Wollongong Fitness

Posted by edwin on Mar 18, 2012

Macquaries Pass Canyon

On Australia Day, a group of us went Canyoning at Macquaries Pass National Park. It's a fun canyon which is close to Wollongong. There is a short video of the canyoning trip and also some Information about the canyoning route.

Posted by edwin on Mar 15, 2012

2012 MS 24hr Mega Swim in Wollongong

On the weekend of 3rd/4th March 2012, the Annual MS 24hr Mega Swim in Wollongong too place. It rained for the most part of the event, but that did not stop the 18 teams from completing their 24hr swim. Here are photos and video from the event.

Posted by edwin on Feb 10, 2012

My First Adventure Race – Cams Wharf 2012

On Feb 4th 2012, Team Misdirected took part in their first Adventure Race, the Kathmandu Adventure Race at Cams Wharf. Read their story and watch the video!

Posted by others on Aug 23, 2011

TRX Suspension Trainer

TRX Suspension Training gives participants an edge over conventional strength training because every Suspension Training exercise builds functional strength, improves flexibility, balance and core stability all at once as is required on sporting fields and everyday life.

Posted by edwin on Aug 14, 2011

Escaping to Paradise on One Breadth of Air

Wollongong free-diver Michaela Werner takes in an amazing underwater vista at the base of the Bass Point gravel loader. Free-divers hold their breadth while underwater, giving them more freedom to move around and interact with marine life

Posted by edwin on Aug 1, 2011

Mountain Bike Ride Day at Appin

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.

Posted by edwin on Mar 7, 2011

Inaugural 24hr MS Mega Swim in 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.

Posted by edwin on Nov 29, 2010

How to Train Harder for Longer

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.

May 20, 2012:
- Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon 2012 (all day)

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