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Challenge Carnival sees junior netballers shine

Mikayla Mayoh

September 26, 2023

While Townsville’s netball season wrapped up with the exciting action of the Suzuki Challenge Carnival, which drew 1140 junior players to Townsville last weekend; the senior summer series is just weeks away from firing up; …

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Cowboys: Finals a “whole different ball game”

Dylan Morris

September 4, 2023

After defeating the Gold Coast Titans 32-16 on home turf last night and securing fourth position, the North Queensland Cowboys are welcoming a home finals berth, conceding there is still a lot of work to …

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New heights for Sam Lavender and ‘rock monkeys’

Carly Lubicz

August 10, 2023

The moment Sam Lavender reached the top of his first climbing wall, he was hooked. That was three-and-a-half years ago and now the 15-year-old is getting set to head to the QLD State Boulder Titles …

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Set for the Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim

Carly Lubicz

July 26, 2023

The sixty-second Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim is this weekend. This 8km ocean race will be challenging teams and solo swimmers alike; with about 100 contenders of all ages taking part in this iconic Townsville …

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Meet Justin and Melanie Humber

Carly Lubicz

June 21, 2023

There’s nothing like a bit of friendly rivalry to motivate you. But what happens when your husband or wife decides to do something crazy and you have to decide whether to come along for that …

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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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How to love your trail running… more

Sidney Willis

February 24, 2023

Thanks to Sid Willis from the Hungry Runner for sharing this article. Trail running is becoming increasingly popular. One of the appealing factors is that trail running is all about enjoying nature — in Townsville, …

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Event recovery tips for triathletes or runners

Brendan Cochrane

December 30, 2023

This article is supplied by accredited Triathlon Australia coach Brendan Cochrane. Are you thinking about tackling a few competitive events this year? Here are some tips that will hopefully help you to recover from that …

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Townsville Goers conquer Busselton Ironman

Graham Pemberton

December 9, 2023

Thanks to Graham Pemberton from Free Radicals Triathlon Club for this wrap-up. A four-hour flight from Cairns and a two-hour car journey brings us to this idyllic seaside town Busselton, WA, where one of the …

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Hamilton Island Triathlon’s brother-in-law battle

Carly Lubicz

November 18, 2023

There’s nothing like a bit of family rivalry to fire competitive streaks, but we’re not sure who we’d put our money on to trump the other in the battle at Hamilton Island Triathlon this weekend. …

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Meet Caroline ‘Caro’ Tahana

Carly Lubicz

November 11, 2023

With the finale of The Block 2015 drawing nearer, we caught up with Townsville’s own ‘Caro’ (AKA Caroline Tahana) — master budgeter, renovator and Ironman athlete — to get to know this time-maximising chocolate-devotee better. …

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How to use sports psychology to improve performance

Jo Lukins

November 9, 2023

Thanks to Dr Joann Lukins from Peak Performance Psychology for this article. Sport psychology is a scientific approach to understanding and enhancing performance in sport. Its focus can be on performance excellence, mental health counselling, …

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The wants and needs of the modern triathlete

Rik Cook

November 3, 2023

With the flood of information, marketing, expert advice and well-meaning peer recommendations surrounding triathlon and cycling equipment and technology, it can be hard to know exactly what is a need and what you can do …

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Meet Kyle Bridgwood

Carly Lubicz

October 29, 2023

Kyle Bridgwood was on an early-morning ride four years ago in Townsville when the Army private was hit by a car, severing the then 22-year-old’s patella tendon, fracturing his kneecap, and resulting in an acquired …

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Meet Ian Wright

Carly Lubicz

October 15, 2023

He’s been involved in surf life saving, swimming and paddling for as long as he can remember, but earlier this year 56-year-old Ian Wright took it up a notch and set-off for Hawaii to compete …

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Bowen Triathlon Wrap Up 2015

Graham Pemberton

October 11, 2023

Thanks to Graham Pemberton from Free Radicals Triathlon Club for this wrap-up. This weekend saw the annual pilgrimage to Bowen and the Free Radicals Triathlon Club (FRT) was out in force with record number attending …

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Five-minute breather with… Rik Cook

Carly Lubicz

September 27, 2023

Relatively new to Townsville from Brisbane and Central Queensland, Rik Cook and his family are immersing themselves in Townsville’s active lifestyle. With Rik working at Top Brand Cycles on the floor and as a specialist …

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Townsville’s Festival of Rugby Sevens set to fire

Carly Lubicz

September 16, 2023

While the rugby union finals played out in Townsville last weekend, this year’s game is far from over. Next month sees the Rugby Sevens competition ignite and this year it’s going to be an all-inclusive …

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Townsville athletes shine in Sunshine Coast Ironman 2015

Graham Pemberton

September 14, 2023

Thanks to Graham Pemberton from Free Radicals Triathlon Club for this wrap-up. It was a cold morning start in Mooloolaba for the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 and Townsville athlete Samuel Murphy’s first professional triathlon race …

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Airlie Beach Triathlon 2015 Wrap Up

Graham Pemberton

September 6, 2023

Thanks to Graham Pemberton from Free Radicals Tri Club for supplying this report. Airlie Beach Triathlon maintained its reputation as one of the best races on the North Queensland calendar when triathletes from Townsville and …

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Five-minute breather with… Hayden Lilley

Carly Lubicz

September 3, 2023

Hayden Lilley reached 117kg — a consequence of working away, having a young family and eating too many pies — before a trip to the doctors revealed he had to dramatically reduce his cholesterol and …

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Australia’s toughest adventure race starts in Townsville

Carly Lubicz

August 4, 2023

While most of us have moved through a standard Tuesday, about 150 adventure athletes from all over the world have been scrutinising and marking maps of the Townsville region, meticulously plotting their course that will …

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Townsville Running Festival 2015 Wrap Up

Carly Lubicz

August 2, 2023

Well done to everyone who participated in the 17th annual McDonald’s Townsville Running Festival today — it was a mammoth morning with a record number of runners (3,264) and records broken. Four-time Olympian Craig Mottram …

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Paluma Push 2015 Wrap Up

Carly Lubicz

July 20, 2023

NEARLY 700 riders from Townsville, Mackay, Cairns and even further afield negotiated dusty hills, gravelly downhill sections, logs, creek crossings and many more obstacles to power, or limp, over the finish line at the 2015 …

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Three Marathons in Three Days Wrap Up

Carly Lubicz

July 16, 2023

Back in Townsville and resting the legs after being part of the epic Three Marathons in Three Days endurance challenge near Cairns, Phil Copp and Linda Davis report back after the exhilarating and exhausting experience. …

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Three marathons in three days

Carly Lubicz

July 8, 2023

Have you ever marvelled at those who can run a marathon? How about three of them in three consecutive days? We caught up with some of the brave Townsville endurance runners who are heading to …

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Townsville Triathlon Festival Wrap Up 2015

Carly Lubicz

June 29, 2023

The Townsville Triathlon Festival’s six events in two days has drawn to a close leaving everyone from children to Goers in their 70s with medals and fond memories. Yesterday (Sunday) marked the biggest day of …

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Meet Borys Zagrocki

Carly Lubicz

June 26, 2023

You may have seen two-time Australian Elite Trials Bike Champion bouncing off all sorts of obstacles around town, attracting a respectful audience as he hops over rocks, seats, walls and cars. We caught up with …

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Triathlon Race Day Checklist

Jake Salmon

June 25, 2023

So it’s your first triathlon event? You’ve done all the training – well done – now you just need to make sure you have all the gear. Here’s a checklist and a few tips from …

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Meet Alison Bethune

Carly Lubicz

June 24, 2023

For the Bethunes, triathlon is a family affair. Alison had done a 9km run and been on the bike for two months when she signed up for her first triathlon (which so-happened to be a …

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Body care tips for athletes

Nicole Bates

June 23, 2023

‘Tis the season for competitive events so osteopath Dr Nicole Bates from Lighten Up’s Wellness Hub has given us some tips about how you can look after and get the most out of your body …

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Five minute breather with… Sue Price

Carly Lubicz

June 22, 2023

Mixing it up with her choice of activities, postie Sue Price enjoys everything from outrigging to triathlon and walking Castle Hill to working her core. Her persistence and commitment with her training has earned her …

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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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Ironman Cairns 2015 Wrap Up

Graham Pemberton

June 15, 2023

Free Radicals Tri Club’s Graham Pemberton did Cairns Half Ironman (70.3) yesterday, forming part of the strong Townsville contingent that travelled north for the iconic annual event. Here he reflects on the race, examining what …

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Five-minute breather with… Annika Frossling

Carly Lubicz

June 14, 2023

Originally from Sweden, Annika Frossling did her first triathlon at 59 – an Enticer at the Townsville Triathlon Festival – and today she will do her first Ironman 70.3 (half) at the age of 62, …

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The evolution of the Paluma Push

Carly Lubicz

June 13, 2023

For those who have ridden the Paluma Push, or heard friends talk about it, you’ll understand that the vibe of the award-winning event is not an easy one to recreate: It’s that spirit of adventure, …

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Meet Bob and Connor McKay

Carly Lubicz

June 12, 2023

Over the three years that Bob McKay has spent watching his gun triathlete son Connor racing all over Australia and the world; he couldn’t help but catch the bug. At the age of 46, the …

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How to prepare for triathlon race day

Graham Pemberton

June 10, 2023

Preparing for a triathlon takes a little bit more forethought than, say, doing a 5km fun run. Even if you’re doing an Enticer, there is still quite a bit to consider before and on race …

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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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Five-minute breather with Julia Anderson

Carly Lubicz

June 5, 2023

As the first female over the line in Run Townsville’s 12km distance last weekend in 49.23, we caught up with physiotherapist Julia Anderson to discuss her love of everything active – so much so that …

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Local team signs up for mighty XPD Race

Carly Lubicz

June 4, 2023

Luke Miles, Jo Koy and Colin and Wayne McMurtrie are the only 100% local team to sign-up so far for the epic XPD Expedition Race that’s coming to Townsville for the first time in early …

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Maximise comfort and reduce injury on your bike

Jake Salmon

June 2, 2023

When Mike Prentice was racing in the Ironman World Championships in the 1980s aerodynamic helmets didn’t exist, his Raleigh bike weighed as much as a small child, his wife Wendy had sewn his jersey, and …

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HotRock24 Wrap-Up 2015

Carly Lubicz

May 25, 2023

Mountain bikers from all over North Queensland tested their skill and endurance at the first ever HotRock24 at the weekend – the region’s only 24-hour mountain bike race. With the action stationed at Ross Dam; …

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Meet Alyssa Koenen

Carly Lubicz

May 15, 2023

She represented Australia as an U19 in the Lifesaving World Championships last year and has just returned from the national competition on the Gold Coast with a gold, silver and bronze medal: We caught up …

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Townsville kayak and surf ski buying guide

Carly Lubicz

May 14, 2023

Whether you’re just getting into the sport or looking to upgrade before Adventurethon or your next multi-sport or paddling event, we are fortunate to now have a wide range of kayak and surfski distributors in …

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HotRock: 24-hours of racing and around-the-clock fun

Carly Lubicz

May 11, 2023

Exciting times for mountain bikers and those who like a challenge, no matter how far you like to roll: Rockwheelers Mountain Bike Club is hosting North Queensland’s first 24-hour mountain bike race later this month, …

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Dirt n Dust Triathlon 2015 Wrap Up

Free Radicals Tri Club

April 24, 2023

Thanks to Graham Crawford of Free Radicals Triathlon Club for providing this first-hand account of the Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival Triathlon on the weekend of April 17-19. A great insight for those thinking …

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Townsville Tri Festival 2015: What to expect

Carly Lubicz

April 24, 2023

In its 13th year and expected to attract more than 5000 athletes and spectators while drawing the likes of Ironwoman Courtney Hancock, pro Australian triathlete and two-time Olympian Courtney Atkinson, and former Paralympian John Maclean who has …

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Women in Cycling Series: Chloe Brewer

Carly Lubicz

April 14, 2023

At 15 years old, Chloe Brewer loves the speed, balance and determination that are all part of track cycling. And she’s clearly got a knack for it – already racing in the women’s grade locally; …

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