Join the throngs of supportive souls participating in The March Charge next month and not only will you reduce your own risk of cancer, but you’ll also be helping to raise much-needed funds for the Cancer Council Queensland. According to the organisation, one-third of all cancers can be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices such as exercising, eating a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy weight, so in March Queenslanders are being encouraged to push themselves one-third faster, harder or further as they run as many kilometres as possible to help beat cancer.

There will be no starting sirens, no competitors and no stress – your only competition will be yourself as you take on this personal challenge to boost your health. Sign up for free online, nominate the distance you want to cover over the month and invite your mates to support the cause. The particulars are up to you – run as far as you like, in a location that suits you and at a time that fits your schedule. Find more information online.