The City to Bay is now under two months away and our P&F is entering a team. If you haven't yet registered to be part of it with us, please do so today.
- Date: Sunday 21 September 2025
- How to Get Involved: Walk, run or wheelchair 🏃♂️ 3 km, 🏃♀️ 6 km, 🏃 12 km,🏅 or even a Half Marathon!
There’s a distance for everyone—students, staff, families and friends! Let’s make it a fun and memorable day together!
We would love for all Concordia College team members to wear a CC sports cap during the event. If you're not a student, a free cap will be provided to you.
A reminder that all participants are invited to a Concordia community gathering at Wigley Reserve, Glenelg. We will have our own tent and light refreshments.
We hope to see you there!
Darren Klingner
P&F President
Expert Training Tips from Clay Watkins
With the City to Bay coming up at the start of spring, many Adelaideans are hitting the pavement in preparation for this much-loved Adelaide event. As a former sprinter who now runs for fitness and enjoyment, I’ve learned a lot about how different distance running can be—but also how rewarding.
Here are a few reflections and tips that might help you prepare:
- Train, don’t strain: That bit of wisdom comes from Arthur Lydiard, one of the greats of endurance coaching. The human body is a marvellous thing—it adapts to stress and gets fitter and stronger, provided the load we place on it is sensible and consistent. Build gradually, listen to your body and don’t feel the need to do too much too soon.
- Don’t overlook strength training: Coming from a sprinting background, I’ve always valued strength work—and it’s just as important for distance runners. A few short sessions each week (bodyweight squats, lunges and core work) can improve posture, running form and reduce the risk of injury.
- Vary your training: Back in my sprinting days, I followed a polarised approach—some sessions focused on short, powerful efforts, others on slower, steadier work. The same applies to distance running. Mix in a weekly interval or tempo session to build speed and efficiency, and balance it with easy runs that help develop endurance without overloading the body. This variation keeps training effective and sustainable.
- Make the time count: I often use my runs to listen to podcasts or audiobooks. It’s a great way to feed both mind and body—and it turns a training session into valuable thinking space.
- Alternatively, make it social: If you’re more of a social being, find a training buddy, join a local running group, or run with music that lifts your mood. The sense of connection and shared effort can turn a solo grind into something far more enjoyable and motivating.
Most importantly, enjoy the process. Whether you run for a time, for fun or simply to finish, there’s something powerful about setting a goal and seeing it through. Good luck with your training and I hope to see some of the Concordia community on the start line.
Clay Watkins
Middle School Leader