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You can if you think you can

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Last Sunday (30 April 2017) we took part in the MS Fun Run in Sydney. It was a great event, supporting one of our BEXI runners who has Multiple Sclerosis.  She is a constant inspiration to all of us. ❤️

A few of our team members signed up to do the 10km fun run – pushing them well and truly out of their comfort zones. If others were struggling with MS on a daily basis, then surely they could attempt to run 10km. None of them had ever attempted to run 10km, so they were feeling very nervous and apprehensive. On the day they teamed up with each other and ran together the entire way. Crossing the finish line, beaming with a huge sense of achievement!  Some were rather emotional at accomplishing something they thought they could never do.  It was very special to share their excitement.

Disappointingly, the course measured short and was only 8km – due to road restrictions by the Council.  So whilst the girls felt denied the opportunity to achieve their goal – they also realised that they WOULD have achieved their 10km goal on the day. Why??? Because they had engaged their minds and were mentally prepared for 10km.

This proves the point beautifully – “you can if you think you can”.

Well done to everyone who took part in the MS Fun Run – it was an honour to support such a worth cause. Big thanks to our BEXI community for all their fundraising efforts!

Special mention to young Amelie Chan (8yrs) who was the fastest U18 female on the day – woohoo, we have a BEXI champ in the making ?

Motivate your mind. Your body will follow.

 

Crib Sheet on which program to choose

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We know it can be overwhelming deciding which is right program for you, so we’ve summarised a crib sheet below highlighting the benefits of each program. This will make choosing the right program a whole lot easier ✔

 

5km-FIT

  • Our flagship learn-to-run program
  • Gentle, nurturing program
  • Gets you moving from walking to running
  • Teaches ‘how-to’ run techniques
  • Great for mental health

Race-FIT

  • Achieve a goal/dream (21k | 42k | 60k)
  • Structured training program
  • Surrounded by like-minded friends
  • Teaches ‘how-to’ pursue a dream
  • Support every step of the way

Tri-FIT

  • Supports novice triathlete
  • Face-to-face coaching for all three disciplines
  • Structured training program
  • Teaches ‘how-to’ combine all three disciplines
  • Surrounded by like-minded friends

Run-FIT

  • Better results in less time
  • Improves your ability to distribute oxygen to muscles
  • Makes you physically & mentally stronger
  • Teaches ‘how-to’ push through discomfort
  • Reduces injury

Strength-FIT

  • Improves overall body strength
  • Reduced risk of injury
  • Valuable cross-training for running
  • Teaches ‘how-to’ condition body
  • Group training in a fun environment

Swim-FIT

  • Improves swim efficiency
  • Focuses on breathing under water
  • Corrects stroke rate & consistency
  • Teaches ‘how-to’ be confident in the open water
  • Support from a passionate coach

Meditation

  • Restores calm to our busy lives
  • Helps reduce stress
  • Develops confidence
  • Teaches ‘how-to’ embrace a meditative state
  • Improves relationships with those we care about

You-FIT

  • Individual training plan for key goal
  • Training structured around personal needs
  • Flexibility to train on your own
  • Regular analysis and feedback from coach
  • Support for motivated community

This Girl is not for Quitting!

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Felicity Douglas is one very gutsy and determine lady! A mother of 4 x very active teens, a wife, a business owner, an  inspirational BEXI (Beauty of Exercise) runner… and also someone who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Her world was rocked 10yrs ago when she was diagnosed, but with the support of her family, friends and a fiercely ‘I-will-succeed’ attitude – Felicity has gone on to accomplish a huge number achievements in her life.

Below is Felicity’s recent account of her awesome PB at the SMH Half-Marathon:

Early Sunday morning I lined up for the SMH Half Marathon. The race had been a long time coming! I had commenced training with the Canberra Race-Fit crew in January but had not traveled to Canberra.

Training had been a mixed bag, full commitment is hard with 4 kids and work, but you need to accept that you can only do what you can. I love the Race-Fit training and was very inspired by the other BEXI Runners. I lined up in the Blue (fast) start – this was ambitious, but starting in the slower group the previous year proved frustratingly slow.

After a fast start… I was feeling fantastic and confident of a great time until I hit about the 12-14km mark. The quick start and the hills then caught up with me. I was hitting the wall – and literally had to repeat my mantra “one foot after another”. I didn’t give up… much as I wanted to. Other runners were very encouraging.

About 2km to the finish I was almost at a crawl. I stopped to ‘reset’ – stretching my arms in the air. A fellow runner called out “go on you can do it”… I took off to finish my race on my terms. Stumbling across the line into the arms of 2 first-aiders… but not before stopping my watch at the credible 1:52 time (7:30min PB!). The poor fellows were dumbstruck that I was more interested in my PB than being able to stand up!

I want to remind you all that so much of your race is in your head. I was aiming for a pleasant sub-2hr half-marathon but went all-out when I felt great on the day. Thank you Debbie and my fellow BEXI Runners for all the support and training. Love the BEXI support network!

Now bring on Gold Coast Half-Marathon! They tell me it’s flat and I now have a sub 1:45 to chase.

Felicity Douglas
1:52 Half-Marathoner
Inspirational BEXI Runner

SMH Half-Marathon

SMH Half-Marathon