Running
Nephew inspires retired footballer
Retired Colac footballer Kaden Newton says pushing his body through an incredibly gruelling 100-kilometre run is nothing compared to the fight that people affected by cystic fibrosis like his nephew Lakyn go through every day.
Going bigger in dad’s memory
A personal message from Nedd Brockmann inspired Colac’s Sam Grinton to take her fundraising efforts to another level ahead of this weekend’s Great Ocean Road Running Festival.
PHOTO FEATURE: Region’s kids running together
Fine weather greeted students for the Colac region’s annual primary school cross-country run.
Cliffy inspires Pat’s missions
Long-distance runner Pat Farmer has reflected on the “unique relationship” he had with Cliff Young on the 40th anniversary of Cliffy’s history-making Sydney-to-Melbourne Ultramarathon victory.
Eager runners to hit the Old Beechy Rail Trail
Runners will take to the Old Beechy Rail Trail on Sunday for the return of the AKD Softwoods Otway Trail Run.
Runner wins bronze medal despite losing shoes
Not even losing her shoes in the mud could stop Colac athlete Kirstie Newcombe from winning a medal at the National Cross Country Championships at Adelaide.
Colac athlete lauded for her integrity
Colac’s Kirstie Newcombe has been commended for her honesty after giving up a gold medal at this year’s State XCR Championships.
Dad’s memory inspires run
Colac’s Sam has committed to running her first half-marathon in her dad Ian’s memory at this weekend’s Great Ocean Road Running Festival, in a bid to raise money and awareness for brain cancer.
