 2022 RMA MEMBER BENEFIT PROGRAM IS PACKED FULL OF DISCOUNTS TO OUR PARTNER EVENTS AND BRANDS ACROSS AUSTRALIA TO HELP YOU KEEP RUNNING. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT GETTING WOMEN ACTIVE AND MOVING AND PARTICIPATION IN OUR SPORT AND WE LOVE TO SUPPORT AUSTRALIAN BRANDS AND EVENTS THAT DO THE SAME. AS A MEMBER OF [...]
Around 10 years ago, single and childless, I idly professed my intent to run a half marathon “one day”… then life got in the way and that day never happened. Fast forward to October 2020 and I took up running once more and gave myself a 12 month goal to run that ever elusive half [...]
So you have decided that you want to be a runner. Maybe you have laced up your shoes as the recent lock downs mean you no longer have access to gyms or your traditional form of exercise, and running is your option for now. Or maybe you have heard what all the hype is about [...]
In this episode of the RMA podcast we talk again to one of our favourite guests, RMA Ambassador and lover of adventures, Michelle Hooper. Michelle isn't new to the podcast, having been interviewed on episode 8 about her self-supported adventure on the Cape to Cape track in WA. This time I chat to [...]
The crisp cold air heralded the return to the 2021 Ultra Trail Australian landscape as runners from near and far gathered nervously on the start line. No longer a race to the start as is sometimes the case, many needed to plan a little 'extra time' for the mandatory COVID-19 check in's and parking, and [...]
I started training for the Canberra Marathon in December 2020 – logging 683.95km and almost 83 hours of training before the big day. I ran through torrential rain, through heartbreak when my best friend died 3 weeks out, logged many KMs alone in the dark and many grateful KMs with wonderful friends. I had a [...]
Click below to watch video Who are you? Are you the woman you thought you would become? Do you look at yourself with admiration and celebration or do you contemplate what could have been? Do you delve deep into your hearts desires, go forth and chase those things that set your heart on fire, [...]
As I sit here reflecting on the year that has been it is hard to not have an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Yes, 2020 was a difficult year, and its' affect and its' uncertainty still remains with us, however it was a year that brought much clarity and reflection to what I do here at [...]
Kylee Davie and her husband Marcus live in Tasmania, and have 3 children Jordan, Jakob and Veronika. In 2008 when Kylee was 36 weeks pregnant with Veronika, her OBGYN noticed her yet to be born baby had a severe brain abnormality. Kylee shares parts of their families journey with Veronika who lives with complex multiple [...]
Episode 14 of The RMA podcast welcomes Hanny Allston. Hanny is a well known Australian trail, sky runner and ultra runner, orienteer world Champion, coach, tour guide, author, podcaster, speaker, business woman and owner of Find Your feet trail store in Tasmania. In this podcast we share some of her story from growing up on [...]
Thanks to our unwelcome virus friend, COVID-19, 2020 has been like Old Mother Hubbard’s cupboard for running event options. This year has taught me to run for nature, adventure, friendship and peace rather than big finish lines, PBs and medals; but when Summit Shoalhaven entries opened, I registered immediately. The chance to run in an actual, REAL [...]
On episode 13 of The RMA Podcast we talk to Olympian Debbi Schulstad (nee’ Edwards). Debbi is an an Australian woman, mother, writer, coach and remedial & sports massage therapist. Debbi is also an Olympian and competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games in the 100m Hurdles event, after previously competing at the 1998 Commonwealth [...]
