Four-time winner: ‘I just decided to give the marathon a go’
A week out from the Gold Coast Marathon, one of its legends has taken a moment to relive her glory days.
Gold Coast Marathon
‘There’s only two types of people in the marathon’
This 82-year-old has been competing in Gold Coast Marathon events for almost thirty years — but he had some choice words for those giving the full marathon a go.
‘I don’t think, I know I will win’
Distance runner Kenneth Mungara doesn’t need luck to cross the finish line first at this Sunday’s Gold Coast Marathon — he believes he’s already won.
‘More tactics’ in play as runners also battle weather
Day One of the Gold Coast Marathon is upon us — and so is the wild weather, with runners gearing up to battle the elements.
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Marathon course change on cards
GOLD Coast Marathon organisers are examining ways to increase numbers in the signature event after Sunday’s race became the first in the event’s 40-year history to sell out.
Women’s record on cards at marathon
THE fastest women’s marathon ever seen in Australia is on the cards this weekend after Gold Coast Marathon organisers attracted the most impressive women’s field in history.
Best vantage points to watch GC Marathon
THE Gold Coast Marathon is worth a massive $27 million to the local economy. But you can watch for free — and we’ve compiled a list on where the best vantage points are.
How to enter the sold out Gold Coast Marathon
KEEN athletes who missed out on snagging an entry to the main Gold Coast Marathon race now have a second chance to enter.
Mind games to help you nail your first marathon
SEGMENTING your race, getting a good night sleep and learning associative and disassociative strategies will all help you get the finish line writes Alister Thomson.
Gritty marathon achievers
Thirty Parkinson’s patients will defy the odds and take part in the Gold Coast Airport Marathon after months of rehab in a groundbreaking program.
‘Running helped me retrain my brain’
FIVE years ago Mellony Utz had brain surgery, but started suffering from short term memory loss. So she began to run — and it turned her life around. This is her inspiring story.
How to breathe during a marathon
JOURNALIST and aspiring athlete Alister Thomson has a few extra gems of advice when it comes to running marathons.
First GC Marathon winner to try again
IT’S been 40 years, but the first man to cross the finishing line at the first ever Gold Coast Marathon is coming back to take on the gruelling 42km race.
How to resist temptation and stick to your training diet
WHEN your are adhering to a strict training diet in your quest to complete the Gold Coast Marathon, temptation is at every turn writes Alister Thomson. Thankfully, he has some tips on how to resist the fatty foods.
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