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GET TO KNOW YOUR CLUBBIE - 2KM'S WITH ROBYN INNES

18/5/2020

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What’s your favourite way to spend a weekend? – taking my dog for a walk somewhere different
 
What type of music are you into while running, if any? – don’t listen to music. I use the time just to think
 
What was the best running vacation you ever took and why? – went to Port Macquarie and participated in their Parkrun trials. Met some other Parkrun tourists
 
Where’s the next place on your running travel bucket list and why? – Sydney. Inner city landmarks are beautiful
 

​How did you get into running? – Got into running because of encouragement from friends who are runners
 
What was the last race you’ve done? – Gold Coast Marathon
 
Would you say you’re more of an extrovert or an introvert, and how does it relate to your running? -   Definitely introvert. I’m happy to set my own goals
 
What’s your favourite thing about running? – spending time with other runners and trying different locations
 
What annoys you most? – people who are oblivious to other runners around them and take up the entire path - we are with you on that one Robyn
 
What’s the running highlight you’re most proud of? – completing Gold Coast Marathon
 
Do you think you’ll stay at your current distance awhile? Why or why not? – Happy to stay at Half Marathon – training is nowhere near as hard
 
Are you more of a “run to relax” or a “run to get it done with” type of person? – Definitely run to relax, I see it as “my time”
 
How much time do you spend running in a week? – Usually 3 hours running
 
What is your favourite regular course and why? – Love around New Farm to the City. Great path and there is always something different to see on the river
 
Were you running growing up? – Growing up, I couldn’t run more than 100m and that was a struggle
 
What is your definition of a perfect run? – Going somewhere different with good friends
 
What (running related) are you most proud of in the last year? – Most proud of completing the marathon
 
What runs makes you feel most accomplished? – Feel most accomplished after pacing Parkrun. IT’s nice to help other runners achieve a goal
 
Who (running related) do you admire most in the world? – Pip and Sherman (Firends). Their efforts both in their training and runs is amazing
 
If you were to win a race price money, what would you do with it? – Travel to exotic locations that have Parkrun
 
What race or run do you regret not doing in the last year? – Regret not doing a Parkrun in Tasmania, wasn’t near one on a Saturday
 
​If you see a puddle on the ground, do you run around it, over it or get straight into it? – Run around it, don’t love wet feet
 
If you could have a super power, what would it be? – love to be able to fly so I can see spectacular views
 
If you could go back to anytime in history, where would you go? – early 1900’s less technology, perhaps a simpler life, better work life balance
 
If you got to name a new race, how would you decide what to call it? – find a unique location with an interesting name
 
What would be the title of your running book? – one foot in front of the other
 
Do you have a favourite, book, blog or running resource you use? – other runners. I value their experience
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GET TO KNOW YOUR CLUBBIE - 2KM'S WITH ANA SANTOS

7/4/2020

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How did you get into running?
I used to run on-and-off, usually before a fun run like Bridge-to-Brisbane, but never took it very seriously until the day I decided to do my first GCHM. I joined a training club which got me into Parkrun and then became a regular runner.

What’s your favourite way to spend a weekend?
Socializing with family and friends, Park-run on Saturday, a run with friends on Sunday morning, spending time at the beach and the movies.

What type of music are you into while running, if any?
I don’t listen to any music when I’m running.  I prefer to listen the sounds of nature; the birds, water, rustling leaves etc

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get to know your clubbie - 2km's with vance hetariki

28/1/2020

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​What’s your favourite way to spend a weekend?
My favourite way to the start my weekend is volunteering at my local Parkrun. I so enjoy hanging out with people with the same passion and positive attitudes, it really does set my mindset for the weekend.
 
What type of music are you into while running, if any?
When I do run with music I use Spotify and find electronic/dance party tracks get my into my running rhythm.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR CLUBBIE - 2KM'S WITH connor ryan

23/12/2019

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How did you get into running?
 I was drunk and impressionable and then somehow signed up for the Gold Coast half.
What was the last race you’ve done?
 Amsterdam marathon
Would you say you’re more of an extrovert or an introvert, and how does it relate to your running?
 Both. Most of the time I run when it's convenient but I always feel recharged after a social run.
What annoys you most?
 Smoking. So gross. Public lurgies are pretty feral too.
What’s the running highlight you’re most proud of?
 Probably Amsterdam marathon. I didn't get the start I would have like with a crowd that big but I felt like I had plenty in the tank through the whole run.
 Do you think you’ll stay at your current distance awhile? Why or why not?
 Haha no. Definitely going to cut the long runs back over summer.
What race is next for you?
 I'm going to say a trail run but I don't know where yet.
Are you more of a “run to relax” or a “run to get it done with” type of person?
 Run to relax. Even with a structured session I like the headspace that comes with running.
Your most favourite workout.
 Speed sessions - more endorphins!
Your least favourite workout.
 Hill sprints - the only kind of run that has ever made me barf.
What is your favourite regular course and why?
 Probably Mt Coot-tha even though I don't get there as regularly as I'd like to.
What is your definition of a perfect run?
 When you hit that running flow early and get to float along indefinitely.
If you see a puddle on the ground, do you run around it, over it or get straight into it?
 Straight in!
What is your favourite book, podcast, social media or resource in regards to running or endurance sports
I haven’t checked in for a while but I was hooked on Ultrarunner Podcast when it started up a few years ago. Not hooked enough to want to run another ultra myself but those nutcases are usually full of good stories. ​
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MEET YOUR CLUBBIE - Joe Garbellini

21/10/2019

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What’s your favourite way to spend a weekend?
 We love to travel, so ideally we would be away somewhere.
 
If not, then a perfect weekend at home would involve parkrun first thing on Saturday morning, kids sport, catching up with friends over drinks, maybe an orienteering event or long run and then a nice late lunch/early dinner at home on Sunday with the family to wrap up the weekend.
 
What was the best running vacation you ever took and why?
 The first marathon I ever ran was in Portland,Oregon.
 We had friends living in Saskatoon in Canada.  We flew to Canada, met up with them and travelled around  for a few weeks, including a stopover in Portland for my mate and I to run the marathon.
 Was a great vacation, exploring North America for the first time, made all the better by the marathon run.  Having said that, my first marathon was hard work, especially in the last 10 kms.
 
How did you get into running?
In my early 20's, living in Sydney, friends and I ran the City to Surf a couple of times and a half marathon, all with little training.  Really enjoyed those runs at the time, but then stopped running for a long time.
 
Whilst living in Singapore in 2011, I was offered a full health/fitness assessment through work.  At the end of the assessment, the nurse/consultant told me I was reasonably fit, but that it would be good if I set myself a goal to work towards to improve my fitness further.  So I committed to training and running a half marathon.
 
I trained for the Singapore Half Marathon in November of that year and from then I was hooked.  I have been running consistently since then.
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meet your clubbie - sophie kennedy

1/10/2019

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This month we get to know Fortius Running Clubs very own Merch Queen and puppy lover.

Here is what we found out when we went deep with Sophie on our 2km jog with her

​What’s your favourite way to spend a weekend?
Running, Eating, Drinking champagne, eating cheese, eating ice cream, Parkrun, hanging out with friends, wearing active wear, singing songs from the 80s, 90s, 2000s in the car with Joanna Fack
 
What type of music are you into while running, if any?
Something with a good beat, again songs from the 80s, 90s, 2000s. I also listen to podcasts and actually find running and listening to a podcast is the best way to take it in
 
What was the best running vacation you ever took and why?
Noosa Marathon – great course, great location and great friends
 
Where’s the next place on your running travel bucket list and why?
Either Chicago Marathon or Tokyo. They are both amazing, and the food would be incredible!
 
How did you get into running?
I was attending “Step Into Life” in Sydney and my trainer was a runner. He spent years trying to convince me that I should try running and that I might enjoy it. At the time I was hard pressed running 1 full lap of an oval…… and I hated it! He finally convinced me to train for the Sydney Blackmores half marathon……. I LOVED IT. I was hooked from there. I got into running more seriously when I moved to Brisbane in 2014.
 
What was the last race you’ve done?
Does a beer run count? Sydney Marathon, I ran my fastest ever marathon J
 
Would you say you’re more of an extrovert or an introvert, and how does it relate to your running?
Ahhhh extrovert.
 
What’s your favourite thing about running?
My friends J
 
What annoys you most?
Getting injured and chafing
 
What’s the running highlight you’re most proud of?
Running my first sub 4 hour marathon last year at sunshine coast and all the wonderful friends I have made through running
  
Are you more of a “run to relax” or a “run to get it done with” type of person?
A little bit of both.
 
How much time do you spend running in a week?
I run between 3-5 hours per week, average 30-50km per week.
 
What is your favourite regular course and why?
Running around the Brisbane river through New Farm, Eagle Street Pier, Southbank and Kangaroo Point, its lovely at any time of the day 
 
Were you running growing up?
Nope! I was good at eating, watching TV and patting dogs.
 
Who (running related) do you admire most in the world?
There are so many! But friends are the ones that I have the most admiration for and inspire me the most.
 
If you were to win a race price money, what would you do with it?
Spend it on shoes or entry fees for another race or on champagne!
 
If you see a puddle on the ground, do you run around it, over it or get straight into it?
I think I would run through it!
 
If you could have a super power, what would it be?
to talk under water!
 
If you got to name a new race, how would you decide what to call it?
The “Pat all the dogs” fun run
 
What would be the title of your running book?
The art of perfecting talking and running by Sophie Kennedy
 

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CLUB PROFILE - 2km's with Mirjana dragutinovic

9/8/2019

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Mirjana is heading back to her native homeland in the coming month so before she goes we get to spend 2kms with her getting to know about how she got into and developed a love for running.

​What’s your favourite way to spend a weekend?
St Lucia Parkrun on Saturdays, long walk/jog on Sundays, and a good book or a documentary on military history. 
 
What type of music are you into while running, if any?
Something fast paced with a good rhythm, anything from AC/DC to David Guetta. 
 
What was the best running vacation you ever took and why?
Considering that I started running last September, I have not had a running vacation yet. 😊

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club profile - paul clayton

14/7/2019

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We spend 2km with the infamous PAUL CLAYTON, currently running challenged and Run Director Extraordinaire of St Lucia parkrun who gives us some insights to his running life.​

What’s your favourite way to spend a weekend?
  • Parkrun, day with Fam at the beach, drinks with friends with some possible camping and boating
 What type of music are you into while running, if any?
  • I am a mental head but when running listen to trace for the beat.(Scott Bond Gatecrasher) 
 What was the best running vacation you ever took and why?
  • Running and vacation are mutually exclusive 
 Where’s the next place on your running travel bucket list and why?
  • What part of mutually exclusive don’t you get?
 How did you get into running?
  • I started running longer distances as part of my army training and have dipped in and out since (29 years ago)
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