Tia Wishart loves all things outdoors. The Frankston South resident’s passion for fitness began “at birth” and, encouraged by the local landscape, shows no signs of stopping.
What are your favourite places to run, climb and surf?
We are so lucky to have the Two Bays Trail right on our doorstep. If I really want a hard session, I will do hill reps of Arthurs Seat under the chairlift, or if I want to cruise, running along the foreshore from Safety Beach to Rye at sunset is one of life’s simple pleasures. I’m definitely not hardcore about (surfing) but I have so much fun when I head out around Point Leo and Flinders. Climbing is the one thing the Peninsula lacks, so every second weekend I make the five-hour drive to Mount Arapiles. In between trips you will find me training at Bayside Rock in Carrum Downs.
What activities are coming up?
I’m heading over to Colorado and Utah in August to run and climb. I’m also training for my first ultra-marathon in October along the Surf Coast. Mainly I just take it all as it comes; I’m so in love with the sports I do that I don’t find I need goals to stay motivated, but having a big event or project on the horizon definitely helps to keep the spirits high.
Why do you love where you live and how does it inspire you?
A key thing I love is that everyone you come across on a hike, run or ride will smile and say hello to you. My love of running has definitely been encouraged by living so close to amazing trails; the same goes for mountain biking. On the flip side, I don’t let the lack of rock face stop me; I’m always happy to travel to do the things I love, and always happy to come home after a trip away.