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I did it!! I ran the New York marathon! What an incredible day - truly the stuff that dreams are made of. A really special day with the most incredible memories. Thank you everyone for your support xx

So you may know that I am running the New York marathon in two weeks! But you may not know how or why I had this dream that’s about to become reality! I made a decision when I had Noah to become a runner. I was overweight, unhealthy, really unhappy and wanted to do something for myself. I taught myself how to run when he was a baby, mainly on a treadmill at a gym near home. I promised myself I would always be a good example for him of hard work, persistence, setting goals and making them a reality. Soon after I started running, I set a massive goal to run the New York marathon before I turned 40. I had no idea how I would get there at the time, but I knew I wanted to do it. This photo when I ran my first marathon 4 1/2 years ago is still one of my favourite moments. Noah waited for me at the sidelines and was encouraged by my friends to take my hand and run with me. This was after 5 hours and 8 mins of a really tough run. I will never forget the pride in his eyes and how happy he was. I knew I had made an impact on him. So in the year of my 40th, I have managed to make it a reality. It will be my third marathon distance post baby no 2 (Elijah who is 2 1/2) and I have worked really hard to get here, through many setbacks, including glandular fever this year which meant no running for 3 months. This photo is my constant reminder when I am having a bad run - I run to set an example for my kids that anything is possible, if you have a goal, plan to reach it and do the work. I cannot wait to run New York and show him that huge dreams can become reality.

As part of this journey, I have been fundraising for Miracle Babies Foundation. For me, it was important to make my dream about something bigger than me, for a cause that makes a massive difference to the lives of others. I feel privileged every day to have had two healthy, full term babies when many others do not. The Miracle Babies Foundation makes a huge difference supporting premature babies, their families and the hospitals that care for them. The more people that know about Miracle Babies Foundation, the greater their impact to help miracle babies.

If you would like to support me on this journey, please join us next Saturday 27 October for a fun trivia night at Panania Diggers. It is going to be a great night.
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If you would like to support the Miracle Babies Foundation, you can donate on the page below:
https://marathonformiracles2018.everydayhero.com/au/diala-and-nader-run-new-york

Wrapping my raffle prize for tonight’s my dream comes true again today - talking oils to runners and runners and then watching inspiring running documentaries! So so excited! If you are coming along tonight come and say hi before the movies and chat running oils with me!

It's been awhile since I have been on here! I have been busy training and organising my New York marathon campaign. Come and join us for a fun night of Trivia, hosted by my friend and Trivia Master Neil Lithgow. This is part of my fundraising journey to raise $10,000 for the work of the Miracle Babies Foundation as part of my entry into the New York marathon. Having visited a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit today, I was able to see exactly where these $ go and how many precious tiny babies have been saved through the work of the Foundation. I was really touched by seeing some of these miracles. There will be some fun games and a raffle on the night. Come and join us for a fun night out. Purchase your tickets through Eventbrite below. Your $ will go directly to the Miracle Babies Foundation.

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Amazing night with to watch The Boston Documentary in support of truely inspiring ❤️

Repping my friends at at the Great Ocean Road Running Festival over the weekend. It was really cold and my Revvies hoodie kept me warm! Have loved using my Revvies for my training along with more natural nutrition alternative.

If you don’t aim for the moon, you’ll never know how far you can go!

I’m off to one of my fave places in the world for the Great Ocean Road running festival. If you’ll also be there I’ll have my oily stash with me, including pre race oils, post race recovery and some oil to keep you calmer while running! I’ll be staying in Apollo Bay and love to chat oils. Send me a message if you’d like to hear more or follow my page .

Thanks for sharing this today. So true of long distance running. I’ve had some soul bearing moments both alone and with some of my training partners. You leave nothing out there and grow beyond what you think imaginable.

Thank you to some great local businesses that have donated to our Miracle Babies Foundation raffle. You can win vouchers from The Butchers Pantry and Beauty Spot Salon, as well as hair products from medusahairartistsofficial

Medusa Hair Artists and gift basket from Panania Florist.

Another raffle prize donated by our friends at - a beautiful basket of three gorgeous oils and some accessories to help you start using them! If you’re local and would like to buy raffle tickets, hit me up! Otherwise, if you can make a donation to our fundraising page, I’d be forever grateful!