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The magic of Adventurethon

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June 5, 2023

Thinking of signing up to your first Adventurethon or upping the ante with your distance? Read this inspiring first-hand account by Lyndell Punshon who remains ever-changed by the experience of doing her first Ultra and …

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Adventurethon Magnetic Island 2016 Wrap-Up

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March 23, 2023

Thanks to Adventurethon for sharing this article. Adventurethon Magnetic Island marked the 21st Adventurethon event last weekend with higher than expected eager contenders meaning a sell-out event before regos closed. In the two weeks leading up …

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Five-minute breather with… Alex O’Toole

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March 10, 2023

Thanks to Adventurethon for sharing this article. ‘Fun and adventurous’ may not traditionally spring to mind when you think of lawyers (or maybe that’s just us!), so we at Adventurethon were pleasantly surprised when Connolly …

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Five minute breather with… Emma Blacklock

Carly Lubicz

March 9, 2023

A familiar face around Townsville’s active scene, Emma Blacklock’s willingness to get out there and give anything a go has been an inspiration to many — not that she’d ever admit that. At 100kg, Emma …

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13 Reasons to Sign-Up for Adventurethon’s National Challenge

Carly Lubicz

June 17, 2023

Based at Pallarenda; the Adventurethon National Challenge weekend is fast approaching on July 4-5. Sandwiched between the Townsville Triathlon Festival and the Paluma Push, it offers a fantastic way to test your skills and fitness …

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Five-minute breather with… Michael Richardson

Carly Lubicz

June 8, 2023

When Michael Richardson moved to Townville in 2010 from the NSW South Coast, he discovered a whole new world of outdoor activity. He has since embraced it with both hands; winning the Enduro event at …

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Adventurethon Magnetic Island 2015 Wrap Up

Carly Lubicz

March 28, 2023

Magnetic Island Adventurethon is known for its physically and mentally challenging conditions – and electric atmosphere – and today didn’t disappoint. As I write this, there are Goers from Townsville, all over Australia, and even …

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Manning up for the challenge

Carly Lubicz

March 21, 2023

We caught up with four local guys who are firing up for Adventurethon Magnetic Island next weekend. Whether they’re opting for the Ultra on Saturday to compete with the elites, or the Taste of Adventurethon …

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An App-etite for adventure

Carly Lubicz

March 14, 2023

Have you ever done an event as a team and wondered how far away your co-racer was? Or maybe, in the heat of competition, you took a wrong turn and wondered if you were still …

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Adventurethon draws record number of ladies

Carly Lubicz

March 8, 2023

It seems sisters are doin’ it for themselves, with this year expecting to see a 30% increase in ladies signing up for Magnetic Island Adventurethon. In a sport traditionally dominated by the fellas, event organiser …

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Meet Daina Clark

Carly Lubicz

March 2, 2023

Just five years ago Daina Clark was told she should never ride or run again after a major stack on her mountain bike resulted in debilitating back injuries. Fast forward to 2015 and the podiatrist …

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Fit for Adventurethon winners ready to fire

Carly Lubicz

February 28, 2023

Meet the three winners of our recent Fit for Adventurethon Competition that you helped us select to take part in Magnetic Island Adventurethon at the end of March: Darren Lowe (Taste winner), Kate Donnelly (Team …

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Adventurethon training tips with Sam Stedman

Carly Lubicz

February 23, 2023

With Adventurethon Magnetic Island just under five weeks away, we caught up with Townsville’s premier adventure racing athlete Sam Stedman to get some valuable training and preparation tips in the lead-up, and hints for race …

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Meet Casie & Troy Meikle

Carly Lubicz

January 20, 2024

Partners in adventure When Casie Meikle decided to get active and lose weight for her 2010 wedding, she didn’t bank on some unexpected gains: Falling in love with fitness so much that she’s gone on …

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Video: 2014 – The Active Year that Was…

Carly Lubicz

December 31, 2023

As the sun sets on 2014, we get ready to welcome another exciting and active year in Townsville. To celebrate your impressive achievements over this time, we are pumped to give you this video – …

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Five minute breather with… Lyndell Punshon

Carly Lubicz

October 2, 2023

Transforming herself from a self-confessed morbidly obese “couch potato” to someone who has built activity into daily life, Lyndell Punshon has shed 90kg and kept it off for five years, has fallen in love with …

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Fierce & Friendly Rivals

Carly Lubicz

June 26, 2023

They race neck-and-neck in every multisport event they enter. With their levels of elite fitness and competiveness you’d think Melbourne’s Jarad Kohlar and local gun Sam Stedman would be mortal enemies, but they’ve actually become …

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Adventhurethon’s golden ticket to World Championships

Carly Lubicz

June 16, 2023

As if there wasn’t enough glory already in being the first to cross the line at Adventurethon this weekend; the first solo male and female in the Ultra race will also gain automatic entry into …

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