Five-minute breather with… Angela Cooper
It took a bit of persuasion to get Angela Cooper into an outrigger canoe, but once she got hold of that paddle, it was hard to prize it from her grasp; the 61-year-old now training …
Meet Clint Robinson
Five times world champion, Olympic Gold medallist and all round exceptional coach Clint Robinson is heading into our waters in June (18-19) to deliver some unique skills sessions on Magnetic Island for Destination Adventure. With …
Meet Ian Wright
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 …
Five-minute breather with… Hayden Lilley
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 …
Go Try: Multisport
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 …
Five minute breather with… Sue Price
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 …
13 Reasons to Sign-Up for Adventurethon’s National Challenge
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 …
Five-minute breather with… Michael Richardson
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 …
Townsville kayak and surf ski buying guide
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 …
Women in Cycling Series: Christy Guinea
Growing up, Christy Guinea was never an active kid and transformed into a self-confessed ‘couch potato’ as an adult until a fitness challenge in 2011 lit a fire in her belly. Since then, she has …
SUP like a champion
World-class stand up paddleboarding (SUP) and outrigger coach Peter Dorries is coming to Townsville next month thanks to the support of the Townsville SUP Club. As the guy who was Australian masters SUP racing champion …
A weekend at Paluma Dam
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 …
Adventurethon Magnetic Island 2015 Wrap Up
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 …
Have You Tried: SUP Fit
If you’ve been out on The Strand recently, you may have seen a group of Stand Up Paddleboaders doing some interesting things – planking, squatting and even doing push-ups on their boards. It’s all part …
Meet the trainer: Jacqui Doyle
Running everything from mixed bootcamps to mums and bubs sessions, cooking masterclasses and fitness workshops, we caught up with PT and outrigging champ Jacqui Doyle to find out more about her training philosophies. It’s all …
The 31 Days of Activity: Week 2
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 …
Kayaking for Over Fifties
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 …
Have you Tried… Outrigging
We caught up with Magnetic Island Outrigger Canoe Club president Jacqui Doyle about this water-based sport that fantastic for meeting new mates and working your core. “I think everyone who starts out wants to use …
Five minute breather with… Lyndell Punshon
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 …
Paddling assault on The Strand
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 …
What’s SUP? Townsville’s stand-up paddling revolution
Said to be the fastest growing water sport in the world, Townsville is certainly on the same course when it comes to Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP). In the eight weeks since the Townsville SUP …
Mission complete.
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 …