Look out for the 8 week in-paper training guide in the Sunday times from Sunday 5 July 2009. The guide will include a complete 8 week training program for the Channel Nine 12km Run, some great tips for those running in the inaugural marathon event as well as handy health and nutrition tips, some great promotions and plenty more useful information that will help you get to the start line in tip top shape and well prepared.

Be sure to look out for family, friends, elites and Perth Identities as we profile a range of participants across all events.

The lift-out will also keep track of the "The 42km man", Sunday Times sports editor, Glen Quartermain as he continues his marathon training up to Sunday 30 August.

Health and Wellness Sponsor, Prime Health Group, is bringing the Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ to Mine sites! So if you are on-site and want to be involved in this year's 4km or 12km walk/run, you now have the opportunity to be a part of WA's largest community sporting event without physically being on course! There are also fantastic prizes to be won so don't delay and click here for further information.

To check out all the latest news on the Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ visit the special features page on PerthNow.com Click here.

Travelling Fit along with the Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ and Burswood Resorts have together come up with some amazing deals for all runners and supporters of the event. With up to 40% discount off the normal room rate you get to stay at one of the best accommodations in town with the choice of either the 5* Intercontinental Perth Burswood Hotel or the 4* Holiday Inn Burswood during the Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ race weekend.

The following links will allow you to book direct whilst taking advantage of our fantastic event rates:

www.holidayinn.com.au/citytosurf www.intercontinental.com/citytosurf

For full package and accommodation details Click here .

If you're after a complete travel package we suggest speaking with Travelling Fit. Travelling Fit is an Australian owned and operated licensed Travel Agent specialising in the promotion and selling of travel packages to the world's greatest marathons, half marathons, ultra and multi stage events and they can help you achieve your Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ Marathon goals.

Travelling Fit can offer you not only a guaranteed race entry with conveniently located accommodation, but also flight packages, travel insurance, tours and many other travel services that take all the hassles out of organising your running adventure.

Click here for further details.

New in 2009 is the Be Seen In Asics promotion.

Asics is giving away four $1,000 Asics prize packs to four lucky runners from the Marathon, Half Marathon, Channel Nine 12km Run & 4km Walk/Run.

To be in the running to win, finish your event dressed from head to toe (top, shorts, socks and shoes) in Asics - it's that easy.

Asics representatives will select a random finish time for each of the above events and the runner who finishes closest to that time dressed from head to toe in Asics will receive a $1,000 Asics voucher!

If you're on facebook, show your commitment by joining the Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ group. You can then RSVP as well as invite your friends to join. It's also a great place to share stories with other participants and stay up to date with information on the event. Click here once logged in to facebook or simply search for 'Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ group'.

Ethiopian-born runner Gemechu Woyecha was the 2008 City to Surf Half-Marathon winner. In 2009 Woyecha will participate in the inaugural City to Surf Marathon and is set to be a front runner. Last year's win saw Woyecha set a new Half Marathon course record completing the course in 1:05:40 in cool and calm conditions. Woyecha will be familiar with the second half of the new Marathon course from his 2008 run so we're looking forward to watching him finish!

Last month Woyecha, who has been recovering from an achilles injury for the past three months, won the Scody Great Ocean Road half marathon. He was elated to return to the road and complete the 23km trek in 1 hour, 13 minutes and 53.3 seconds.

Woyecha, who trains under Australian marathon icon Rob de Castella, said proper preparation was the key to his success. "Nothing secret, do proper training, jump in, just do whatever you want," he said.

Gemechu Woyecha came 8th in the 2008 Nagano Marathon and missed out on Olympic selection to Beijing by 1 second.

We look forward to seeing Woyecha run this year and we are sure he is looking forward to some competition!

Girl Guides are known for their willingness to lend a hand, so it's perhaps unsurprising that the Carine Girl Guides have been helping disability services provider, Activ for over 14 years.

Each year, around 30 or 40 of the girls and their families volunteer at the Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ, helping it run smoothly and ensuring a successful event for Activ.

This year, the group will mobilise again and according to group leader Jan Conway, there is never a shortage of willing participants.

"Everyone just loves doing it, so we never have a shortage of volunteers wanting to get involved. Community service is an important part of being a Girl Guide, and we find there is no encouragement needed with the Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ. Once they've been involved, we notice they want to keep doing it. Everyone just has a ball," Ms Conway says.

Activ is the sole beneficiary of the Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ and all funds raised contribute to maintaining and improving the services it provides to people with disability and their families.

To register as a volunteer or for more information telephone Deanne Dymock on 9387 0555 or email volunteering@activ.asn.au

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