Articles about support, belonging, shared rhythm, the Clubhouse, and Runners Gateway Challenges.
I volunteered at a running event this weekend. Not raced. Not trained through it. Not chasing anything. Just standing on the sidelines, watching people come and go, lap after lap, hour after hour. And for the second year in a row, I walked away with that familiar feeling I always get from these events. A […]
When You Can’t Run, You Still Belong Read More »
There’s a strange space at the end of the year. The hype hasn’t fully arrived yet. But reflection has already started. It’s where a lot of good intentions live and quietly die. Because people think starting means committing to something big. And big feels heavy when you’re already tired. If that sounds familiar, this might
The Quiet Gap Before the New Year Read More »
Every December, the volume goes up. Suddenly, everything is about reinvention. New habits. New bodies. New identities. For many people, that energy feels exciting at first. Hopeful, even. But if you’ve been around this loop a few times, you know how the story often ends. A few strong weeks. Then fatigue. Then guilt. Then silence.
A Quieter Way to Start the New Year (That Actually Lasts) Read More »
There are moments in a health journey that feel like turning points. Sometimes they come with fireworks and triumph. Other times, they come quietly — like standing on a set of scales in your GP’s office and feeling your stomach drop. That happened to me recently. Fully clothed, the number read 160kg. Higher than I
Celebrate The Wins That Truly Matter Read More »
I’ll never forget the day I crossed the finish line of my first marathon. Months of training, doubts, and determination all came down to that one moment — the relief, the pride, the quiet disbelief that I’d actually done it. It was, in every sense, a life-changing experience. But I did NOT expect what came
Why Belonging Still Matters Read More »
There’s something quietly powerful about a race or a community run. People of different shapes, ages, backgrounds, and paces gather with one shared goal: to move forward, together. Some move quickly, others settle into a steady rhythm, and some begin with nerves and quiet determination at the back. From the outside, it looks like three
Why Every Runner Belongs Read More »
The quiet power of community for beginner and returning runners When you’re just starting out—or starting over—it’s easy to feel like you’re the only one out there. You’re walking or running at a pace that feels miles behind everyone else. You’re second-guessing your ability, your body, and whether you even belong out there. And most
You Don’t Have To Do This Alone Read More »
You know the ones. The self-proclaimed experts. The “real runner” police. The voices that tell you if you’re not fast enough, slim enough, or serious enough… you don’t belong. Let’s be clear about one thing right from the start: They don’t get to decide that. Not for you. Not for anyone. The Myth of the
Gatekeepers Don’t Get to Define You Read More »
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
How Community Keeps Me Going (Even When I’m Not Running) Read More »
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
Kathy’s Story: Finding Strength, One Step at a Time Read More »
