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Member Success Story – Martin Brett

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Running Success Story

G’day my name is Martin Brett; my dream has always been to participate in the Melbourne Marathon by the time I was 40. When I was at school running was something I enjoyed and I was part of the cross-country running team. I started working full-time and running was no longer a priority, however, the dream of completing the Marathon was still alive.   Although running wasn’t a priority I did continue playing footy until, on June 3rd 1995, my life completely changed. I was driving on a country road when a car came over a hill in the middle of the road hitting me head- on, with the driver’s side taking all the impact. I ended up in hospital for 2 weeks and unable to walk. I was married in September that same year,  still needing crutches however. During my time in rehabilitation my surgeon informed me – at the age of 27 – I was no longer able to participate in sport which included footy, golf and running. I was even advised to take extra care when walking on uneven ground.   Since my rehabilitation I have had 4 more operations, with the last being in 2015 which finally left me feeling pain free. The surgeon said the best form of rehab is to walk and swim so I joined PARC for the hot pool and swimming. Going to the pool regularly and building up my walking distance, I started to then get that competitive feeling back. In October 2016 I went to a friend’s house at about 4pm to her lying on the couch so I asked, “what’s wrong with you?” and her response was “I did the Melbourne Marathon today”. It was at that point I decided, I am going to do that next year!   I was told by a friend about ‘Parkrun’ and completed by first 5k event in 40 minutes, walking the whole distance. I have since completed an additional 50 events. Unfortunately I was unable to do the 2017 Marathon as I was still not fit enough. My physio told me the only way I would truly have a chance to participate is by joining the gym and build up my strength. In 2018, I upgraded my PARC membership to a complete membership and started my weight training.   Whilst going to the gym I discovered the PARC Fit run club. My fitness has improved so much that I can now complete the 5k in 23 minutes. On October 14th, 2018 – 11 years later than I had hoped – I completed the Melbourne Marathon.   Having achieved my dream of completing the Melbourne Marathon, I want to do it again and hopefully some other marathons around Australia. I want to keep running, whether it be 5k at Parkrun, PARC Fit running club or even a triathlon. Having come so far, I just want to stay active.
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Get your stamps! ✅

The weather this weekend is looking like a little gloomy, so come on down to PARC to warm up, get in your 30-20-2 and collect your stamps!

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Get your stamps! ✅ The weather this weekend is looking like a little gloomy, so come on down to PARC to warm up, get in your 30-20-2 and collect your stamps!

It`s Aquatic Awareness Week!

This week, our PARC Swim members have been learning lifesaving, water safety skills to continue building their confidence in and around water. Here`s a snippet of some of the things they have been learning about this week:

🐠 Water safety around the home
🐟 Water safety in alternate waterways such as rivers and lakes
🐡 Experience swimming in realistic situations outside of class (wearing PJ`s and no goggles!)

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It's Aquatic Awareness Week! This week, our PARC Swim members have been learning lifesaving, water safety skills to continue building their confidence in and around water. Here's a snippet of some of the things they have been learning about this week: 🐠 Water safety around the home 🐟 Water safety in alternate waterways such as rivers and lakes 🐡 Experience swimming in realistic situations outside of class (wearing PJ's and no goggles!)

Happy Global Running Day! 🏃

One of our PARC Fit Run Trainers, Nic has some running tips if you are looking to start your running journey.

🔑 Consistency is key
⏳Set small, achievable goals
💪 Build foundational strength
🧣Layer up for Winter
👟 Invest in some good running shoes!
🤗 Run with a group for motivation and inspiration

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Happy Global Running Day! 🏃 One of our PARC Fit Run Trainers, Nic has some running tips if you are looking to start your running journey. 🔑 Consistency is key ⏳Set small, achievable goals 💪 Build foundational strength 🧣Layer up for Winter 👟 Invest in some good running shoes! 🤗 Run with a group for motivation and inspiration

We`re halfway through our 30-20-2 Movement Challenge! 🥳💪

If you want to go in the draw to win on of our PARC winter scarves (the perfect pairing to last year`s beanie 👀), make sure to you get your card stamped everytime you vist PARC.

Good luck!

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We're halfway through our 30-20-2 Movement Challenge! 🥳💪 If you want to go in the draw to win on of our PARC winter scarves (the perfect pairing to last year's beanie 👀), make sure to you get your card stamped everytime you vist PARC. Good luck!

Annual Studio Floor Upgrade 🚧

Studios 1 and 2 will be closed over the King`s Birthday long weekend, from Friday 5 June – Monday 8 June while we upgrade and resurface the floors.

Classes in both the Cycle Studio and Reformer Studio will run as normal, as well as our gym floor classes. You can also check out PARC Plus, our on-demand platform, or our 30-20-2 Digital Hub, for some home workout inspiration.

Please view your Customer Portal for the updated class timetable and details.

Thanks for your understanding, and we can’t wait for you to check out the new floor surface when we’re done!

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Annual Studio Floor Upgrade 🚧 Studios 1 and 2 will be closed over the King's Birthday long weekend, from Friday 5 June – Monday 8 June while we upgrade and resurface the floors. Classes in both the Cycle Studio and Reformer Studio will run as normal, as well as our gym floor classes. You can also check out PARC Plus, our on-demand platform, or our 30-20-2 Digital Hub, for some home workout inspiration. Please view your Customer Portal for the updated class timetable and details. Thanks for your understanding, and we can’t wait for you to check out the new floor surface when we’re done!

Have you seen our new Hydro Snack Packs in the cafe? 👀🍟

Available Monday – Friday (excluding school holidays) from 4pm – 6:30pm.

Choose from three yummy options:
🌭 1/2 Hotdogs and chips
🍗 Small nuggets and chips
🍟 Sausage roll and chips

All Snack Packs come with a Pop Top drink and your choice of either a cupcake or pack of Tiny Teddies!

Hydro Snack Packs are $13 each and available for under 12s only.

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Have you seen our new Hydro Snack Packs in the cafe? 👀🍟 Available Monday - Friday (excluding school holidays) from 4pm - 6:30pm. Choose from three yummy options: 🌭 1/2 Hotdogs and chips 🍗 Small nuggets and chips 🍟 Sausage roll and chips All Snack Packs come with a Pop Top drink and your choice of either a cupcake or pack of Tiny Teddies! Hydro Snack Packs are $13 each and available for under 12s only.

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