Angela invited Sophie Walsh and Abi Walsh to team up with her for this amazing cause, with the trio training hard for the past few months.
They set off on Sunday with Abi completing the 300m swim in eight minutes, Angela doing the 9km bike leg in 21 minutes and Sophie bringing the team home with a 5km run in 36 minutes.
Wanting to improve her fitness, Angela used cycling as a tool to build up muscle in areas she needed it with being easier on her knees.
She wanted to avoid running where possible and had solid encouragement from Jamie Haynes, who is an expert in the fitness department.
Angela thanks Jamie for his support and for cheering her on with her journey.
“You are never too old to try new things,” says Angela.
“Anything is possible if you just try and push yourself a little.”
Sophie and Abi are incredibly proud of Angela’s efforts in the lead up and on the day of the triathlon.
This sold-out event was incredibly popular and is not your average triathlon, which features all female participants and is lots of fun.
With the amazing support of the ‘Pinkies’ participants over the years, Tri Pink has raised over $2.5 million for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The Melbourne event is the first in a series of six triathlons held in each state.
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The Mild2Wild Rod and Custom crew have been busy planning for the 2025 Murray River Rod Run, with lots of action happening behind the scenes and it is shaping up to be a fantastic event once again.
Entries have continued to roll in over the Christmas and New Year break, and the committee have confirmed that they will be closing entries as of January 31.
There will be no spaces for late entries and no entries at registration.
The event will run from Friday, March 7 to Sunday, March 9, with the renowned street cruise happening on the Saturday on the foreshore.
There will be live entertainment and food trucks.
The show and shine will take place on the Sunday with live entertainment from the Pacific Belles and Rockin’ Rick Charles.
If you have any enquiries, please email mild2wildrodandcustom@outlook.com.
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Can Assist Tocumwal has got their fundraising hats on again with the Motley Crue Tocumwal Motorcycle KanAssist Kruze set to be held on Saturday, February 8.
The event will commence at 11am at Farmer's Arms Hotel on Hennessy St with a bacon and egg breakfast prior to departure.
Our community are all welcome to attend the breakfast and support the cause.
The Kruze will be a round-trip ride taking the participants to Finley, Berrigan, Barooga and back to Farmers Arms at 1pm.
There will be a display of the motorcycles involved and drinks on arrival back at the hotel with a prize for best bike.
Register your interest to be a 'Motley Crue Tocumwal' rider and enjoy a great day out.
Any registered bike of any make and model is encouraged to participate in this event to raise funds for those touched by cancer in Tocumwal and surrounds.
There will even be a free Pot and Parma lunch from the Farmers Arms for riders raising more than $200.
For more information or to sponsor this great event, please get in touch with Garbo on 0480 276 854.
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Tickets for the Seymour Heritage Railway Centre train on Saturday, February 8 are selling fast with well over half of the first-class section sold and only a handful of compartments remain available in the excursion section.
The organisers would love to have our community come down for a look at the heritage train.
If you can make your way down to Shepparton, you can book to ride the train back to Tocumwal if you wish to experience the dining or excursion sections.
Booking links are available on the Seymour Heritage Railway Centre Facebook page.
First Class passengers will enjoy a delicious three-course meal in the original 1937 Spirit of Progress dining carriage, with on board catering by the talented team from The Brewers Table in Seymour.
Alternatively, you can book for the excursion section of the train where you can choose to bring your own picnic dinner, order an in-compartment dinner pack, order a delicious grazing box or simply just ride the train and book yourself in for dinner in Tocumwal.
The train stops in Tocumwal for just over 90 minutes, expected to be here from 6.55pm until 8.30pm.
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The next Tocumwal Foreshore Market will be held this Saturday.
For all enquiries regarding the Tocumwal Foreshore Markets, including bookings of sites, please email market@tocumwallifestyle.com.au.
A full list of the Foreshore Market dates can be found at www.tocumwallifestyle.com.au.
Just a reminder - due to Berrigan Shire Council regulations, the Foreshore Market is dog free.
The Foreshore Committee, council and market goers thank you for your cooperation.
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