Be An Active Aussie!

HBF Run for a Reason - Perth, 2012

I really enjoyed participating in the 14km HBF Run for a Reason 2012 a few weeks ago!

8km Harry's Spring Run-Off to fight
prostate cancer - Toronto, 2011 

There are loads of awesome benefits associated with heading outdoors, getting active and enrolling in some upcoming community events. The list of positives is endless but here's a few inspiring thoughts that come to mind for me:

• The fantastic weather we've got here in sunny Australia
• The inspiring stories that motivate people to fundraise and donate
• The chance to meet and socialise with other healthy, active people
• The enthusiasm of the crowds as the count-down begins
• The noticeable Australian mate-ship at big events that encourages the crowds to pull together and support each other 
• Involvement alongside peers gives us a sense of belonging 
• Event completion leads to satisfaction and accomplishment - Aussies love getting personal bests



Bike the Drive with buddies - Chicago, 2010

• Results and healthy competition push us to reach for the stars!

About this time last year I was discussing fitness goals with friends. I remember saying how great it would be to participate in a range of 'fun runs' all around Australia. Why not do the City To Surf or City to Bay in every state? Would be a pretty cool accomplishment! I'll add it to my fitness bucket-list.

The great thing is that there will always be a range of great team events and community challenges to participate in here in Australia.

Are you getting involved in any upcoming events that I don't even know about yet? Keep me in the loop - I hope to see some of your friendly faces at awesome outdoor events in future!

I ran to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation in last year's
City to Surf - Perth, 2011

'Finding Fitness', the challenge is on!

Running the 8km Harry's Spring Run-Off for
prostate cancer. Toronto, Ontario at High Park.
April 2, 2011

My overseas travels really helped highlight my personal passions, while the inspiration I've gained from international friendships is absolutely priceless. I now know people around the world who really embrace life, love, health and fitness - these friends and their positive energy have made a lasting impact!

In recent years I've realised that I am an adventurer, in every sense imaginable. Those who know me well recognise that I constantly seek the next step, the next challenge and the next opportunity.

In all honesty being a transient soul can be very draining. I can tell you from them heart it's not easy to frequently 'begin again'. The journey I chose to take meant regularly leaving behind people, cities and lifestyles that I lived in and loved. Therefore I have (for the time being at least!) returned happily to home soil and am loving everything about being back in Perth, Western Australia.

I have been desperately seeking a way to strike the perfect balance: provide sustenance to my inherently adventurous soul while at the same time develop and rebuild my network of friends and loved ones here at home. I think I have found a solution...

I've decided to blog about my search to 'Finding Fitness' in Perth. My idea is to seek out and explore a huge range of local fitness opportunities available to both men and women. Pilates, yoga, zumba, boxfit, personal training, bootcamps, belly dancing... I want to try it all.

I spent all morning searching online for avenues to find a one-hit-wonder website I could use to check out EVERYTHING fitness related in Perth. No such luck as far as I can see. So I will use this forum to share with you all of my 'Finding Fitness' experiences in our local community. It won't happen overnight, but it will happen. I'll post photos, links and information on the various classes I attend and the trainers I meet along the way. In return I'd love to hear your feedback about the fitness sessions you attend and love, whether in Perth City or abroad.

My dream is that everyone who reads this will learn about the wide range of fitness options available in Perth (and beyond!) and become inspired to try out the style that appeals to them. So stay tuned and check back in shortly to hear more about the first steps of of my latest and greatest 'Finding Fitness' adventure.

Dream it. Live it. Love it. Share it.
- Ginny xox