Gallery
The photos below have been taken throughout Palmlesstonnes 2008:
Participants head off on a walk at the Palmlesstonnes launch, led very capably by Olympic walker Jane Saville, our special guest.
St Johns volunteers take participants blood pressure's at the start and end of the Palmlesstonnes program. Photo courtesy of the Palmerston Sun newspaper.
Kia Naylor, our trainer from Bodyfit NT, keeps participants busy. Photo courtesy of the Palmerston Sun newspaper.
This ball is heavier than it looks! Photo courtesy of the Palmerston Sun newspaper.
Leila Collins from Palmerston City Council has some fun with the hoola hoops. Photo courtesy of the Palmerston Sun newspaper.
Resistance training with therabands is part of the program. Photo courtesy of the Palmerston Sun newspaper.
David Crane (far left), our other trainer from Bodyfit NT, guides participants through some uphill lunges. Photo courtesy of the Palmerston Sun newspaper.
Squatting around the drink bottles. Being able to chat whilst you exercise makes the time go quicker. Photo courtesy of the Palmerston Sun newspaper.
Skipping ropes get our heart rates up. Photo courtesy of the Palmerston Sun newspaper.
Stretching is an important part of the exercise sessions. Photo courtesy of the Palmerston Sun newspaper.
The Water Fun Day on Sunday 9th March was popular with kids and adults alike. Participants got to try out aqua aerobics, surf life saving and scuba diving. Photo courtesy of the Palmerston Sun newspaper.
Paul from Spokes NT bike shop led participants through a brief introduction to bike maintenance before leading them on a Saturday afternoon bike ride. Photo courtesy of the Palmerston Sun newspaper.
Palmlesstonnes volunteer 'Biggles' takes down the attendance information which is recorded at the start of every session.
Participants stretch in preparation for a Sunday Pollies walk.
James Burke MLA explains the walking route whilst Dr Leonie Katekar, CEO of the Top End Division of General Practice (TEDGP), looks on. TEDGP partner with the City of Palmerston to coordinate Palmlesstonnes.
The mob takes off for yet another 4km walk. Walks are running morning and evenings, and everyone is able to go at their own pace.
Everyone finishes up with a healthy breakfast of muesli, yoghurt and fruit after the Sunday morning 'Pollies' Walks. These walks are hosted by our local MP's, including Chris Natt, Terry Mills, James Burke and Warren Snowden.
The Bushwalkers Club organised a day walk in Litchfield National Park which was very much enjoyed by Palmlesstonnes participants. The gang relax by a waterhole.
The Palmlesstonnes bushwalkers with the beautiful Wangi Falls in the background
The refreshing waterhole that greeted the bushwalkers at the end of their walk
Participants help themselves to a free healthy breakfast following a Sunday morning Pollies Walk and Talk
Participants chat with new friends at the closing celebrations for Palmlesstonnes 2008
Everyone enjoyed a healthy picnic and had fun completing the scavenger hunt that Tania, a Palmlesstonnes participant had put together.
Kids are welcome to come along to most Palmlesstonnes events
