Tag: running
Mount Gambier runner ready for milestone challenge
WHEN Mount Gambier woman Emily Fenk took the first steps into her running journey a few years ago, little did she know it would...
Runners raise RFDS funds
WHEN Tash and Steve Williams decided to put the lockdown to good use and get fit enough to run the from their home in...
Students take up ‘iso’ challenge
GRANT High School staff and students are staying active in a battle for bragging rights, with a challenge keeping motivation levels high in a...
Mount Gambier athlete looks back on nationally-recognised career
MANY people use running as an activity to keep fit, but few could match giant strides taken by retired Mount Gambier athlete Kevin Mansell.
In...
Mount Gambier runner organises innovative weekly challenge amid COVID-19 pandemic
THE COVID-19 pandemic has bred yet another innovative idea from a Limestone Coast sporting group.
Harry Thurlings has introduced a running challenge through the Mount...
Athletes forced to run with prestigious event’s cancellation
THE affect of COVID-19 has been dramatic across all forms of sport and that includes athletics.
Under the guidance of running coach Sally Taylor, some...
Mount Gambier Tower Trail Run postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic
WITH the latest changes from the Federal Government regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Tower Trail Run has been postponed June 2021.
Originally set down...
Gifted athletes set pace
PRO running returned to the Blue Lake city over the weekend with the first Mount Gambier Gift held since 2011.
Fierce competitors Bryce Watkins and...
Runners put through paces as ‘gift’ generates interest
THE region's rising athletic talents were put through their paces this week in preparation for the rebirth of the Mount Gambier Gift.
South Australian Athletic...
Millicent runner completes 1000-day 5km challenge
THE commitment of Millicent's Brad Tilley can not be questioned, after he recently completed day 1000 of his 5km-a-day running challenge.
And what better way...
Training program gives head start on fun run
NOW is as perfect time as any to start preparing for December's Blue Lake Fun Run event, according to avid South East running enthusiast...
Runners take to Blue Lake loop for 300th time
PROMOTING social interaction and a healthy lifestyle, Mount Gambier parkrun participants will hit the unique Blue Lake loop course for the 300th time this...