Journey of a thousand miles

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According to the Ancient Chinese Proverb by Lao-tzu, the “journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. Over the past few years, I have run a lot (or little) depending who you talk to.  I have mixed it up a bit over the past year with a bit of bushwalking as well. My motivation for all of this is to keep an active lifestyle.  What started out as a need to stay fit and healthy to minimise the chance of developing diabetes (as a  result of gestational diabetes whilst pregnant), has developed into a habit that I consider my daily medicine. This year, in my role as Chief Adventurer for Women’s Fitness Adventures, I have decided to track my activity for the very reason that I can!  It is not about the goal of 1000 miles, as I am sure I will get there anyway. It is about the measurement of time well spent.  The greater the distance, the less time spent on social media or in front of the TV and the more time spent in social situations, creating and maintaining friendships and engaging in face to face communication. So maybe the Chinese philosopher was on to something.  Try it for yourself, take the first step and see where the journey takes you. Interested in keeping up to date with the latest events and activities from Women’s Fitness Adventures?  Simply email us

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Yvonne Shepherd, CEO of Women's Fitness Adventures

Yvonne Shepherd is the Founder & CEO of Women’s Fitness Adventures.

Established in 2014, Women’s Fitness Adventures encourages women to become stronger for life through fitness, adventure and social connection. We do this through our online fitness & hike training programs, thriving online community and our in person multi day adventures in Australia and around the world.

Women everywhere are enjoying the support, friendship and inspiration found inside the Women’s Fitness Adventures community as they connect in real time through our online active adventures that can be done in your location, regardless of where you live.  Your area is our area because we cover every corner of Australia and would love you to join us.

Whether you are ready to go on a hiking adventure right now or it is in the planning, our Hike Training Courses, Masterclasses, Adventure Ready resources and Hike Fitness Programs will equip you with the skills and knowledge to guarantee you success and have the best time ever.

Thanks,
Yvonne

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