Sometimes we think that no one is watching, that our actions go unnoticed and that there is no ripple effect. I learnt first hand on the weekend at the Melbourne Marathon Festival that you can be “unknowingly inspiring” and that your legacy may be nothing like you think. I ran the 10km race on Sunday.
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It was time to do something for me. Life was and is busy. Family, friends and work took up lots of time plus a bit of gym and lots of walking. It was all crammed in. I love walking and being outdoors I thought being part of Women’s Fitness Adventures would be a good
Read Julie’s story of friendship and adventure as she shares her thoughts from her most recent adventure – Hiking in Japan. Thanks for another great adventure and I want to re-affirm what a difference joining Women’s Fitness Adventures has made to my life. I remember so well that first walk in the Flinders Ranges in
Being part of a community of great women has made such a difference to my life. Read More »
I was coming up to a big change in life – retirement.I decided to look for something to be part of now that I would have more free time. I didn’t want to only be around the house all the time (although I often wished for this when I had busy days at work).I had
With retirement on the way, Margaret went looking for “that something”. Read More »
As a teen and in my early 20’s I always had a sense of adventure. Hitchhiking around NZ with a bit of fruit picking here and there along the way to support my travel. I loved life, set goals, had fun and laughed a lot! I refer to this time as when I had “my
After a major health scare, Diana knew she had a choice to make Read More »
I don’t often post photos of myself however this time I had to share. Women’s Fitness Adventures turned 5 this month – May 2019. WOW At our recent Supper Club Dinner one of our amazing C.R.E.W Leaders, Jane, hijacked the introductions to present me with the Dr Suess Book “OH the places you will go”
Hip Hip Hooray.. we are 5 this May Read More »
Via an outing with my daughter I found myself inside a thriving community. The members of the community were from all walks of life and all ages. I sat back and observed. My marketing background kicked in and critically observed all the strategies and tactics they engaged. What was it that made this community thrive?
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Almost 5 years ago, Women’s Fitness Adventures began. I am often asked how it all started. Let me share the story with you. For many years I was working in the women’s health and fitness field, from a global marketing role to gym ownership. It was in this time that I also became a personal
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Measuring Success – The I’s have it! In our world today, somehow success has been defined as being about money or winning or competing. Success is more than that. It’s a journey. I think that when you measure success, the I’s have it. That is Involvement Improvement Impact To be successful at ANYTHING you have
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