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Five-minute breather with Tim Hughes

Carly Lubicz

August 7, 2023

A marathon runner and lover of triathlon; it was a knee issue that introduced Tim (Timbo) Hughes to a new addiction — mountain biking. A familiar fixture at Rockwheelers Mountain Bike Club events; you can’t …

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Delvene Kramer: Why I’m doing Run Townsville

Carly Lubicz

July 11, 2023

Last year Delvene Kramer was diagnosed with an auto immune disease (ulcerative colitis) while she was 26 weeks pregnant. It was a tumultuous time with days spent in hospital, her body weakening and losing muscle, …

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Potgieters get ready for Mother’s Day run

Carly Lubicz

April 20, 2023

Using running as a way to spend quality time together, Daleen Potgieter and her 16-year-old daughter Danette have signed up to the Townsville Podiatry Centre Mother’s Day Fun Run and Walk and will be joining …

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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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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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Running tips from Steve Moneghetti

Carly Lubicz

February 22, 2023

It’s not every day that you can get running tips from a four-time Olympian who is generally regarded as one of Australia’s greatest long distance runners, completing a marathon in under 2:10 (current world record …

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31 Days of Activity 2016: Week 1

Carly Lubicz

January 8, 2024

The 31 Days of Activity 2016 has got off to a flying start. Here’s a summary of the week’s activities and some photos of some of the 450+ Goers getting active, trying new things and …

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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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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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How Jess Vardy came to love parkrun

Carly Lubicz

September 30, 2023

If you haven’t tried parkrun before, here’s your chance. With an option at North Shore or Riverway, these free, weekly, timed 5km routes see walkers, joggers, runners, and pram-pushers come together every Saturday to get …

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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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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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One marathon in every state: Meet Trevor Wilson

Carly Lubicz

July 30, 2023

At 54 years old, rescue helicopter chief pilot Trevor Wilson is tall and solid — by his own admission, he’s “built for shovelling coal”. However that hasn’t stopped the chocolate-loving grandfather embarking on the Australian …

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Little superheroes primed for 2.5km Hero Run

Carly Lubicz

July 29, 2023

Spectators are going to witness an awesome sight this Sunday when hundreds of little superheroes and their families all band together for the biggest-yet McDonald’s® Townsville Running Festival Hero Run. “Not only does it help …

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Cordingley family get ready for Townsville Running Festival

Carly Lubicz

July 22, 2023

We love active families and this year the Cordingley family-of-four have all signed up to do the Townsville Running Festival. Mum Robyn and dad John are doing the 5km event with their daughter Holly, 18, …

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Meet Elderene Brostrom

Carly Lubicz

July 21, 2023

The Townsville Marathon next month will be radiation therapist Elderene Brostrom’s 23rd. It will form part of her preparation for the London Marathon next year; something she will give her all to in the name …

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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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Meet Dave Hampton

Carly Lubicz

July 13, 2023

Starting jogging to lose weight and build his fitness in 2005, 63-year-old Dave Hampton has happily caught the running bug, competing in every distance from 5km fun runs to three marathons (42.2km). Battling through a …

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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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65km for Cystic Fibrosis

Carly Lubicz

June 16, 2023

Rachael Griebenow had never heard of ‘Cystic Fibrosis’ when a nurse told her that her perfect two-week-old daughter, Skyla, would have to endure the life-shortening chronic illness that affects the lungs and the digestive system. …

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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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Get your corporate teams ready to run

Carly Lubicz

May 7, 2023

Switched on businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of encouraging staff to step away from the desk and get active. These three corporates are throwing their weight behind this year’s Townsville Running Festival and taking …

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How are you getting active on Mother’s Day?

Carly Lubicz

May 6, 2023

We caught up with three local mums to find out what they are doing to celebrate Mother’s Day. It may include a cup of tea and a piece of cake, but only after they have …

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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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Five minute breather with… Kelly Hanlon

Carly Lubicz

February 20, 2023

A perfect day for massage therapist Kelly Hanlon consists of sailing, hopping on the jet ski to tow the tubes, and then having a well-earned rest on the beach kicking the footy. With a huge …

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Meet Danny Miles

Carly Lubicz

February 4, 2024

This year is shaping up to be a big one for ex-gymnast Danny Miles as he sets his sights on Ironman Port Macquarie in May, Ironman 70.3 in Cairns in June, and Ironman 70.3 Sunshine …

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The fitness treasure hunt returns…

Carly Lubicz

February 2, 2024

Armed with clipboards and clues while running, walking and pram-pushing the lesser-known nooks and crannies of Townsville, participants in Totally Tropical Orienteering Club’s (TTOC) Urban Adventure Series (UAS) have often been asked if they are …

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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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Tender tendons

Shannon Chown

December 11, 2023

This article is supplied by Shannon Chown, senior physiotherapist at Livewell Pain Management Centre Townsville. I had a client in the clinic recently with an all-too-familiar pain picture: a three-month history of gradual onset Achilles …

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Meet Ross Johnston

Carly Lubicz

December 2, 2023

Thanks to Ross Johnston for supplying this article. We met Ross and his wife at the Outer Limits’ Pallarenda Trail Run in November and were inspired by their attitudes. In their 60s, Ross and Jenni …

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High time to ditch the heel

Accident & Injury Physio

November 26, 2023

Thanks to Physiotherapist Pierre Joubert from A&I; Physiotherapy for supplying this article. For lovers of high heels, it’s a hard habit to break. They make your legs look better, complete an outfit, and make you feel that …

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Trevor Brown’s biggest challenge yet…

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November 11, 2023

Thanks to Free Radicals Tri-Be Triathlon Club member Trevor Brown for supplying this fantastic article. The alarm goes off. It’s 4am… what have I done? As I savour the last of my night’s slumber I …

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International Adventure Games Team Safety First

An amazing race through paradise

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October 28, 2023

Thanks to Rebecca Hall from Adventurethon for supplying this article. Adventurethon’s organisers put together this adventure event. The International Adventure Games sent families, friends and corporate teams on an ‘Amazing Race’ around the tropical Magnetic Island on …

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Double Trouble Aquathon

Graham Pemberton

October 27, 2023

Thanks to Graham Pemberton from Free Radicals Tri-be Family Triathlon Club for supplying this article. Swim, run, swim, run – there’s no doubt that this was a hard way to end the Tribe’s season: Get the heart …

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Bowen Triathlon 2014 Wrap-Up

Graham Pemberton

October 19, 2023

Blowing in Bowen: Swim, ride and run like the wind! Thanks to Graham Pemberton from Free Radicals Tri-be Family Triathlon Club for supplying this article. The Bowen Triathlon is one event not to be missed …

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Meet Fred Leonardi

Jazmin Malcolm

October 8, 2023

Fred Leonardi had no idea his quest to lose weight would result in far bigger gains. Falling in love with running and triathlons, he completed his first Ultra Marathon this year and now the 55-year-old …

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Overcoming shin splints

Shannon Chown

October 7, 2023

This article is supplied by Shannon Chown, senior physiotherapist at Livewell Pain Management Centre Townsville. How often have you or a friend pulled up sore after or during a run because of ‘shin splints’? That nagging and sometimes …

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Airlie Beach Triathlon wrap-up

Graham Pemberton

September 8, 2023

A few of our local Free Radicals Tribe Family Triathlon Club members ventured down to the Northern Series regional race last weekend in Arlie Beach. Graham Crawford and Jill Stephenson headed the contingent and organised …

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Let the adventure begin!

Carly Lubicz

August 18, 2023

It’s perhaps not the usual mix you’d expect in a group training session — there are parents with prams, dogs waiting with chatting owners, lean triathletes, boisterous kids from the scouts, and bemused-looking first timers. …

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Running Pains

Shannon Chown

August 5, 2023

This article is supplied by Shannon Chown, senior physiotherapist at Livewell Pain Management Centre Townsville. The problem There is nothing worse than an injury when you’re out there on the go or preparing for an event. …

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Townsville Running Festival Wrap-Up

Carly Lubicz

August 3, 2023

It was a day of records at the 16th annual McDonald’s Townsville Running Festival. The record times for the Townsville Marathon and Female’s 10K Classic were smashed, the number of marathon runners and competitors from …

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Run for more than fun

Carly Lubicz

July 30, 2023

They are all doing different distances for different reasons; but on Sunday Geoff Stanton, Quona Young, Stacey Rush, Kieran and Lachlan Hood, and Toni Scanlan will join thousands of runners for the 16th annual Townsville …

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Meet Linda Pinker

Carly Lubicz

July 28, 2023

Thriving off exercise, Mum to four-month-old Ruby and two-year-old Archie, Linda Pinker has needed to rethink her training strategy and goals over recent years. Even if that means making the kids part of her routine. …

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Run Townsville wrap-up

Carly Lubicz

June 4, 2023

Katrina fires up for her first 12km run TheGo’s very own Katrina Youngman laced up her runners and slapped on her best Superwoman outfit (as you do) for her first 12km run at Run Townsville …

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First steps for beginner runners

Carly Lubicz

May 5, 2023

It’s not as scary as you think! You need to walk, and jog, before you can run. This is marathon runner and running coach Peter Neimanis’ philosophy and his walk-jog approach has seen beginners reset …

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