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Here comes the sun

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We’re absolutely loving the longer days and warmer weather that Sydney is offering us lately! The extra energy and motivation has kicked in and we’ve been busy planning some exciting workshops and programs for summer.

Get your diaries out and pen these dates in:

  • Swim-FIT:  Thur 22 Oct (8-week program)
    A choice of 2 programs – our Beginner program focuses on building confidence and improving technique in the water; and our Intermediate program focuses on improving speed, power and endurance.
  • Kids ‘Learn-to-Run’ Workshop:  Sat 14 Nov (2hrs)
    Following the success of our workshop in the holidays, we are offering our kids ‘learn-to-run’ workshop for the last time this year. Limited to 6 kids. Get in quick!
  • Adults ‘Learn-to-Run’ Workshop:  Sat 21 Nov (2hrs)
    This workshop offers you the skills and techniques you wished you have learnt when you were a kid growing up. If you’re looking to be a better runner, then this workshop is a must.
  • Meditation Program:  coming soon!
    We’re working on an exciting 6-week meditation program that will help you learn effective techniques to maintain a balance in life and bring about increased levels of happiness and wellbeing. More to follow.

Grab your trainers, get outdoors and have fun this summer!

“Sun, sun, sun, here it comes!” (thanks Beatles)

Debbie Solms
Run Coach | Trainer
Beauty of Exercise

Junior BEXI shines at Canberra

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It was indeed a family-affair at the recent Australian Running Festival on 11/12 April. Dad Shawn running the marathon; twin-sister Kristine running the half-marathon; and mum Suzanne & son Austin (6yrs) running the 5km. An awesome event to do as a family. Young Austin had the time of his life – proving that you’re never to young to follow in your parents’ footsteps. We’re so proud of our Junior BEXI superstar.

Here’s how Mum Suzanne captured the moment…

Austin chose to run the 5km to participate in Canberra alongside his dad … and also to get a well earned running medal!

Austin and I trained for a couple of months leading up to the event, gradually increasing our distance.  He complained a bit, but he didn’t give up…and he got better and better each run.

With race day upon us, our goal was to run as much of the race as possible and to keep positive.  My target was to cross the finish line under 45 mins. Austin was very excited and took off from the start.  He ran a very consistent first km in 6.45 – not a bad pace.

We walked up the hill to Parliament House and then sprinted down the hill, approaching the last km of the race.  A few tears came at this point, but with the promise of a Rainbow Paddle Pop at the finish line, Austin found his second wind and ran home strongly.  He sprinted the final straight to the finish line and was thrilled to collect his medal!

Shawn and I are both so proud of Austin.  Our Junior BEXI is already chasing that elusive PB – next stop is the 4km Mothers Day Classic in May.

Suzanne Elliott
Mum to Junior BEXI | BEXI Half-Marathoner, April 2015

The Power of Setting Goals

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Why are goals so powerful? Because they give us a purpose; they help propel us forward; they help us believe in ourselves; they hold us accountable; and they help us live life to the fullest.

Three months into 2015, we are proud of the progress our Beauty of Exercise members have been making:

  • Our Run-FIT team completed their 10km Sun Run event in February – huge kudos to Amanda Green for placing 3rd in her age-group;
  • Our BEXI Trekkers completed their 55km Coastrek event last week; 
  • Our committed Race-FIT team are in serious training-mode for the marathon and half-marathon events at the Australian Running Festival in April; 
  • Our inspirational beginner runners and walkers are four weeks away from achieving their first 5km parkrun; and
  • Our fabulous beginner swimmers are gaining confidence in the water as they prepare for their Pinkie Triathlon at end-March.

Goals drive success! So if you’re looking for success, we’ve got some awesome programs planned for the upcoming autumn term:

– Gold Coast Airport Marathon (& half-marathon/10km)
– RUN BETTER Workshop
– 5km-FIT
– Walk-FIT
– Swim-FIT

Put your feet up and read about the above in our latest newsletter – http://goo.gl/Louw8x