The RMA Podcast Episode 67. Motherhood & Mountains. Running postpartum, exploring the world through running & travelling with kids! With Kellie Angel (nee Emmerson)

Kellie Angel (nee Emmerson), is one of Australia's best female trail and ultra runners. In this episode I get to ask all the burning questions that have been on my mind about training, returning to running postpartum and balance from this inspiring mum!

Kellie has a long list of accolades to her name, but most recently this year she placed 41st F at the 2023 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships in Innsbruck-Stubai, Austria, was 2nd F at the 80K Lavaredo Ultra Trail in the Dolomites, Italy and culminated her European adventures with 17th F Place at UTMB CCC (100k) in Chamonix, France. 

Kellie is an extremely experienced trail runner having gone from Amateur Runner to Elite Athlete over her running career which has spanned the last decade or so. From humble beginnings at a Melbourne charity race to running on the world stage, Kellie shares with us her captivating story, her determination, passion and her pursuit of excellence in the sport that she loves. 

In this episode we discuss Kellie's early beginnings in the sport, her lead into successful racing and competing, the role of family in her journey and her most memorable races and achievements, including the thrill of representing her country on the world stage. We discuss how Kellie manages to balance her running career with her personal life, her vocation and family, and how balance is a contributing factor to her success in the sport, and she shares tips for us to strike a similar balance. We also dive into her return to running postpartum, and she shares some advice for mums returning back. Then we hear about her recent adventures in Europe training and racing whilst travelling and adventuring with her young family. 

You can find out more about Kellie over on instagram at @Kelemmo or head to her business page www.enduranceedge.com.au to find out more about her coaching or buy T8 Run Gear. 

Thanks to this weeks' sponsor, fisiocrem Australia.