I received the following photo of a recent F1 accident. I know this has nothing to do with running but if you are into ‘shocking’ photos this may be of interest to you.

I work as a Project Officer for Queensland Fire and Rescue Service which means I get to play with the (really) big red trucks. I live in Clayfield, have lived in Brisbane since January 1999 and joined the Pat Carroll running group in August 2005.

My favourite restaurant is at Yering Station in the Yarra Valley Victoria, currently featured in the ‘Run Rabbit’ commercial on TV.

My earliest childhood memory is trying to get out of swimming lessons which unfortunately I was successful at. It has now come back to haunt me as an adult because they don’t allow floaties and flippers in triathlons.

My favourite movie is Pulp Fiction and any other Quentin Tarantino or Robert Rodriguez film.

Brisbane City is great to live in because it is like a big country town but with everything on offer and a stable climate.

My regular overseas destination is Finland. In January last year I left Brisbane where it was 40 degrees. When I landed in Finland they had a maximum of 10 degrees below. Running was confined to the stair well of the hotel I was staying in.

If money was no option I would sponsor a Pat Carroll breakfast.

It frustrates me when smokers drop their butts on to the ground or road instead of using the bin or ash tray.

I have been involved in running since November 2004 and my most memorable running experience is running through a forest in Finland (during their summer). It was just like a Norska ad.

I enjoy distance running because you can literally run away from it all. Unfortunately it is normally waiting for you when you get back.

My favourite run is through Toohey Forest.

Motivation is something you need lots of, especially through winter. Just focus on your goal, which reminds me, I need to post mine.

Injuries are a reminder to not do too much too soon.

Boarding school was a turning point in my life because it made me grow up and become more mature (well sort of).

The Pat Carroll running group is full of motivation and dedication.

I prefer running in the morning because it is the best part of the day.

Running is a great exercise and a great way to meet people but it is sometimes difficult to run (hard) and talk at the same time.

The best advice my first boss gave me was the one you knock back is the one you will never get.

The guts and determination of sports people with disabilities inspires me to dig deeper.

I will always regret not listening to my first boss.

I will post your Gold Coast 2006 Goal on my site as well as on a board which will be displayed at the group sessions.

I encourage you to accept the challenge.

Please get out your diaries, your PATHWAY to success will involve these important dates.

Tue 28th: 8 x 500m 0R 6 x 500m, 1min SR

Thurs 30th: 2k/1k/500/2k OR 2k/1k/500/1k, 1.30 SR

Possibly you (or your company) would enjoy being a PCRG 'Countdown to Gold Coast' 2006 sponsor.

There are also opportunities available to be a naming rights sponsor for a PCRG post training session breakfast and/or a PCRG seminar.

The Brisbane Running Buddies and the Regatta Runners are running from The Regatta Hotel this Saturday starting at 6am, running varying distances from around 5k up to over 25k. Brekky/coffee afterwards at The Regatta.

All welcome.

Contact tfabian@bigpond.net.au if further details are required.

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Look out for the basics of Mountain Running, the Beautiful side of Sarah Jamieson, Vegetarian versus Meat Lovers diets, Commonwealth Games Preview, National Track and Field wrap up, Returning from Injury, plus a plethora of others assortments and of course all of the usual race results and reports.

Make sure you visit INTRAINING @ Park Rd Milton for all your running needs.

I managed to get a good deal on some Mizuno clothing so I am happy to reduce the usual cost of the singlets etc.

If purchased at training:

Singlets $35, T Shirts/Crop Tops and Bra Tops $40

I also have some men’s and ladies running shorts at a cost of $35

You are welcome to take any item home to try before you buy.

New gear has finally arrived.

The Canberra Marathon could be your first major goal in 2006.

Thank you to pb sports nutriton for your ongoing support in providing product which is used at the group sessions.

Thank you ''The Ship Inn'' for being a PCRG sponsor.

INTRAINING stocks an extensive range of MIZUNO shoes and running apparel.

If you fail to follow a sensible diet your body will not gain full benefit from all of those enjoyable and challenging runs and you won't recover as well as you possibly could.

Kerith Duncanson is an accredited dietician as well as a former International class runner. An online dietary assessment by Kerith may assist you to achieve your goal.

Kerith offers 20% off her advertised fees to any runners involved with me through online coaching or any runner who is a regular member of PCRG.

You can purchase your Fuel Belt from INTRAINING.

The Brisbane Marathon/Half Marathon and 10k is the first event noted on our 'Countdown to Gold Coast' pathway.

Thank you ''Auscript'' (Peter Wyatt) for being a PCRG sponsor.