marathon
Eagle proves it’s never too late
Tackling his first half-marathon at 43 years of age was an unexpected chapter on Western Eagles football coach Craig Hardingham’s weight-loss journey.
Runners sad to lose major marathon festival
The president of Colac’s running group says it’s devastating for the region to lose the Great Ocean Road Running Festival.
Colac recruit raising thousands for cancer centre
Star Colac football recruit Kane Smartt will make the most of the year off footy as he prepares to run his first marathon for a cause close to his heart.
Marathon man raises $40,000 for cancer research
Colac’s Sam McGuane conquered the “world’s toughest half-marathon” yesterday and raised more than $40,000 for brain cancer research in the process.
Nephew provides inspiration
Colac’s Kaden Newton says crossing the finish line with his 8-month-old nephew Lakyn kept him motivated to push through a gruelling 60-kilomretre Ultra Marathon.
Baby’s health battle inspires marathoner
Former Colac man Kaden Newton’s 8-month-old nephew is inspiring him to complete in Sunday’s Great Ocean Road ultra marathon.
Former runner-up returns and wins
ANGLESEA-born athlete Julian Spence went one better than his run last year to claim the 2015 Great Ocean Road Marathon yesterday.
Family joins Bay man for memorable stroll
FOUR GENERATIONS of an Apollo Bay man’s family will share a special moment during this weekend’s Great Ocean Road Marathon.