From Struggling To Run Around The Block, To Melbourne Marathon Spartan.
Hi, I’m Steve! Welcome to Run My Way Australia, your go-to blog for everything related to running and self-improvement.
My Story.
Running wasn’t my first choice; it was my escape from the rough and tumble of school sports. As a small kid, team sports meant getting knocked around by the bigger kids. Running became my sanctuary and my sport of choice, helping me avoid the bullies.
After those school years, running fell by the wayside, as sport often does as we become busy adults. Years passed without me lacing up my running shoes.
By my late 40s came the realisation that my health was declining – I was overweight, constantly tired, and dissatisfied with my lifestyle. It was clear I needed a change, and I decided to lace up my running shoes again as my chosen path back to health.
That first run was a humbling experience. I couldn’t even make it around the block without feeling exhausted and in pain. But I knew I had to persist. My journey from that painful start to achieving my twelve-year goal of becoming a Melbourne Marathon Spartan, despite suffering a stroke along the way, has been transformative. Now, well into my sixties, I enjoy great health, fitness, and vitality.
The lessons I’ve learned and the experiences I’ve gained are the foundation of this blog. I want to share this knowledge with you, to help you improve your health, fitness, and achieve your own self-improvement goals.
To find out the full story of my running journey, click here, and for full details about my stroke and fight back, click here.
About Run My Way Australia.
At Run My Way Australia, we believe in self-improvement through running.
Based in the beautiful rural city of Mildura on the Murray River in north-west Victoria, Australia, I bring you years of running experience across marathons, trail runs, Tough Mudders, 5K races, and more.
As a certified Lydiard Running Coach, I am equipped with the expertise to guide you on your running journey. Whether you want to lose weight, improve your health, increase your fitness, run a marathon, or simply to get started running, you’ll find everything you need here.
Our mission is to make running enjoyable, fun, and safe while helping you smash your personal goals. This website exists to support you every step of the way.
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Happy running and welcome to Run My Way Australia!
Steve
