The 3rd most popular episode of Sparta Chicks Radio in 2018 was my conversation with Nicole Bunyon on fear, self-talk and Running Mum’s Australia (RMA).
Nicole founded RMA in 2013. It’s an Australian wide network and community for mums who love to, or are interested in, running.
While RMA shares many women’s stories, I wanted to turn the tables (and microphone) and Nicole and share her story.
She joined me on the podcast in June to discuss:
- how she started running as a child and why it appealed to her at that age,
- her first marathon,
- how being diagnosed with a melanoma (skin cancer) in 2016 changed her perspective and why it’s so important to trust your gut instinct.
Nicole is also an ambassador for several running events including Ultra Trail Australia so we discuss whether she feels the weight of expectation of others or pressure to perform as a result of her public profile in the sport.