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25.01.2022 Living my best life Adventures to sunset views. Good vibes all around. . . #runningmumsaustralia ... #onrunning #onruncrew #rma #trailrunning #adventure See more

24.01.2022 Ready for Afterglow! #runningmumsaustralia #afterglow @tourdetrails

23.01.2022 When it’s hard, remember why you started. Dig deeper than you think you can. There is greatness under the surface. Keep on pushing. Keep on believing. Keep on dreaming. #heartisfull #legsaretired #forthememories

23.01.2022 Lights in dark moments. Miss these chicks. People with no agenda other than to be a part of the #memories #larapinta #nighthike #werock

23.01.2022 Episode 9 of The RMA Podcast will drop on MONDAY. We talk to WA RMA Ambassador, mum of 5 and Ultra runner Emma Luscombe. We talk to Emma about the experience of losing fourth child, her baby girl Evie at 37 weeks due to stillbirth in 2009, and how this has shaped her journey moving forward as a mum and also as a runner. Emma has been an RMA Ambassador for a long time now and as you will hear in this conversation Emma loves ultra running. Emma talks to us about her journey an...d experiences running ultras and the lessons that she has learned along the way, the strength she has gained from her past experiences and how she draws on that strength when competing and training. We talk about her funny race experiences, along with the hardships of life, and we also dive into the excitement of her latest adventure, The Delirious West 200 miler in 2021 which she is currently training for. Emma shows us that your journey can ride the highs and the lows, but that you can get back up after setbacks and keep going. She also shows us that the journey doesn't have to be perfect, you just have to believe in yourself and have a go, and you can achieve amazing things, even after heartbreak. This story is real, raw and inspiring for every woman. For this and all our episodes, listen in your podcast app or on Spotify.

22.01.2022 Next week on The RMA Podcast we chat to Shona Stephenson, who has been one of Australia's best trail and ultra endurance runners, having ranked among the top 10 on the Ultra-Trail World Tour. With over 10 years experience in the health and fitness industry, as an athlete, coach, nutritionist, mentor and personal trainer. Shona began her journey running after having children when she entered her the City to Surf pushing a pram along its' tough course. Shona didn't love this e...xperience and so her quest began to find a more forgiving surface, and a more enriching experience which led her to the trails, which she instantly fell in love with. Her passion for trail running, coupled with her talent led her on an incredible journey and subsequent racing career all over the world until her health and personal life caused her to shift her focus to coaching, mentoring and the world of race directing. It was then that Shona co-founded The Brisbane Trail Ultra, with its focus being to bring a world class event to the shores of Australia much like she had experience in Europe. She has now added the Cairns Port Douglas Trail Ultra to her portfolio of events. This episode takes us into the life of an elite athlete; what drives them and motivates them, and in this conversation we discuss how the rise of women in trail running is an ever-growing, evolving and exciting space to be part of. Shona isn't shy when it comes to her passion to support women in our sport, and it is definitely a positive step to have race directors like Shona front and centre in the Trail and Ultra running world. You can find more about Shona on her website, Ultra Training Australia. You can follow Shona over on instagram at @shonastephensontrailrunner OR You can register for one of her upcoming races at @brisbanetrailultra and @cairnsportdouglastrailultra #runningmumsaustralia #thermapodcast #trailwomen #ultrarunningaustralia

21.01.2022 Sometimes you have to go the way you want to go and against the crowd to be the happiest version of yourself. Don’t be pressured to be something you are not. BE YOU. #runningmumsaustralia #onrunning #onruncrew #justme

21.01.2022 Dropping today on the next episode of the RMA podcast I 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 Michelle about her most recent adventure in May 2021 traversing a supported attempt of the Larapinta Trail in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. We Talk about wha...t the 230k or so journey, (which actually eventuated in 254k over 76 hours) taught Michelle, how she navigated around her preparation, training and COVID-19 hiccups to the realisation of her dream. We dive into the lessons learned along the way and the meaning behind the adventures she embarks on, and what she learns about herself when she chases those feelings of truly being alive in her pursuits. We discuss all things that go with such an undertaking, like logistics of forming a trusted crew, what to draw on when things get tough, how to push through pain, how to keep moving on little to no sleep, to the fun of hallucinations, needing to use the bathroom on the trail and the surroundings we find ourselves in that light our soul on fire. This project, although Michelle's dream, also highlights the culmination of team effort and camaraderie when people with a common goal come together, and the magic that they can create when everyone is on the same page. I hope you love this insight into chasing adventurous pursuits, and I am sure it won't be the last time we share about them where Michelle is concerned. You can follow Michelle and her adventures over on instagram at @mish_hooper and look out for the film by Marco Noe ( @_mnfilm on instagram) birthed out of this project which will hopefully be out later in the year. You can read more about the Larapinta Trail at www.larapintatrail.com.au. Available where you get your podcasts. #runningmumsaustralia #thermapodcast #trailwomen #adventure Chris Ord @onelifewild #runningmumsaustralia #thermapodcast

21.01.2022 Dropped today on The RMA Podcast we talk to mum of two and amateur trail runner Michelle Hooper. In the light of the recent lockdowns at the beginning of the year, and subsequently event after event being cancelled or changed to another time, Michelle decided to set herself a goal of running the fastest known self-supported time on the Cape to Cape Track in WA. The Cape to Cape track runs roughly 135km from Cape Leeuwin to Cape Naturaliste, in South West WA. The track covers... around 30km of beach running, clifftop or inland sandy trails with some tricky slow rock sections and a 4WD track. We talk to Michelle about her journey from her first parkrun only 18 months ago to completing this recent achievement, and in this episode we discuss how to really embrace the adventures that life throws at us, and that although we can't control what is going on around us in our world, we can control our mindset and create our own adventures. Throughout this episode we discuss how finding joy in the planning and process of your own adventures can be the most rewarding experience of all. This conversation will leave you questioning why you lace up, and what brings you the most joy in the adventures you embrace, and maybe if you think a little differently, and be bold enough to try new adventures you may be surprised by the places you will go. Available on Apple podcasts or Spotify. #runningmumsaustralia #thermapodcast

21.01.2022 Days end on the mountain. . . #thisbeautifulrun #photography ... #inagery #adventure #nature #trails #explore #sunset #journal See more

19.01.2022 6 years ago. November 2014. My first ultra. 60km at the @carcoarcup . Countless footsteps since then. So many lessons, so many races, so many places, so many goals ticked and dreams fulfilled. Don’t let the light go out; the beacons of hope. They still exist in the corners of your soul. They keep you inspired and grateful and moving forward every day. Keep moving toward the light. . . @alienshores52 #everyday #runningmumsaustralia #trailwomen

19.01.2022 Six years on our friendship hasn’t missed a beat. So good to hit the trails with you today and make me stop @jenruns123 xxx #runningmumsaustralia

18.01.2022 Whenever I roam I feel ALIVE. Today we ventured to this paradise on our run . . . #roam #adventure #runningmumsaustralia ... #trailwomen #womensrunning See more

18.01.2022 Three weeks. Three weeks until we get to see eachother. Three weeks! It’s been a year and a half since we hugged. #pleasestayopenborders #besties #cantwait

13.01.2022 This weeks word is RELAX. That might look a little different for some. I have lots to do, but will be making more time for things that light up my soul like this....runs and walks with friends, exploration, dinners and family time. The key is to make the time.

12.01.2022 Today I felt like crossing a waterfall, so I take myself back to this time when I incredibly got to experience running up and over the most spectacular landscape. I’m really feeling like the legs are starting to itch for another adventure like this one. It’s time to get dreaming and planning. Just open the borders. #runningmumsaustralia #adventureawaits #runaway #wearefree #womenofthemountains ... #trailwomen See more

12.01.2022 For the memories. #thisbeautifulrun

12.01.2022 Morning trail obstacle. It didn’t stop us. 14k for day 6! #rmacalendarclub #runningmumsaustralia #werun #trailwomen

12.01.2022 About last night. . . It filled my cup. #runningmumsaustralia #friendship #twilightrunning #cronulla

11.01.2022 This year has been a roller coaster. This time last year I headed down to Melbourne to gather with RMAs at the @womensfunrun and headed to @parkrunau where so many of us met up, shared stories and connected. It was the final gathering of 2019. We ran our hearts out and @k_wis_shuffles gave me a good tour of the wineries too. . . . Flash forward a few months later and all our worlds changed when COVID-19 hit our shores. Not once this year have we been able to gather across... our states, meet our friends across borders, and the uncertainty of our days brings much anxiety and concern. All was looking good and then another lockdown, this time for SA. . I have so many yearnings but I find them hard now to implement because of the fear they will be taken away in an instant. . . How I’m overcoming this time is to look at the present more than the future right now. What can I do EACH DAY to make my days count? Who can I bless?, where can my footsteps take me today? What can I explore around me? What can I learn in the now? . . Then when the time comes and we feel free to be able to move around and gather, connect and share in person with those from afar I will have much better lessons to impart, adventures to draw on and resilience to lean on. To all my friends far and wide, I miss you. X . . What are you doing to keep you going in 2020? See more

11.01.2022 This guy has my heart . I’m loving our running adventures together again building to something big #together

10.01.2022 Motivation for tomorrow people! #runningmumsaustralia #rmacalendarclub #rma2021 #rmakids #keepactive

10.01.2022 Look @shell.runs our favourite natural landscape. I must say it was nice to have no one on my ass at this point. #rocks #iloverocks #larapintamemoriesbutinthebluemountains #runningmumsaustralia #onruncrew

08.01.2022 This is what has held me together for so long #godsblessings #thankful #nature #therun #runningmumsaustralia

08.01.2022 7 years ago I heard the whisper in my spirit after my first marathon to start Running Mums Australia. I felt alone on my journey, lost and needed connection. I would never have imagined that 7 years on RMA would have grown to touch over 39,000 women and thousands more lives through the women it connects, and the impact it would have on the health and well-being of families in our country. I am so humbled by the purpose it has given me. It has taken me to so many places, chall...enged me in so many ways, connected me with so many amazing women, and men, and I’m so privileged to share in so many of your journeys. I am passionate about creating space for these women and their stories. Every woman has a purpose and when we are surrounded and supported, that purpose can be fulfilled. I can’t wait to see where the next 7 years leads. Happy 7th birthday RMA #runningmumsaustralia See more

06.01.2022 Dropping next week on episode 13 of The RMA Podcast we talk to Olympic hurdler Schulstad (nee' Edwards). Debbi is an an Australian woman, mother, writer, coach and remedial & sports massage therapist. Debbi, is a mother to 12 year old twins, and wife to Craig. She began training for hurdles as a 15 year old and made her first Australian team at 20, placing 7th in the final at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. Two years later she competed in the 100m hurdles at the Sydney 2000 Olym...pics. Debbi is 1 of only 4 Australians who have represented Australia in the Women’s 100m hurdles at an Olympic Games in the last 30 years. After retiring early from sport due to injuries, Debbi became a Remedial and Sports Massage Therapist making her way back into Australian Athletics Teams as massage therapist. She has since been on 12 Australian teams ranging from World Cross Country teams World Juniors to Olympic Games and World Championships. Debbi is currently getting back into athletics coaching to hopefully help and mentor the next generation of athletes. In this podcast we talk to Debbi about life after high performance sport. Debbi has kindly offered to share her perspective, one that I have been fascinated to watch on what it is like to transition from high performance sports-person to retirement. Often, like in Debbi's experience, this is due to injury and the immediate feelings of loss and grief are often unspoken, as is the journey to finding oneself. High performance sport entangles so much of an athlete's being, and as we discuss in this episode when this is taken away from you, you can experience a deep loss and longing, and period of trying to find out who you really are. Debbi shares this experience with us, along with stories from her time in sport to the pinnacle of her career on the start line of the 2000 Olympic Games. We also discuss her transition to motherhood, and her role now in sport where she works as a Remedial & Sports Massage Therapist for her business, and Athletics Australia at many major competitions around the globe, her role now as a coach and mentor and also what she loves to do now that she has found more of who she is out of the sporting arena.

06.01.2022 My favourite local route. Aptly named Bunyan trail.

05.01.2022 I’m always setting up the shot . One of the reasons I love trail running so much is the beautiful things I can see, the places I can go and the people I can share them with. I’ve always been creative in my way of thinking and I love taking pictures to remind me of my adventures, or just to kid myself that I look a little extra professional . As I discussed on my last podcast with @shell.runs , like Shell, I love documenting my adventures here on Instagram like a visua...l journal, and I hope you love seeing these pics too. One day I’ll look back on them and I’ll be able to see a life well lived. You can keep scrolling here, and follow my landscape photos at @thisbeautifulrun It’s amazing what you can see when you take the time to look around you. . Happy Hump day! #running #runningmumsaustralia #photography #visualsoflife #imagery #creative See more

04.01.2022 Let me put this challenge to you. Challenge yourself to go deep inside and reflect on why it is that you do what you do. What better time than now. Is what you are doing right now serving you? Is the space you are in physically, mentally and spiritually helping to build on your dreams and goals, or is it causing you anguish and discomfort that won’t help you to grow, or even speak life into who you are? Do you know who you really are? Reflect. Pause. If needed, turn and pivot. Listen to who you really are and where you want to go and then be bold and brave to follow your heart. #lifelessons #onrunning #runningmumsaustralia

02.01.2022 CALLING RMA TO TAKE PART. Let’s do our bit to help those in need across the globe. Those most affected by COVID-19 and show our support. . It’s really as simple as register or donate. Run where you can on the long weekend with us as a team. . Repost @reliefrun ... With just under 2 weeks to go until the @reliefrun global running festival, we are pumped to share that we have raised $165,550! Every registration, share and conversation has helped us get to this point - we are SO grateful! Our goal of $250,000 for @worldvisionaus COVID-19 India appeal will make a strong and positive impact in . Especially for vulnerable people in communities that desperately need lifesaving support. To our friends in , we see you and we will keep pushing to get you as much support as possible. Ways to help: 1. Sign up! Reliefrun.com.au 2. Create a community event 3. Share Relief Run with your network 4. Corporate? Email us! [email protected] @aiavitalityaus @worldvisionaus #thephillipsfoundationau

02.01.2022 2020. Challenged me, stretched me and made me appreciate the little things and I learnt to be content with less. I let go of my fear and dove into something new, starting The RMA podcast and found such strength and joy in doing so. I spent more time with my family....such needed time. I explored my local surroundings and strengthened relationships. Some relationships were challenged, some walked away, and it’s ok. We all grow when we learn. I was thankful to keep both my jobs..., even in such a challenging climate and watch my business sour in many ways unexpected. I was granted opportunities to share and inspire, and as always am thankful for them. I sum up as I did in my reflections to the RMA community today.....So what is around the corner in 2021? The answer: who really knows. What I do know is that living in the moment brings the most joy at the moment. I look forward with hope, yet I feel that true happiness comes from the moments right in front of us. Cherish them. Cherish the people around you, the moments in each day, the goals accomplished, the projects in progress, the thankfulness of each sunrise and the gratitude from each sunset. Don't plan too far ahead, but instead just allow yourself to sit in the present and be grateful for all of the blessings that we have around us. #2020 #2021 #runningmumsaustralia #onrunning #onruncrew #womensrunning

01.01.2022 Super crew is GO. Kath is doing awesome. Already over a quarter of the way. Go Kath! @whitesrunning