Introducing fisiocrem sponsored athlete Robyn, a 72-year-old running enthusiast based in sunny Queensland.

Robyn’s favourite activity at present is running, specifically parkruns. Robyn and her husband do a lot of travelling and completed several parkruns in Tasmania recently.

Robyn’s biggest achievement is completing the Queenstown Marathon at age 67 and securing first place in her age category. Robyn says, “I hadn’t run before, but I thought I would like to be involved.” Since then, she’s run several marathons on the Gold Coast, Noosa, Sunshine Coast and New Zealand. Robyn’s first Gold Coast Marathon involved her running in a Charity Group called Hummingbird House (a hospital for terminally ill children). 

Robyn says her biggest supporter is, “My daughter Rebecca, who initially pushed me into running 10 years ago. Along with my husband Shane, who is an amputee and can’t run but supports me in my running.” Robyn says, “I have now run 156 parkruns which I thoroughly love doing. It helps with my regular event training.” Her grandkids also support her running journey because they love having a nanny who runs. 

Robyn says, “I conquered my Gold Coast Marathon goals earlier this month all thanks to my training, it really paid off.” She ran the 5km race and placed 3rd in her age group. Afterwards, she participated in the 10km race, achieving a personal best and securing 1st place in her age category. She didn’t expect these results with so many runners competing across the race weekend. Robyn aims to reach Perth by the end of the year with her virtual run around Australia. She’s also considering participating in another event later in the year to push her limits.

Introducing fisiocrem sponsored athlete Matilda, a 26-year-old based on the Gold Coast, who is an age group triathlete competing in amateur level races throughout the year. Matilda’s favourite activity is triathlons. She is planning her upcoming events for the year and aiming to smash a PB time.

Matilda is currently training for the half marathon at the Gold Coast Marathon. She plans to achieve this goal by gradually increasing her mileage, focusing on consistent, steady improvements. Held every March, she has participated in this event for three consecutive years. She says, “It’s one of the bigger races with a great atmosphere, lots of people, and a strong sense of community.” Mentally, she reminds herself of all the work she has done to get to this point, focusing on the process and believing in her ability to succeed.

A memorable experience for Matilda was finishing the Noosa Tri for the first time. It was her first Olympic distance triathlon, taking over three hours to complete. Matilda says, “Crossing the finish line, just six months after starting in the sport, was an unforgettable and incredibly rewarding moment.”

She trains with a coach and a training club, where they motivate and support each other. Her coach, Marcus, pushes and supports everyone to achieve their goals. Matilda says her biggest supporter is, “My coach and family, they are always motivating me to be my best and cheer me over the finish line.”

Meet fisiocrem sponsored athlete Jodie, who cherishes the freedom of running, along with making meaningful connections. Jodie deeply values a sense of family that her running groups offer the local community. 

As a running coach, Jodie sees her athletes’ accomplishments as her own. While embracing the high and lows, Jodie sets out a specialised path for each of her athletes.

Jodie’s biggest achievement came when she conquered the Bravehearts 777 Marathon event (7 marathons in 7 days, across 7 states) as a National Runner. Her goal was to support such an charity that offers support, guidance, and training to future generations of remarkable individuals.⁠ Jodie managed to hit her goals and cross the finish line alongside other extraordinary people.  Jodie believes that children deserve a normal childhood without fear or limitations, as so she decided to complete the Bravehearts 777 Marathon to give back. 

Jodie says, “I feel supported by so many family members and friends, but my biggest support comes from my Mother and Daughter.”

Meet fisiocrem sponsored athlete Amy, who loves to push her limits both physically and mentally. She finds herself seeking new challenges to grow in all aspects of her life.

Currently, Amy’s favourite activity is marathon running. She finds fulfillment in the challenge of completing a 42.2km race.  

In 2023, Amy’s main goal was to enhance her parkrun time and performance. Although she didn’t achieve all her goals, she gained valuable insights into the significance of consistency, patience, and resilience. Each race and training session provided new lessons about her capabilities, contributing to her growth as a stronger and more experienced runner.

Meet fisiocrem sponsored athlete Challise, a mother of three and a swimming instructor on the Gold Coast. She finds joy in travelling to discover the wonders of the natural outdoors.

Challise’s preferred sport is long-distance running, but following a recent back injury, she has reintroduced swimming into her routine as a form of cross-training. Swimming helps her maintain cardiovascular fitness while alleviating pressure on her discs and vertebrae. Additionally, she enjoys paddle boarding and kayaking alongside her husband and children.

In 2023, Challise faced an exceptionally challenging year, enduring three severe injuries: a ruptured ankle, a broken elbow, and a ruptured UCL, along with severe kidney damage. Despite these setbacks, Challise remained resilient and aspired to complete several hiking trips around Tasmania. This included an 82-kilometre track ultra with her elbow immobilised in a brace. Throughout her recovery, she prioritised maintaining movement to nurture both her mental and physical well-being, ensuring a smooth return to activity when the time was right. She says, “I try to laugh and have a great time in whatever I’m doing.”

Meet fisiocrem sponsored athlete Sam, a dynamic 22-year-old track and field athlete. He’s always been involved in the sport ever since 2015 during the ‘Little Athletics’ tournament.

Sam has had a lifelong passion for racing, relishing in the thrill of speed and nurturing a love for running since early childhood. Each year he aims to gradually enhance his overall speed. He says “on a daily basis, I motivate myself in both personal and sport related challenges.”

In 2017, just two weeks before nationals, a hamstring injury set him back during the Noosa Gift. He was forced to remain on the sidelines, which affected him mentally. Bouncing back in 2021, Sam found his confidence and clocked a personal best time of 10.78 seconds in the 100m. He then went onto become the open men’s 200m champion and 6th Australian overall at nationals. 

Meet fisiocrem sponsored athlete Bridgette, the ultimate South Australian Parkrun enthusiast who’s a busy mum and manages to get in her training each week.

Bridgette has a passion for running, regularly participating in Parkrun every Saturday and eagerly registering for various running events throughout the year in Australia.

In 2018, Bridgette successfully completed the New York Marathon. A passing conversation in January of that year with her cousin sparked the idea of running a marathon, and within three weeks, they both signed up for the event. Despite never having run farther than the 12km City 2 Bay event in Adelaide, Bridgette, who thrives on challenges, embraced the task. In May of the same year, she conquered her first half marathon, finding it incredibly challenging but relishing the sense of accomplishment at the finish line. Bridgette continued her training until late October when she travelled to New York to participate in the Marathon on November 4th, an experience she describes as the highlight of her running journey.

Meet Isaiah, a fisiocrem sponsored athlete who juggles the roles of a part-time triathlete, running vlogger, and a proud father of two children. His passion lies in running, triathlon, and overall fitness.

Running holds a special place as his preferred method of staying active, but he consistently incorporates biking and swimming into his routine to ensure he can sustain a decent level of performance in these two disciplines. He says, “There are so many different running trails here in Toowoomba.”

In 2014, Isaiah received a diagnosis of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. During his treatment, he was fortunate to sustain a decent level of fitness. Having just embarked on his triathlon journey before the diagnosis, he remained resolute in his determination to return to racing as swiftly as possible. He then embarked on an intensive six-month training regimen with his local Triathlon Club. He says, “My goal was to compete in the Hell Of The West Triathlon once I returned.”

Introducing fisiocrem sponsored athlete Maddi, an all-round athlete who enjoys competing in multiple fitness challenges, including HYROX (Hybrid fitness racing). 

Maddi’s favourite activity will always be running, a pursuit she consistently returns to. However, she has fallen into the world of HYROX – which still encourages her to maintain her base running while also focusing a bit more on the strength components of training. She says, “it still encourages me to keep up my base running.”

When looking at her accomplishments, Maddi mentioned that her top two achievements so far are the 2022 Surf Coast Century 50km and the 2023 Sydney HYROX. These achievements stand out for their distinct nature. The Ultra involves extended time on her feet and testing physical endurance, while HYROX presents a comprehensive full-body challenge. Maddi believes that for both of those accomplishments, her approach was quite similar, focusing on dedicating time to her legs and body, getting acquainted with the demands on her physique, and maintaining a consistent training routine.

Introducing fisiocrem sponsored athlete Kirsty, a dedicated mother of two, juggling a demanding full-time job in the railway sector alongside her pursuit of a Master’s degree in business.

At the moment, Kirsty’s favorite sport is trail running, and she cherishes the freedom that comes with exploring forested trails, far from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Another passion of hers is the running community; she finds immense inspiration from the incredibly motivating individuals within it, particularly her fellow trail running companions and the esteemed members of the purple army. Kirsty also revels in pushing her limits, having completed two ultra trails (50km and 60km) and harboring a strong desire to achieve even more. She’s set to tackle a 50km run in October and aspires to make 2024 the year of her first 100km race.

One could say Kirsty’s most significant fitness achievement is discovering an activity she loves. Although she was always active and engaged in sports like soccer and softball while growing up, her athletic pursuits came to a halt during her first pregnancy when she grappled with post-natal depression. Seeking natural remedies for her condition, Kirsty took inspiration from her sister, who was deeply involved in running. She began her journey with road running and, after a few years, transitioned to trail running. Since then, she hasn’t looked back, as her entire being comes alive while navigating the trails. Over the past couple of years, Kirsty has also placed significant emphasis on her diet and internal healing, recognizing the transformative power of combining physical training with a healthy diet.