Stars are in the running

TV personalities are among the starting line-up for Brisbane’s largest fun run. Channel 7 sports presenter Alissa Smith and meteorologist Tony Auden have signed up for the Sunday Mail-Transurban Bridge to Brisbane in September.

Smith, also the wife of NRL legend Matt Ballin, said it would be a time for her to step up and emulate the athletes she covers daily. “I’ll be running regularly and strategically, whilst incorporating some crosstraining,” she said.

Auden, meanwhile, was looking to get competitive again after a temperamental right knee made it hard to run regularly. “I’ll keep cycling and doing my normal gym training, then ease into some shorter runs in the few weeks beforehand,” he said.

“I’m trying to tell myself I’ll set a steady pace and stay comfortable, but on the day there’s always the temptation of seeing how fast I can go.” Entrants are urged to secure their early bird tickets at a discounted price, as last year was a sellout.

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