MS Melbourne Cycle

February 19, 2013/in Melbourne Fun Run 2013/by Russell Laurie

Alexandra Ave, Alexandra Gardens, MELBOURNE

Sunday 24th February, 2013

Are you looking to participate in an upcoming fun run, walk, ride or charity event in Melbourne? Come and join in the MS Melbourne Cycle at Alexander Gardens on Sunday 24th February 2013.
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1 day to go before the 2013 MS Melbourne Cycle, Sunday the 24th of Feb.

MS Melbourne Cycle is a perfect opportunity to get on your bike and show your support for people living with Multiple Sclerosis, a disease that effects over 23,000 Australians.

As a proud supporter of the MS Melbourne Cycle, we encourage all of you to visit their website and register for great cycling event.

Choose the 50km course or the family friendly 25km option. Both courses allow you to enjoy the ride over Melbourne’s Westgate Bridge!

Check it out and register online at www.msmelbournecycle.org.au

Also, ‘like’ their facebook page to win a Sirrus Sport bike by Specialized valued at $699!

Like the MS Melbourne Cylce Facebook page and then follow the link to enter and GOOD LUCK!>> http://goo.gl/gBYym

About the MS Melbourne Cycle

MS Melbourne Cycle is a perfect opportunity to get on your bike and show your support for people living with MS.

The Melbourne Cycle’s 50km ride is well regarded as the best way to prepare for your transition into bunch riding and the perfect course length for a challenging yet comfortable experience. The 25km short course is aimed at families to experience a leisurely alternative.

Cycle Event Details

Both the 25km and 50km course start at Alexandra Gardens and finish at Princes Park in Carlton, so a great way for everyone to get involved and help show your support for MS Australia.

Start Site: Alexandra Ave, Alexandra Gardens (Melway Ref: 2F J7)
25km Course: Start Time – 8.00am-8.30am
50km Course: Start Time – 7.00am-8.00am

Course Maps

The changes to the courses for 2013 are designed to

Reduce cyclists congestion through the Melbourne CBD, which has been address by a separate start and finish site.

Reduce the number of traffic lights and major intersections that cyclists travel through

Offer two route distances for cyclists, allowing both distance the view over the Westgate Bridge

The course starts at Alexandra with the event finishing at Princes Park where cyclists can take in the live entertainment and food stalls.

Ride For Someone You Know With MS and register online now!

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Do it for Charity!!!

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This is one of the major events held in Melbourne and a vital part of this event is to raise money for MS Australia.
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MS Australia

MS Australia provides programs and choices to people with MS including a range of residential facilities, social support programs, accommodation support services, attendant care in private homes, involvement with regional centres and country link programs. These services are vital to maintain the independence and dignity of people with MS.

MS Australia is also the largest funder of MS research in Australia through its research branch MS Research Australia.

Find out more about multiple sclerosis and MS Australia Click here for details

Enter online now at https://www.msmelbournecycle.org.au/

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

This year we are hoping to have a number of our clients and a few of our personal training team entering the 25km or 50km ride. So make sure to keep an eye out for our Carlton personal trainers who may be participating in the MS Melbourne Cycle charity event and come and say hello.

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2013 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.

2013 Sunset Series, presented by Brooks

January 29, 2013/in Melbourne Fun Run 2013/by Russell Laurie

2013 Sunset Series, Presented by Brooks

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Race 1: The Tan, Kings Domain – Wednesday 6 February, 2013
Race 2: Melbourne Zoo, Royal Park – Wednesday 20 February, 2013
Race 3: Princes Park, Carlton – Wednesday 6 March, 2013

If you’re looking for a fun way to gauge and increase your fitness level in 2013, while fundraising for a great cause, enter the Sunset Series, presented by Brooks, and strive to smash your personal best!

This year FebFast are the official charity of the Sunset Series, so take a break from alcohol for 28 days and help raise money that goes to programs which help the most vulnerable young people and families who are tackling serious alcohol and drug issues.

Race 1 is on Wednesday, 6 February at The Tan Track, and the Sunset Series offers a 4km or 8km run/walk and the opportunity to measure your progress and get better with each race spread out over the month. Race 2 will be taking place on Wednesday, 20 February at Melbourne Zoo, and Race 3 will be held on Wednesday, 6 march at Princes Park.

With three unique running locations, including the Melbourne Zoo this year, there is something new to experience at each event! Enter the 3-Race Series today to help you keep your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions on track.

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Race 1 – The Tan, Kings Domain – Wednesday 6 February, 2013

Race Start Times:
6:50pm: 4km run
7:15pm: 8km run
7:20pm: 4km and 8km walk

Where:
The assembly area is located at Kings Domain, Botanical Gardens on Alexandra Avenue (Melway Ref: 2G 9A) and the start and finish line is at the assembly area.

Anderson Street Hill Dash Competition

Anyone that has ever run the Tan Track before will know of the dreaded Anderson Street Hill! Located along Anderson Street, a third of the way along the course at Race 1, the hill gives you an added challenge to push through in your run.

This year, all participants in Race 1 will be timed how long it takes to get to the top of Anderson Street Hill. The fastest male in the 8km and the 4km will take home a pair of Brooks Vapor Running Shoes and the fastest female in both distances will get a $100 moving comfort voucher!

Participants must complete the race to win the hill dash.

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Race 2 – Melbourne Zoo, Royal Park – Wednesday 20 February, 2013

Race Start Times:
6:50pm: 4km run
7:15pm: 8km run
7:20pm: 4km and 8km walk

Where:
The assembly area is located at Brens Oval (right next to the main entrance to the Zoo) in Royal Park on Elliott Avenue (Melway Ref: 29 12F) and the start and finish line is at the assembly area.

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Race 3 – Princes Park, Carlton – Wednesday 6 March, 2013

Race Start Times:
6:50pm: 4km run
7:15pm: 8km run
7:20pm: 4km and 8km walk

Where:
The assembly area is located at VISY Park (Princes Park), on Garton Street (Melway Ref: 29 H12) and the start and finish line is at the assembly area.

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How to Enter:

Early bird entries close at 5pm Wednesday, one week prior to the event.

Early Bird Closes – Race 1: Wednesday, 23 January
Early Bird Closes – Race 2: Wednesday, 13 February
Early Bird Closes – Race 3: Wednesday, 27 February

Online entries close 12 noon Tuesday prior the event.

There is also on-day registration available at the assembly area of each event starting at 5:30pm.

What do I get for my entry fee?

– The first 1200 series entrants will receive a free Brooks running tee
– Accurate electronic timing from the Start to Finish Events Ipico timing system
– Giveaways for those entering the individual events
– >Medals to overall placegetters in run events
– Win one of many spot prizes!

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

For those who have entered the entire 2013 Sunset Series CONGRATULATIONS from the team at MaxNRG Personal Training, best of luck with tracking and seeing your improvement across the 3 events.

This year we have a few of our MaxNRG clients who competed in last years events as well as some first timers who will be completing all 3 races in the series. We will also have some of our MaxNRG trainers competing so please come up and say hello before or after the race if you see us.

If you’re not yet registered for this event but you think that this might be the challenge you are looking for but need some help getting started fill out our online enquiry form or call 0403-741-278 and speak to either of our head personal trainers Russell Laurie or David Atkinson and we can help get you started.

At MaxNRG we are a mobile personal training company that comes to you and can assist you with any of your health fitness goals; we currently have a number of clients training with us in preparation for various fitness events this year. Learn more about our personal training services in Carlton, VIC

Buddy Walk (Sunday 14th October, 2012)

August 12, 2012/in Melbourne Fun Run 2012/by Russell Laurie

Buddy Walk 2012 – Down Syndrome Victoria

Princess Park, Carlton

Sunday 14th October, 2012

In 2012, there will be a number of walks held in Australia with most coinciding with Down Syndrome Awareness Week (14 – 21 October). If you are looking for an exercise event in Melbourne, come and support Down Syndrome Awareness Week at Princes Park in Carlton.
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Buddy Walk is an international walk-a-thon style event aimed at raising funds for and awareness of Down syndrome.

Buddy Walk brings together people with Down syndrome and their ‘buddies’ – everyone from friends and family to teachers, politicians and co-workers – to raise funds for education, support and advocacy programs provided by Down Syndrome Victoria.

Buddy Walk Event Details

Buddy Walks in Victoria for 2012 are:

Melbourne Sunday 14th October 2012 at Princes Park, Carlton

Registration/ Check in opens at 9am, walk commencing at 10:30am

Geelong Sunday 21st October 2012 at Rippleside Park, Rippleside

Registration/ Check in opens at 10am, walk commencing at 10:30am

There are more than 260 Buddy Walks around the world. In Australia, the walks coincide with Down Syndrome Awareness Week during October.

2012 Entry Fees

Early Bird Registration is $8 per adult (persons aged 17 and under are free). Early bird prices are effective until Friday 21st September. After, registration fees will be $15.

Registration fees assist Down Syndrome Victoria in covering administration costs and fees that go into running this event

Register Online Here

For further information on any Buddy Walk event, contact Kimberly Williamson or Casey Taylor on 1300 658 873 or email buddywalk@dsav.asn.au

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