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Big Times in Little Canberra
It was without doubt the biggest thing Canberra had seen in since Mal Meninga first raised the Winfield Cup in 1989. Eight of Sydney’s finest boarded the bus to run in the Australian Running Festival, which included the Canberra Marathon and Half Marathon events. 7 legends from the Eastern Suburbs took up the Half journey and completed the … [Read More...]
Get Tough or Take Up Knitting
In the lead up to the Canberra Half Marathon I have had the honour and privilege of training some of Sydney’s most talented people. Before you ask who and then ‘google’ their running times, I’ll tell you that they are not runners. In fact, most are making their debut appearance over the 21km (13 mile) course. An academic, a former … [Read More...]
Striking the Right Balance – Food, Activity and Attitude
Getting into shape, losing weight and developing a healthy, happy self-image is a journey that will not happen overnight. It takes time and dedication to reach goals and make sure the efforts made result in lasting change. So, how can you sustain yourself for the long-haul and keep your attitude positive to ensure success? There is a secret trio … [Read More...]
Can You Learn to Love Exercise?
You know you need to exercise, but you just can’t stand the idea of getting into a boring, grueling routine. If you’re really ready to get into shape, you can make it happen by taking a different approach to working out. The simple truth is you don’t need to slave away on a treadmill to enjoy results. Exercise is often what you make it. Be … [Read More...]
Working Out The Core Is Essential, But a Whole Body Routine Is Critical
All too often, we try to target our workouts to take care of problem spots. Big thighs, flabby arms, fat rear ends and other very specific areas get the bulk of our exercise attention while the core is overlooked. The truth is this is not a wise way to proceed if real results are desired. Targeting is fine, but it won’t get the job done on its … [Read More...]
Changing Your Mind Can Change Your Life
If you’re ready to get into shape and really change your life, the first place to start is within your own mind. Leading a healthy, active lifestyle often calls for taking a mind-over-matter approach. Working out, eating right and making good choices calls for positive thinking to reinforce the actions you know you need to take. When you explore … [Read More...]
