On The Run

Week 5 is live! We’re into the back half of the challenge, and this week is all about sharpening your pace with shorter, quicker efforts.

These runs are designed to help build speed, confidence, and that extra kick for your 5km. Stay consistent, focus on your effort, and remember how far you’ve already come.

Tag your running buddies, share your progress, and let’s keep the energy high as we crush Week 5 together.

Milkshake Run 2nd birthday 🎂 featuring cake by Dani

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀:

Monday 24 August
⏰ 5.15am – Monday Motivation – let’s get the week started on the right foot
📍 Harvey Norman, 3 Heaths Rd, Mount Pleasant

Wednesday 26 August
⏰ 5.15am – Interval Session – feel the need for speed
📍 Mackay Aquatic & Recreational Complex (MARC) 193 Boundary Road, Ooralea

Thursday (morning) 27 August
⏰ 5.15am – Thursday Thunder – strength day, so expect hills
📍 Woolworths Rural View, 2 Eimeo Rd, Rural View

Thursday (evening) 27 August 🎉 FREE BONUS RUN – 5-30 Runners
⏰ 5.30pm – 5-30 Runners Social Run – perfect for the whole family
📍 On The Run, 196 Nebo Road, Mackay

👟 Everyone is always welcome and all abilities can participate.
💲 Cost: $5 per person, per session
(Includes track entry on sessions where we use the track)
⏱ Please be ready to go at the listed start times — these are when sessions start, not a suggestion for when to arrive 😊
Sessions will run for approximately 45–60 minutes.

🎒 What to bring:
• Water
• A towel (you’ll work up a sweat)
• A smile (you’ll leave with one if you forget yours)
• A friend (optional – you’ll make plenty when you arrive)
• $5 cash

Weekend run options will be posted in the On The Run Discussion Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1632901930244719

Shop hours for the week ahead are:-
Monday 24 August by appointment or shop online at ontherunaustralia.au
Tuesday 25 August 10.00am to 4.00pm
Wednesday 26 August 10.00am to 4.00pm
Thursday 27 August 10.00am to 5.15pm
Friday 28 August 10.00am to 4.00pm
Saturday 29 August 9.00am to 1.00pm
Sunday 30 August Gone Running

If you need anything outside of these hours, please get in touch (or shop online at ontherunaustralia.au)

5-30 Runners 🏃🏼‍♂️🏃‍♀️🌴 family fun run every Thursday

Well done to these speedy athletes 🏃🏼‍♂️🏃‍♀️ picking up the prizes at our LSKD X On The Run event today LSKD RUNNING

🥤 2 YEARS OF MILKSHAKE RUNS! 🎉

This Sunday we celebrate 2 years of Milkshake Runs — and what better way to celebrate than with a run, walk, coffee, milkshake (of course!) and plenty of laughs! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🥤☕️

Sunday | 5:00am
📍 Meet at the corner of Gordon & Gregory Streets

There’s no cost and no registration — just turn up and get involved!

Choose your own pace and distance, bring the kids, bring the dogs, bring your mates and enjoy a relaxed start to Sunday before we finish the week the best way possible at Woodman's Axe.

Run, walk, coffee, milkshakes, breakfast and plenty of good company — everyone is welcome! ❤️

And there might just be an exciting announcement to make… 👀

So come along and be there to hear it first!

🥤 2 years. Countless kilometres. Plenty of milkshakes. One awesome community.

See you Sunday! 🙌

Week 4 is here — we’re halfway through the challenge! This is a great time to pause, look back at the work you’ve already done, and keep building momentum.

We’re hearing plenty of great stories already, so keep going. Whether you’re feeling stronger, running more consistently, or simply making time to move, it all matters.

Share your triumphs, challenges, and favourite moments below. Let’s keep encouraging each other and make the second half even stronger.