Keeping active in December!
Tinathon 25
Carpe Diem
31 Days. 30 Minutes of exercise. #EveryDamnDayInDecember.
Who's in?
Why we do this?
Tina was an amazing woman and friend to many. She was passionate about sport completing over 100 marathons but above all wanted to encourage other people to be active too.We sadly lost Tina to cancer in the summer of 2019 and the Tinathon challenge started in December 2019 and helped so many of us honour her legacy. Raising just under £60k for charity in the process.
New Buffs Are Here !
If you want to be on trend sporting the next big thing in fashion. (That is a Tinathon buff) You can order yours by emailing [email protected] Buffs are £6 each (£7.50 with UK Postage) And we only have a limited stock - so get your skates on ! Payment is by Bank Transfer and collection will be from various spots in Winchester. (All details will be sent to you when we receive your email.)
How to get involved?
The challenge is simple: Participants must do at least 30 minutes of exercise, such as running, walking, a gym session, Park Run, swimming, home workout everyday in December (including Christmas Day)We have compiled a list so you can start your journey for Tinathon 2025. And as Tina would always say " It's not the time you do, it's the time you have."
To participate fully in the challenge please donate £31 (£1 for each day in December) either the Wessex Cancer Trust page, or Winchester Hospice (or half on each, your choice) with your name, so we know who has signed up. Under 16s are invited to participate for £15.50
Each day in December do your 30 minutes and, if it helps you stay accountable, record your activity on our Facebook page or alternatively on our Instagram page
You must exercise each and every day. Miss a day and you can pay a £5 fine on our Wessex Cancer Trust page or the Winchester Hospice one.
You can also donate if you like for any of the free classes put on by local PTs and gyms.
If you are used to exercising hard every day that is amazing and we absolutely love seeing your efforts on our socials across the month.But, we know some of you are at a much lower starting point. Tina's legacy was to encourage everyone, whatever their level, to just move a bit more and enjoy it. Yes, Tina completed marathons, but she wasn't a fast runner. She took her time, and she enjoyed them! So if you're nervous at the thought of the challenge ahead - don't be! Exercise at your level - there will be organised events throughout the month to suit you and the Tinathon community will back you all the way.So despite the rain, wind, snow or other hideous weather December can hurl at us, let’s get out there and get our hearts pumping. It will do us all good (it really will) and we will do Tina proud!
Upcoming Events for Week 4 and a bit
Energie Fitness are offering those taking part one free session per week for the duration of Tinathon. Just let them know beforehand so they can make sure that they can plan the class appropriately for the numbers. They can do this by either calling the club, messaging via Instagram, or emailing at [email protected] to secure your spot! The timetable is available to view via the website.
Monday 22nd December
7:00am - 8:30am
Sunrise Walk to. Catherines Hill, meet approximately 7 am at Garnier road Car Park. Time will be finalised nearer the time.
9:15am - 10:00am
Fitstate in person class, North Walls Rec, Winchester. DM Fitstate or text Zoe on 07967 200092 to book on.
Time TBC
Green Apple Fitness 12 days of Christmas Zoom class. Zoom link here Meeting ID 811 3760 7644 / Password fAsWB6
7:30pm - 9:30pm
WFCRC Track session at Bar End - Use code TINATHON25 book here
Tuesday 23rd December
6.15 pm – 7pm
Fitstate Strong Workout in person at North Walls Rec. E-mail Zoe at Fitstate [email protected] to book your place
7:00pm - 8:00pm
WFCRC Tuesday Trot meeting at the old leisure centre, Winchester - Use code TINATHON25 book here
Sunday 28th December
12:30pm - 1:15pm
Elevate Lift 45 a strength session using weights, TRX and body weight. DM Elevate on instagram or just come on the day
Tuesday 30th December
7:00pm - 8:00pm
WFCRC Tuesday Trot meeting at the old leisure centre, Winchester - Use code TINATHON25 book here
Wednesday 31st December
11:00am - 12:00pm
Final Hurrah: Celebrate your achievements with either a run or a HIIT session with as many Tinathoners as possible and some after. Meet at Riverpark at 11 am for a 11.15 start and then for those that can to the pub to raise a toast ( non alcoholic or alcoholic) to
Tina 🥂
Your committee is here for you!
Christine, Elspeth, Heather and Anna are all here to support you through the month.Please contact us if you have any queries. (or would like to share a glass of Savi-b!)
The Tinathon Community
Please find below some wonderful images celebrating the last 5 years of Tinathon which was setup in the Winter of 2019 by a group of people who wanted to do something to celebrate the legacy of Tina.
Get in touch
As well as reaching out on facebook and instagram you can also contact us directly. Please fill out the form below.
Thank you
Many thanks for reaching out. Someone should be back in touch soon.