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This Sydney financier dreams of hitting the road with David Beckham

Brendan Gow of Capital Haus and Equity Story uses his time on the bike to slow down and go fast.

Running and a ‘cheeky’ vice set this Sydney CEO up for the day

Diana Horvatovic of St Basil’s Aged Care uses her runs to solve the day’s issues before most people have even made it out of bed.

Madeline Miller, production attorney for the James Bond franchise and founder of Madeline Miller Coaching.

This boxing attorney loves the rhythm of the fight

Life coach and production attorney Madeline Miller discovered boxing by chance – now it’s her No.1 choice for exercise.

Keegan Crage, owner and managing director of TechBrain.

It’s his fitness-bro network that keeps this MD running ultra marathons

TechBrain managing director Keegan Crage says running is “pure, simple and brutally honest”.

May

Cycling is about so much more than fitness, says Matthew Chivers.

How weekly group cycling sessions push this MD to improve

FTI Consulting’s Matthew Chivers says his cycling addiction is powered by positive banter and quality family time.

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Richard Watkins, cofounder and head brewer at BentSpoke Brewing Co.

A beer and a bike ride is the perfect outing for this cycling brewer

Richard Watkins of BentSpoke Brewing Co has cycled all over the world – often while listening to Metallica.

Shay running in Albany, Western Australia, during the Run Bibbulmun.

Marathons are meditations for this Melbourne banking executive

Up bank CEO Xavier Shay loves running in all its forms, from multi-day ultra-trail races through rugged bush to fun weekend jogs with his dad.

April

How gaming has supercharged this founder’s career

Avid gamer Gordon Campbell says it’s as much about team work as it is about escapism and entertainment.

How horse riding gives this Sydney business leader his edge

Smartsheet’s Jarrod Kinchington went from curious hobbyist to addicted equestrian with surprising speed.

Julie Colvin and her son Ben.

You can never have too many bikes, according to this Perth entrepreneur

Derwent Search’s Julie Colvin maintains five road-worthy bicycles including her dream ride, which sherecently purchased for $10,000.

Bodybuilding helps clear the mind of this Sydney business leader

Lifting weights has been a passion for Search Property founder Ravi Sharma since his 20s, and in his opinion, it’s the best way to develop patience and discipline.

March

Surfing has made this wellness entrepreneur a student of the sea

Understanding currents – and when to be wary of sharks – is central to the skills David Altamura has learnt riding waves for three decades.

Lisa Stedman, chief operating officer at Cash Converters

Cycling helps this COO to leave her work stress out on the footpath

From off-road mountain biking to indoor pedal sessions, Cash Converters’ Lisa Stedman has never tried a mode of cycling she didn’t love.

Nick McKimm and his partner, Anna Weatherlake, at the Jack’s Point golf course in Queenstown, New Zealand.

For this MD, golf is the ultimate challenge – both mental and physical

Nick McKimm’s lifelong love of the sport revolves around golf’s core values: respect, integrity and sportsmanship.

In basketball and in business, this MD knows when to take the shot

A lifetime of playing has taught Lawrence Lam that the best opportunities reveal themselves when you stay patient and read the flow.

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Paul Ryan, managing director of financial communication at Sodali & Co.

This MD and confirmed speed freak intends to pedal his way to old age

Sodali & Co’s Paul Ryan lives for the thrill of a fast descent, but it’s time spent cycling with family that he most cherishes.

February

A lifetime of tennis taught this MD to turn challenges into triumphs

BNB Butler’s Charlotte Brett first picked up a racquet as a toddler. Now she’s passing on the values she’s learnt on court to the next generation.

How golf taught this CEO not to sweat the small stuff

Karmo CEO Nick Boucher learnt to play golf by putting into buried tin cans – and now dreams of playing Augusta.

Mountaineering is meditation, says local Ozempic exec

The higher he climbs, the less he thinks about daily life, says Novo Nordisk’s Cem Ozenc. There’s no time when the mental and physical challenge requires you to stay so focused.

Why this exec willingly wakes up at 4am for a three-hour round trip

Golf has taught Terry Tsai, of electric bike and scooter rental company Lime, to be an early riser.

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