Go Getta Girls Inc.

2012-02-08T12:09:00.000+10:00

Drink Belts will be available for $45 at the clubhouse - limited stock so hurry!

Wohoo Congrates to our Tri - athletes!

2012-02-05T15:48:00.001+10:00

Kerry, Wendy K, Donna and Vicki

were successfully this Sunday participating in a enticer triathlon over at the coast.

A huge achievement in particular for Kerry who only a few months ago was not a confident swimmer. Thanks to Donna Dangerfield's adult fit swim classes and Vicki's guidance , Kerry completed her first triathlon.

Wohoo well done girls!!!
The results are through and how fabulous is this -
Kerry 10th in her age group, Wendy 16th, Vicki 20th and Donna 21st out of a field of 33. Wendy's daughter placed 2nd in her age group. WOW! Congratulations again to all.

Tuesday Sessions

2012-02-04T06:50:00.000+10:00

Begin this Tuesday Feb 7th

Details at clubhouse

Saturday Training

2012-02-04T06:41:00.000+10:00

These sessions are designed for the GGG's with goals to attend race events throughout the SE QLD. New members are invited to attend these sessions after approx 6 months - a good solid foundation of running fitness is very important before extending to longer distances.

Please note - there's currently a few exceptions to the GGG rule with a very few newest members about to commence Saturday training ahead of schedule simply because they are established runners - they were running consistently immediately prior to joining plus have previously completed numerous half marathons. Hopefully there is NO confusion amongst our buds - you will be invited to join Saturday training in May - remembering this is an optional session - there is NO pressure to join this training session. Buds can contemplate participating in the Club's 10k in Sept - please log onto the www.gogettagirls.org.au - member's only section for more details about the Club's September Event

Gold Coast and Warwick

2012-02-04T06:32:00.000+10:00

If you are going this year - hopefully you have your accomadation booked by NOW!

Coming Soon

2012-02-04T06:31:00.000+10:00

New Merchandise for sale- jackets, long sleeve shirts and water belts

Winter packs will also be available soon for purchase -will include lights, glove clip, head band

The club is also purchasing more stretch mats and a couple of rollers for added stretching pleasure after a club run!

Losing weight

2012-02-04T06:28:00.000+10:00

Did you know that your total kilojoule intake has the greatest impact of your ability to lose weight? Exercise alone is not very effective for losing weight. You can exercise till the cow's come home but if you are not making good choices with what is going into your mouth - its like paddling upstream without an oar!

Exercise however is essential for your health and to assist long term maintance or prevention of weight regain.

Did you know that your resting metabolic rate is largely determined by your lean muscle mass? Muscles require a great amount of Kj's to sustain them. That's why weight bearing exercise is soo important if you want to lose weight - you must minimise lose of muscle throughout your life - your muscles are your fat burning furnance.

Plus the upside to lean muscle mass is you will look toned and healthy( and I'm guessing you will walk with added confidence knowing you look and feel fantastic!)

General Meeting

2012-02-04T06:18:00.003+10:00

Thank you to those who attended the club's general meeting last Wednesday evening. Quite a few motions were carried - for a full brief of the meetings minutes please log in to the member's only section of our website - www.gogettagirls.org.au. Forgot the username and password? Please ask at clubhouse

Pilates in March

2012-01-30T18:41:00.003+10:00

Why will core exercises benefit my running?

Your core muscles form your torso. When you run your torso rotates around your spine which helps to propel your legs forward, improving the strength of your sides, back and stomach muscles. Improving your rotational movement thus reduces fatigue and ultimatley improves your running speed!

Enjoy GGG Pilate 1/2 hour sessions each Friday morning beginning Mar 2.

Bring along a yoga mat, a towel and $1 per session.
(Please note -If you have paid the upfront $120 fee - this session is included in that fee)
These sessions will be conduceted at the clubhouse's back yard
and once the weather cools these sessions will move to Colleen's place.

Tuesday Sessions

2012-01-30T18:37:00.000+10:00

Please note that Coach Kerry has postponed Tuesday sessions for one week - these sessions will commence on Feb 7th @ 5:30am - location will be announced at club next Monday.

Want to add some variety to your training week, like the idea of learning to run a bit faster, would enjoy a refresher on technique while under the supervision of a GGG Coach - who can give you on the spot advice and tips with your running - then why not come along to a Tuesday session to see if you just might even enjoy the experience!

Beginner's Program

2012-01-19T17:09:00.000+10:00

Commences Wednesday Feb 22nd

- spread the word!

For more details please check out http://www.gogettagirls.org.au/

AGM

2012-01-19T17:00:00.002+10:00

The club's annual general meeting has been postponed until Wednesday Febuary 22nd, RSL at 7pm.

At this meeting we will

Elect the committee members (club will be looking for new nominations for Treasurer and Secretary)

However this Wed Feb 1st we will still proceed with a general meeting with the following agenda items

Set a date for the Club's event
Discussion re purchasing more stretch mats
Discussion re planning a community fun run/walk

This meeting will be at the RSL Anzac's Room 7pm

Reminder re swimming

2012-01-18T16:35:00.000+10:00

Just a quick reminder that the adult fit swim classes have recommenced. GGG's are doing a session each Wednesday morning - 5:30am til 6:30am. It's $11 per session.

All who have attended are raving about the improvements in thier swimming style and capabilities!

2012 Fees

2012-01-14T09:17:00.001+10:00

The optional upfront sessions fee $120 can NOW be paid.

This fee will cover all your sessions in 2012 so that includes

all Monday and Thursday sessions PLUS the optional Tuesday, Friday and Saturday sessions!!

Or you can simply continue to pay $1 per session that you attend.

Hopefully everyone has already paid their $25 membership fee (it was due before the club closed in December).

Please realise you need to pay this fee before you can begin running with the club in 2012.

Cross training

2012-01-04T08:02:00.000+10:00

The less muscle you have, the lower your metabolism will be and hence harder to burn the calories you eat!

Muscle is your very own body fat-burning furnace.

Not sure when/what/how to do weights so that you do develop lean muscle mass - why not take advantage of the club's Personal Trainers!

Colleen offers club members special rates for a 45min PT session - share the session with another GGG member and half the cost. You could be working out for as little as $10 per session - a session taylor made to your needs and goals!

Find it hard to motivate yourself - not really sure what exercises to do - let a Personal Trainer take out the hassle and provide you with a workout session that guarantees lean muscle mass development!

. 2012 is the time to begin - discover the fitter YOU! Places are limited so speak with Colleen soon

Saturday Programming

2011-12-31T17:17:00.001+10:00

Most members have spoken to Coach Colleen about thier intentions for 2012- thank you.

Hence Saturday's program will focus on two events - Warwick in May and Gold Coast in July.

Those who have dreamt about running a Marathon in 2012 have already made their committment to the training AND these members already have training programs in place! Congratulations for dreaming BIG and here's to a successful outcome!

Many members aim to run and improve their times in Half Marathons - its wonderful to see so many enjoying thier personally set goals and challenges. 2012 will also see new Half Marathoners in the club - these members will have thier names added to the Honour Board.

Speaking of the Honour Board - noticed the dark piece of timber attached to the club wall? Fingers crossed in about March we will finally see some writing appear on the board. It is intended to honour our Half Marathoners and Marathoners - those who achieved thier first while a member of the club.

We are contemplating a white board for the 10k achievement so you can change your PB time as you improve!

Any GGG's who have been a member for over 6months and interested in joining the Saturday program, please speak with Colleen when club recommence (Monday Jan 16th)

Happy New Year!

What's planned for 2012?

2011-12-31T17:03:00.002+10:00

The return of Tuesday sessions - Hills and Speed work with Coach Kerry
Like the idea of befriending Hills or Like the idea of variety in your weekly runs
why not come and try a Tuesday session so you can see what its all about!

- commences Jan 31st

Pilates Friday mornings (6am- 6:30am) with Coach Colleen
improve your core strength and endurance
provide better support for your lower back and spine
Relax and enjoy gentle movement and stretching
while encouraging better muscle tone that could flatten your stomach!

- commences March 2nd
You will need to bring to this session a yoga mat and a full size towel

These sessions will be available for all current GGG members for the usual session fee - $1!

It's a Girl! It's a Girl!

2011-12-31T16:57:00.003+10:00

How exciting two babies within a week!!!!!

Macey Susan was born on Dec 18th - Congratulations to Bec and Rowan!

Evie Miranda was born three weeks early on Christmas Eve - Congratulations to Grandparents Vicki and Athol. This is the first grandchild!
Kirsten (previous GGG member) and baby are doing well.

Unfortunately it has be a very sad Christmas for GGG member Michelle with her son's second child only surviving a few days after his birth. The club extends our sympathies at this very difficult time. Our thoughts are with you. X

Happy New Year

2011-12-30T16:06:00.003+10:00

After much discussion we have decided to return to our blog! Some members have missed the ease of checking club updates by simply scrolling through the blog.

Our website will still operate as its a great and convenient place to post our photos, recipes and "secret" club stuff in the member's log in area!

The GGG Committee wishes all members a wonderful start to 2012 and remind members that club begins again on Monday Jan 16th.

Please remember if you have not renewed your membership before we closed in December - YOU do need to bring along your membership money on your first morning back!

2011-07-06T18:16:00.000+10:00

For all the results from the Gold Coast weekend, go to http://www.gogettagirls.org.au/

Club Update

2011-06-25T16:45:00.001+10:00

Look at the new tab on our website - Marathon Stories - be inspired!
http://www.gogettagirls.org.au/

Julie is running her very first Marathon next weekend at the Gold Coast - what an amazing journey her training has taken her on and how inspiring has she been to other members.

Julie is rightly very excited about the prospect of running 42.2k - go girl!

Julie commited to her training, followed the program religiously, did daily affirmations and recieved great support from the other Marathoners and in particular, Coach Kerry. Faithfully Julie had a regular massage, stretched lots and eat well.

Thank you for your inspiration - I am sure there are many more members to follow in your footsteps over the coming years!

We are super proud of you, JULIE!

See you at the FINISH line!

Update from Pauline

2011-06-25T16:35:00.000+10:00

Peter is expected to be in hospital for another 12 weeks, he has been moved to the rehab ward.
Pauline thanks everyone for their love, prayers and best wishes.

Recent Falls

2011-06-18T18:51:00.001+10:00

In the recent events of two GGG's sustaining injuries while out running highlights the need for all members to be wearing thier ICE shoe tags. Everyone this year recieved one when they renewed their membership - fill in your emergency contact details and any other relevant information and simply slip it inside the shoe tag and velco it to your laces!

A couple of lucky GGG's meet Cath's new addition, Eleanor when she popped into the clubhouse - Oh, she is beautiful. I've also heard that Pauline's, Olivia is gorgeous too!

Check out the website too - there are two new photo galleries, a sale on jackets, updates on the club page and a reminder to enter the Club event in September before the end of the month to get the early bird discount!

Preparation for the club's 5th anniversary are going well - some of our sponsors have generously offered to sponsor various sections of our club's first ten k and half event - so it's promising to be a wonderful first event with lots of goodies for all!

Congratulations to Kyla, Priscilla and Annette who began Saturday running this week!

2011-06-08T18:22:00.001+10:00

Ann would like to extend her thanks to everyone for thier assistance and kindness on Monday after her fall. Ann did break two bones in her hand and thankfully after seeing the specialist in Toowoomba, she does not need further treatment other than wearing a cast for 6 weeks.

I think Ann should be very worried about this years awards at our birthday breakfast, she has managed to supply an abundance of stories so far in 2011 - it will be hard deciding which ones to pay out on!

2011-06-05T13:03:00.000+10:00

For all the latest go to http://www.gogettagirls.org.au/

NEW - Janelle and Sally's photo - click on the story on the home page

On the Nutrition tab under tips - read more when you click on Good Food Choices Program just launched in Kingaroy by Bernice Hilly, Nutritionist at R Health.

Peter Janz update

2011-05-23T18:35:00.008+10:00

It's a girl, Olivia Therese, born on Monday 8lb 11oz - at last a wonderful event to put a smile back onto the Janz's faces!

Peter is progressing well and Pauline plans to travel down each weekend to see him. Peter has been transferred to the trauma ward from the ICU - so thankfully things are progressing in the right direction!

Peter was involved in a serious motor bike accident this morning, Monday May 23 outside Swickers. Unfortunatley Peter was the motor bike and he has sustained serious injuries including fractured ribs, broken femur, broken eye socket and some bleeding on the brain as he hit the windscreen of the car that turned in front of him. He is in an induced coma but was to be operated on tonight for his femur injuries. So far, Pauline has not gone into labour. Her and their children are down in Brisbance with Peter at the PA Hospital in the intensive care unit. Rob Firman drove them down. Pauline's family from up North on way down. They have now arrived and taking care of the children. Please pray for Peter tonight as I'm sure the next 24 hours will be unbearably difficult for all, waiting to know the possible outcome of this awful tragedy.

Tuesday update - Peter is to have another operation but I don't know the time line for this. He is still in an induced coma and to date Pauline has not had the baby. Peter's condition has not deteriorated so signs are positive.

Wednesday update - Peter is doing ok. The bleeding on the brain is smaller than first thought. Apparently his leg looks like a meccano set. Pauline is considering returning to Kingaroy to have the baby.

Thursday - Doctors are happy with Peter's progress. He had another operation on his leg and moved his arms yesterday. Pauline has returned to Kingaroy to have the baby.

A New Future Go Getta Girl!

2011-05-23T08:18:00.001+10:00

Congratulations to Cath Glenny and her family

who gave birth this morning - Monday May 23
to a healthy baby girl

Eleanor Kate , 7lb 1oz.

Cath had a speedy labour - 1hr and 45 mins.

This is Cath's third child. So its now 2 girls and a boy.

We look forward to seeing you back at running in 6 wks!

Well she did run until 7 mths pregnant!

Pauline Janz's baby must be due very very soon

Warwick Pentathrun

2011-05-22T19:45:00.004+10:00

Look what we found!

Barry Lonsdale with Pharmacy Essentials is one of our club sponsors. Barry recently helped us out with a prize for the club raffle - raising money for the MS society.

Before the Half Marathon on Saturday morning.

Betty placed 2nd in her age group with a time of 2:12. All GGG's finished the Half happy with their efforts and enjoyed a leisurely stretch and breakfast in Yangan. And maybe one lucky GGG coach got a reward kiss at the end too from someone else's hubby! Now I (oops I mean, we) know why Jo stops for a kiss from her hubby when he's supporting on the side lines!

The Tutu Ladies finished the Warwick Pentharun with a teapot moment.

Again we were a big hit over the weekend in our pink running gear and perhaps our tutu's do draw a little bit of attention! But hey we don't mind!

More results and photos posted on Monday to our website - http://www.gogettagirls.org.au/ -

while you're there - check out our new Gallery of photos!

It's a trip down memory lane.

Latest Recipenants of a GGG cap

2011-05-17T09:55:00.001+10:00

Congratulations to our newest members - Pricilla and Peta - who have shown enthusuim, committment and most importantly enjoyment about learning to run and becoming part of the club.
This photo was taken in the carpark because it was pouring rain outside, showing a commitment to their fitness, these girls were part of only a few GGG who turned up that morning. Well done.

To the other BUDS - your cap will be presented at some stage soon - remember we are looking for consistence and an appreciation of running and the club. Keep up the good work!

Mothers Day Classic

2011-05-11T19:16:00.001+10:00

The Mothers Day Classic in Dalby was definitely a great morning with a wonderful family atmoshpere. Lois made sure she and Wendy had a FUN run by stopping to test out all the playground equipment along the course. The weather was a little chilly on arrival in Dalby, but turned into a glorious sunny morning. The Go Getta Girls made other participants and the race volunteers smile when they saw all the pink tulle and pink hair heading their way. So impressed were the judges that Kerry & Donna received gifts for being the best dressed adults. The gift baskets donated by the GGG's for the multi draw raffles were greatly appreciated by the organisers who asked to pass on their thanks to everyone that contributed. Speaking of raffles, Kerry (who reckons she never wins anything) was lucky enough to win a beautiful pink leather Pandora bracelet.

This was a wonderful event to attend and the organisers have done a fantastic job in raising much needed funds to support those currently receiving treatment for Breast Cancer or recovering from treatment. If you didn't attend this year, please mark it on your calendar for next year as you (and your family) are guaranteed to enjoy the morning.

Mother's Day Classic

2011-05-07T16:42:00.000+10:00

Have a tonne of fun to all members who are travelling to Dalby on Sunday for the fundraiser for Breast Cancer. Enjoy and we can't wait for the photos.

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Beauty Products Box - we made up four separate bundles to give the organisers to raffle this Sunday.

Club Update

2011-05-07T16:37:00.002+10:00

At the last committee meeting, it was decided that the club will purchase a portable shade shelter and order a large banner to attach to this shelter to promote Go Getta Girls.

This shelter will be used at race events and as shade in our "back yard". Particularly at events it will give club members a gathering point, somewhere to leave belongings and somewhere to relax together after a run with some sun protection.

The club hopes to have it organised to use at the Gold Coast Marathon in July.

IT Education

2011-05-07T16:32:00.001+10:00

Recently, interested members of the club began education lessons with a private tutorer to learn more about how to develop our website.

The funding for this education was provided from a successful application to the Volunteer Grants provided by the Department of Families, Housing Community Services and Indigenous affairs .

The club very much appreciates these members taking this opportunity to increase their knowledge base and for making the committment to be the authors of our developing website.

If you too are interested in learning more about IT and are prepared to give some time back to the club, please speak to Colleen or Donna, ASAP

Winner of the MS Raffle

2011-05-07T16:17:00.001+10:00

Ron Drabs - Josie sold the winning ticket - enjoy the Coffee Machine, very kindly donated by Barry Lonsdale at Pharmacy Essentials.

Pharmacy Essentials is where you can purchase batteries for your cap lights.
They also have in stock Maca powder.

GGG donate the proceeds of this raffle - $300 to the MS Society, Josie will hand this over when she goes to Brisbane to do her bike ride in June.

Winter is here!

2011-05-07T16:11:00.001+10:00

This past week GGG's have felt the brisk crisp early morning air so its time to begin layering for running. For the new members its a very good idea to purchase a head band (the club sells these for $5) and a pair of gloves - running ones are available, take a look at Struddy's or alternatively a knitted pair from one of the cheap shops will be suffice!

Remember you do eventually warm up while running, during winter so its best to layer, its easier to peel off a top layer if you begin to warm up too much.

For those who suffer from asthma, particularly in winter, please remember to carry your puffer with you.

Lights are compulsory now as the mornings are getting darker - please ensure you are wearing your personal lights - cap light and flashing red light - we want to make sure the traffic can see us so that everyone is safe while on a club run.

Winter packs are still available for $40 or you can purchase lights separately for $15 each. Finally, the new long sleeve club shirts are selling like hotcakes - there are NO size small or X small left but we still have limited stock of sizes M, L and XL. $70 each

See Jo or Julie at a club session to purchase any merchandise.

Kumbia Run

2011-05-01T12:38:00.002+10:00

One could not ask for a more beautiful morning when our marathon training GGG's ran in from Kumbia. Yep, 28k's! Well done to Julie and Bruce as it was thier first Kumbia run and their longest run to date! Well done! The cooked breakfast served afterwards by Colleen and Betty was very much appreciated!

Gold Coast Marathon 2011

2011-04-24T09:57:00.001+10:00

Entries are open now - enter before June 1st for the early bird prices - http://www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au/.
You could recieve a further10% discount if you contact Colleen via email before you enter online.

Times for the Gold Coast Events

10k - Saturday July 2 7:45am
Half Marathon - Sunday July 3 6am
GC Marathon - Sunday July 3 7:10am

Up dates on the website

2011-04-24T09:52:00.001+10:00

http://www.gogettagirls.org.au/

Saturday GGG members please note there has been changes made to the saturday training program - log onto the website to download the updated PDF.

Perhaps considering a Marathon next year - check out the information on the websites' "members only" area under the Motivation tab.

Lost the username and password?Contact Colleen via email.

Enjoy Your Easter Break

2011-04-21T13:48:00.000+10:00

Early morning motorists and walkers enjoyed the enthusiasm of the Thursday running group who donned bunny ears and tails. We hope you enjoy the Easter break.

Reminder - we are running on Saturday morning 23rd April 2011.
Days off are Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th April 2011
See you all back on Thursday 28th April 2011

2011-04-17T10:36:00.001+10:00

No Club Session on Monday April 25

Acknowledgement

2011-04-15T15:58:00.000+10:00

The Queensland Government provided Go Getta Girls Inc. with funding to provide further education for two GGG coaches to attain their Certificate IV in Fitness to get more Queenslanders active through sport and recreation.

2011-04-15T15:22:00.003+10:00

Check out the nutrition blog - just posted new yummy healthy recipes and much more!
http://www.gggnutrition.blogspot.com/

Warwick Pentath-run May 22 & 23

2011-04-15T15:21:00.002+10:00

The GGG's who participate in the annual Pentath- run are getting excited as the event approaches closer. Congratulaltions to those members who have made the decision to try the ascending 10k event this year. As you know GGG's love hills so we'll take the Mary Falls range in our stride.

For the new GGG members information, this two day event gives the opportunity to participate in a variety of runs varying in length from the half marathon, a cross country 4.6k, a flat road 5k run, the above mentioned ascending 10k and a sprint 1500m. Maybe this could be on your calendar of goals for next year!

Why exercise?

2011-04-15T15:15:00.000+10:00

Regular physical activity

strenghtens your heart, improves circulation
increases fitness levels
improves flexibility and balance
increases feelings of happiness and wellbeing
improves energy levels
reduces stress
improves blood pressure, blood cholestrol
can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and some cancers
assists long term maintainence and prevention of weight regain
improves muscle tone and lean muscle mass thereby improving your metabolism

Fundraiser for Mother's Day Classic - The list is in this article, Lois

2011-04-04T11:35:00.009+10:00

Yes! Some like to put on the GGG tutu!

Warming up before the run

The Mother's Day Classic is a fun run held around the Nation on May 8th to raise money for Breast Cancer.

There is the option of a 4 or 8k run or walk - so everyone in GGG's could do this! Bring along your family as its a brilliant morning!

Running across Dalby's river

The GGG's travel to Dalby,the nearest local event on the morning of the event - last year Dalby put on a excellent day with loads of entertainment, market stalls, food, coffee and raffles.

Last year the club made earrings to sell so that we could make a donation on the day. This was very much appreciated by the organisers.

Sooo

This year we are asking GGG members to donate a beauty product ($5 to $20) so that we can organise a basket of pamper products. This basket of goods will be donated to the organisers to add to their multi-draw raffle for Sunday May 8.

Shampoo, perfume, soap, make-up, skin care products, body spray, a gift pack, face mask, sunscreen, hair accessories, shower cap, towel, deodorant, nail polish - any product that you'd enjoy to pamper yourself.

Bring your donation to the clubhouse anytime until the end of April. Thank you to those who have already brought along thier donations!

New Light Weight Winter Pullover Jacket/Shirt

2011-04-04T11:23:00.001+10:00

NEW! Available soon - more details on the member's only section of our website

http://www.gogettagirls.org.au/

All GGG's were sent the log in details via an email at least 6 weeks ago - titled "Website Launch" - once logged in look at the column on the right and there are three choices - click on Merchandise to view the details about this shirt.

Thank you to the Committee

2011-04-04T11:14:00.000+10:00

On Saturday afternoon members of the Committee meet to review the GGG's Strategic Plan. The Strategic plan is the map showing where GGG is going, it highlights what is important to our club and gives direction.

However it is not a document set in stone hence the need to review it yearly so that we can alter if necessary and tick off what has been accomplished in the past 12 months.

Pleasingly, we have successfully done many items on our stategic plan while other agenda items are progressing in the right direction.

For those new to the Club, this plan was developed using the input of a cross section of GGG members via a 3hr workshop in 2009. This plan truly does reflect the interests and goals of all GGG members. A copy of the strategic plan is available from our secretary, Jen. Please ask if you are interested to have a look at this document.

Housekeeping

2011-04-01T13:10:00.001+10:00

On Thursday Colleen spoke to all club members about the "sign in" sheet and in particular, about how part payments of the $1 per session are not really appreciated.

This information was necessary to ensure that our Committee members, who so willing volunteer thier time to ensure the smooth operation of our club, were not being stressed unnecessarily.

I would think that everyone would agree that the Committee does a great job of providing a supportive and relaxed environment so that all members get to simply come along and enjoy their hour of ME time.

So its with appreciation that the Committee thanks everyone for their co-operation and new "sign in" habits. And cheers for much less turmoil for our beloved new Treasurer, Wendy who is doing a fantastic job!

Avoiding Colds and other Contagious Illnesses

2011-04-01T13:02:00.000+10:00

Remember to carry hand santiser and use regularly to keep your hands clean from nasty germs. It's particularly helpful after shopping to cleanse your hands that have touched the trolley handle. Try not to touch your face as you could be transferring germs from your hands to your face. Providing easy access into your body via your mouth and nose.

Get plenty of sleep - eight hours of sleep a night allows your body to restore and repair. A less stressed body can maintain a better level of immunity.

Eat a wide variety of nutritious foods each day. Avoid processed and high sugar content foods as these products stress your body organs and can lead to increase risk of illnesses.

Melbourne here we come!

2011-04-01T12:54:00.000+10:00

12 GGG's and 6 partners have booked their trip to Melbourne

for October to participate in the Melbourne Marathon Festival. Wohoo!

4 week Grants Workshop

2011-03-24T16:43:00.002+10:00

Jo and Colleen began on Wednesday night a four week course hosted by the Kingaroy Soccer Club who recieved active inclusions funding from the Department of Communities. The Soccer Club kindly extended an invitation to other sports club, school P & C's etc to attend these education sessions about writing grants. Of course we jumped at the chance!

Grant writing is the contemporary way to raise money for any club or organisation. Grant writing can be time consuming however so is organising an event, garage sale or organising raffles for perhaps a small return. Successful grant applications can fulfil dreams and aspirations on a very big scale.

Thank you to Jo and Colleen who gave thier personal time to attend the four weeks. The girls said it was beneficial and now feel they have further confidence in writing future applications.

Congratulations Betty on Your First Half Marathon

2011-03-21T21:02:00.000+10:00

Betty and hubby ran the Twilight half marathon in Brisbane last night . The race started a little late at 5:15pm. Daughter Helen and friend Jane ran a few km's for support with Betty's gun time being 2hrs 27 mins. Official times are yet to be posted.
Reliable sources report that Betty looked happy & had excellent posture all the way round!
The rain held off until Betty was nearing the end of her run however the run was very humid.

2011-03-18T17:48:00.003+10:00

Working Bee on Sunday 11am to clean the club's mats. Please bring a scrub brush and bucket if you have. Many hands will make quick work!
Due to the rain this has been postponed until further notice

Week in review

2011-03-13T10:56:00.001+10:00

Most GGG are now settling into their new training programs with the required committment and consistency to achieve thier 2011 goals.

The Marathon girls this week ramped up thier weekly distances and have begun the earlier morning starts from the rest of the club.

This Saturday saw a change of venue because of the Food and Wine Festival with members congregating at Apex Park. I'm sure the locals wondered what that "noise" was so early in the day!

It was lovely to catch up with Jane who ran with the club as she was back for the weekend.

A few GGG's are currently out of action with illness and we wish them a speedy recovery.

There is a committee meeting this week for all committee members and coaches. Interested members are welcome to attend.

Kerry and Colleen have begun thier studies with the funding finally arriving last week. These coaches are completing thier Cert III and IV in Fitness. The club will then have our very own personal trainers!

Jo has recently submitted another grant application this time to the Gaming Commission. We are hoping to fund a Community Noticeboard for Memorial Park.

Last Wednesday night, Coach Colleen hosted a Resistance Band Workshop with good attendance. We may have got a little side tracked with a version of the Time Warp done! What do will the neigbours think!

After an information session on Monday night the 12 week weight loss challenge is going ahead - keep watch as some of our members shrink!

Oh, Wendy became a Grandmother is week - a baby girl, Kolbie Elizabeth 7lb 13oz! Congratulations!

LASTLY, the beginners' program finishes on Wednesday with 14 Ladies completing the course. So from Thursday we will have BUDS (beginners under development) - remember our pay it forward policy - offer support and encouragement for the nervous new members.

Women's International & Peak to Park

2011-03-06T15:25:00.000+10:00

Congragulations to Anna who ran in the Women's International in Brisbane on Sunday 6th March. A whopping 7 minutes off last years time.
Congratulations to Sally who ran in the Peak to Park in Toowoomba on Sunday 6th March. An impressive time of 53 minutes also setting a new PB.
Well done girls.

From the Gold Coast Marathon online newsletter

2011-03-05T19:03:00.001+10:00

Online Training Videos presented by NBN
Take 5 minutes of your day to give your training an injection from Race Ambassador Pat Carroll. This week Episode 1 of the new Gold Coast Airport Marathon Online Training Videos presented by NBN went live on YouTube. Every four weeks Pat will present a new topic to help your preparation for the 2011 Gold Coast Airport Marathon. The current episode is �Starting your training�. Here is the schedule:

Episode 1 � 28 February � Starting your training

Episode 2 � 28 March � Injury prevention

Episode 3 � 25 April � Selecting your running shoes

Episode 4 � 23 May � Staying motivated

Episode 5 � 20 June � Nutrition & hydration

ONLINE TRAINING VIDEOS PRESENTED BY NBN

2011-03-05T12:36:00.002+10:00

New Member's story on the marathon blog!
http://www.gggmarathonstories.blogspot.com/

Think strong words.

2011-03-04T12:48:00.000+10:00

Have you read the lastest Runner's World magazine? There's an article about creating a Mantra-

an inspiring phrase that you repeat to yourself while running to improve your mental strength.

The GGG's who have run a Marathon are very aware of the validity and power of a few key words to keep one's self focused and believing in your ablility to finish a run.

Doubts and distractions can easily derail your goals during a training run. To help yourself, repeat choice words to keep yourself calm and focused on the positive.

As written in the article, it states the worst thing you can do when discomfort strikes, is to embrace the pain. Negative thoughts can pile on very quickly and sabotage your running experience.

A good mantra can divert your mind from the thoughts that reinforce the pain to redirecting to positive thoughts that encourage you to believe and to keep moving.

A good mantra is short, positive, instructional and full of action words.

So the advice is -

build your mantra
believe it
become it

Use words such as

run
go
be
strong
fast
light
feel
embrace
hold
power
brave
bold
courage

I run until the run is finished.

I feel strong and I feel great.

I have the courage to finish what I begin.

I know I can do this.

Remember

2011-03-03T18:02:00.000+10:00

Could GGG's remember to bring to clubhouse over the next few weeks thier empty and clean food packets and boxes. Coach Colleen is collecting these for the next nutrition session - details at the clubhouse.

Nutrition Session

2011-02-27T18:22:00.001+10:00

Last Wednesday's night session was well attended with many GGG members keen to know more about nutrition. Coach Colleen prepared a booklet of information about what to eat and how much to eat. The session included a brain storming of ideas as to how we can add more vegies to our diet. Not only how to eat more vegies at dinner but how to add more throughout our entire day. The session finished with information about how to fuel for long runs, what to eat before, during and after.

The next session during March will be about label reading and what those ingredients listed actually are. Find out what hydrogenated means, or what those preservatives are made from.....

The club thanks Colleen for her tireless efforts to gather information for our benefit , all who have attended any sessions that Colleen prepares, you must admit Colleen gives a lot to us very freely. However since Colleen is studying and adding to her many qualifications, the committee thinks it only fitting that Colleen should be charging for her time and knowledge. Hence all further nutrition sessions this year will be $10 per head. We hope that you will still attend as you know the standard and amount of information that is given at these sessions would certainly be worth every penny.

2011-02-26T19:43:00.002+10:00

Are you suffering from an ongoing issue with your ITB or your knees aren't happy or you've got a pain in the butt?

Look at the clubhouse for details of an upcoming workshop learning how to use resistance banding to do exercises that will strengthen these problem areas.

2011-02-26T19:18:00.000+10:00

Without adequate recovery all training sessions will not have time to sink in and cause an adaptive response/ Allow plenty of sleep each night.

The purpose of an Aerobic workout

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It strengthens your oxygen transport system so that your lungs work more efficiently thus your working muscles are well oxygenated. Plus it increases fat metabolism.

Library Membership Option

2011-02-17T19:43:00.001+10:00

Opening soon for GGG members is the option to join our Club Library.

Colleen has over a period of time gathered a great collection of resource books regarding women, running, nutrition, cross training, health, motivation. There is also a collection of exercise DVD's.

For a yearly membership of $30 - GGG members may borrow books from the club library.

Terms and Conditions do apply regarding the Library - there will an information flyer at the clubhouse in the next few weeks and you can expect the Library to commence during March. Membership application forms will be available soon.

Melissa was appointed our Librarian so please approach her if you have any questions.

Annual General Meeting

2011-02-13T09:45:00.001+10:00

Duly elected at the AGM on Wednesday night were as follows

President - Donna
Secretary - Jenni
Treasurer - Wendy
Grants Officer - Jo
Merchandise Officer - Julie
Publicity Officer - Vicki
Librarian- Melissa
Committee Member - Betty

Appointed Head Coach - Colleen

Julie, Jo, Vicki and Kerry will continue this year as assistant coaches.

Guess who did this?

2011-02-11T13:51:00.005+10:00

Now that's true dedication to GGG's!

Do you know who's ankle this tatoo is on?

Did you guess?? It's Megan!

A New Blog

2011-02-06T10:38:00.001+10:00

www.gggmarathonstories.blogspot.com

- launched with Jo's marathon Story

You have mail

2011-02-06T10:22:00.000+10:00

Following the meeting last Wed, you may have now recieved an email/s with further information regarding indicated interest you ticked about new or repeat programs that may be on offer this year.

Please check your email's this week and I await your replies. Cheers!

Aqua Aerobics

2011-02-06T10:19:00.002+10:00

Has re-commenced at Kingaroy's Pool - Tuesday's and Thursday's - see the Pool staff for more details.

2011 Events

2011-02-03T13:53:00.001+10:00

Twenty one Go Getta Girls attended the 2011 events evening last night. Head Coach Colleen gave an informative talk on the events on offer during the year before handing out expressions of interest to be completed.

Colleen talked through the events ranging from Kingaroy, Toowoomba, Dalby, Bundaberg, Warwick, Brisbane, Gold Coast to as far away as Melbourne.

A big thank you to Colleen for her presentation.

Swimming Sessions

2011-01-31T19:03:00.001+10:00

GGG swimming sessions with a swim coach will re-commence this Thursday night for GGG members.

6:30pm til 7:30pm.

$3 pool entry - come in through the side gate.

Want to improve your swimming skills or you've never been a confident swimmer then these are the sessions for you!

Lots of basic swim drills over 15m in the shallow end

plus lots of laughs!

The first night was wonderful - water was pleasant and loads of great advice that does carry across to your running!

Tell me who's that Girl?

2011-01-31T18:40:00.001+10:00

Have you noticed the new face at club session?

For those of you who didn't have the pleasure of meeting Letitia (on left in photo) last time she was a part of our club - this is our American Gal, who loved the idea of GGG's soooo much that she travel over just to experience our wonderful club. Ok, maybe she also came over for a year because of something to do with her Husband's work but who needs nitty details! Since, this is our version of the story, let me continue - soooo impressed was she with GGG's, that on their return to America, the family made the decision to return to Kingaroy to leave permanently. Hence 12 months later its Welcome back! Its wonderful to see your smiling face amongst our members again.

Letitia is responsible for beginning the Marathon Interest journey amongst GGG's. On her first visit to Kingaroy she inspired us because she had run a marathon and more importantly she gave us a copy of a book, an absolutely wonderful book which opened the door to many wonderful opportunities.

Forever Letitia will be a very important part of GGG History!

Why I like GGG's ....

2011-01-30T11:16:00.003+10:00

Without GGG I wouldn't get my butt out of bed to go running!

Knowing there's a group of lovely ladies waiting at the park, that they've made the effort to go out for a run, inspires me. It inspires me to do the same, to go out and run.

I like running because while I am running I feel free and alive. I love the feeling after my run - that my body has worked- that my muscles have pushed- and that my mind has kept going, or has allowed me to keep going.

I like the people I have meet, the stories they've shared, the comraderie and that my husband is proud of me.

A Secret

2011-01-28T07:18:00.000+10:00

Rely more upon CONSISTENCY as your daily motto as sometimes your MOTVATION can come and go.

So you need to know you will still exercise when the motivation is no where to be seen.

If you tell yourself daily that you are a consistent exerciser, you will follow through with the action.

Find your 30mins a day.

See the nutrition blog for ideas on quick exercise metoblism boosters

Good Luck

2011-01-28T07:12:00.003+10:00

To Bec this weekend, who is part of a team participating in the Hell of West Tri - GO GIRL! She texted the Coach to say she FINISHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Apparently it was very hot and the going was slow but she finished!

2011-01-28T07:11:00.000+10:00

Thank you to the Committee for my nomination for the Australia Day Awards. Its means a lot to know that you care enough to make the nomination. I've have always felt a winner in regards to GGG because of the appreciation you all take the time to express to me through out the year. Thank you to such an amazing, caring and loving bunch of women. This club is something very special and its because YOU play an important part in making it so. X

Congratulations Colleen

2011-01-26T09:42:00.000+10:00

South Burnett Senior Sports Person of the Year

The South Burnett Regional Council annual Australia Day Awards program recognises and honours the outstanding achievement of individuals within our community.

Colleen was presented with the award for South Burnett Senior Sports Person of the Year last night at the awards ceremony held in Nanango for her outstanding achievements and voluntary contributions within our community.

2011-01-23T10:33:00.000+10:00

It feels good to have goals and great to realise them. But the best bit of all is the journey that takes you towards them. The striving towards a success is a victory in itself. Become aware of your being, energy and courage and absorb happiness from the knowledge of it, every step of the way.

It may not be about getting from point A to point B, could it be about enjoying the journey along the way to the destination/goal ...

The Big Clean Up

2011-01-13T09:26:00.001+10:00

When coming to the Club House in the coming weeks, please ensure you are wearing insect repellent. The mosquitoes are horrendous. There is still a lot of water lying around and under the club house.

Who would have thought muddy water could possibly run knee deep through Memorial Park! It did, but fortunately most equipment stored on the floor in the clubhouse was washable. There was lots of mud and possibly we will need to have a working bee in the near future to re scrub/wash the mats etc. as it was a difficult task cleaning everything properly on Wednesday as the ground was still wet and the sky still sending down the occasional shower of rain . Thanks to the Gunn and Clark children for their help in hosing, washing, scrubbing and shifting equipment.

Everything is ship shape and ready for club to recommence on Monday 17th January.

Flash Flooding

2011-01-12T11:53:00.000+10:00

Unfortunately the clubhouse fell victim to the flash flooding in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The water came through with some force and of course, with lots of mud. Lots of equipment covered in mud and wet but thankfully all can be washed and cleaned easy enough. We will have no power to clubhouse as the green boxes, outside, did go under. So until the council lets us know the power sources are safe, we will not use power. Club will still re-open on Monday.

2011-01-08T20:55:00.000+10:00

GGG extend their sympathy to Donna and Barry at this sad time with the passing of Barry's mother.

Our thoughts are with you.

Beginner Program

2011-01-01T08:34:00.002+10:00

The one and only Beginner program for 2011 begins on Wednesday Feb 9.

Six weeks each Wednesday morning 5:45am - 6:30am.

$40 payable on the first morning.

Happy New Year

2011-01-01T08:31:00.001+10:00

Some early dates to remember -

Club recommences Monday Jan 17 - is your membership current?
Wednesday Jan 19 - Marathon Interest Meeting - see Kerry for details
Wednesday Feb 2 - Events meeting - clubhouse 7pm - GGG's to attend are

- those who wish to participate in an event this year
- those wishing to begin Saturday running (prerequisite- have run regularly for 6mths)

Wednesday Feb 16th - AGM - venue to be announced

Thank you to the Committee, Coaches and Hubbies

2010-12-23T14:45:00.002+10:00

A big thank you must go to the members who work tirelessly and quitely behind the scenes ensuring the club functions smoothly.

Donna who has done a wonderful job as the President -filling in big shoes, she managed to easily fit!
Jenni who is our Secretary - a true talent with words - throw Jen the basics and she writes a masterpiece!
Vicki who volunteered to take over as the Treasurer's position when Megan left. Vicki is also our very efficient Publicity Officer, who had a very successful year taking heaps of photos and sending plenty of stories into the South Burnett Times.
Megan who was our original Treasurer - this position could drive a girl crazy since we still have members who prefer to sign in differently to how they should! This role does demand a fair amount of time so we much appreciate all your time and efforts.
Kerry who has looked after the coach's library and produced our appreciation certificates for our much appreciated sponsors.
Julie who is one of our Merchandise Officers, has done a great job of promoting our range of merchandise. Julie also takes care of choosing our weekly routes plus does an excellent job as the B'day Officer ensuring everyone gets to wear the b'day vest!
Jo - our wonderful and very successful Grants Officer and Merchandise Officer. Boy! what a year we have had with our grant applications - we recieved a volunteers grant which will pay for first aid courses, IT education and a colour printer. Just very very recently we found out we are to recieve a grant from Sport and Rec to further educate some of our coaches - they will study to complete a Cert III and IV in Fitness - opening new opportunities that GGG can offer to our wider community in 2011/12.

Thanks must also go to the Hubbies behind these women - "you're not going running again! Another meeting, didn't you already see each other today?" - thanks boys for your patience and sharing your wonderful wifes with the club.

Lastly thank you to our Coaches - its wonderful for myself to be able to share the workload about and I very much appreciate that each and every one of you has stepped up to the plate and offered your own unique way of adding sooo much to our wonderful club. Here's to an amazing 2011!

Another Surprise

2010-12-22T10:53:00.002+10:00

Guess who is returning to GGG's in 2011? Travelling from the other side of the world, in fact......

Umm can you guess? She'll be at club on Jan 24.........

2010-12-22T10:50:00.002+10:00

Like a snowflake, you are unique. No one else in the whole world is the same as you. Even if you are an identical twin, your soul is always your own, your thoughts and moods yours to forge, your willpower yours to use. Wonder at this astonishing fact. Special? YOU BET!

Save Santa a Trip - Be Naughty

2010-12-22T08:04:00.000+10:00

It's Someones Birthday

2010-12-21T22:28:00.001+10:00

Yes, it is Coach’s birthday on Wednesday 22 December. No one is game to tell her that her dress sense is a bit off tap. Maybe she is related to Pippi Longstocking. HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLLEEN.
Do you know I loved Pippi Longstocking as a child - I even wrote to the author and still have the reply letter in my memory box!

Congratulations to our Buds

2010-12-21T22:12:00.002+10:00

Last Run for the Year 2010

2010-12-21T22:05:00.000+10:00

Last session Monday Dec 20th for 2010

2010-12-17T08:36:00.001+10:00

Come dressed Christmassy and lets spread a little Christmas spirit about the streets of Kingaroy.

Who knows... maybe Santa will drop in to see the GGG's.

Megan will be at the session on Monday too!

GGG's takes this opportunity to wish all our members a wonderful and safe Christmas, New Year and holiday break.

Club recommences on Monday Jan 17th.

Reminder to some - all club memberships renewals are due NOW - you will need to be financially current when you begin running in the New Year.

New club fees - $25 membership plus session fees - see notice at clubhouse for all the details.

Possible challenge for 2011

2010-12-17T08:13:00.000+10:00

Who could run the equivalent of the Australian Coastline ( 36, 735km) in 2011?

Perhaps with your new log books (given to those who went to the Bunya's) you could record your weekly mileage...... Include your club runs and any walks you do between sessions......

Who could cover the distance in 2011?

Recipe for a cool bath

2010-12-17T08:09:00.000+10:00

1/2 cup espsom salts
1 cup powdered milk
2 spearmint tea bags
2 lemon balm tea bags
150ml boiling water
3-5 drops peppermint essential oils

Place salts and milk into a bowl and mix. Place tea bags in a bowl and pour over the boiling water. Set asie to steep for 15mins, then discard the tea bags.
While tea bags are steeping, run a lukewarm bath. Pour in the salt mixture, herbal tea and essential oil.
Soak for 10 - 20mins. Rinse off in cool water and gently dry the skin.
This bath will leave your skin soft and refreshed as well as soothing itchiness and inflammation.

Memory Improver

2010-12-17T08:05:00.001+10:00

Ginkgo biloba - considered one of the best herbs for memory, ginkgo boosts the circulation of blood to the brain, which improves elasticity, adds nutrients, removes toxins and increases the speed at which nerve impluses travel. Studies have shown the core reason for "brain fog" is an inadequate supply of oxygen and nutrients.
Suggested dosage is 150-250mg daily

Christmas Message from Coach Colleen

2010-12-11T08:17:00.005+10:00

My Christmas wish for all this year is that we all accept and love the body we have.

We are the genetic pool of all the women before us, this is our family history – be proud and honour the body you have. As Bryce Courtenay so aptly wrote, "God formed you complete, so why do you assume he made you empty? You inherited a thousand generations of wisdom, skill, poetry, song, all the sunrises and sunsets of knowledge past. You are the sum of all the people who went before you"

By accepting your shape, size, colour you can allow yourself to remember that you are a woman – a truly blessed woman – nourish your mind and fill yourself with self love.

Be all that you can be. "If you dream it, you can do it, because the instinctive knowledge of how to succeed is already programmed within you, waiting to be turned on." Bryce Courtenay

Perhaps with this daily self acceptance it will then allow you to be happy, healthy and fit …

"If you're going to add value to yourself you must make yourself the top priority. You are, after all, the most urgent project you can possibly undertake. Working on yourself is the single most rewarding thing that you can do" Bryce Courtenay

May 2011 hold for each GGG's an incredible, amazing,exciting and fulfilling adventure and I so hope that along the way, you each discover just who does reap the rewards when you make the committment to add value to yourself and learn to the love the body you have.

Merry Christmas

love

NO. 1 Coach! XXX

Christmas Quizz

2010-12-11T07:56:00.002+10:00

Who was the author of "A Christmas Carol"?

What Christmas item was invented by London Baker and wedding cake specialist Tom Smith in 1847?

Turkeys are native to which continent?

Winners included - Jane, Jen, Donna, Vicki and Julie - each recieved a handmade Christmas decoration, 2 Runner World's magazines and soap or water bottle.

Christmas Time is approaching

2010-12-11T07:50:00.002+10:00

Celebrations, eating, drinking, relaxing, lounging about - the thought of the Christmas holidays should not fill you with dread because you think are going to put on weight over this time.

Its' all about moderation and since you are already a runner who exercises regularly- your resting metabolism is already high so all you need do is maintain you base of physical activity during this break.

It makes sense to balance our food intake with the rate at which our bodies use it. It's important to maintain your energy output through regular physical activity.

Simply pack your sandshoes if you are going away - enjoy running somewhere new.

Or if you are staying here simply make the decision to continue running on the days you normally do or use the break to try some new activities....

run, dance, swim, bike ride, use an exercise DVD, bush walk, do some weights, yoga, mow, garden

2010-12-05T07:13:00.003+10:00

For most of us, even without much conscious effort, our bodies maintain a constant weight, even if that’s higher than we’d prefer.

A combination of social, genetic, dietary, metabolic, psychological and emotional factors combine to influence our weight.

2010 stats

2010-12-05T06:21:00.001+10:00

Membership 70

Largest attendance session - 20th June - 31 GGG's
2nd largest attendance session- 11th Nov - 29 GGG's
Average 20 GGG's per week day session / Saturday's 18

Officially left in 2010 - 7 members
Missing from regular attendance - 22

Fallen pregnant or had a baby in 2010 - 5 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Active members - 38

Joined in               2006             2/38
                            2007             7/38
                            2008             4/38
                            2009             13/38
                            2010             12/38

5    Coaches - Colleen, Kerry, Julie, Vicki and Jo

5     Marathoners - Colleen, Kerry, Donna, Jo and Megan

13 1/2 Marathoners - Colleen, Kerry, Donna, Jo, Megan, Julie, Vicki
Alexia, Jane, Korina, Polly, Denise, Jen

Various Club members participated in 11 race events

Peak 2 Park, Toowoomba
Women's International, Brisbane
Dalby's Mother's Day Classic
Warwick Pentathrun
Gold Coast Marathon
Lowood - Fernvale
Bunderberg's first race event - Cane 2 Coral
Bridge 2 Brisbane
Sydney Marathon Festival
Toowoomba Marathon
Rotary run/ride/walk

It's important to note- as much as the Club encourages our members to make goals and achieve personal challenges, GGG's is never only about participating in race events. There is a high porportion of members who simply enjoy the club as a regular exercise option with no intents of participating in any events - this is fully respected.

Sponsored/supported by 11 local businesses - making new singlets a possiblity this year!

Sandra Langton Physiotherapy, Express Embroidery, Kingaroy Studdy's, K & P Homes Pty Ltd, El Rancho Kustoms Kingaroy, Burton's Shoes/Asics, Wendy's, Pharmacy Essentials, Rachel Stone Podiatry, South Burnett Podiatry, In Touch Chiropractic

1 papparazzi - our man, Athol.

GGG's was successful with a grant application and another grant application is impending - this funding has provided further education to Committee and Coaches and allowed the Club to purchase some equipment.

Remembering this group only began Sept 2006 - becoming a Club in 2008, it has certainly grown into well functioning and professional club with many thanks to our dedicated Committee - Donna, Jen, Vicki, Kerry, Megan, Julie, Jo and Colleen.

The knowledge base of the Club is ever growing and this year's club photos very much highlights our journey, particularly the individual group photos - Marathoners, 1/2 Marathoners, those who can now run10k!

Very recently we have had 5 new Ladies join GGG's and its wonderful to see their regular attendance - next year holds many promises for these BUDS - who knows what they will be able to say they can run by Dec 2011.

Club closes from Tuesday Dec 21 and re-opens on Monday Jan 17.

Use this break to relax, rest and DREAM about what you want to accomplish in 2011. Early Feb the Coaches will hold meetings to gauge what running goals members wish to achieve so that training plans can be written.

Merry Christmas!

Happy 50th Birthday Madam President

2010-11-29T08:16:00.001+10:00

Here's hoping that your birthday will be as special as you are