If you would have told me that I would be running 5 years ago, I probably would have laughed at you. My running journey happened by accident, but so happy I stumbled onto it. On 29 October 2013 (ironically World Stroke Day) at the age of 42, I had a Haemorrhagic Stroke/Brain Aneurysm while I [...]
Everyone has a story and this is mine. When I was 12 years old I was hit by a car and was quite badly injured. I woke in the hospital and was unable to feel anything down the right side of my body. I had to learn to walk again. It was very frustrating, in [...]
Running Mums Australia is so excited to share this recent interview with super athlete and 2014 Commonwealth Games Bronze medalist Jess Trengove. Jess is an amazing marathon runner and I remember clearly the night we were all watching in awe of her stunning performance this year where she took home the bronze medal in Glasgow. Jess's [...]
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 [...]
My name is Ida Dempsey, mother to 3 children, wife, runner and a stroke survivor. In September 2011, at the age of 40, I suffered a haemorrhagic stroke due to untreated high blood pressure. Running was my passion before the debilitating effects of stroke not only stole my ability to run - but to walk, [...]
I feel Pleasure when I run. I feel the warmth of the sun. I feel like refreshing of the rain. I feel the cool of the breeze. I love the feeling of my heart pumping and blood flowing. I have a love-hate relationship with the burning in the legs. I love getting to the top [...]
Hi, I'm Nicole and I am the founder of Running Mums Australia. I wanted to share my marathon story to you to show you that anyone, with determination and commitment can run a marathon. Here is my story. On September 22nd, 2013 I ran a marathon. I covered 42.2km. All the training I did was [...]
Hi, my names Sue and Im 54 next month and have 3 teens. I like one of the other RMA members didn’t do sport at school. I chose to work at the pre-school or school for the disabled during 2 of the 3 terms during high school (yes Im that old). I only ever did [...]
