Jimmy McMurray Pedalling for World Masters Games glory
Every week Jimmy McMurray pedals the Waikato country-side, covering between 400 to 450 kilometres. He…
Browsing: Personalities
Pathway to Podium: Rebecca Petch
With the BMX National Champs fast looming, local racer Rebecca Petch is hoping to impress.…
Man of Steele
Ross Steele is a man of remarkable determination. The 60-year-old started running in his early…
Run, bike, swim
When it comes to multi-tasking, Brad Cullen is something of an expert. The 17-year-old is…
Quiet achiever
Teenager Carl Jones may be a relative newcomer to the sport of archery but he’s…
Love and life
Poppy Wortman loves nothing more than a challenge. The vivacious 25-year-old is a wedding celebrant,…
Kite Surfing: what it is..
As the sport of kitesurfing continues soaring in popularity, we thought it was time to…
Perfect pitch: Emma Parker
While the sport of cricket boasts an impressive history in Emma Parker’s family, it was…
Lisa Fitzgibbon: A naturopath with real oomph
Like so many natural health practitioners, naturopath Lisa Fitzgibbon, says the job chose her. Having…
About Dr Libby…
The ability to ‘drop a name’ is usually only afforded to superstars with something of…
An athlete with endometriosis
New Zealand cyclist Kirstie James is no stranger to success. The impressive athlete has competed…
Goal achiever
When it comes to excelling in sport, Hannah Jensen is something of a pocket rocket;…
The road from Hamilton to Rio: Cameron French
With the countdown on to the Rio Olympic Games, Waikato is proud to be home…
The ultimate fuel for the Karioi Classic
When it comes to preparing for a sporting event, many athletes have a long-term training…
A man of many abilities
The quote on Maioro Barton’s business card is a perfect fit for him: “Dwell less…
Putting athletes in the picture
When it comes to sporting success, so often we measure this by the feats of…
A change of pace
What was meant to be a short Waikato break turned into a complete change of…
There’s nothing average about Abby
Abby Armstrong has experienced the highs and lows of life. And now she’s training hard…
Changing lives
Above: Kicking off this month, the Farmstrong Fit4Farming Cycle Tour includes a core ‘peloton’ of…
Building a future for the sport of rowing
There’s no denying Laszlo Kertesz and Vera Bucsu are passionate about the sport of rowing;…
Catch the wave of knowledge
Internationally renowned surfer, artist, scientist and explorer Dr Easkey Britton is sharing her experiences as…
Educating to make change
What do you get when you combine the power of two highly motivated Wintec sports…
Take aim and shoot for the stars
Jason Eales is not big on winning. He is big on shooting well though. The…
Setting the pace with Craig Kirkwood
Endurance sport has been a lifelong obsession for Craig Kirkwood; first as a successful distance…
Happy New Year to our Fitness Journal readers
To kick-start the year in style, we decided to ask some of our local athletes…
Aiming high
Above: NZ champions Shaunna Polley and Julia Tilley When it comes to women’s beach volleyball…
Taking the path less travelled
The human capacity for endurance is astounding. And Hamilton-born Dave Williams is no stranger to…
One woman, one kayak, 180 days
As 50-year-old Lynn ‘Red’ Paterson paddles her way around the New Zealand coastline, she is…
From Waikato to the West End
When it comes to setting the stage alight, Gwen Lyon is a triple contender. The…
Body Shop person of inspiration – Rainbow-Rose Blossom
Rainbow-Rose Blossom is our Body Shop person of inspiration for October. Rainbow chose to share…