Most weeks, a small group of us meet at 7am to walk the Strand — Townsville’s foreshore path, with the water on one side and the whole city slowly waking up on the other. It’s one of the simplest things we run, and honestly one of the best.
There’s no set pace and no pressure to keep up. Some mornings it’s a brisk 40 minutes end to end; other mornings it’s a slow half-loop with plenty of stops to chat. What stays consistent is the company — a mix of participants, support workers, and a few regulars who just enjoy the morning air.
For a lot of participants, it’s less about the exercise and more about the routine and the connection. Several people who started coming along hesitantly a year ago now wouldn’t miss it.
If you’d like to come along, or bring someone who might enjoy it, just ask your support worker or give us a call — everyone’s welcome, no experience or fitness level required.