Runner Stories

September 26, 2014

One step at a time: My journey of the marathon!

Along the way to my second marathon, my journey was surprisingly ‘relaxed’, so how did race day pan out?? The day before the race, I spent with the kids. We did […]
September 19, 2014

One step at a time: My journey to marathon number 2 (Part 7)

With only 1 more sleep to go, everything is pretty much on track and with no taper tantrums in sight! I wasn’t sure if I would have time to sit down […]
September 11, 2014

One step at a time: My journey to marathon number 2 (Part 6)

Some things don’t always go to plan and that’s ok! I have been trying to write this post since the weekend. In fact this is the fourth time I’ve sat […]
September 2, 2014

One step at a time: My journey to marathon number 2 (Part 5)

As they say, no news is good news! When I ran the Great Ocean Road Marathon in May and sat down to write the race recap, it was so draining! […]
August 27, 2014

One step at a time: My journey to marathon number 2 (Part 4)

With less than four weeks to go, I am feeling great! Hopefully the rest of the lead up goes as smoothly as it has been. I had a VERY busy week last […]
August 17, 2014

One step at a time: My journey to marathon number 2 (Part 3)

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller One of my favourite quotes from one of […]
August 3, 2014

One step at a time: My journey to marathon number 2 (Part 1)

Last week I found out I was running another marathon in 8 weeks time. This week I started my official training. When I first received the news I would be […]
July 26, 2014

The Road to the Marathon – Take 2

Earlier this year you may recall that I ran my very first marathon along Australia’s Great Ocean Road. The lead up was full of twists and turns and quite an […]
June 16, 2014

Why do YOU run?

Why do you run? What made you take up running in the first place? What keeps you lacing up and getting out there? Rachel’s Runners recently had the opportunity to […]