We are already two weeks into January and for those of you that have made it your New Year's resolution to get fit, why not have something to aim for?
Sign up to the 2012 Admiral Swansea Bay 10k which takes place on Sunday 23 September along the stunning sweep of Swansea Bay!
Get into shape with some useful running tips and training plans suitable for those new to road running and more experienced athletes.
Yes, definitely. It is actually a really good night out, plus, what's more is it's actually good exercise as well!
You will be shown the moves, with music from Welsh folk band 'Jac Y Do', and by the end, you will all be completing the routine in conjunction with each other.....well, that's the plan anyway ;-)
So if you fancy a bit of fun, dancing the night away, some traditional Welsh folk music and some exercise then you need to get down to the Brangwyn Hall this Friday for the Welsh barn dance, Twmpath.
p.s. there is still time to book online via ticket source...
With all the Christmas parties, events, shopping and spending time with family and friends, time is of the essence at this time of year.
That shouldn't be an excuse not to exercise though, you should always make time to do some fitness training around Christmas time. Trust me you will feel a whole lot better, and less guilty about all the chocolates, mince pies and turkey eaten.
Have a look at Active Swansea for a range of fitness tips and activities you can take part in this Christmas. Make it a Christmas resolution, not a New Year's one....
Don't forget to join Active Swansea this week and take advantage of the 6 weeks for £30 offer.
The offer started on Monday 19 July through to Sunday 29 August, so now is the time to take full advantage!
Visit Active Swansea for full details.
New maps showing orienteering routes in parks and green spaces around Swansea are available from www.swansea.gov.uk/orienteering
Orienteering is a great sport that is suitable for all ages, and involves navigating through varied terrain to control points as fast as possible.
If you'd like to try it, visit the Swansea Bay Orienteering Club website or e-mail them on contact@sboc.org.uk - the club runs introductory sessions as well as organising events for more advanced members.
Swansea Tennis Centre is holding a free Mini Red Tennis open day for 4yr – 8yr olds.
It takes place this Saturday 24 October from 1pm – 3pm, so bring the kids along for a fun taster session!
Want to get fit this year? Or is your current gym membership costing you a packet?
Why not try your local Active Swansea leisure centre where they're offering a free gym induction and no joining fee in January and February 2009?
Membership starts from just £20 per month, so have a look at some of our Active Swansea photos on Flickr to see what you'll find in your centre.
The SwimFin is a flotation swimming aid shaped like a shark's fin. It is a new and revolutionary way of helping children learn to swim. They are great fun, encourage kids to play and make them feel more confident in the water.
These swimming lessons will come into action in January, so enroll on one of the Active Swansea swimming courses at your local leisure centre.
This thursday, 16th October, Penlan Leisure Centre will be holding a 'Get Yourself Moving'event between 11am and 4pm. The event is designed to encourage the residents of Penlan to participate in regular exercise.
There will be taster sessions for people of all ages, for activities such as Wii sport, boxercise plus many more.
This is a free event, so bring the whole family along! There will also be fruit smoothies, fruit kebabs and free swimming vouchers being handed out.
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the highly successful Admiral Swansea Bay 10k Race yesterday. As promised, the provisional race results are now available online on swanseabay10k.com.
Whether you competed in the 10k, 5k, 3k, 1k or wheelchair events, they are all available now. These are the provisional results, so please check back for any changes.
With thousands of runners competing in Sunday's Admiral Swansea Bay 10k, why not show your support and cheer them all to the finish line?
The junior races kick off the special day at 11am, with the main race starting at 1pm, which will include some of the best runners in the world.
For a bit of fun and laughter, stick around and witness the 'Mascot Metres' race, which will include Arnie the Active Swansea Aardvark, the Admiral and Dame Admiral, amongst others.
There are only a few days left to get your entry in for this years Admiral Swansea Bay 10k. The closing date is Sunday August 31st, so make sure you enter asap.
Enter online at www.swanseabay10k.com
Go and visit your local Active Swansea Leisure Centre this bank holiday Monday, where you can get active for just £1pp!
Whether you prefer swimming, badminton, table tennis or just a work out in the gym. It's entirely up to you. For further information visit the Active Swansea website, where you can download the special £1 voucher.
Further more, you can book half price tennis courts at Swansea Tennis Centre and Bishopston Sports Centre, also for the bank holiday Monday.
The Marketing boys from the City & County of Swansea have set up a 5-a-side football team. Oh dear.......
Despite losing 4-3 in their first friendly, spirits were high in the Marketing camp, as we prepared for the highly anticipated game against the Housing Department. Banter had been flying throughout the office all day prior to the game about the quality, or lack of it, of some of the more, erm, less gifted sportsmen, shall we say. So the pressure was on to perform, because of course, this was an important game and the banter would be rife the next day if we underachieved.
Did we underachieve? Ohhhhh yes......
The first half started with the sun blazing, it was more Sardinia than Swansea, and, as we were missing
arguably our best player in Matthew Newbold, things didn't start too brightly. One-nil down. We were soon back on track though, Paul Smith with a calm finish to equalise. As events took a major turn for the worse on the pitch (we were 4-1 down at half-time, mainly due to a lack of passing, fitness, direction and quality (just some minor issues which can be resolved)), the events off the pitch also took a turn for the worse. The typical Swansea summer weather burst into action, as the heavens dramatically opened and made our exquisite (no laughing) passing, become a little more difficult.
Anyway, the second half was a blur as we constantly wiped the rain (and a mixture of sweat and hair gel) from our eyes, huffed and puffed until we felt a little faint and placed many wayward passes, we eventually lost 7-1, or was it 8-1? Who cares.....
In the words of D:Ream, things can only get better........hopefully.
Then let Swansea Bay Summer Festival help you. You will find a plethora of activities and events throughout July. From sporting events such as the BHF Gower Bike Ride, the Swansea Bay 5k and the Skate & BMX Jams to the more cultural events including Outdoor Theatre, Sea Swansea Festival & Boat Show and the Classic Motorcycle Show.
Have fun at the Pennard Carnival Weekend Dunvant Carnival or even the 41st Bowls Festival. There are plenty of activities for the kids to enjoy as well.
Check them all out now at Swansea Bay Festival.
This could be your last chance to enter the Gower Bike Ride, sponsored by the British Heart Foundation, on the 6th July. The hugely popular and successful event is suitable for all ages, and you can now choose the length of your route!
Register online now if you are looking for a new challenge.
With the Wimbledon Championships currently in full flow, stars of the future are being encouraged to follow in their footsteps and enter the Swansea Junior Tennis Championships this august.
This year will mark the 65th occasion that Swansea has hosted the tournament, with players and spectators being offered the chance to possibly see some stars of the future.
The Championships take place between the 11th-16th August, and will be held in Langland Bay, Mumbles and Bishopston Tennis Courts. For further information contact Swansea Tennis Centre.
Looking for something to do this month? Then why not attend one of the many events happening throughout Swansea in June?
Why not dance the day and night away at this years Escape into the Park? Or be part of something special by registering for the Race for Life, sponsored by Cancer Research? Or perhaps you would prefer some live music? Well, Elton John will be performing at the Liberty Stadium on the 29th June, and will be supported by local band The Storys.
That's not all, why not start training for the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k run, by entering the Swansea Bay 5k series? There's also the Under Milk Wood Vehicle Road Run or the Swansea Bay Stroll in aid of the lung foundation.
There literally is something for everyone this June, in the Swansea Bay Summer Festival.
