Run Smart

Hi Everyone. Live Active Lake Mac will now be the home for all things that were Run Smart. The name and page change is in line with the expanded services I provide other than run coaching.
I'm thrilled to be able to share my newly completed website too. I would love it if you could head to Live Active Lake Mac and follow me there.
https://liveactivelakemac.com.au/

Live Active Lake Mac - Fun Activities for Kids and Adults I am committed to helping people of all ages develop the skills and confidence to become active and stay active though the course of their lives. I am an

Hi Everyone! A brief post to let you know that Run Smart will be transitioning to Live Active Lake Mac over the coming weeks. This is to reflect the change in focus of my business from just running to helping people live a more active life in many different ways. Run coaching is still available!
Active Kids Lake Mac is the kids focus.

So if you enjoy seeing posts here head over to or keep an eye out for your invitation.

And if you would like help including more enjoyable activity into you daily life send me a message- I would be happy to help 😊.

Magic water 💦. Fantastic to have our local pool open again. Nice to not have an ice cream 🍦 headache while swimming 😂.

How lucky to live in a place with lake and beautiful trails all within a 6km running/ walking circuit from home. The weather was not inviting but the water and trees always make me feel better. 🦮

27km done this morning. Bit Chilly 🥶 but beautiful! 1 more ride should see me complete 300km for May. 🤞for the weekend weather. Thank you for all the donations so far. https://www.theextramile.org.au/fundraisers/cathnankervis/virtual-cycle

$107 and 52km to go to reach my goal of raising $800 and riding 300km in May to raise money to children living with Cerebral Palsy. Please donate if you can. https://www.theextramile.org.au/fundraisers/cathnankervis/virtual-cycle

35km done for the morning! Thats 222/300km done for the extra mile cycling challenge for the month of May! https://www.theextramile.org.au/fundraisers/activekidslakemac

Another day another 25km around beautiful Lake Macquarie- bit chilly this morning 🥶. 185km done for May so far 🚴‍♀️. This photo is near the Speers Point jetty. Hey, today is a big day for my cycling challenge, if you make a donation today it will be matched dollar for dollar (up to a total of $20k)! As you know I'm going THE EXTRA MILE to help kids living with cerebral palsy, It would mean so much to me if you could make a donation today and double the impact for kids living with cerebral palsy?https://www.theextramile.org.au/s/1180/1179

Another 32km down today for the extra mile fundraising cycle. Almost all on cycle way now that the path from Speers Point to Glendale is complete. 160km done for the month. https://www.theextramile.org.au/fundraisers/cathnankervis/virtual-cycle

It looks like the sun is going to be out for Run Club in the morning! Boys welcome tomorrow if they would like to get in some last minute practice of some starts and relays for the athletics carnival Thursday 🤞. See you 8am Eleebana Public School.

Hey Run Clubbers! So it looks like the weather is back! Run club will be on in the morning. If you cannot see me on the oval I will be at the DOLA. Best access off Bronwen and Mariner. We will be doing some sprint start and reaction time games ready for athletics carnival Thursday! Don’t forget to spread the word with your friends about how much fun run club is! I will have a bring a friend week in a couple of weeks. Cath

Run Club tomorrow morning 8am!

Add an extra 30 minutes to your morning! Run Club 8-8.30 Wednesday and Friday. $5 per session. Details below.

Book here: https://activekidslakemac.as.me/runclub
(Can opt to pay when booking or payg)

https://activekidslakemac.com.au/index.php/home/

Add an extra 30 minutes to your morning! Run Club 8-8.30 Wednesday and Friday. $5 per session. Details below.

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GALS Girls Active for Life Sessions – Active Kids Lake Mac Game-based, fun programs for girls focusing on developing movement competence & confidence in a non-competitive environment. The program is delivered by Cath Nankervis who is a primary school PE teacher, accredited athletics coach, and mum to 3 daughters. Suitable for all girls who want to move and....

Run Club

Due to the cross country carnival this Friday, Wednesday morning Run Club will be for both girls and boys. Friday morning Run Club will be a fun and games morning to get your bodies moving before cross country.

Girls run club 8am tomorrow! EPS. Registration link below or fill it out when you arrive. $5
http://www.runsmart.net.au/gals-details-and-waiver

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You are never to old to have a go!

Need some weekend inspiration? 💪🏃

🇦🇺In case you missed it, 55-year-old Julie Brims broke the 55-59 age group world records in the 100m, 200m and 400m in the past month! 🇼🇷

😮 And she only started sprinting at 36 ... there's still time yet!

🗞️Read more of her story here: https://ab.co/37Uacno

Sparke Helmore Enticer triathlon today! 4 seasons in 1 day. Lots of slips on bikes- grateful not to be one of them. Managed a 1st in my age group 😊. Now for my nana nap 😴.

PUMP IT UP: Why distance runners should be strength training - Runners should be incoporating strength training into their program to help build their performance level and reduce risk of injury.

Run Club starts tomorrow 🏃🏼‍♀️! Be there ready to start at 8am. Great news - I will have registration forms with me if you would like to come but haven’t registered yet. Parents must fill them in. Or here is the link. http://www.runsmart.net.au/gals-details-and-waiver

As a PE teacher and accredited athletics coach I am pleased to be offering before school cross country training to year 3-6 students at Eleebana Public School. Open to all students who would like to get fit and improve their running! Come along and give it a go!
https://runsmartbooking.as.me/

Term 1 Program for GALS kicks of next week (8th Feb)! Run Jump Throw - the foundation skills for athletics is the focus of term 1. If your year 3-6 daughters are keen to improve their athletics skills this is the program.

Girls will improve their running, jumping and throwing skills in a game based, supportive and FUN environment!

Monday/ Wednesday Eleebana Public School
Tuesday Valentine Public School

ACTIVE Kids Vouchers Accepted. Cost is $120 for 8 weeks.

Contact Cath for further details 0407634495

Thanks Maitland Tri Club for another welcoming, well organised monthly club race. It was lovely to be able to share it with my daughter! These races are a great entry to triathlon.

Just doing some light summer reading to make sure my female clients are training smart.

How was your long run today? If it felt easy and you felt strong- fantastic 😊. If everything is a bit niggly or sore or you don’t feel great Cath can help. Run Better Feel Better!

Last chance to book your FREE trial session in this week. Contact Cath

Look how happy everyone is to be back at ‘run stronger’ classes this week! If you want to join the fun get in touch 😊