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Mountain Bike Ride Day at Appin

Posted on Aug 1, 2011 in Featured, News, Training, Wollongong

Last Saturday, VO2 Vitality and Spearman Cycles organised a mountain bike ride day up at Appin XC Ring Track. It was a great day out on the track where those who haven't mountain biked before had an opportunity to experience the spot and learn a few pointers from the professionals. Read how it went.

Ride Around the Lake 2011

Posted on Apr 20, 2011 in Events, Wollongong

Ride Around The Lake is happening this year on 7 May 2011. Ride Around The Lake is a charity ride raising money for My Place and the MS Australia. There are three ride options: 4km, 12km & 40km, with the 40km doing a circuit around Lake Illawarra, starting and finishing at the Illawarra Yacht Club.

Inaugural 24hr MS Mega Swim in Wollongong

Posted on Mar 7, 2011 in Events, Featured, News, Wollongong

Last weekend was the inaugural MS 24hr Mega Swim at URAC. It was a hugely successful event and they exceeded their targeted fundraising goals, raising almost $40,000. There were around 17 teams, each team can have no more than 15 members and there has to be someone from the team swimming for the entire 24hr duration.

MS 24Hour Mega Swim in Wollongong

Posted on Mar 1, 2011 in Events, News, Wollongong

The MS 24Hour Mega Swim in Wollongong is happening on 5th - 6th March 2011 at URAC

Morning Swimming in Wollongong

Posted on Feb 18, 2011 in Articles, Training, Wollongong

With Summer and the warmer temperature, what better way to start the day than with a swim in the morning! I've picked this up recently and in Wollongong, you have quite a few options. There's swimming in the continental pool, the rock pool or ocean swimming!

How to Train Harder for Longer

Posted on Nov 29, 2010 in Featured, Health, Running, Training, Videos, Wollongong

Do you normally feel sore after a training run or running event? And does that muscle soreness linger around for days preventing you from getting back into running? Well Grant from RecoveryWork recently did the New York Marathon. He hasn't been training for distances greater than 30km (18.6miles) prior to the race, but using his recovery technique, he was able to get back on his feet quickly and experienced no muscle soreness following the marathon.

Australia Day Aquathon 2011

Posted on Nov 28, 2010 in Events, Running, Wollongong

It's time to once again don the swimmer and joggers, rally friends, family and work mates and take on the fun and unique way to celebrate Australia Day in 2011. The 2010 event was a sensation and the Wollongong Australia Day Aquathon is the largest swim run participation event in Australia.. Set to take place in the beautiful City of Wollongong, the 2011 event looks to be a fantastic event!

Wollongong Triathlon Festival 4th-5th Dec 2010

Posted on Nov 23, 2010 in Events, Wollongong

2010 is the year where we finally have a triathlon event in Wollongong! The stunning harbour precinct and blue mile of Wollongong City are set to come alive this December with a festival of fitness, health and family fun that offers everyone the chance to "have a go" or come along and enjoy the colour and spectacle of the sport of triathlon.

Yoga Photo Competition 2010

Posted on Aug 22, 2010 in Wollongong

Lis White Yoga is running a photo competition. Submit your best outdoor yoga practice photo and stand a chance to WIN a 5 class pass!

City2Surf 2010, Join the UOW team and how you can WIN a Runners Pack!

Posted on Jul 12, 2010 in Events, Running, Wollongong

The City2Surf is on Aug 8th 2010. Find out why this is one run you should not miss. The University of Wollongong has a City2Surf team, find out how you can be a part of it. Also find out how you can win a Runners Pack!