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Marathon Recovery Tips
Marathons can be one of the most grueling experiences your body will go through while at the same time being extremely rewarding and enjoyable. They are tough both mentally and physically; your mind and body will be pushed to their limits to ensure you make it across that finish line.
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Jump into life this June with Can Too
Remembering Cathie at the Manly Fun Run
Remembering Cathie at the Manly Fun Run
In late 2014 Cathie Zucchiatti was a vibrant, fit, and much-loved mother of three teenage boys. The year head was to be one of milestones – her own 50th birthday, and her eldest son’s 18th and HSC. Eight short months later in August, Cathie succumbed to a very aggressive and rare cancer of the biliary system (liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts).
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Message from the CEO: June 2016
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First Deaf Team Captain Leads At Gold Co...
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Message from the CEO: July 2016
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Dr Phoebe Phillips: Unlocking the Potent...
Updates to our programs
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DreamLab: Power Cancer Research While Yo...
We're Recruiting a New Team Captain Coor...
Sharing Our Blackmores Celebrations with...
Message from the CEO: September 2016
5 Essential Beach Safety Tips for Summer
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8 Emotions of Learning to Ocean Swim
8 Emotions of Learning to Ocean Swim
The Sydney Ocean Swim means different things to different people; rewarding because it’s such a crashing kaleidoscope of emotions at times, which also makes learning to ocean swim such a life-changing experience. Now that Spring has sprung, it’s time to reflect on some experiences from the Can Too community from ocean swims gone by.
8 Tips to a Successful Fundraising Page
How to Set Up Your Fundraising Page
Setting up your fundraising page is easy and an essential part of your fundraising journey! This is where you will direct all of your potential sponsors – so you want to make sure your fundraising page inspires them to donate!
Maximise your fundraising by communicati...
Understanding Your Strengths As A Fundra...
Message from the CEO: October 2016
6 Simple Tips To Improve Your Swim Breat...
Professor Richard Payne: 'Physical Scien...
How To “Number Off” At The Beach
Identifying Waves & Rips When Ocean Swim...
Ashleigh Neil: Podium Finisher Fundraisi...
400m To 42km – A First-Time Marathoner...
A Beginner’s Guide to Great Ocean Road...
Message from the CEO: November 2016
“Stache-4-Cash” Swim Night Raises Ov...
How to Get Around Buoys/Race Cans in Oce...
Prof Neil Watkins: Refining A New Target...
Bike Maintenance Tips for Triathletes
Ocean Swimming with Marine Life
Cancer Researcher Achievements In 2016
Message from the CEO: December 2016
Heather Hawkins: An Inspirational Year o...
A/Prof Mike Doran: Developing New Techno...
The (Always Updated) List of Can Too Dis...
Can Too Loyalty & Referral Discounts 201...
A Beginners Guide to Gold Coast Half Mar...
Message from the CEO: January 2017
A/Prof Megan Hitchens: Improving Early D...
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7 Training Tips For Your First Half Mara...
Get The Right Running Gear
Fundraising Fact Sheet
Heather Hawkins: Real Adventurer and Tru...
Mental Strategies For Runners and Walker...
Message from the CEO: February 2017
Annie's Triathlon Race Day Tips
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Tips And Tricks For Training In The Rain
Two Ways To Increase Your Speed - Cadenc...
Dr Gillian Gould: Helping Indigenous Wom...
Core Exercises To Improve Your Running F...
Message from the CEO: March 2017
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How To Hold a Successful Bunnings BBQ
Host a Can Too Art & Wine Dinner Party A...
Message from the CEO: April 2017
Blackmores & Can Too: From the Starting ...
A Beginner's Guide To Blackmores Half Ma...
Annie Crawford's Race Week Tips
4 Exercises To Create A Strong Running B...
5 Reasons Why Active Adventures Are Good...
5 Reasons Why Active Adventures Are Good...
Message from the CEO: May 2017
Banana & Coffee Pre-Training Smoothie
Gluten Free Post-Training Pancakes
Foam Roller — Every Runner's Best Frie...
What Is Cadence?
Couch to 10km — A Practical Guide
Impact Statement – 2017 SMH Half Marat...
Message from the CEO: June 2017
You've Got Mail!
Food for Thought: Trail Running Nutritio...
Food for Thought: Trail Running Nutritio...
Food for Thought: Trail Running Nutritio...
Runner's Trots: A Humbling Story On One ...
What Is A Niggle vs An Injury?
Message from the CEO: July 2017
A Note-Worthy Way to Improve Your Health
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Food for Thought: Trail Running Nutritio...
Clothes Swap Fundraiser
Immunotherapy: Revolutionising Cancer Ca...
Immunotherapy: Revolutionising Cancer Ca...
Food for Thought: Trail Running Nutritio...
10 Tricks For Developing A Great Mindset
Annie Crawford's Bliss Ball Recipe
Annie Crawford's Bliss Ball Recipe
We all have that point in the afternoon where we hit a wall and start thinking about something sweet to help get us through the day. Bliss Balls are a fantastic healthy alternative to the KitKat that you can prepare in advance and freeze for the ultimate go to snack when your sweet tooth rears its head!
4 Steps To Overcoming Stage Fright, Nerv...
Message from the CEO: August 2017
Health for Help: Supporting Those That C...
Message from the CEO: September 2017
Roam the Outback: The Larapinta Challeng...
Race Day Nutrition: Half Marathon
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2018 Can Too Events Calendar
Barefoot Bowls Fundraising Event
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Facing My Fears As A First Time Fundrais...
Race Day Nutrition: Marathon
Start Your DreamJob As A Cancer Research...
Message from the CEO: November 2017
Earrings For A Cure
Margaret-Anne Hayes Raises $250,000 For ...
NSW Walking Tracks
2018 Early Career Cancer Researchers
Foot Strike Explained
Exercises to Improve Running Posture
Almond Milk
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Recovery Juice
Choc-Banana Protein Smoothie
Chia Pudding
Spelt Pancakes
Blueberry Muffins with Chia & Oats
Healthier Muesli Bars
Millet with Salmon & Roast Tomato
Corn, Zucchini & Tuna Frittas
Turkey San Choy Bow
Roast Pumpkin, Chicken & Goat's Cheese B...
Starting Standards for Runners
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Dr Fernando Guimares Makes A New Researc...
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Challenge Yourself This Year
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Treadmill vs. Track
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Sydney Ocean Swim, Registrations opening...
Warm your winter with some summer news. Last year's Sydney Ocean Swim broke all our records. We supported 416 people to face their fears and learn to ocean swim, fundraising an incredible $628,091 for cancer research and prevention. And it’s nearly that time of year again!!! SAVE THE DATE Registrations open Friday 31 August.
Annie Crawford's Trail Race Week Tips
Our Refer-A-Friend Policy (It's Awesome)
Message from the CEO – August 2018
Race Report — Glenbrook Trail Mar...
Why I Joined Can Too, A New Participant'...
Message from the CEO – September 2018
How to get a copy of a Donation Tax Rece...
Can Too Foundation celebrate $20M milest...
Can Too Foundation are thrilled to achieve the fundraising milestone of $20 million plus for cancer research and prevention. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey to show that you CAN TOO achieve goals once thought impossible, from running a marathon to raising collectively over $20 million to beat cancer.
Can Too Goes West
Can Too Foundation is the official training partner and official charity of RunWest - Western Sydney’s first major running festival.
Why I Can Too - Paul Jeffress
“I Can Too because of how it makes me feel,” says Can Too veteran Paul Jeffress who manages to live very well with diagnosed depression and anxiety.
I can do anything with Can Too
Pip Davis pictured centre training for the New York Marathon.
Fundraising Resource
We've got a few tips and tricks up our sleeve to help you meet your fundraising commitment
I Am A Can Too Addict!
Swim program Champion, Lyndal Keith was addicted to Can Too from day one, ‘the warmth, the acceptance, the team work - I was hooked’. She was inspired to join the Foundation as tribute to her ‘beautiful Aunty Ree’ that she lost to cancer, read on for her moving tribute to her.
Can Too delivers a winning recipe for me...
For a wrap up of Mental Health Month Can Too Board Member, Avril Henry details how Can Too delivers on the key ingredients for mental and physical wellbeing.
5 Mins With … Matthew Sommerville
Matthew Sommerville is achieving a lot of firsts with Can Too, including his first running race - the 12km Jabulani Challenge, his first marathon - the upcoming Queenstown Marathon and he’s also a newly appointed Team Captain training for the Sydney Trail Series 2019. By taking on this role he is a great example of living our Can Too value of support.
International marathons released
Our annual survey showed you want greater input when choosing international destinations, and more advanced notice, to allow more of you to join these experiences. In response to your feedback we’ve been asking Can Toorists like you where they want to go on their next fitness and fundraising adventure.
Message from the CEO - Mental Health Mon...
As October was Mental Health Month with the theme of ‘share the journey’ it was a poignant reminder of why we CAN TOO and how being part of the community is vital for physical and mental wellbeing.
'From A To Me' Episode 10: Annie Crawfor...
Strength And Conditioning Tips For Runne...
Can Too run coach Catherine Bolshesolsky shares exercises to be in top shape for the 12Km RunWest fun run.
You CAN TOO Beat An Olympic Swimmer!
"Monthly swimmers' vs Can Too swimmers
You Can WIN Shoes With Every Can Too Run...
An important start to run training is finding the right shoes for your feet. That’s why, for every Can Too Run training program in the future, there’s one pair of shoes to be won thanks to Brooks Running – the Official Shoe of Can Too.
The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs Prescribes ...
Dr Chris van Tullenken set up a no drug clinic at London to treat people with common illnesses without drugs, in all cases the effective treatment was supported exercise.
How to conquer RunWest
James Constantine’s guide to run/walking 12 kms from a 5km base
What to pack for a bucket list adventure
Trekking the globe are some of the Can Too challenges on offer next year including a Trek to Mt Kilimanjaro with Trip Leader and global adventurer Heather Hawkins. Is such a trek on your bucket list? Heather shares what you need to pack on the trekking trip of a lifetime:
‘Monthly Swimmers’ reign supreme
The ‘Monthly Swimmers’ put in an impressive performance to win the annual handicapped relay swim race on Wednesday 28 November at Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College Aquatic Centre. The ex-elite swimmers including Australian Olympian Carl Wilson won by 20 seconds in the 14-person relay team against two Can Too teams.
Why I Can Too - Briony Blackmur
Briony Blackmur recently conquered the 10km plus trail run despite not being able to run more than 20 seconds when she started with Can Too
Message from the CEO - Setting Goals for...
What an amazing year! Hear what Can Too Foundation has achieved in 2018 and what's ahead for 2019.
Does your training session have a purpos...
As a coach, the one fundamental principle I look to communicate to athletes is that of purpose. Purpose is something every training plan should be built upon and consistently referenced week to week.
Lyndal overcomes ocean fear to show she ...
When Lyndal Keith joined Can Too to train for a 1km ocean swim in 2015 she was terrified of the ocean. She went on to become a Can Too swimming mentor, completed a 10 km ocean race and her fundraising has kept someone close to her from not just surviving but thriving.
Can Too Swim FAQ
Let us answer your questions about joining the Can Too Swim program.
Peter’s Taking On RunWest For Those Wh...
When Kellyville resident Peter Signorelli’s wife asked him to do a 9km fun run, his response was: ‘you’re kidding me, I’m lucky if I can run 50 metres from the car to the front door if it’s raining'. Despite never running before he completed the Blackmores 9km Bridge Run in 2012 for Can Too Foundation, which raises money for cancer research and prevention. He has since completed the Great Ocean Road 14km Run, Half Marathons in Sydney and two full Marathons in Queenstown, New Zealand and more for the Foundation.
Welcome to the first edition of our Can ...
The theme for our first edition is making goals. Read on to find out how Can Too participant Mark Ellis has overcome debilitating injuries to be able to tackle the Can Too Beyond goal of swimming the English Channel. Find out what our goal events are this year, what the secrets are to fundraising from our featured stars, Dani Lombard's take on the Queenstown running festival and more.
Jodie can do anything with Can Too
Western Sydney resident Jodie Sale credits joining Can Too Foundation with making her say yes to doing things she never thought she could.
Can Too Run FAQ
Let us answer your questions about joining the Can Too Run program.
Ocean Swimming – It’s All About Rhyt...
Can Too Swim Coach Gary Emmerton shares his wisdom on how to master ocean swimming.
Fourth time’s a charm for swimming sis...
Sisters Julia and Claudia Harley are looking forward to show that they Can Too complete a two kilometre ocean swim together -- their fourth time lucky attempt soon. They were committed to doing the Bondi Blue Water Challenge 2.1km swim on Sunday to commemorate the Can Too Learn to Ocean Swim program they’ve completed after suffering a couple of event day setbacks.
Can Too Hall of Famer passes suddenly
Tragically Can Too devotee Mark Ellis, who had been planning to swim the English Channel this coming winter as part of a Can Too Beyond program with his fellow Can Too team members and wife Lizzie Crowhurst, collapsed and died suddenly at his Sydney home this weekend.
Work For Us — Community Engagement...
Can Too researcher wins Young Woman of t...
Cancer researcher Dr Angelica Merlot, who received funding from the Can Too Foundation in 2018, wins the Harvey Norman Young Woman of the Year Award.
What International Women’s Day means t...
For International Women’s Day, we asked the Chair of Can Too Foundation, Anne Massey to reflect on what the special day means to her.
Tips for Training in the Rain
Can Too trains RAIN, HAIL and SHINE, here's some tips to get you motivated to turn up for training in the rain!
4 Ways We're Celebrating 15 Years Of Bla...
Tips on how to recover post RunWest
Can Too’s running coach Matt Joyce shares his tips on how best to recover post race.
I Can Too run with Kenyans
Can Too running Coach Matt Joyce’s shares his running travel adventure.
Where would I be without Can Too?
By Georgie Quigley Without Can too I wouldn’t be running marathons that’s for sure! Can Too is the only reason these legs of mine have ever managed to conquer 42.2km.
Welcome to the Autumn edition of Inspir...
I’m pleased to announce that our Can Too magazine’s name is Inspire. The theme of this Autumn 2019 edition is ‘family’. As often people describe Can Too as like a family and members refer to their pod as their ‘Can Too family’.
We Can Too ocean swim together
Sisters Julia and Claudia Harley are looking forward to crossing the finish line of the Bondi Blue Water Challenge on 28 April, to show that they Can Too complete a two-kilometre ocean swim together – their fourth time lucky attempt.
We Can Too conquer the Cooly Classic
Kat Couch could only just swim 100 metres when she signed up for the Cooly Classic with Can Too.
How to Host A Long Lunch Fundraising Eve...
Tips and tricks on how to plan a fun long lunch raising cash for Can Too
Can Too runners pound the pavement for c...
The Can Too Foundation this morning presented a cheque for $665,000 to Cure Cancer, from their participants’ fundraising efforts in 2018, who ran, swam and trekked to raise funds to beat cancer.
Good luck to the Can Tooers taking on th...
Good luck to the Can Tooers swimmers taking on the epic South Head Roughwater from Bondi to Watson's Bay 10km swim on Sunday
Cathy takes everything in her stride
Prolific Can Too participant and mentor Cathy Duloy takes her challenges in her stride, be it training for a half marathon, an ocean swim, a trail run – or beating cancer twice.
I Can Too for my family
First time Can Too participant Linda Hughes will be ticking off what’s been on her bucket list forever – her first half marathon this weekend in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. But, the number one reason she’s running is not for herself but for her family.
I’m running for #TeamLYD
Angela Williams joined Can Too as part of a global network to support her close friend Lydia who has stage 4 glioblastoma brain cancer. Along with Lydia’s friends and loved ones in the UK, Australia, America and Ireland she has joined forces to raise money for cancer research as part of #TeamLYD.
Race Wrap: Over $265,000 Raised for Canc...
Across a range of events there was a sea of orange: from the SMH Half Marathon to the half and full marathoners in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, and an ‘ultra’ half marathon at the Great Ocean Road, Victoria. There were nearly 250 runners that conquered their goal races and a crucial part of raising $265,000 (and counting) for cancer research and prevention.
Can Too runners countdown to racing for ...
Can Too Team Captain Alana Bowles is looking forward to leading determined runners in the Sutherland Shire, taking on the Blackmores Running Festival to raise money for the Can Too Foundation to fund cancer research and prevention.
Maddie discovers what Can Too means in H...
Maddie Finnigan was one of the 47 Can Tooers who took on the Hawke’s Bay International Marathon event, to reach a personal goal amid beautiful scenery and to raise money for the Can Too Foundation to fund Australian cancer research.
Can Too scores a winning goal with GWS G...
The Can Too Foundation are pleased to announce that Greater Western Sydney GIANTS players Zac Langdon and Adam Kennedy will be donning the Foundation’s orange uniform to train with Can Too.
Meet the star of The Art of Seafood
Prolific performer Simon Brook McLachlan will bring some of the magic of Broadway to Can Too’s upcoming annual gala event – The Art of Seafood.
A once in a lifetime dining experience
How many times could you say that your evening meal came from an underwater volcanic crevice in the sub-Antarctic ocean that’s more than 6,000km away?
You Can Too trek, cycle and kayak across...
Can Too team captain Anne Reidy loves helping people achieve their fitness goals so much so that at the end of the 2019 SMH Half Marathon she ran back and forward with countless people to help support not just Can Tooers – but any runner – cross that finish line.
Thank you for making the Art of Seafood ...
Our annual fundraising gala The Art of Seafood went swimmingly on Friday 5 July. A school of around 200 people gathered at the Australian National Maritime Museum with the aim of reeling in $100,000 for cancer research and prevention.
Can Tooer James Casey wins the Molokai 2...
Congratulations to Can Too Beyond participant James Casey for winning the 52km Stand Up Paddleboard Solo Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships in a time of 4 hours and 3 minutes.
James is fighting cancer from first plac...
Can Too Beyond participant, James Casey won the most prestigious paddle boarding race in the world, the 2019 Molokai 2 Oahu (M2O) Paddleboard World Championships, in Hawaii, in a time of 4:03:20 on 28 July, but he’s not driven just to win but to help his father and others who are battling cancer.
I Can Too run to help beat cancer
Neatly 30 Can Tooers from Brisbane and the Gold Coast completed the 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon and Community Run Festival on Sunday not just for the glory of finishing the race but to help others fighting cancer.
Can Too Cancer researcher Dr Merlot beco...
Cancer researcher Dr Angelica Merlot, who received funding from the Can Too Foundation in 2018, won the NSW Young Tall Poppy Science Award last night at a ceremony in Sydney.
Welcome to the winter edition of Inspir...
Welcome to our winter 2019 edition of Inspire with the theme of mental health and wellbeing.
You Can Too protect yourself this summer
Protecting yourself from the sun this summer just got a whole lot easier with the launch of the first sunscreen stations in the country. Can Too Foundation has partnered with Sunscreen Stations Australia to promote this initiative to help protect more Aussies from skin cancer.
You Can Too learn to ocean swim in Campb...
The Can Too Foundation are pleased to announce a new learn to ocean swim program starting in Campbelltown.
I Can Too give back at the Blackmores Ru...
Good luck to all the 299 Can Tooers taking part in the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival on Sunday.
Congratulations Blackmores Sydney Runnin...
A massive congratulations and thank you to the 300 Can Tooers who formed a sea of orange at the 2019 Blackmores Sydney Running Festival to raise $272,303 for cancer research and prevention so far...
Goal-oriented Training Program
As summer’s nearly here discover a new...
As the sun shone down on Bilgola Surf Life Saving Club whilst the Nippers underwent their first surf training of the season, it was a poignant reminder that learning to ocean swim is a great way to experience vitality, good health, wellbeing and learn important skills needed to enjoy the Australian lifestyle. However, whilst doing so, it’s essential to protect yourself from the sun
Sighting Techniques & Pool Drills for Oc...
Sighting is an integral part of ocean swimming. Being able to sight the path ahead of you, will keep you on course, both minimising your time in the water and your level of exertion.
You Can Too win a new car
Congratulations to Tara MacEachern who won the winning prize in Can Too Foundation’s Annual Art Union Raffle – a brand new car. She drove her new Audi A1 Sports car valued at $41,810 home from Audi Centre Mosman on Saturday.
Welcome to the spring edition of Inspire...
Dive into the last edition of Inspire for the year. The theme for this Spring 2019 edition is Face Your Fears, which is fitting as we’re currently immersed in the learn to ocean swim program.
Exceptional Training Program
Exceptional Training Program
Thank you to the Divine Steps Festival
Many thanks to Sikh Youth Australia for your support of Can Too Foundation as a charity partner for the Divine Steps Festival which raised $15,584 for Australian cancer research and prevention.
Statement on Bushfire Crisis
5 Reasons to Learn to Ocean Swim at Clov...
Congratulations to Annie Crawford for be...
The colour orange now pulses through the veins of the thousands of individuals Annie Crawford has coached through her foundation, Can Too..
How big was your swim? The Big Swim: Pal...
On Sunday morning a sea of swimmers wearing orange and black costumes resembled a phenomenon of migrating sea creatures worthy of a David Attenborough documentary. The school of approximately 250 swimmers were mere mortals, whose reason for swimming at Palm Beach and to Whale Beach, was to raise money for the Can Too Foundation which invests in Australian cancer research and prevention.
Can Too Community Spirit Awards
To celebrate the Can Too community we are hosting the Can Too Community Spirit Awards on Thursday 27 February. The awards will recognise outstanding contributions from our community members, in demonstrating the Can Too Foundation’s values – Inspire, Engage, Support and Empower
ROAST PUMPKIN, CHICKEN & GOAT’S CHEESE...
Buckwheat is a great source of complex carbohydrates. It is a seed and gluten free and it is also a rich source of rutin – an antioxidant that helps maintain healthy connective tissue (so good for muscles, tendons and ligaments).
IWD: Thank you to the women who have gui...
For International Women’s Day, we asked Jennie Star, who is a Can Too Community Spirit Award Winner and a regular Team Captain and Mentor, to reflect on what the special day means to her.
Let's keep moving together
Can Too’s coached training sessions may have been paused for now but, here at Can Too, we remain committed to the health and wellbeing of our community.
Our gift to the Can Too Community
Our gift to the Can Too Community - a free four-week virtual program and Facebook group, with a mix of cardio, strength and mindfulness exercises you can do outside or at home and nutrition tips plus the support of dedicated Head Coach Penny Nolton. You will be able to join the flexible program this week and join in anytime as there's no fixed start or end date. We will also bring you a more extensive 10-week program option with a fundraising component soon. So please stay tuned.
MILLET WITH SALMON AND ROAST TOMATO
Millet is a fantastic source of complex carbohydrates! It is actually a seed as opposed to a grain, has the texture of couscous and because it doesn’t contain wheat or gluten, it is usually much easier on our digestive system. This recipe is also great the next day so think about doing a double batch at dinner and taking some for lunch the next day.
Everyone Can Too!
Coach profile Sally Lynch
Why running? Running really is something I have always done and always enjoyed. I can’t imagine ‘not’ running. I started little Athletics at 5 years old and never really stopped. Growing up in the country that many years ago there wasn’t much else to do.
A quick guide on strength exercises you ...
See our guide to exercises you can easily do at home. They will help keep you focused AND improve your fitness!
It’s the perfect time to hop into our ...
It’s the perfect time to hop into our 10 Week – Can Too Strength & Cardio Virtual Program.
Letter to the Younger Me by Kieran Galla...
Dear KG, be brave, don’t be fearful of the water. Trust in yourself. Mum and dad didn’t mean to scare you, they just thought that you remembered how to swim when they put you in the pool as a 5-year-old.
Can Too Stretches You Can Do at Your Des...
See our guide to stretches you can easily do at your desk.
Message from Can Too CEO Peter McLean
I would like to share with you how the Can Too Foundation is responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. To update you on how we're supporting you, our community to keep physically active, connected and where to find support.
Spotlight on Can Too Coach Beth Croft
Find out more about our Strength and Cardio Virtual program Coach Beth Croft
Vegetable Frittata
Our Strength and Cardio Virtual Program ...
Our Strength and Cardio Virtual Program Pod 3 is now open.
Why I Can Too By Kieran Gallagher
Find out what inspired Kieran to be part of Can Too.
The Can Too Community Spirit Awards
Thank you for celebrating our stars amongst stars The Can Too Community Spirit Awards full list of recipients and nominees
Give the gift of Can Too to a friend in ...
We are grateful to you and your sponsors for supporting Can Too and we want to give back.
Rebecca's Healthier Nut & Seed Muesli Ba...
A healthier version than what you’d find in the supermarket, but does still contain some sugar. In small amounts our body shouldn’t have a problem converting sugar to energy especially since it’s well balanced with healthy fats and protein from the nuts and seeds.
Our gift to you – a free virtual 4-wee...
Our gift to the Can Too Community - a free four-week virtual wellness program designed for Can Tooers who want to stay active and hit the ground running when it comes time for their next Can Too program.
7 ways you Can Too keep your employees m...
During these difficult times where workplaces are increasingly fragmented and individuals are faced with unprecedented social isolation, it has never been more important to focus on employees’ physical and mental health.
Together we Can Too achieve goals that o...
Together we Can Too achieve goals that once seemed impossible with the Great Australian Cross Country Challenge
Annie’s Gratitude Challenge – what a...
Can Too Founder Annie Crawford remined me recently during a virtual staff meeting of the transformative power of gratitude.
I want to grow up in a cancer-free world
Sadly Cancer is a major cause of illness in Australia — there are over 1 million people in Australia who are either living with or have lived with cancer. Your fundraising will benefit 11 cancer researchers this year who are committed to finding better ways of treating and preventing cancer.
How you CAN TOO conquer a half marathon
The first thing to keep in mind when building up to a half marathon distance is to not do it too quickly, says Can Too coach James Constantine.
Rebecca Warren's Top 5 Nutrition Tips fo...
As a previous participant and big-time Can Too supporter, I have designed these nutrition tips to help you along your Can Too journey.
Peanut Butter & Cacao Cookies
Can Too are running into spring
The great news is that from this Saturday 13 June Can Tooers can meet up for face-to-face training in groups up to 20.
Discover what drives Can Too Ambassador,...
You can join our Can Too Ambassador, Heather Hawkins, an ultra-marathon champion and ovarian cancer survivor to Run into Spring.
Track Talk – a Beginner's Guide to Run...
Learning how to run may sound pretty simple and with the help of our experienced, qualified Coaches — it is! Sometimes, however all the track talk can be a little confusing — especially if you’re new to running. To help you understand run jargon, we’ve put together a list of running definitions our Coaches use, so next time your Coach tells you to Kick, you don’t bruise any shins or egos.
Let’s talk about exercise… and cance...
By joining a Can Too program you’ve already made one of the best decisions for reducing your risk of breast, lung, liver and bowel cancer. When it comes to keeping cancer at bay, exercise will be your trident; three prongs of active prevention.
Let’s talk about your bowel… and can...
Bowel cancer is the second deadliest cancer, killing more Australians than breast cancer and melanoma, but isn’t as widely talked about. By joining a Can Too program you’ll make one of the best decisions for reducing your risk of bowel cancer but don’t stop there.
EOFY – the best time for giving
The End of the Financial Year (EOFY) is fast approaching on 30 June. So this week is the ideal time to reach out to your networks for a donation. If you’re not registered in a Can Too program you can save donations for future goals.
Let’s talk about processed meat… and...
Let’s be clear - smoking is more likely to result in cancer than eating processed meat such as frankfurts, bacon, salami and ham, however there is strong evidence that both cause cancer in humans. Processing enhances flavour and preservation through the addition of preservatives (salt, nitrite or smoke) and/or other additives (phosphate, glutamate or ascorbic acid).
6 Winter Running Tips From Melinda Gains...
As the mercury dips and temptation to take your foot off the exercise pedal increases, Can Too Ambassador and former Australian Olympic sprinter Melinda Gainsford-Taylor says it’s the ideal opportunity to combine your fitness goal with finding a cure for cancer.
Let’s talk about your skin... and canc...
Overexposure to UV radiation causes more than 95% of skin cancers. Many people believe that if you have a skin cancer removed, it’s gone, however secondary cancers can form in your bones, your lungs, your heart or your head. While it’s important to have skin cancers surgically removed early, preventing them from occurring is vastly preferable. Another common misconception is that we need exposure to the sun to get the Vitamin D we need for good health, however incidental exposure outside of peak UV periods is sufficient for most people to maintain adequate Vitamin D levels.
Let’s talk about fruit and veg… and ...
Fruit and veg are thought to help protect against cancer both directly through a combination of nutrients which form anti-cancer agents, and indirectly by helping to maintain a healthy body weight. Fruit and veg are rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals, which help to protect your body against cancer. They are also rich in nutrients and low in kilojoules and are therefore great food choices if you’re trying to maintain or lose weight.
Summer Training Program
Summer Training Program With restrictions easing and the sun coming out, there has never been a better time to start a summer training program. Whether you like running, swimming or even both, there is just something so brilliant by getting out, enjoying the warm weather and getting fit all at the same time. With Can Too Foundation, we know that it can be a little bit hard to shake off that winter stiffness but we have a range of training programs to help you get back into it. We train participants for a multitude of run and swim events so we are sure to have a training program what will suit you and get you fitter and healthier than ever. The best thing about training with us for an event? Not only are you doing something great for yourself and your health but you always have the opportunity to raise some much-needed funds for cancer research. From one-kilometre swims, half marathons and even run to swim events, there are plenty of opportunities and incentives to get training for. Check out our events and get in contact with us so we can help you with a summer training program that can help you achieve your health and fitness goals, while raising money for a good cause.
Let’s talk about alcohol… and cancer...
On a per capita basis, Australians clearly enjoy a drink – ranking in the top 30 nations for consumption. But how much should I drink to maintain health?
How you Can Too keep Covid safe
We are committed to keeping our Can Too community safe and are officially registered as a COVID Safe business. Please see some tips on how to make sure to keep safe when we get together for training and social catch ups.
Let's talk about second (and third) hand...
There are 16 cancers that can be caused by second hand (or passive) smoking. Every cigarette contains 7,000 chemicals that enter the lungs and spread to other parts of the body. 69 of these are known carcinogens. All of these carcinogens exist in second hand smoke.
Annie Crawford: My Letter To 24 Year-Old...
Dear Annie, I’m writing to you from the future. I want to let you know that everything will be more than OK. I promise you’ll overcome fears and you’ll even learn to enjoy things that currently cripple you with fear.
Let's talk about visceral fat... and can...
Visceral fat is fat stored around our organs. It produces more chemicals than subcutaneous (under the skin) fat, which is why it’s termed ‘toxic fat’. The excess chemicals may lead to abnormal cell division, making 13 types of cancer more likely to grow. Visceral fat also increases risk of Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and many other conditions.
Let's talk about infections... and cance...
No one wants to talk about cancer of the external genitalia. Luckily there are a few simple practices to reduce your risk.
Last chance to get naming rights on KG...
Can Too Champion and Community Spirt Award winner, Kieran Gallagher is diving in to celebrate turning 50. Whilst people often celebrate their 50th birthdays with a night out, a holiday or a decadent meal he set himself a Can Too Beyond goal of swimming 50km over 50 days to raise money for Can Too.
A guide on where to find support and way...
We want to make sure that you know where you can find support, during these uncertain times with the impact of the COVID-19 virus. Please see a range of mental health support services available 24 hours 7 days a week. And ways you can care for your mental health.
Run training Covid safety tips
We all know, by now, the importance of good hygiene and maintaining physical distance from each other at all times, including before and after a training session. By doing these two simple things, we can help to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
Can Too Coach Matt Joyce’s Recovery ti...
Can Too Coach Matt Joyce shares his post-run recovery tips including, hydration, nutrition, sleep, ice and cooling.
Can Too Coach Jaryd Grantham’s running...
Jaryd Grantham, Exercise physiologist and Can Too Coach for the GC50 Brisbane Pod, advice on how to keep motivated is to remember that it’s the journey before the destination.
Events may be the cherry, but they’re ...
When you’re training hard to complete a running goal you would think that the event being postponed would be a dampener on your spirits and motivation. However, Can Too’s Northern Beaches Pod have embraced the opportunity to run together to complete their own goal event.
Maple Miso Glazed Chicken with Veggies
Maple Miso Glazed Chicken with Veggies Created by Tamara Madden Mad on Nutrition
Spotlight on Can Too Running Coach Betha...
Our Trail and Road Running Coach Beth started Can Too as a non-runner, in 2010. She went on to fall in love with running endurance events and turned her passion into a career to help others achieve their fitness goals.
Where do your fundraising dollars go?
This has been a challenging year for all of us, particularly those directly affected by bushfires, floods and the COVID 19 pandemic. Lives have been lost, the health of many has been threatened, and many jobs and businesses have ceased or are under threat. What we are experiencing is placing immense pressure on well-being, health and finances across the community.
Spotlight on Can Too running coach Tim L...
Can Too Ambassador AFL Player Nicola Bar...
The Can Too Foundation is pleased to welcome GWS GIANT AFL Player Nicola Barr as our newest Ambassador. Nicola shares her tips on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
We Can Too be COVID safe
We’re committed to being COVID Safe. Find out how we’re implementing the latest government community sport guidance.
Trail Running Strengthens the Body and M...
Trail running combines work, rest and play. Can Too running coach and trail running addict, John Doughty explains how running in nature under tree canopies with the accompanying soundtrack of birds allows your mind to have a rest.
Let’s talk about sedentary behaviour...
Even among physically active people, a lifestyle that includes long periods of sedentary behaviour is associated with increased incidence of cancer, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. So how much sitting is too much?
Does your trail run training session hav...
As a coach, the one fundamental principle I look to communicate to athletes is that of purpose. Purpose is something every training plan should be built upon and consistently referenced week to week. A training plan full of sessions with no specific purpose is like a complex cake recipe with no set order. The end result may look something like a cake, but the details and intricacies you come to expect are either non-existent or add no value to the overall piece.
Let’s talk about sleep… and cancer p...
Humans are the only mammal that willingly delay sleep. And, our most popular drug is caffeine! How does this affect our physical and mental health?
You Can Too achieve 21k’s in 3 days
Can Too Foundation is excited to announce the launch of our first Virtual Challenge. Your goal is to achieve 21k’s in 3 days.
Celebrating Can Too’s highest fundrais...
Thank you to Margaret-Anne Hayes our highest fundraiser who has raised over $250,000 for cancer research. Margaret’s most outrageous way to raise funds for Can Too was to face her greatest fear of heights to jump out of a plane not once but twice when she was in her 70s.
Sydney Ocean Swim 2021-it's happening!
Can Too is excited to announce that a COVID -safe Sydney Ocean Swim program will take place this year.
Let’s talk about cancer prevention… ...
Nicotine reaches your brain within 10 seconds of when it enters your body. It causes the brain to release dopamine, and that creates a buzz of pleasure and energy. Repeated exposure also sets up a dependence and withdrawal response in the body. So how many cigarettes are too many? And what about e-cigarettes?
I Can Too conquer the fear of the unknow...
This is my second session in the water, and I’ve made two whole laps – 100 metres – before gasping in the shallow end and preparing to do it again. In fourteen weeks, laughable at this point, I’m going to swim two kilometres in open water
Let’s talk about red meat… and cance...
Red meat has been classified as a Group 2A carcinogen - which means it probably causes cancer but the evidence is limited. While red meat is a good source of zinc, B12, iron and protein, you can get the same amounts — and in some cases even more — from poultry, fish, eggs, and nuts, or by following a plant-based diet.
Congratulations to our Tall Poppy Dr Fer...
Congratulations to Can Too funded researcher, Dr Fernando Fonseca Guimaraes for becoming a Young Tall Poppy Award winner.
I swim therefore I am
Can Too participant Lindsay Asquith is now a swimming convert. She overcame her fear of drowning from witnessing the destructive force of the ocean in the 2004 Tsunami.
Casey family to swim the length of North...
The Casey family siblings are diving in to honour their father’s legacy by swimming 27km on 26 September to raise money for the Can Too Foundation to benefit cancer research.
You did it – you ran into spring and t...
Thank you to the over 150 Can Tooers who completed their Run into Spring program. Congratulations on achieving your running goal, from 10 to 21km, raising nearly $108, 000 for cancer research and turning what has been a challenging year to one of pride and achievement.
I Can Too Because
Can Too devotee Dr Nisha Sachdev has hiked, swum and run marathons to raise over $16,000 for the Can Too Foundation since February 2018. In 2019 she has climbed to the rooftop of Africa – conquering Mount Kilimanjaro and ran the New York Marathon as well as conquering The Big Swim in January 2020 with Can Too.
How training for an ocean swim with Can ...
How training for an ocean swim with Can Too saved my life
12 Ways Can Too Boosts My Mental Health.
Can Too devotee Michelle Nemec shares how she has benefitted from Can Too, especially when times are tough it allows her to defiantly not give in to grief.
Let's talk about sugary drinks... and ca...
About half of Australian children drink sugary drinks every day. And, 17% of teenagers consume > 5.2kg of sugar each year from sugary drinks alone. Targeted marketing, widespread availability and discounting are thought to be the drivers of this consumption which can set kids up for a lifetime of health problems.
Why I love my Campbelltown Pod - my exte...
Craig Dwyer found the support he received from Can Too to like being welcomed into a family.
The Incredible Casey Kids go Beyond to s...
Congratulations to the Casey family for blowing their Can Too Beyond program fundraising goal out of the water. The sibling’s target was to raise $10,000 for cancer research by swimming 27km – the length of the Northern Beaches.
Swim programs are now open: it’s time ...
Judy Mort signed up to her first Can Too Learn to Ocean Swim program at Port Macquarie last summer. Everything was going swimmingly until, at the deep end of the program a couple of weeks away from the ocean swim goal event, the program was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, when the opportunity came up again to join the Ocean Swim program with Can Too Foundation, she dived in and registered straight away.
Spotlight on Can Too Coach 'Mean Machine...
Learn ocean swim tips from Commonwealth Games dual gold medalist and former Captain of the Australian Swimming team, Matt Renshaw.
Congratulations to our Hall of Famers of...
Congratulations to our Hall of Famers of the Month
Dive in. The water’s fine
Can Too’s Learn to Ocean Swim program is going swimmingly with over 380 swimmers taking part. The program is expected to raise around $350,000, which will fund at least three cancer researchers.
HALF MARATHON RACE NUTRITION TIPS
Yay you’ve done it! Signed up for your first Can Too run! Well done! You’ve got your training plan and some cute new gear but what about all those gels that “runners” talk about? Do you really need them? Developing a strategic nutrition plan is essential for running your best race
Siobhan hits it out of the park
Running tip of the week
Running Technique tip Run like a ski jumper. Running is a controlled fall.
Hall of Fame Honour Board
Congratulations to our latest crop of Hall of Famers. Welcome to the Hall of Fame Honour Board
Can Tooers beat Olympic swimmers and can...
Beating an Olympic athlete in the pool is only a pipe dream for most swimmers no matter how much they follow the black line. However, for a selection of Can Tooers this fantasy came true this week, at the ‘Monthly Swimmers’ vs Can Too handicapped relay race, on Wednesday evening.
Thank you Anne Massey
Thank you to Can Too Foundation's former Chair, Anne Massey, who stepped down from her role leading the board on Tuesday. Can Too Founder, Annie Crawford expressed her sincere gratitude to outgoing Chair, Anne Massey for her incredible contribution to the Can Too Foundation over 10 years, as a participant, Mentor, Team Captain, Champion, Committee member, Director and finally as Chair.
Can Too triumphs at the GC50
Can Too’s Run into Summer – Brisbane participants triumphed on Sunday to complete their goal event the GC50 15km run at the Gold Coast.
Can Too’s CEO goes beyond
Whilst many people for their 40th birthday organise a party, a special dinner with loved ones or head to the pub, Can Too Foundation CEO, Peter McLean, decided to run a solo marathon in summer and raise money for cancer research.
Merry Christmas from Can Too
Thank you for participating, for fundraising and making Can Too such an amazing, supportive and inspiring community to be a part of. We’re wishing you a very safe, happy and restful Christmas.
Updates to Can Too training sessions due...
Can Tooers shine bright at the Run into ...
Thank you to the 85 Run into Summer participants for shining brightly to complete their running goals, from a 10km to a marathon, last weekend. The Can Too programs raised over $50,000 for Australian cancer research.
Cooly Classic swimmer thanks Can Too for...
Before joining Can Too in 2014, Leigh Elliott went through a rough time with the breakup of a long-term relationship, leaving her to bring up her 13-year old on her own. It was a struggle, financially and emotionally. She was diagnosed with depression and was put on anti-depressants, which she was able to later wean herself off and bounce back with Can Too.
My son’s cancer diagnosis changed my l...
Teue Collier started 2021 on a positive note by achieving a bucket list goal to run a marathon. This was in stark contrast to last year when her son, Orson, underwent intensive treatment for Leukaemia, which saw her family virtually moving into a hospital ward.
Thank you to our latest Hall of Famers
Thank you to our latest inductees into the Can Too Hall of Fame – our most loyal fundraisers for their dedication to cancer research and prevention.
Can Tooers sail home to victory at the 2...
Congratulations to the 250 Can Too swimmers who conquered the 2021 Big Swim and Little Big Swim at Palm and Whale Beach on Sunday, to raise over $300, 000 for Australian cancer research.
Abbie who swims wins - Post Your Pics co...
Congratulations to Abbie Williams for winning the inaugural Post Your Pics to win competition. Abbie was chosen from a stellar list of visual storytellers who shared eye-popping content about their Can Too journeys in the 2021 Sydney learn to ocean swim program.
Cancer Researcher dives into Can Too’s...
The Can Too funded cancer researcher Dr Emmy Fleuren will be swapping her lab coat for a beach towel as she joins the Can Too Autumn swim Program as a participant and ambassador.
Can Tooers celebrate their love of ocean...
Congratulations to the approximately 200 Can Too swimmers who conquered the 2021 North Bondi Classic on Sunday, to raise over $408,000 for Australian cancer research.
