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The RMA Podcast explores the lives of everyday women with an inspiring story to tell. We cover the highs and lows of their journey, the impact motherhood has had on their lives, and how running has inspired them to live wilder, dream bigger and change the world around them.
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Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
This week on the RMA Podcast we chat with mum, Kristina Jankulovska. Kristina is a First Generation Australian born from Macedonian Migrant Parents, and hails from Port Kembla in the Southern suburbs of Wollongong which is South of Sydney.
In this episode we chat to Kristina about how she came to running after having kids so that she could get fit and connect with other people, and gain some time for herself and her own goals.
We discuss how her running journey evolved into long distance running, and eventually ultra marathons, and how she has now formed a love for the trails! As a self-professed back of the packer, Kristina shares with us how running gave her purpose and a passion for the sport and how she has used that passion to give back to her community.
Kristina used this passion for the running community, and found a need for more resources in her local area, and so opened her own Running store, Coast to Mountain Running in 2021. Since its' inception, this humble little running store in the industrial coastal town of Port Kembla has formed a special little community and reached many who enter its' doors.
As we know, a running store is just bricks and mortar, but it's not just about selling product; it's about connecting people and fulfilling Kristina's purpose for serving her local community.
In this episode we discuss themes like being at the back of the pack, starting something new like trail running, and the imposter complex. This episode shows us that you don't have to be winning podiums to have a big influence in the running community, and you can just be a mum from the suburbs with a dream, and work hard to see it happen.
This podcast is brought to you by fisiocrem Australia.
Coast to Mountain Running is a Brand Partner of the 2023 RMA Member Benefit Program and members can get 20% off with their code in their member area at www.coasttomountainrunning.com.au or in-store.
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
In Episode 63 of the RMA Podcast I speak with 35 year old Sunshine Coast mum, Penny Seldon. Penny started out running after she had her kids as a way to challenge herself and connect with other people through the isolation that motherhood can sometimes bring. First she attended parkrun, then she tried her hand at some races, joined RMA and made some meaningful connections and ran her way up to the marathon.
It wasn't until covid hit when her husband and her decided that their life in Sydney was no longer for them. They wanted more space and more freedom, and so they packed up their lives and moved to the Sunshine Coast.
Initially they didn't know anyone, but they joined their local Little Athletics Club for their boys, and made some friends that they instantly connected with, and they encouraged them to enter the world of Triathlon.
Penny's husband was a cyclist already, but Penny hadn't ridden bikes, however she was an avid horse-rider, so it couldn't be that different could it?! Turns out, Penny was actually quite good, and week after week learning from her friends Penny pushed herself out of her comfort zone of running mum, and learned to swim in open water and ride a road bike for kms at a time.
Initially Penny entered a beginner Triathlon at Triathlon Pink, and she ended up on the podium - something she didn't expect, but it motivated her even more to set herself some more Triathlon goals.
Fast forward to now, Penny recently competed in the World Sprint Duathlon Championships in Ibiza, Spain, where she placed 16th in her Age Category. Penny is now working towards the Sprint Triathlon Championships in Málaga, Spain in 2024 and some other Triathlon dreams, and proves to us that it is never too late to try a new sport and have a go at something different, and that if you work hard, you might just surprise yourself!
You can follow Penny and her journey over on Instagram where she shares at @thehungryrumma
For more information on Triathlon and where to start, head to https://www.triathlon.org.au/Home.htm
For more information on Triathlon Pink head to https://www.theeventcrew.com.au/event/triathlon-pink/
This episode was brought to you by fisiocrem Australia
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
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 hands, and at 107kg she started running. First it was a shuffle, but the weight dropped off and soon she was running further than she ever thought she could. It was then that she realised that she could run a marathon if she worked hard and got the right support along the way.
She applied for the Indigenous Marathon Project, and was selected to be part of the team to train and work towards the New York Marathon, and in 2014 she crossed her first Marathon finish line. The rest is history.
Since then, Allirra has self-funded and run her way around the world, running at each World major marathon, New York, Chicago, Tokyo, London, Berlin and lastly this April in Boston to claim her Six Star Finisher Medal. Along the way Allirra has learned a lot about herself as a person, and has been a strong leader in her community, paving the way for connection and support for other Indigenous and Non-Indigenous women and men through her own initiatives such as founding the running group, The Darwin Deadly Runners and also a group supporting women running in Katherine, NT along with sharing her story.
Through this conversation you will hear how Allirra's Grandmother Sadie, herself a survivor of the Stolen Generation inspired Allirra's deep connection to her culture, and her memory was instrumental in motivating Allirra to do her best in all that she has done.
This conversation is heartwarming and educational, where we learn and celebrate Allirra's Aboriginal Heritage and and the impact that that first step into a healthier lifestyle had on not only her and her wellbeing, but that of a whole Community.
You can follow Allirra and her journey over on Instagram at @allirra_runs and you can learn more about the Abbot World Major Marathon Series at https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com.
This podcast is brought to you by fisiocrem Australia.
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Today on Episode 61 of the Podcast is my chat with young mum, Maddi Wilde! We talk about Maddi's journey to Motherhood at the age of 19; what that looked like for her and the isolation that she felt. Flash forward to now, 7 years later Maddi is mum to 6 and 2 year girls. We chat about how running helped her find community and purpose! We dive into her first experiences running, following in her mothers footsteps who taught her all she knows about running and competing, and the lows of battling post-natal depression after the birth of her daughter. We explore the thrill of entering events and running at her first marathon, and world major in New York! Maddi also talks about her love for AFL and Obstacle course racing which she is passionate about, and how sport has helped her form connections and friendships and given her purpose in her life! This podcast is brought to you by show sponsor, fisiocrem Australia.
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
On Episode 60 we speak with RMA Emma Grey! Emma hails from Central West NSW, and we chat to her about what it is like to live and train in the country compared to the city!
We discuss how Emma came to running during lockdown to help cope with the overwhelming job of home schooling, remote working and parenting and to give herself some time for her, and some healthy boundaries around her life.
Emma started by running around her property, then she found parkrun, and then she met an RMA! The rest was a slippery slope! Since Emma started running she has run at numerous events, gotten a coach (Jenny Morris) and has even been on the podium at a few races!
Of course, this is because Emma has talent, but on top of that she enjoys challenging herself and working hard towards the goals that she sets for herself, even when it means running the perimeter of her property, or having to travel away from home to get the training in that she needs due to rural living.
We discuss things like safety, community, the beauty and challenges of her surroundings when running in a rural location, and what she has planned next on her running adventures!
To follow Emma, visit her on instagram over at @emma_grey85.
This episode was brought to you by fisiocrem Australia.
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Today on the podcast I have some very special guests, our RMA 'Miler Mums', Sophie Geraghty, Sarah Grealy, Emma-Rose Maber and Tina Kirwan! All of these amazing women just competed at the 2023 Tarawera Ultramarathon in the 100mile event, and I wanted to pick their brain about how that actually felt!
What does it feel like to run 100 miles?. How far is it, and why would you want to do it? What kind of training and experience do you need, and what was Tarawera specifically like as a race destination?!
We answer all these questions and more, including what it was like having your period while running 100miles, and was the course set up for this?, what do you eat and drink and do you sleep?, how do you juggle training for 100 miles while being a mum, and what lessons you learn while running this far in this episode with our amazing mums!
You can find out more about each of our guests over on their socials:
And you can find out more and join us at Tarawera Ultramarathon in 2024 here.
This episode is brought to you by fisiocrem Australia.
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
In this episode of the RMA Podcast I chat to RMA Coach, mum and ultra runner, Jenny Morris (or Jennifer, as I like to call her in the podcast episode :)) about her experience running the iconic Coast 2 Kosciuszko Ultramarathon. Coast 2 Kosi is the pinnacle of any Australian Ultra Runners dream. This 240km foot race takes you from the coastal township of Eden to the top of the highest point in Australia, Mt Kosciuszko summit, and back down to the finish line at Charlotte Pass. Runners are supported by their Crew along the way, and no year's weather is the same. This year, Jenny had blistering sun, and snow topped summits to contend with, but she made her way to the finish line to be the 6th female finisher in a time of 37:16:54. We discuss her experiences so far that led to her qualifying and toeing the line of her first Coast 2 Kosci experience, the hardships that came along the way, as they would with any 240km journey and how she overcame them, and how she best sums up this epic experience. If you love ultra running, and pushing your boundaries, this is the podcast for you, and it might just leave you asking yourself on your long runs, What would Jenny Morris do? (WWJMD).
You can watch Jenny's video summing up her experience here: https://youtu.be/2Sd8LYIvxh4
You can find out more about Coast 2 Kosi here: https://coasttokosci.com
You can follow Jenny over on instagram at @jenruns123
This podcast was brought to you by fisiocrem Australia.
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
October marks our 9th Birthday and so I take a little break from our Podcast Hiatus to say "HAPPY 9TH BIRTHDAY RMA" and to say hello and thank you for all of your ongoing support over the last 9 years. To everyone who has joined, partnered or been a part of our RMA journey over the last 9 years, Thank you. For more head to www.runningmumsaustralia.com.au
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Today on the RMA Podcast we chat to Australian Ultra Running Representative, runner and Sydney mum, Simone Hayes about her experience running at the 2022 Western States Endurance Run.
Simone is no stranger to endurance events, having been 'conned' by a friend to enter her first North Face 100 (UTA) some years ago. She never looked back, and since then has forged her way on the tracks and trails of ultra events, year after year, including representing Australia on the world stage at the 24 hour World Championships in France in 2019.
Simone works as dedicated Level 3 Recreational Running Coach and PT at Energy Fitness Gymea where she shares her knowledge and skill with those who love to keep fit and active and challenge themselves also in similar pursuits.
We chat to Simone about her dedication to train and enter ultra events over 100km year after year in order to maintain her qualifiers for the Western States Endurance run, and how it felt when her name was finally pulled out of the ballot in 2021 out of over 66,000 others and years of waiting!
We discuss her training leading in, especially training for the heat, and how it all panned out on race day, what lessons she learnt and what she has in store next.
The Western States Endurance Run is a 100.2-mile (161 km) ultramarathon held on the Sierra Nevada Mountain trails each year in June. The race begins in Olympic Valley and finishes at on a high school athletics track in Auburn, California. The terrain runs through high passes and deep canyons and can record temperatures over 50 degrees while runners ascend 18,090 feet (5500 m) and descend 22,970 feet (7000 m) on their way to the finish line. Runners must finish before the 30-hour time limit for the race receive a bronze belt buckle, or runners finishing under 24 hours receive a silver belt buckle.
You can find out more about Simone at energyfitnessgymea.com.au, follow her on instagram at @energyfitnessgymea or read all about her race at https://energyfitnessgymea.com.au/blog/.
To find out more about Western States Endurance run look here.
You can also find out more about Australian Ultra Running Association (AURA), where Simone is a Committee member striving to entice more women into this amazing sport at https://www.aura.asn.au.
This podcast was brought to you by fisiocrem Australia and will be final instalment in Season 2 of the RMA Podcast.
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Today on the podcast I am speaking with one of Australia's best Middle Distance Runners, Genevieve Gregson. Genevieve is a 3x Olympic finalist having competed at the 2012 London, 2016 Rio, and (postponed) 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. She also competed in both the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games, and has been a finalist in 2 World Championships, and holds the Australian record for her chosen event, the 3000m steeplechase.
I speak to Genevieve about her journey from her idyllic childhood, growing up on a farm inland from the Gold Coast to her athletic pursuits and sliding door moments, that led her to compete as an athlete on the world stage, to her newest adventure, motherhood.
Genevieve was a talented runner as a teen, and had a passion for the sport from a very young age, and it was her parents that saw potential in her, encouraging her to take on a scholarship in the USA where she could not only study, but develop her running. Against her desires, Genevieve went, and although it took her a long time to come to terms with her situation far from home, family and friends, it was this opportunity that would lead Genevieve to qualify for her first Olympic Games in London in 2012. Not only that, Genevieve managed her way through controversy to earn her spot on the Olympic team that year, having initially being left off due to qualifying late for her position, and Athletics Australia overturning their decision allowing her to compete, which opened up a whole new world and professional running career spanning over 10 years now where Gen has competed in not only one, but two more Olympic Games.
We discuss what running meant to her and how she managed training and competing at such a high level, and we talk in depth about her recent devastating injury at the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics where she suffered a ruptured Achilles while competing in the final of the 3000m steeplechase. We discuss how this injury devastated her at first, but how she has been able to rehab from her injury reframe what running looks like in her life.
It was this catalyst of events that led Genevieve and her husband Ryan to consider starting their family, and amongst rehabbing from her injury, and surgery, they have welcomed a little boy Archer to the world, and out of all the achievements of her life, Archer would be considered one of her greatest.
We discuss her journey to motherhood, through pregnancy and birth, how Gen is managing her life as a new mum, and her hopes for her future as an athlete while navigating her latest quest, parenthood.
This podcast episode is brought to you by fisiocrem Australia