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#running #motivational #run by @deltarunningproject

B2M 2026
How good. The event is getting better and bigger every year. Congrats to all who raced, supported and contributed throughout the day.
We loved and appreciated all the cheering ‘let s go Delta’ on course 💙🩷
We had great day with runners across the solo and relay races.
Special kudos to the male team who took on the 🏆 Win in a competitive field with great runs from @vipers.rc and @runnersitd
A good battle fellas 🤝
Congrats also to our mates at @sydney_striders and @rejoovrunners for a great turnout and runs 🔥
Shout out to the talented @indiana.blundell for the video work.
See you out there ! 🏃 🏃‍♀️🔺
#deltarunningproject #represent🔺️ #bonditomanlyultra #sydneyrunners by @deltarunningproject

BONDI2MANLY ⭐️🕺❤️‍🔥🫣🫠💞👏🧚🏻☀️🤏🔺

Such a fun race!

Atmosphere was great and vibes carried through the whole race! Leg #2 was great, as it was right before the heat kicked in 🥵

Great to see all the DELTAS out there dominating 🔺🫡 especially with the @deltarunningproject boys team coming first 🤯🤯🤯

@bonditomanlyultra I WILL see you next year 👋

#race by @deltarunningproject

If you have shared a race sideline with Josh Moran, you know his passion for running and cheering others on. He trains hard and brings humour, encouragement and a smile to Delta. Meet Josh!

Tell us about your running background.
I played representative football at school before injury forced me to quit in my early 20s. After years of gym and surfing, COVID brought me back to running. Outside running, I am a project manager on Sydney infrastructure jobs and a dad to three kids.

Why Delta?
After seeing Delta singlets tearing up Sydney Harbour 10, I tracked down the club and joined in early 2022. Soon, Tuesday mornings at Field of Dreams became a fixture.

Proudest achievements?
My first year was a dream. After four months of sessions, I debuted at Canberra Marathon in 2:51, then ran 34:44 at Sydney 10, 49:54 at C2S, 77:13 at Sydney Half and 16:33 for 5K. A year earlier, my goals were sub-20 for 5K and sub-40 for 10K!

I later ran 2:46 at Gold Coast before injury led to 2.5 years of inconsistent training. Finding the balance between recovery, life stress, strength and running has been key. This year brought Sun Run and C2S PBs and my fastest half since 2022. Hopefully I can keep improving!

Favourite session?
Fartleks! I love changing gears, and the floats keep the speedy youngsters honest. Otherwise, they might put me to the sword on shorter reps!

Best thing about Delta?
The people. Everyone values hard work, wants to be their fastest and lifts each other up. Trauma bonding through shared suffering is the best 😊

What inspires you?
Seeing others put in the work and get rewarded. Whether it is a parkrun PB, an Australian record or an international race, you get invested in each other’s achievements.

One piece of advice?
Patience! After a PB, I get excited and double down on intensity, mileage, research, gadgets and even shoes! Listen to your body, your coaches and those around you. Focus on consistency. by @deltarunningproject

Tuesdays at curly

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#running #runner #reels #deltarunningproject by @deltarunningproject

It is all fun and banter until someone starts checking the team standings. 👀🔺

Bondi to Manly is on this weekend, with plenty of Delta runners lining up across our own teams and some mixed squads.

There is something special about racing as a team. The pressure gets shared, the kilometres get divided, and somehow you find a little extra when your mates are counting on you.

“It is just a bit of fun.”
Also us: studying the course, working out the splits and defining race strategies. 😂

From the Delta Blundells and Delta Cats to the Curl Curl Queens, The (Quadri)ceps, Rattus Fuscipes and everyone flying the flag in other teams: good luck! If the running is as creative as the team names, we are in for a big day. 😂

Here is to defending last year’s placings, sneaking one spot higher where we can, and collecting a few stories along the way.

Run hard, look after each other, and save something for the finish. Friendly faces, competitive streaks. That is Delta. 💙🩷

#DeltaRunningProject #BondiToManly #FurtherTogether by @deltarunningproject

Striking a pose and with plenty to celebrate! 💙🩷

MELBOURNE 2026

A fantastic Delta turnout, with plenty of the Sydney crew making the trip south for a big weekend of racing and supporting each other.

A few selected performances 👇

🇦🇺 Shane Wood — 2:34:02, first in M55–59 and breaking the Australian age-group marathon record. An extraordinary achievement and a huge moment for Shane and the club!

🔥 Oscar Gil — a brilliant marathon debut in 2:33:51.
👏 Gareth Wissing — a superb 2:44 marathon.
💪 Bronwyn Hager — a strong 2:54:42 marathon.
🥇 Maxime Dupont — 1:16:19 and first in M40–44 in the half marathon.

As runners, we are fortunate to have quality races like Melbourne on the Australian calendar. A great occasion to travel, test ourselves and share the experience with our teammates.

Congratulations to everyone who raced and represented Delta. Plenty to celebrate! 💙🩷

#DeltaRunningProject #MelbourneMarathon #trainwithpurpose by @deltarunningproject

$Melissa joined Delta in 2021 after regularly seeing the group training at Gore Hill. A recommendation from her coach Dave Costello brought her through the door and she’s been trusting the process ever since. What she loves most about Delta is running with like-minded people in a supportive and motivated group. “I’ve always loved running, but since joining Delta I’ve learned how important and enjoyable it is to run with a group”. Her favourite sessions? The Groundskeeper, a Delta classic. A continuous, time-based fartlek with gradual change of pace. Great to run by feel, on the day, and to lock it in with your group. She also loves Friday VO₂ max sessions at Gore Hill, led by Shane Wood. They are fast, tough and over quickly, but sessions she credits with making a huge difference to her running. And the progression built solidly over time: ✅5K: Sub 20 for the first time in 2019, ⚡️18:52 in 2023 to … 🔥17:52 PB in 2026 This year saw her chip away at her 10K PB with 37:44 PB 🌊 City2Surf: from 66 minutes to 54:49 and then 52:25 PB in 2026. City2Surf holds a particularly special place. She always wanted to run this when she was in school, her first attempt ended just a few hundred metres in with a stress fracture. She completed it in her final year in 78 minutes. She then went from running around 66 minutes and dreaming of breaking the hour to eventually running sub-55 with Delta. Then, in 2024, she collapsed from heat exhaustion moments before the finish. Returning wasn’t easy, but she came back in 2025 and 2026 and ran two more PBs. For Melissa, the biggest breakthrough has been consistency and learning to listen to her body. She has previously suffered bone stress injuries from inadequate recovery and fueling and recently pushed too hard and ignored the warning signs. She has learned that consistency isn’t just about putting in the training, it is also about knowing when to back off. Next up: Supporting all the Delta teams at Bondi to Manly ☀️ 🍸 by @deltarunningproject$

What does a Delta membership include? 👇
Whether you join on our flexible monthly subscription or as an annual member, every Delta member gets access to core support designed to help you train with purpose.
🏃 Structured monthly training plan
A full month of training in advance, built around the key races on the Australian running calendar. Our programming is designed by Athletics NSW accredited coaches, with input from our broader network of experts.
💪 Delta strength program
Built by our strength coach Justin Yu specifically around the needs of Delta runners and our training program.
The program includes different streams depending on how and where you train, whether you are working out at home, have access to a gym, or simply need a shorter session when time is limited.
One of our favourite features is the taper strength session, helping you arrive at your key races fresh and ready to perform.
👕 One complimentary piece of Delta merchandise
Every member receives a piece of Delta kit, including the option of one of our Delta T-shirts or singlets. You have probably already spotted plenty of them at races, or around Gore Hill and Curl Curl. Our new range will launch soon!
🎽 Athletics NSW Community Membership
Included as part of your Delta membership.
📍 Access to all Delta training sessions
Join us across Gore Hill, Curl Curl and Centennial Park for structured sessions alongside a supportive group of runners.
Interested in seeing whether Delta is a good fit for you?
Send us a DM, visit Deltarunningproject.com.au or email deltarunningproject@gmail.com and one of our team will get back to you.
#DeltaRunningProject #TrainWithPurpose #RunningCommunity #SydneyRunning #RunningClub was by @deltarunningproject

The long weekend in Sydney gave us an opportunity to get our members from Curl Curl and our Gore Hill group together to explore the beautiful trails around Middle Head . During a well deserved coffee catch up after we got to wish @oscar_.gil the best of luck in hls debut marathon in Melbourne where he runs in the elite field.

As we were off on the Mosman trails @libertybruns was powering her way along the STM and on way to yet another win for her in the 21km! by @deltarunningproject

We have recently been talking to some of our incredible members to hear about their running journeys. To kick start the series we spoke with Sophie who inspired us all with her debut marathon and her recovery road. Here is her story …

In May 2025, I was diagnosed with severe scoliosis and told I needed surgery. I had been running since the age of 13 and had never experienced back pain.

Two months later, I underwent lumbar spinal fusion surgery, involving the fusion of four vertebrae and removal of a rib. What followed was six weeks of no running, lifting or bending. I was allowed to swim, so I did, with vengeance.

From day one, I was determined to come back stronger. There was very little research around returning to running after spinal fusion, so I was determined to see what was possible.

I was cleared to start jogging after six weeks, but learning to run again was humbling. A week in hospital, weeks of reduced activity, and different spinal and breathing mechanics meant progress was slow.

I rebuilt my running from September and got a spot in the Sydney Marathon in October, the motivation I needed. My first race back was the Husky and in summer, I returned to speed sessions.

In February, I joined Delta after seeing the group running at Gore Hill. I finally started to feel like myself again. I fell in love with the people, the culture and the energy. I love turning up, working hard and leaving a session feeling better than when I arrived. There is no way I would be able to run that fast solo.

I have also been benefitting from Justin’s Delta strength program. I am nearly finished my exercise physiology degree and have been using this program to complement my own plan.

Running a marathon exactly one year after being cleared to run following spinal surgery felt special. To do it in my home city, surrounded by friends and family, and run a time I was proud of made it even more meaningful.

I’m itching to do more and am inspired by the Delta runners and their stories. I have even convinced my brother to join! But for now, I’m excited to work on my top-end speed… because there’s definitely some work to do there! by @deltarunningproject

It was a huge weekend of racing for DELTA last week! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🔥

We kicked things off at Night of the PBs, organised by our good friend Katie Sheds. Coco, Sean, Christian, Matt and Indiana all took to the track, with Pooja and Libby both coming away with new PBs. 👏

Then on Sunday, a big DELTA crew headed out to Sydney Olympic Park for the Half Marathon and 10K, with some brilliant performances across the board - from big PBs to strong returns after injury and recent marathons.

Chris Wallace led the DELTA contingent home in a rapid 1:11:08, finishing 3rd in his age category. 🥉

Justin and Mark both backed up strongly after their recent marathons, producing fast runs and PBs.

And there was some serious time being taken off previous bests:
🔥 Josh Moran - 30 seconds
🔥 Max- 2 minutes
🔥 Adam and Alex - 4 minutes
🔥 Nick - an incredible 35 minutes!

A few of our Sydney Marathon pacers were back racing too, with Shane, Sara and Romain knocking out some impressive performances, while Nico took on unofficial pacing duties, pink hat included. 🎩

Josh Keys came home just one second outside his PB, with Andrew, Aisling, Clara, Maxime, Caitlin and Marco rounding out a fantastic DELTA half-marathon crew.

Over in the 10K, the women had a huge morning. Millie finished 3rd overall, Immy was 7th overall, and Nicole , fresh off her marathon, somehow made it all look very easy.

And finally, while everyone else was racing at Olympic Park, our favourite racing family, the Blundells, headed to the mountains for the Hounslow Classic, their second race of the weekend.

Which has officially given us a new DELTA expression:

“Doing a Blundell” never stopping running and racing. 😂🏃‍♂️⛰️

Massive congratulations to everyone who raced, paced, PB’d, came back from injury, backed up from a marathon, or simply got out there and had a crack. 💙🩷

#sydneyrunners #trainhard #racesmart #allforoneoneforall by @deltarunningproject

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