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Sweet Tooth for Sweet Victory
SO just what does it take to win back-to-back Bridge to Brisbane events? “The nutritionists won’t like this but I eat a lot of sugary substances like soft drink, jelly lollies and chocolate,” Michael Shelley confided after his win yesterday. “I’ve got a Violet Crumble back at the hotel.” The whippet-like physique of the 26-year-old belies the admission, but...
Team Machine Powers up for a team effort
TAKE a bunch of teenagers, throw in some sweaty socks and jubilant smiles, and what do you have? A team effort to finish The Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane today. Fifteen young people from Carindale PCYC have been training hard as part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme and are part of a wider...
12-week challenge profile – Bruce Young
Bruce Young Sales manager DESPITE being a Brooks sales manager, Bruce Young is a new recruit to running. He always loved the shoes, just never broke a sweat in them. In 12 weeks he has gone from looking for excuses not to exercise to being a competent medium-distance runner. As part of the 12-Week Challenge team, Mr Young has...
Race gives kids a better start – Autism Program opened windows for little Kynan
LITTLE Kynan Boyle spoke his first words while on an Autism Queensland program. So you can understand the warmth the Boyle family feels towards the Kidstart Outreach Program. “He hadn’t spoken before, so it was such a big deal for us,” mum Elouise Boyle said. Dad Steven will be running and raising money for the organisation which has...
The real fun begins at the finish line
LIVE music from James Blundell will keep the feet moving at the finish line of The Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane. The fun doesn’t stop at the RNA Showgrounds just because the race has. Top up with food and drink at one of the food stalls, listen to one of the bands playing, get some great...
Manners matter on race course
THIS is my first Bridge to Brisbane fun run. I’m not big on crowds and the mere thought of being jostled by 50,000 people dressed in everything from seamless lycra to superhero outfits leaves me a little sweaty before I’ve even tied my sneakers. But in a rash move, I signed up and am set to walk...
Soldiers run Bridge to Brisbane in battle zone
THE skyscrapers and bitumen roads of Brisbane are far away but that hasn’t stopped fitness-conscious soldiers deployed to Afghanistan training for their own desert version of the Sunday Mail Bridge to Brisbane race. Close to 200 runners hit the sand in blistering heat topping 40C yesterday to take part in the Tarin Kowt Bridge to Brisbane. Physical...
12-week challenge profile – Iam Skippen, Radio Personality
RUNNING up and down hills with dog Charlie is about the best training you can do for The Sunday Mail Bridge to Brisbane, according to radio star Ian Skippen. Charlie sets the pace and off they go, yarning to neighbours and whoever else the Triple M identity bumps in to, which is just his approach to...
Racers gear up for the big event
MEET the fastest child on three wheels. Isabel Flack, 4, is a keen jockey for her runner dad Richard. Many top runners from last year’s The Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane will remember Mr Flack overtaking them and completing the 10km run in a solid 42 mins and 50 secs. Just for the record, Mr Flack said...
Humble Man has big hope
KENYAN athlete John Mwangi Ndungu has set himself a record-beating target of completing next weekend’s The Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane 10km run in less than 29 minutes. The 36-year-old is one of the most humble people you could meet but he leaves no doubt about his aim. “My wish is to be No.1 on the...
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