by Joanne Parker | Apr 8, 2015 | Inspire, kids, Motivation, Move
We all know that we should get more exercise, be more active and move more, but life can be busy and it can be hard to ‘find the time’, especially if you have a young family. Although my daughter is now well into her teenage years, it feels like only yesterday that...
by Joanne Parker | Mar 12, 2015 | Empower, Goals, Inspire, Motivation
Have you ever thought ‘it’s too late’ to chase a dream, to make a positive change, or that you are ‘too old’ to become a healthier, fitter version of you? Ernestine Shepherd is proof that age is just a number and that you are NEVER too...
by Joanne Parker | Mar 3, 2015 | Goals, Inspire, Motivation
Last Sunday I mentioned on Facebook that I had achieved my ‘first fitness’ goal of 2015 – completing the Wangaratta Half Marathon. It was a great local event and although a tad warm – a fun morning out. Although running may not be your...
by Joanne Parker | Feb 23, 2015 | Goals, Inspire, Motivation, Move
Part 1 of my story followed my progress in 2011 from a couch potato to 15kg lighter ‘runner’…. By now I was on a roll and looking for my next goal. A friend and I agreed to meet in Canberra for the Mother’s Day Classic in May and run 10km. While I had set...
by Joanne Parker | Feb 8, 2015 | Inspire
Throughout my teens and early twenties I was always relatively fit and active and within my healthy weight range. I played social netball throughout school and university had a gym membership as soon as I was working. I had my daughter when I was 26 and although I...
