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What is your greatest sporting achievement?
Completing my first marathon in Canberra at the Australian Running Festival.
When was the first time that you realised that your sport was becoming your passion?
Once I had finished my first half marathon – I loved it so much. I went straight out and started training for a full marathon, without even selecting a race to enter. I just loved the training!
What is your favourite part of competing?
That finish line feeling. It doesn’t matter if it’s a 5km parkrun or a marathon, there is always something about crossing that finish line.
What does a standard days training consist of?
Across the week I do 3 to 4 strength sessions, and run 5 to 6 times a week depending on the event I am training for. The run sessions vary from intervals, hill training, short easy runs, tempo runs and long runs.
What is the most important aspect of your training?
Staying injury free by ensuring I do enough strength exercises in between runs.
What does a standard post-event recovering consist of?
Water, Powerade, chocolate milk, food then stretching and smothering myself in fisiocrem.
What is your ultimate sporting goal?
To complete UTA 50 in 2019.
Who is your sporting idol and why?
I don’t have a famous idol, I look up to the everyday person who is out there training, competing and constantly giving it their best shot.
What advice would you give to someone that is interested in taking up your sport?
You are never too old to start. Find yourself a great running group, as training and competing in events is so much more fun when you surround yourself with the right crew.
What is the biggest challenge you face when competing?
Entering too many events and not allowing myself enough recovery time between each one.
What’s your favourite thing about fisiocrem (‘that it’s free’ is not the correct answer!)?
It’s not greasy at all, and I love the smell.
What is your greatest sporting achievement?
Completing my 3rd marathon – I was awaiting surgery for a suspected cancerous thyroid tumour (fortunately was benign) but had come down with a severe respiratory virus for the week prior and then a stomach bug 36hrs before the event – couldn’t hold down anything other than a cup of dry pasta, water and immodium – and only finished 10 minutes outside of my goal time. I was very proud of myself for not only turning up, but getting it done!
When was the first time that you realised that your sport was becoming your passion?
I started running in February 2017 after simply feeling compelled to go for a run out of the blue (I had never enjoyed or had any inclination to participate in any running activities whatsoever). 9 weeks later I completed my first half marathon, then 3 more, and then my first full marathon just 5 months after that. Running has become such a passion and has had an incredibly positive impact on all aspects of my life.
What is your favourite part of competing?
| I love the camaraderie on course. I have a fabulous group of other mums who I frequent events with but I also really enjoy the interaction with the volunteers and the other runners on course, particularly in the marathons when a lot of the shorter distance events have finished and the numbers are starting to dwindle, giving and getting those high 5s and those shouts of ‘nearly there’ and ‘you got this’ – you really get to experience the magic of the running community. |
What does a standard days training consist of?
| I mostly run every second day and cross-train with stationary cycling and strength training in between. When I’m training for an event I will often run more, but generally during a standard week I will factor in a fast 5km, a moderate 10km, a second mid-distance anywhere between 7 and 15km and a long run on the weekend depending on the event, anywhere up to 50km. |
What is the most important aspect of your training?
Listening to my body – particularly with respect to injury. I’ve made the mistake numerous times of not resting adequately and have consequently ended up having to take time off and spend a small fortune of physio
What does a standard post-event recovering consist of?
My recovery consists of increased fluids, really vigorous foam rolling, compression socks, stretching and getting fisiocrem into my hamstrings which get incredibly tight but really respond well to this combined approach. I also sneak a wine or two in there as well.
What is your ultimate sporting goal?
My current goal is to complete the RiverRun100 Ultramarathon as an individual runner in September. I would also love to complete UTA in the future as I think the cold weather and trail conditions would really challenge someone like myself from sunny Queensland.
Who is your sporting idol and why?
| Turia Pitt and Kurt Fearnley. Their determination and phenomenal resilience not just in sport but in their approaches to life and in overcoming such adversity – they are absolutely awe-inspiring. |
What advice would you give to someone that is interested in taking up your sport?
The first step is always the hardest – you just have to take it.
What is the biggest challenge you face when competing?
| My competition challenges can vary depending on what my broader life challenges are at the time – for example, I have 3 children, I might have been up with the youngest one and not had much sleep. My training may have been inconsistent due to illness, injury or availability due to work and family commitments. Ultimately, these factors then become prime opportunities to create excuses in the mind, and then the mind becomes the biggest challenge to overcome. |
What’s your favourite thing about fisiocrem (‘that it’s free’ is not the correct answer!)?
| I’m always very conscious of ingredient lists, and with other relief products I have used I have always had concerns about what chemicals I’m forcing my body to absorb. I love that fisiocrem is made from plant-based active ingredients that have been tried and tested for their efficacy over time. |
What is your greatest sporting achievement?
| Qualifying for Boston Marathon in 2016, and finishing it in 2017. I also fancy completing a 100 miler. |
When was the first time that you realised that your sport was becoming your passion?
September 2013: after I completed by first marathon. I realised I can run a lot faster…. and I believe I can still go faster and further.
What is your favourite part of competing?
The fun and the camraderie. The gush of adrenaline when I sprint to the finish line. The clinking noise of race medals when I receive one from finish line volunteers.
What does a standard days training consist of?
Monday: AM: Rest or go for a swim, PM: Crossfit
Tuesday: AM: Intervals with my Tuesday crew PM: Go home early and rest
Wednesday: AM: Easy jog or chill; swim if I am not running. PM: Crossfit
Thursday: AM: Progressive tempos, or some strides or fartleks if I have an upcoming race. PM: Crossfit
Friday: Fat Food Friday, meaning I rest, and eat whatever. Swim if I feel like it. Usually I do nothing.
Saturday: Tempo or hill work, then some fun Saturday morning Crossfit (no barbell work).
Sunday: Long run AM (2-3.5 hours depend what I am training for). PM: Chill and eat an ice cream 🙂
Every night I make sure I get at least 8 hours of sleep. Sleep is part of my training.
What is the most important aspect of your training?
I enjoy the routine, and the sense of accomplishment after completing a workout.
What does a standard post-event recovering consist of?
Definitely drink lots of water, and eat some watermelon if you have them. I also like to get a massage at the physio tent. If not,m then I do my own rub down with some fisiocrem.
What is your ultimate sporting goal?
Re-qualifying for Boston and then run it with my best friend 🙂
Who is your sporting idol and why?
Bruce Lee – he is the master of all trades (he lifts, fights and runs). I like how he inspires me to live life to the fullest.
What advice would you give to someone that is interested in taking up your sport?
(a) Start slowly and be patient – it takes time to build base.
(b) Enjoy the process.
(c) Enjoy every hard workout, good or bad.
(d) Don’t hate hills – love them!
(e) Have a goal – and don’t let go of it until you achieve it.
What is the biggest challenge you face when competing?
My left leg has the tendency to play up when I run. It has been a constant struggle, but I am managing it by: stretch, strengthen, activate through a thorough warm up, massage it, regular visits to my physio.
What’s your favourite thing about fisiocrem (‘that it’s free’ is not the correct answer!)?
I like how it contains herbal ingredients – namely arnica and calendula. In the past I have used arnica cream for my bruises and calendula for my acne. They have both worked so well for me. After my physio introduced me to fisiocrem I was so thrilled to discover a product that contains both wonderful plants and they have worked well to relieve my running and training niggles.
What sport do you participate in?
Running and swimming
What is your greatest sporting achievement?
Completing my first marathon at the age of 55!! Gold Coast 2016
Inspiring 4 other people to run a marathon or half marathon.
When was the first time that you realised that your sport was becoming your passion?
I am relatively new to running. I took it up in April 2015 after years of being unhealthy and overweight. I started at Parkrun taking almost 40 minutes to complete 5kms. Week after week I got better. When I got my time down to the 30 minute mark three months later that was it! I then started to train for a half marathon (Melbourne 2015) and then progressed to a full marathon in July 206.
What is your favourite part of competing?
The “sense of achievement” – achieving goals I never ever imagined I could.
Being with people of all ages and experience that are out there giving it their best
What does a standard days training consist of?
I don’t have a typical day. Usually over the week I do 2 strength sessions in a gym and 4 days of running. These will include, hills, intervals, short and long runs. I also swim for relaxation.
My running is always in the morning. Love getting up early and watching the sunrise as I’m pounding the pavements.
What is the most important aspect of your training?
The structure and routine. It helps me to be focused and holds me accountable.
What does a standard post-event recovering consist of?
Fluid, food, family!
plus a good rub down or massage and lots of stretching. I usually walk for a couple of kilometres after any long run as I find it clams my mind and my muscles.
What is your ultimate sporting goal?
To run either London, New York or Boston marathon.
To still be running in 30 years time!!!
Who is your sporting idol and why?
My first idol is my coach Brad Martens. He is also a professional triathlete. He took to the sport later in life and truly understands the struggles of an older athlete. He has never once doubted that I could do this and has been instrumental in me achieving any of my running results. His work ethic is second to none.
I also admire Turia Pitt. Her indomitable spirit, how she has overcome adversity, promotes the importance of persistence and determination and the need to find reasons to be grateful for in our everyday lives are wonderful attributes not only in an athlete but a beautiful human as well..
What advice would you give to someone that is interested in taking up your sport?
Take a leap of faith and go for it. Start off small and build up. Celebrate every achievement no matter how big or small. And be kind to yourself. Not all training or races go according to plan. And most importantly, enjoy the ride!
What is the biggest challenge you face when competing?
My biggest challenge is ME. I struggle with self doubt and that at times can spoil a race. I am learning (slowly) to believe in myself (like my coach does)
What’s your favourite thing about fisiocrem (‘that it’s free’ is not the correct answer!)?
That it is a natural product and does not contain parabens and hydroxybenzoates.
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I love that fisocrem is a natural product. The smell is pleasant and is not overpowering (so I don’t smell like a gym room) so I can use in my office without offending anyone.
What sport do you participate in?
running and hiking
What is your greatest sporting achievement?
I believe running a marathon last October is my greatest sporting achievement although doing the Oxfam 100km trailwalker was a huge achievement too!
When was the first time that you realised that your sport was becoming your passion?
I realised that once I reached 5km I wanted to go further and would look at other women at events who were running 10, 21 or 42.2km and think I could never do that but I was certainly going to try. I probably also realised when I would tell people that I run and they would say how can you do that? I would then think how can you not want to run if you are physically able??
What is your favourite part of competing?
The atmosphere and knowing that I have done the training and that I am not going to stop until I’ve crossed the finish line. Hanging out with other runners is cool too.
What does a standard days training consist of?
I always train in the morning. I get up around 5am and either go running with my dog or I do a cross training class at a personal training studio I’m a member of. At the moment I usually go hiking on the weekends with my husband and dog as I am wearing in my boots and gear for Nepal.
What is the most important aspect of your training?
I like to push myself and usually need to be in training for something. I also like to do any exercise correctly. I want to feel like I’m going further than I have before. A healthy diet is also important to me.
What does a standard post-event recovering consist of?
After an event I need to make sure I hydrate well with water and electrolytes. I’m not really hungry until the second day after an event but I do still make sure I eat. I also rest and stretch and rub fisiocrem into anything that is remotely sore. Rolling sore muscles is essential. Then more fisiocrem!!
What is your ultimate sporting goal?
I definitely would like to run another marathon – looking at GCAM 2018. Certainly building up my trail running to longer distances would be great. And treking in Nepal and any where else I can go would be amazing. I really want to keep my fitness level going up and being a good example for my kids.
Who is your sporting idol and why?
I think anybody who is at the top of their sport is amazing. My cousin is an amazing athlete – completing an Ironman, I can’t imagine how hard that would be!!
What advice would you give to someone that is interested in taking up your sport?
I always recommend the couch to 5k app, I think that is an amazing way to get into running. When I did it I didn’t have a smart phone and would write the intervals on my hand. Then I would set the stopwatch on my ipod and hope I didn’t sweat too much and the intervals would rub off my hand. I was a single mum then too so it was hard to find the time but I did it and have never looked back.
What is the biggest challenge you face when competing?
The biggest challenge I face is probably trying to run my own race and not trying to get in front of everybody in front of me! Sometimes I just have to make myself slow down and run the race I’ve trained for and so that I can last the distance.
What’s your favourite thing about fisiocrem (‘that it’s free’ is not the correct answer!)?
That it works!! It eases my aches and pains and can be used as I need it. I also love the fact that it is herbal so I know I’m not rubbing chemicals into my or my kids skin.
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fisiocrem has become a staple in my recovery regime. I have a tube in the bathroom to rub into my muscles after a run and before work. And I also have one beside the bed so I can sooth my muscles before sleep. I am always training and pushing myself to run longer and faster so fisiocrem is amazing in helping me recover and get ready for the next session!!
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