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Females in Training

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Address: PO Box 502 2601 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.fitact.org.au

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25.01.2022 The FIT Committee would like to invite members to submit nominations for the 2020 FIT awards. The annual FIT awards are a wonderful way to celebrate the contributions and achievements of our members throughout the year. Winners will be announced at the FIT Christmas party (details of this event to come). Nominations are sought in the following three categories:... Coach of the year Volunteer of the year Personal achievement of the year. Last year's winners were Donna Whitfield (coach), Heidi Livermore (volunteer) and Jing Huang (achievement); with a special thanks award going to Samantha Shields. Nominations close 4 December. Details on the website http://www.fitact.org.au/2020/10/fit-award-nominations-2020/

24.01.2022 SATURDAY RUN 29 February MEET: 7.00am at Lake Ginninderra, Evelyn Parker Place, off Beissel Street, Belconnen Town Centre. RUN: Loop of Lake Ginninderra (7.3km) BREAKFAST: Black Pepper, 63/1 Beissel Street, Belconnen

23.01.2022 FIT is Recruiting The FIT 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on the 21st November. At this meeting, all FIT Committee positions are declared vacant and election for the 2021 Committee is held. Some Committee members have indicated that they are willing to stand for reelection but we are particularly seeking nominations for president, secretary and general committee members. Are you: Passionate about FIT? ... Enjoy liaising with FIT members? Interested in working cooperatively with a team to ensure that FIT continues to promote women's participation in physical activity? If you answered ‘Yes’ you are just the person we need on the FIT Committee. You may also know a FIT member who you think would be an asset to the committee and suggest they nominate. Position details: http://www.fitact.org.au//FIT-Volunteer-positions-April-20 Nomination form: http://www.fitact.org.au//FIT-Committee-Nomination-form-20

20.01.2022 COVID-19 Information and Risk Management Plan We're not quite there, but things are looking up - just in time for mid-winter, too. For updates on FIT's return to face to face training, please see the attached document. This advice is current as at 5 June 2020. http://www.fitact.org.au//covid-19-information-and-risk-m/

19.01.2022 Limits on public gatherings for coronavirus (COVID-19) Public gatherings significantly increase the risk of COVID-19 spreading. On 29 March the National Cabinet agreed to further limit most indoor and outdoor non-essential gathering to 2 people Reminder to our FIT members re outdoor exercise:... Stay at home unless you are: * going to work or education (if you are unable to do so at home) * shopping for essential supplies such as groceries, return home without delay * going out for personal exercise in the neighbourhood, on your own or with one other * attending medical appointments or compassionate visits Whenever you are out of the home, always practice good physical distancing and hand hygiene.

15.01.2022 SATURDAY RUN 4 February AIR QUALITY PERMITTING IF NOT BREAKFAST FROM 8AM... *New run* (How exciting ) Meet: 7.00am, Frankie’s at Forde, 1/26 Francis Forde Blv, Forde Run: Forde, Yerrabi Pond to Mulligans Flat (5km, 8.4km and 13.4km options) Breakfast: Frankie’s at Forde, 1/26 Francis Forde Blv, Forde http://www.fitact.org.au/2020/01/saturday-run-4-february-2/

15.01.2022 SATURDAY RUN 22 February MEET: 7.00am at EQ Cafe, 70 Kent Street, Deakin RUN: Out and back along the base of Red Hill (11.2km)... BREAKFAST: EQ Cafe, 70 Kent Street, Deakin **Special guest speaker, Caroline Salisbury, will be talking about running and nutrition after breakfast. All members are welcome to join the half-marathon group for this presentation.**

14.01.2022 Early Bird Pricing for the Canberra Running Festival ends this Thursday! https://events.solemotive.com/canberra-times-marathon-f//

14.01.2022 2020 FIT AGM The Females In Training 2020 Annual General Meeting is being held as follows: Date: Saturday 21 November 2020... Time: 9.00am (following the FIT Saturday run) Venue: EQ Cafe, 70 Kent Street, Deakin For all papers, registration and Zoom details, visit the FIT website. http://www.fitact.org.au/2020/11/2020-fit-agm/

14.01.2022 Saturday Running FIT Saturday running returns on Saturday 31 October with the appropriately designated "FIT Run #1"! Meet: 7.30am, rear of the War Memorial - Treloar Cres., Campbell... Run: Mt Ainslie (clockwise) Undulating out and back on fire trail along the base of Mt Ainslie, in a northerly direction (6.8km, 11km and 13km options) Please note that this does not include a FIT breakfast due to COVID-19 restrictions. https://www.mapmyfitness.com/routes/view/1624738396

13.01.2022 Don't miss out on early bird prices for Stromlo Running Festival 21 & 22 November. https://stromlorunningfestival.com.au/

13.01.2022 FIT Cycling Spring 2020 Update - early weekday outdoor sessions resume this week! For new and novice bunch riders, please register (free) and come along Friday 4th ready to ride at 6.00am. For returning intermediate/intermediate+ riders, rides resume 6.00am Wednesday 2nd. ... Meeting point and ride details are on the cycling page of the FIT website.

10.01.2022 SATURDAY RUN 14 March MEET: 7.30am Telopea Park Car Park (east side of park, near intersection of Telopea Park Road East and Gosse Street) RUN: Telopea Park and East Basin (via Wetlands) Circuit around East Basin of Lake Burley Griffin (10.1km) BREAKFAST: Gryphons Café, 16 Barker Street, Griffith Shops

09.01.2022 Calling all FIT members with an IT-related background. We're particularly looking for people who can help with web design and web hosting. If you or someone you know can help, please comment below, PM the FB admins or email [email protected]. Thanks!

09.01.2022 Special FITFlash coming this evening...

02.01.2022 We're back, baby! Coached running starts Tuesday 23 June @ 6.30am. See Special FITFlash for full details and COVID-safe considerations. http://www.fitact.org.au//covid-19-information-and-risk-m/

02.01.2022 SATURDAY RUN 8 February AIR QUALITY PERMITTING IF NOT BREAKFAST FROM 8AM... MEET: 7.00am Athlon Drive heading south. Just past the last houses in Farrer, turn left at dirt road to small car park RUN: Farrer to Isaacs Ridge (12.5km) Out and back hilly run along the back of the houses in Farrer to Isaacs Pine Forest Breakfast: A Bite to Eat, Shop 8 Chifley Place, Chifley (please park at rear of YMCA MacLaurin Street Chifley) http://www.fitact.org.au/2020/02/saturday-run-8-february/

02.01.2022 Saturday Run - 14 November MEET: 7.30am at EQ Cafe, 70 Kent Street, Deakin RUN: Out and back along the base of Red Hill (11.2km)... BREAKFAST: EQ Cafe, 70 Kent Street, Deakin http://www.fitact.org.au/2020/11/saturday-run-14-november/

01.01.2022 **Please note the change of start time for the Saturday Run** Meet: 7.30am, Chifley Shops, Eggleston Crescent, Chifley (please park at rear of YMCA MacLaurin Street Chifley) Run: Mount Taylor Loop (8 to 10km) Breakfast: A Bite to Eat, Shop 8 Chifley Place, Chifley