Hayley Currie, 36 has running in her blood. Some of her earliest childhood memories are of her
mum being dressed for a run and dropping her off to kinder. Hayley has always enjoyed running
but it’s over the last three years that she’s really got the running bug.
Hayley describes running as an addiction – a good one that makes for a healthy life. She
currently runs four or five times a week and as she’s preparing for her first full marathon in
October, she’s running around 60kms per week.
Hayley is excited to have just run 34 kms, her longest distance to date, and knows that given she
has achieved this she will be able to manage most challenges that come her way.
Hayley’s mum, Julie, is a fantastic role model of determination and is no doubt why Hayley
knows she can achieve whatever she sets her mind to. Whilst she’s no longer running marathons
she’s usually at parkrun each Saturday and runs several times during the
week.
Julie also makes it possible for Hayley to work shift work as a nurse and enjoy running. She often
helps out with Eden and Ruby, special times the girls love.
Hayley is instilling the joy of being active into her two daughters and they love to ride their bike
alongside her as she runs. They also go with her to the grand stand steps at Vic Park oval and
will happily play as Hayley trains.
When Hayley runs alone she’ll often listen to a podcast which she says is a great way to educate
herself. A favourite is the Sparta Chicks.
Hayley has developed great friendships through running. A social media post Hayley put on
Running Mums Australia looking for someone to run with the next day, also resulted in meeting
someone new who is now a good friend.
She’s also met many encouraging and positive people at parkrun that have become special
friends.
Over the past two years Hayley has 7 half marathon events under her belt, and is excited for the
upcoming Melbourne Marathon. Hayley is confident she’ll make the distance – after all it’s only
just over 8kms more than she ran today!
Thanks Hayley for sharing your story! And good luck for your first marathon in Melbourne in
October. I’m sure it will be the first of many!
