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You Don’t Need Fancy Gear to Be a Runner

By Runners Gateway | August 10, 2025

Let’s get this out of the way early: you do not need to spend hundreds of dollars on running gear to get started. You don’t need the latest tech, flashy shoes, or colour-coordinated outfits. You don’t need leggings that cost more than your weekly groceries or a top with built-in UV protection and seventeen different pockets. What […]

Why Running Is More Mental Than You Think

By Runners Gateway | July 30, 2025

When most people think about running, they picture the physical side of it; legs moving, heart pounding, sweat pouring, maybe even a bit of pain. But the truth is, running starts in your head long before it starts in your body. For new runners (or those returning after a break), it’s not usually your fitness […]

How Community Keeps Me Going (Even When I’m Not Running)

By Runners Gateway | July 2, 2025

I want to talk about something that doesn’t get said enough: sometimes, running takes a back seat. Life happens. Energy dips. Motivation disappears without warning. Maybe you’ve been there too — watching your shoes gather dust while part of you still wants to run, but can’t quite get going. That’s been me, more than once. But here’s […]

When Your Body Says “Slow Down”: A Lesson in Patience

By Runners Gateway | June 25, 2025

I recently got a tough little reminder from my own body. After a few weeks of not doing much structured movement, I found myself needing to walk 10km. Not for training. Not for fun. But because I’m race director for an event, and it was time to check the course. I got it done. Job […]

 5 Gentle Ways To Regain Your Running Mojo

By Runners Gateway | June 17, 2025

Lost Your Running Mojo? You’re Not Alone. If you’ve lost your running mojo lately, first of all — take a breath. It’s okay. Motivation dips happen to all of us. Life gets busy. Illness or injury pops up. Sometimes you just hit a patch where everything feels harder than it should. It’s not failure, and […]

Running Is For Everyone: Why You Already Belong

By Runners Gateway | June 9, 2025

Let’s start with something important: If you move your body with the intention of running — even for a few steps — you’re a runner. You don’t need to hit a certain pace. You don’t need to look a certain way. And you definitely don’t need anyone else’s approval. At Runners Gateway, we believe running […]

You Don’t Have To Be Fast To Be a Runner

By Runners Gateway | May 28, 2025

Let’s clear something up right from the start… You don’t have to be fast to be a runner. Not now. Not ever. It’s one of the biggest misconceptions that holds people back, this idea that running is only for the fast, the fit, or the fearless. But here at Runners Gateway, we know the truth: […]

When Injury Knocks You Flat

By Runners Gateway | April 16, 2025

How to Cope When Running Feels Out of Reach There’s nothing quite like the frustration of an injury that won’t go away. Especially when running is part of who you are. You’ve spent years hitting the trails, building fitness, enjoying that post-run high—and now? You’re benched. Stuck. Watching others rack up the kms while you […]

How to Start Running as a Beginner – A Step-by-Step Guide

By Runners Gateway | February 27, 2025

If Running Feels Impossible… You’re in the Right Place If you’ve ever thought about running but dismissed the idea because it felt too hard, too intimidating, or just not for you, then you are exactly where you need to be. Maybe you’ve spent years thinking, I’d love to be able to run, but I don’t know where […]

How to Stay Consistent When Life Gets Busy

By Runners Gateway | November 22, 2024

Consistency is one of the biggest hurdles beginner runners face, especially when life gets hectic. Between work, family commitments, social obligations, and the unexpected curveballs life throws, finding time for running can feel impossible. Yet, it’s precisely during these busy times that running can be a lifeline—not just for your physical health but also for […]

Why Running with Others Can Transform Your Journey

By Runners Gateway | November 15, 2024

Introduction Starting out as a runner, especially if you’re out of shape or new to fitness, can feel intimidating. Running might seem like a solo sport, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely one. In fact, joining a community of runners can bring motivation, joy, and consistency into your journey in ways you might […]

Kathy’s Story: Finding Strength, One Step at a Time

By Runners Gateway | November 9, 2024

Meet Kathy Reid, a dedicated mum and a “shuffler,” as she calls herself, from Rockingham, Western Australia. At 48, Kathy juggles shift work with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, raising her 12-year-old daughter, and trying to fit in her love for running—although she admits she’s come a long way from her early days […]

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