Tuesday, August 02, 2011
The ultimate motivation
There’s nothing like a charity fun run or fundraiser to set you on the path to a lasting fitness regime. Knowing that your efforts are helping those less fortunate is super-motivating and will help you get over any speed humps like tiredness, boredom or can’t-be-bothered-ness. Here are some of our faves. Sign up now so you’ve got plenty of time to ease your way into a sustainable training regime...
Part adventure race, part scavenger hunt, the Urban Max challenge in Sydney raises cash for kids’ charity CanTeen.
The Bupa Around the Bay bike ride in Melbourne, which raises money for The Smith Family, has live music, rides and food and drink waiting for you at the finish line.
Brisbane locals can pound the streets for the MS Society in the annual Moonlight Walk.
The annual Unity Walk against Parkinson’s in Perth is great for all ages and fitness levels.
Raise money for the Heart Foundation by taking part in The Gear Up Girl cycling challenge in SA.
Form a team of four and tackle the gruelling (but rewarding) 100km Oxfam Trailwalker challenge to help overcome poverty around the world.
Get walking or running in this year’s national Relay for Life, with all funds raised going to the Cancer Council.
Look for the new issue of Cosmopolitan Health when it hits newsstands on September 5, 2011!
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