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Team Tropical Tryhards doing 100km Coastrek for Fred Hollows Foundation

Starring Leanne Kruger, MF DeJourdan, Deb Trehearn and Doon McColl Friday 4th March saw the intrepid team of the Tropical Tryhards ( Leanne Kruger, Mary Frances DeJourdan, Doon McColl and Deb Trehearn) join some 600 others in teams of four for Coastrek -  a 50 or 100km walk along the stunning NSW coastline from Palm [...]

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Adventures on a Summer’s Weekend March 12/13

Adventure HQ and the Tinaroo Tourism and Recreation Group are gearing up for another exciting weekend of adventure in the great outdoors in and around Tinaroo Township on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 March 2011. The weekend will feature a series of “Come n Try” events including a 1 hour Metrogaine, 2 hour bush rogaine, [...]

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Roy’s the bare foot specialist

Our own Roy Willetts from It’s Extreme has converted many runners from traditional running shoes to the svelte look of the bare foot shoe. Check out the attached article for all the info and if you need testimonials talk to Chris White or Jason Thomson, both strong users of and advocates for the Vibram 5 [...]

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Team Giddiup sleeping!!

Team Giddiup powering in Abu Dhabi Adventure

Local team Giddiup [Chris White, Dave Wood, Struan Lamont and Sue Crowe] have commenced their quest to win the prestigious Abu Dhabi Adventure. The event started on December 10th and the team can be followed via GPS tracking here. Click on the open button on the right side and all teams will be revealed. Giddiup [...]

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2011 Adventure Sport NQ Calendar

2011 Adventure Sport NQ Calendar for comment and review

below is a draft of the 2011 calendar of events for Adventure Sport NQ , including Rogaining, Metrogaining, Multisport and Trail Running. Please peruse the calendar and offer any feedback as to the suitability of the events; their dates; the mix of Rogaines, Multisport, Trail Running and Metrogaines and any improvements to events that you [...]

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Beer gut to multisport – where to start!!???

Hi there folks, for some time I have had in the back of my mind the idea that I would love to get involved in this multisport stuff – i.e. ride run and paddle races.  I am a bit out of condition though was pretty fit a few years back so know how to train.   [...]

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Traveling Nepal with a family is it possible… I'm sure

It’s kinda funny how you meet friends over and over during your life in different places. Back in the early 2002 I (Muzza!) met Kristian at a skydiving boogie, we did several jumps together (approx 20) and an all round great time. Now seven years on we meet again in this great club Adventure Sport [...]

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Cool New 19Km hill Run

Now that I live at Kewarra Beach I’ve been researching new training runs. This one is a beauty and has it challenges as well as it’s rewards – views are great! From 24 Isaac Smith Close, Kewarra Beach [my place], to end of Moore Road, behind Paradise Palms golf course, along Ck to Petricola St/Tobias [...]

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Team BMT’s BIB Track Experience

The Bibbulmun Track is WA’s only true long-distance walk trail, stretching from Kalamunda in the north to Albany in the south with a total of  963 kms  (depending on who ones asks!).  It is run by volunteers from the Bibbulmun Track Foundation therefore no cost involved to walk the track or stay in the shelters [...]

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