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Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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May 17, 7:00 PM
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When Craig Jeffrey heard about a 200-mile foot race through Western Australia he thought it sounded ‘brilliant’. But after a while, things got odd
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May 15, 8:47 PM
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West Macs Monster event director Simon Duke says more than 500 competitors are lining up for five events across the weekend.
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April 26, 7:31 PM
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On marathon day, the air thrums with emotion. Tune into any frequency and you will find it – elation, anxiety, exhaustion, pain, pride, awe, pathos.
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April 26, 7:29 PM
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Jordan Izzett, 24, has been racing London buses to train for the London Marathon.
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April 26, 7:24 PM
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A 76-year-old school bus driver competing in his 40th Rotorua Marathon this week says the people keep him coming back each year. Ngongotahā residen
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March 23, 5:40 PM
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It was when Young was introduced to the long-distance running community that he found his tribe and he never looked back. In 1978, he ran the first Melbourne marathon wearing Fletcher Jones trousers and a thick jumper, easily winning his age group. He was soon running much longer races and established a reputation as a smart runner.
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March 14, 9:29 PM
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I never understood how runners got so into their sport. But it might be key to getting the economy into the fast lane.
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January 27, 5:17 PM
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Sophie Power ran more than 226 miles in 48 hours on a treadmill to set the record in Birmingham.
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November 13, 2024 4:31 PM
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The ultrarunner completed the equivalent of more than two marathons a day, and she says that her support team was crucial to her mission
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November 6, 2024 5:02 PM
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A man with autism, his devoted mother and a seemingly endless race. A story of resilience and love.
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November 2, 2024 4:52 PM
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After a lifetime of running, a writer reflects on why he’s coming back for one last race.
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October 31, 2024 5:25 PM
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Running a marathon can take the mind on its own strange and sometimes unpredictable journey.
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October 26, 2024 4:36 PM
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What should you take for pain? Is an ice bath better than a warm shower? What should you eat after a marathon? Experts and marathoners share their advice.
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October 12, 2024 9:29 PM
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Technology is enabling increasingly fast times but how fair is it when it impacts marathon runners so differently?
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August 29, 2024 10:07 PM
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The Sydney Marathon will be a jog down memory lane for this 80-year-old retired GP, who grew up in public housing in Bondi.
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August 15, 2024 6:31 PM
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Preparing to run 26.2 miles can be daunting. Here’s how to structure four months of training.
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August 10, 2024 6:15 PM
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A 19th-century philologist turned a Greek legend into a sport.
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August 6, 2024 7:34 PM
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A sheep farmer, he set records in so-called fell running — rugged off-trail competitions that can last days and present painful hazards, including an irate cow.
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August 6, 2024 1:59 AM
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Koolyn Briggs is training to run the New York Marathon. But his lifestyle hasn't always been this healthy. Just eight years ago the Melbourne electrician weighed 130 kilograms, didn't exercise or eat healthy, and drank too much alcohol.
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August 6, 2024 1:57 AM
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Rob De Castella faced a rollercoaster of a career, including a gut-wrenching dip at the Los Angeles Olympics — but the marathon icon has created a legacy that's bigger than the sport.
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July 5, 2024 7:48 PM
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Nedd Brockmann became a national sensation in 2022 when he ran from Perth to Sydney. Now the man with the famous haircut has set himself a new challenge.
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June 16, 2024 6:15 PM
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At the end of her challenge, the 52-year-old says ultra-running is a good way to "get uncomfortable".
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June 3, 2024 6:55 PM
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A new documentary shows them training for the Boston Marathon and reflecting on their understanding of mental health and suicide among Black men.
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April 23, 2024 3:19 PM
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Running a marathon has become a milestone for a growing number of young adults.
