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Two Bays Trail Run
Organiser: Two Bays Trail Run
Two Bays Trail Run. Great holiday vibe and multi-faceted course between Dromana on the Port Phillip Bay side and Cape Schanck on the Bass Strait side. That's a 28km crossing (or 56km double crossing) of the Mornington Peninsula… and not at the skinny bit! Up and over Arthur’s Seat for fantastic rural and coastal views. Through Greens Bush, the largest...
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Outdoor Personal Trainer in Princess Park
No matter your age or fitness level, you can be part of our community which shares a common goal of achieving their full potential and supporting each other.
Access a range of group sessions across strength training, cardio, and boxing. Come try out the Run It By Kate style of fitness today.
Wellbeing Sup Yoga
Beginner Salsa Bachata in Melbourne and surrounding suburbs
What to expect? Fun, exercise, new friendships and growth in your ability to dance Latin, self-confidence and physical health! This will help you fit in some enjoyable dance time to get you out of your stressful study and work lifestyle! Make a positive difference in your physical,...
Sunday am badminton Melbourne MSAC
Shuttles provided just bring a racquet! Number of courts will depend on how many people register. Dm / email to join whatsapp group.
Melbourne Young Hikers
Joining this group is a great opportunity to go on adventures with people you can relate to, make friendships, and challenge yourself physically. Please come along to our social nights, info nights and check out our future events to find out more about us.
All our hikes are open only to paid members ($43 per year). We are a non-for-profit association, and the membership money is used to purchase insurance from Bushwalking Victoria that covers all paid members...
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Marathon in Australia
A marathon is a long-distance running event with an official
distance of 42.195 kilometers, usually run as a road race.
Participating in a marathon can be a challenging and rewarding
experience, and there are a few things that you can expect when
you decide to run one.
First, you will need to train for several months to build your
stamina and endurance. Training for a marathon typically involves
running several times a week, increasing the distance of your runs
over time, and incorporating other forms of exercise such as
strength training and cross-training. It's essential to be
consistent with your training and to listen to your body to avoid
injury.
On race day, you can expect a large turnout of runners and
spectators. As a result, you will need to arrive at the starting
line well before the race begins to pick up your bib and have
enough time to warm up and stretch. During the race, you will run
through a course that is typically lined with cheering spectators,
and you will likely pass several aid stations where you can grab a
drink or a snack.
After crossing the finish line, you will be greeted with cheers,
collect your medal, and enjoy the post-race festivities. You will
feel a sense of accomplishment, and it will be a moment you will
cherish for the rest of your life.