The world majors are a series of six marathons known as the world’s largest and most prestigious. These six marathons include Boston, Chicago, New York, London, Berlin and Tokyo. The world majors may soon be welcoming a 7th contender for 2025 onwards, as Sydney are currently in the bidding process to become the seventh star.

Nicky has committed endless hours of consistent training working towards this goal. Having completed Boston (April 2018), New York (Nov 2018), Berlin (Sept 2019) and Chicago (Oct 2023), she only has two more to go. However, this journey hasn’t come without its obstacles. Nicky presented to PEAK originally in May of 2022, having completed three majors already, she was feeling good and just needing some fine tuning which was addressed through massage. All in preparation for a qualifying time at Gold Coast Marathon 2022.

“But with every setback, I also had something exciting to look forward to balancing it out. I was lucky!”

“I love running to switch off and get lost in my thoughts, to keep fit, challenge myself, inspire others, and meet new people. I love the places running has taken me, all over the world. I love that it is something you can do anywhere (being safety conscious of course!). I have made some amazing friends and have achieved some incredible personal goals.”

With running being the trend of 2024 currently. Nicky has done this trend right! Kicking off the year running Brisbane half marathon in 1:30:00, setting a new 10km personal best of 40mins 18secs and finally conquering the Gold Coast Marathon in 03:09:22! And she’s not done yet! Nicky, we wish you the best of luck on the remainder of your journey to those Abbotts World Majors and we can’t wait to see the quality of running you produce in the process. We are proud of your efforts, determination and true grit in this whole process!

#DreamBig

How did you keep yourself motivated through injury?

This can be really difficult. Motivation ebbs and flows, whether injured or not! I definitely experienced times where I was feeling pretty low, not being able to exercise like I was used to. But I would remind myself that there are plenty of people worse off, and this is just a bump in the road for me. Focus on what I can control – alternative exercises like swimming, cycling, pilates, upper body gym work, and set goals along the way.

It takes a team of people to support, I have a loving husband and family, friends checking in, a running coach who helped me program alternative exercises to stay active and stay accountable, and the awesome team at Peak with physio, podiatry and massage (dare I say I may have funded your Christmas party?!).

I’m a glass half full person, I try to find positives in everything. Being injured allowed me time to slow down, read books, spend time with family. And now I’m happily back doing what I love with a new appreciation.