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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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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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Active things to do in Port Douglas

Carly Lubicz

October 13, 2023

So you’re heading up to Port Douglas for a well-earned break? Here are some active things to liven up your trip — some are free, but the rest are relatively low cost adventures and tours …

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Get active with visiting friends and relatives in Townsville

Carly Lubicz

September 2, 2023

Have you ever had friends or family due to visit, but — aside from the must-have coffee at Juliette’s, trip up Castle Hill and visit to the Island — you’re stumped for what else to …

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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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Go Try: Multisport

Carly Lubicz

June 30, 2023

Paddle, mountain bike, trail run — these outdoor activities are booming in Townsville, bolstered with the backdrop of Adventurethon, magnificent places to play outdoors and a fantastic climate. Outer Limits Adventure Fitness trains Goers to …

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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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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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A weekend at Paluma Dam

Carly Lubicz

April 8, 2023

Looking for a cool place to visit over the weekend, or an affordable getaway for a few days in the school holidays? Just a couple of hours drive from Townsville Paluma Dam is well worth …

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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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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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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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Australia by Kayak

Carly Lubicz

February 27, 2023

Originally from California, Teresa Diehl always longed to come to Australia’s shores – now she’s not only living here; she’s kayaking around them. The whole country. Solo. Unassisted. She’s been going for two months, has …

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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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The 31 Days of Activity: Week 2

Carly Lubicz

January 16, 2024

Now at the halfway point of the 31 Days of Activity, Goers are showing no signs of waning on the energy front. All the classes this week booked out with active types of all abilities …

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Kayaking for Over Fifties

Carly Lubicz

January 6, 2024

Frustrated by the lack of fitness options tailored for over fifties, River-sea Kayaking’s Hans Preuss has developed a specific program for older Townsvillians who want a low impact, fun source of exercise that also offers …

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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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XPD sets scene for Townsville adventure

Carly Lubicz

November 27, 2023

In August next year the toughest multi-day adventure race in Australia will be staged in Townsville and surrounds, bringing top adventure athletes from all over the world for 700km over 10 days of hard-core unassisted …

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Sam Stedman: Off and racing in China

Carly Lubicz

November 6, 2023

Coming off the back of organising the 350-runner strong Cape Pallarenda Trail Run last weekend; Townsville’s premier multisport athlete Sam Stedman has just touched-down in China to compete in a three-day staged adventure race with some …

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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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Paddling assault on The Strand

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September 15, 2023

Celebrations continued after the Cowboys took down the Broncos on Saturday night with local paddlers gathering on Sunday morning to tackle their own challenge – a scenic paddle just off The Strand. Once again, the …

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Mission complete.

Carly Lubicz

September 8, 2023

Paddlers, mountain bikers and trail runners came from as far as Brisbane to take part in On a Mission Adventure race this weekend – one of the few events on the planet where competitors travel …

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Join the mission

Carly Lubicz

September 1, 2023

If you don’t already have plans for this weekend (and if you do, reschedule them) – it’s time to treat yourself to a weekend away… oh, and why not throw in a spectacular adventure racing …

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Meet Jenni Roberts

Carly Lubicz

May 4, 2023

Known as Townsville’s multi-sport queen, Jenni Roberts didn’t discover the discipline until three years ago. She jokes it took a painful mountain bike stack that saw her riding 45km of single track one-handed to convince …

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