On The Run

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀:

Monday 22 June
⏰ 5.15am – Monday Motivation – let’s get the week started on the right foot
📍 Eyes R Us Optometrist, 25 Evans Avenue, North Mackay

Wednesday 24 June
⏰ 5.15am – Interval Session – feel the need for speed
📍 Mackay Aquatic & Recreational Complex (MARC) 193 Boundary Road, Ooralea

Thursday (morning) 25 June
⏰ 5.15am – Thursday Thunder – strength day, so expect hills
📍 Seabreeze Hotel, Pacific Esplanade, Lamberts Beach

Thursday (evening) 25 June 🎉 FREE BONUS RUN – 5-30 RUNNERS
⏰ 5.30pm – 5-30 Runners Social Run – perfect for the whole family
📍 On The Run, 196 Nebo Road, Mackay

👟 Everyone is always welcome and all abilities can participate.
💲 Cost: $5 per person, per session
(Includes track entry on sessions where we use the track)
⏱ Please be ready to go at the listed start times — these are when sessions start, not a suggestion for when to arrive 😊
Sessions will run for approximately 45–60 minutes.

🎒 What to bring:
• Water
• A towel (you’ll work up a sweat)
• A smile (you’ll leave with one if you forget yours)
• A friend (optional – you’ll make plenty when you arrive)
• $5 cash

Weekend run options will be posted in the On The Run Discussion Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1632901930244719

Shop hours for the week ahead are:-
Monday 22 June by appointment or shop online at ontherunaustralia.au
Tuesday 23 June 10.00am to 4.00pm
Wednesday 24 June 10.00am to 4.00pm
Thursday 25 June 10.00am to 5.15pm
Friday 26 June 10.00am to 4.00pm
Saturday 27 June 9.00am to 1.00pm
Sunday 28 June Gone Running

If you need anything outside of these hours, please get in touch (or shop online at ontherunaustralia.au)

5-30 Runners 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️ rainy Show Day run

🌿🏃‍♂️ Yandina Five-O Trail Run – Sunshine Coast Adventure 🏃‍♀️🌿

A huge shoutout to this incredible group of trail runners who tackled the Yandina Five-O Trail Run on the Sunshine Coast last weekend. Once again, our friends at Run Queensland delivered a fantastic event with challenging trails, stunning scenery, and a great atmosphere from start to finish.

50km
🏅 Susan Peterson – first-time ultra marathoner
🏅 Aaron Daniel
🏅 Paul Mackenzie – 2nd in age group, 5th overall
🏅 Martin Lambert – 3rd in age group
🏅 Levi Wallace
🏅 Regan Head

36km
🏅 Pieter van Vuren – 1st in age group
🏅 Kathy Searle
🏅 Robyn Lamont
🏅 Helen Ellis – 3rd in age group

21km
🏅 Tina Daniel
🏅 Gonzo Lamont

12km
🏅 Joe Grech – 3rd in age group
🏅 Carmel Grech
🏅 Joey Refalo – 1st in age group
🏅 Jeanette Refalo

What makes these weekends so special isn't just the results. It's the months of training, the early mornings, the shared kilometres, the encouragement along the way, and the friendships that develop when people chase goals together.

Everyone who started crossed the finish line, there were plenty of personal victories, and a number of outstanding age-group performances to celebrate. Most importantly, everyone returned home with new stories, new experiences, and memories that will last far longer than any finishing time.

If you've ever thought about giving trail running a go, training for your first event, improving your fitness, or simply finding a supportive group of runners to share the journey with, we'd love to have you join us. These runners all started somewhere, and their success is proof of what can happen when consistent training meets a great community.

📩 Get in touch if you'd like to learn more about our trail running adventures. Your next running goal might be closer than you think. 🌄👟💚

Right on track with Coach Tayah this morning 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀:

Monday 15 June
⏰ 5.15am – Monday Motivation – let’s get the week started on the right foot
📍 Botanic Gardens, Café car park Lagoon Street, Mackay

Wednesday 17 June
⏰ 5.15am – Interval Session – feel the need for speed
📍 Mackay Aquatic & Recreational Complex (MARC) 193 Boundary Road, Ooralea

Thursday (morning) 18 June
⏰ 5.15am – Thursday Thunder – strength day, so expect hills
📍 Gordon White Library, 54 Phillip St, Mount Pleasant

Thursday (evening) 18 June 🎉 FREE BONUS RUN – 5-30 RUNNERS
⏰ 5.30pm – 5-30 Runners Social Run – perfect for the whole family
📍 On The Run, 196 Nebo Road, Mackay

👟 Everyone is always welcome and all abilities can participate.
💲 Cost: $5 per person, per session
(Includes track entry on sessions where we use the track)
⏱ Please be ready to go at the listed start times — these are when sessions start, not a suggestion for when to arrive 😊
Sessions will run for approximately 45–60 minutes.

🎒 What to bring:
• Water
• A towel (you’ll work up a sweat)
• A smile (you’ll leave with one if you forget yours)
• A friend (optional – you’ll make plenty when you arrive)
• $5 cash

Weekend run options will be posted in the On The Run Discussion Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1632901930244719

Shop hours for the week ahead are:-
Monday 15 June by appointment or shop online at ontherunaustralia.au
Tuesday 16 June by appointment or shop online at ontherunaustralia.au
Wednesday 17 June 10.00am to 4.00pm
Thursday 18 June 10.00am to 5.15pm
Friday 19 June 10.00am to 4.00pm
Saturday 20 June 9.00am to 1.00pm
Sunday 21 June Gone Running

If you need anything outside of these hours, please get in touch (or shop online at ontherunaustralia.au)

Yandina Five O

Endurance is the name of the game this weekend! 💪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

A huge good luck to our trail running crew heading to the beautiful Sunshine Coast for the final running of the Yandina Five-O Trail Run. This event has become a favourite on the running calendar for many of our athletes over the years, combining challenging trails, great scenery and plenty of adventure. The trip is about so much more than just the run and spending time with a great bunch of mates in a beautiful location has been a big part of the attraction. No doubt you'll return with tired legs, muddy shoes and a few stories worth sharing!

We also have a number of athletes making the trip north to Cairns for the iconic Ironman Cairns. What has quickly become one of Australia's premier endurance events continues to attract both first-time Ironman competitors and seasoned triathletes chasing new goals. The months of training are done — now it's time to trust the process and enjoy the experience.

For those staying closer to home, many of you will be ticking off another important long run as preparations continue for the Gold Coast Marathon. Every kilometre banked now is another step towards race day success.

Whether you're tackling trails, swimming, riding, running, or simply building your marathon fitness, remember that endurance is built one session at a time.

Have a fantastic weekend, race hard, support each other, recover well, and most importantly enjoy the journey.
🔥🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️