Hello friends and fellow Batyr supporters!
This year the Civic2Surf is being rerun and revamped! The
320km journey from Civic, Canberra to Bondi, Sydney is being run by a team of
60 runners, with each completing two 5km legs.
The event has just kicked off and the response has already
been overwhelming. On Sunday 19th August, runner registration opened
and the 60 places were filled within 36 hours, indicating the enthusiasm and
support of the ANU students getting behind the event.
With the runners signed up and itching to get started, the
first training commenced on Sunday 26th August. Training organisers,
Calder Hammill and Harry Bennetto eased everyone into the trainings with a
slow-paced 5km run along Lake Burley Griffin and through Civic. Around 45 eager
runners attended, with the numbers set to increase as the event approaches. As
well as building fitness, the trainings will provide an informal
environment to discuss mental health and strategies to support friends.
There are some exciting things lined up for trainings, with Olympic
rowing finalist Brodie Buckland scheduled to speak to the runners about
managing stress and reaching your goals.
Make sure you keep checking the blog! There will be lots of
photos, weekly updates on training, sponsorship and our progress. Look out for
our runner interviews, so you can get insight into what motivates the participants
to support Batyr.
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