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Consistently training four to five times a week can be a big ask with everyone already so busy with family, home and work life. So you may have hit a point where you’ve skipped a few sessions, perhaps illness has prevented you from training this week or even the weather – especially since these winter mornings can be cold and it’s dark by 5pm.

But even if you’ve had a break or can’t get outside to train, all is not lost.

Indoor options

On a cold, wet or windy day, visit the gym for a treadmill workout. Alter the speed and incline to a challenging pace and intensity.

Running is as much a mental game as a physical one. Keeping your mind interested while running the same track day in, day out is just as important as building physical strength.

Running Apps

One way to keep it interesting is with a running app for your iPhone or Android. Whether you want to try out new routes, strive to be faster or have better endurance, there are a range of running apps – such as RunKeeper, Strava Run or Endomondo.

Training Watch

Many running apps can be combined with a sport training watch which syncs to monitor your heart rate, steps taken and calories burned.

It is now easier than ever to visualise the finished Magnolia Club, with the final product creeping ever closer. The latest images (in the gallery below) illustrate the building and its surroundings taking architectural form.

Some of the recent milestones include:

• The pool has been excavated and the concrete shell has been laid.
• The Colorbond roof has gone on, providing the best indication of what the finished product will look like.
• The bricklayers have commenced, getting to work on the fireplace and chimney. You can already imagine spending chilly days relaxing in front of the roaring fire! 
• The ground has been prepared for tennis court.

As one of two neighbourhood centres, Magnolia Club will act as another destination for Harrington Grove residents to relax and unwind. 

Image courtesy of body+soul

After your first week of training, you should be feeling fitter and start to build up your distances and beating your times. This week, we focus on general conditioning and building up your overall fitness level and strength ahead of the Harrington Fun Run.

When you first start training, aim for general conditioning training that is mixing up interval running / walking till you can run further and beat previous times and distances. Aim for three to four running / walking sessions each week and other days try and get in some strength or flexibility training – such as a Core & Strength, Extreme30 or Fitcamp.

The winter holidays tennis camp has gone off with a bang! Children have been flocking to the Harrington Grove Country Club tennis courts to practice their skills and make new friends. It comes as no surprise to parents that children need stimulation during the school holidays to ward off boredom and frustration, especially during winter when it can be hard to find the motivation to go outdoors.

Keep an eye out for details about our next school holiday sport camp and get in early to secure your spot.

On Sunday 3 August 2014 the Harrington Fun Run will again kick off, in support of Make a Wish Australia. All entrants can choose the distance of their run (or walk of course) – 3km, 5km or 10km.

Regardless of the distance you are running, there are some insights to getting ready for the Fun Run that will ensure you have a great time and avoid any injury.

Importance of good running shoes
Make sure you have a good pair of shoes specifically designed for running. A great deal of force is absorbed by your feet during every foot stroke, so protect and cushion your joints with suitable footwear.

Residents are eagerly tracking the construction of Magnolia Club, which is developing with great speed. The concrete slab and frame are now both complete, giving residents a great insight into the size and form of the final product.

Magnolia Club is the first of two neighbourhood centres. It will form an integral part of life in Harrington Grove, providing residents with another destination to relax, socialise and unwind. It is expected to open in summer, just in time to make the most of the pool and barbecue facilities.

Selecting the right venue is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when planning your next corporate event. Get it wrong and your boss and colleagues won’t be happy. But get it right and you’ll be the creative genius who selected the perfect venue for the perfect work event.

Harrington Grove Country Club has put together a checklist of what you should look for in a venue for your next corporate function or conference.

1. Capacity
   Know how many attendees you are expecting at your corporate function and don’t settle for a venue that can’t accommodate.
   
   
2. Room set up
   How do you need your room set up – theatre style, classroom, cocktail boardroom, banquet? The capacity of the room will change depending on your set up, so know what you need first and check that the venue can accommodate your needs. 
   
   
3. Access
   Ensure the facility is easily accessible for your delegates, including special considerations such as wheelchairs. Parking or public transport can also be important. Ask whether there are any parking restrictions, cost for parking etc.
   
   
4. Audio visual requirements
   Will your event use a lot of technical audio-visual? If so, what is the in-house support for AV during the event?  There is nothing worse than delegates waiting around as the presentation isn’t working. Also, can you darken the room for the presentation and then open it up for drinks and dinner?
   
   
5. Food and beverage packages
   Long after the event, most people will talk about two things – the location and the food. Check the catering at the venue, request a tasting of the sample menu or even request a menu to be designed around your theme or event style. Also, drinks packages are usually available, but work out the best cost structure for your event.

Harrington Grove Country Club is an exquisite Sydney event venue catering for corporate functions, business meetings, conferences and special events in the Macarthur area.

The new winter menu at Harrington’s Bar and Grill, in the Harrington Grove Country Club, features a menu of mains that showcase the best produce from around the country. We thought we’d bring you a snapshot of what’s on the menu this winter.

Fresh Fillet of Premium Salt Water Barramundi from Cone Bay, WA

Cone Bay Saltwater Barramundi exhibit characteristics like no other barramundi in the world. This is, quite simply, because there is no other location like Cone Bay in the world. The extremely remote island sits amid the world-renowned Buccaneer Archipelago, comprised of some 1100 picturesque and unspoilt islands. A twice daily racing tide ranging between seven and eleven metres rips through the bay meaning that Cone Bay Barramundi are always at work.  This results in an animal that is terrifically robust and, externally, in absolutely brilliant condition.

Harrington Grove’s latest land release, Wildfire, will be available from tomorrow, 24 May. Set in a natural bushland enclave with magnificent leafy outlooks, these 98 homesites are truly spectacular. Wildfire’s position along Dan Cleary Drive provides the best of both worlds; it has a serenely secluded setting whilst also being close to the amenities on offer at the Harrington Grove Country Club, which is just 600m away.  

Wildfire is the common name for corymbia ficifolia, a tree with striking red flowers that blossom late in Summer. These red flowering trees are a spectacular backdrop to the latest land release.

As with previous land releases, the Wildfire precinct is designed to take the fullest advantage of the natural bushland surrounding, offering immediate access to the extensive pathways and bike paths that wind through the bushland areas for residents to interact with and explore.

Early this month we welcomed the Easter holidays in a festive fashion with two fun-filled days of Easter activities. On Sunday 6 April, children came from all over Harrington Grove to create Easter baskets in preparation for the arrival of the Easter Bunny.
 
The Easter egg hunt the following weekend also proved to be a fantastic day for resident children as they scuffled to get as many eggs as possible.
 
From all of us here at Harrington Grove, we wish you a very happy Easter!

The cooler autumn weather presents the perfect time to mix up your exercise regime and make use of Harrington Grove’s outdoor fitness stations.

Fitness stations are positioned along the Harrington Grove pathways and are designed to add variety to your daily exercise routine. For a well-balanced work out, combine a circuit of exercises featured at the stations with walking or jogging. Each fitness station contains a different range of equipment to help you focus on different areas such as strengthening, balance and agility.

It is important that residents have the facilities to conveniently exercise close to home. In conjunction with the well-equipped gym and network of pathways and cycleways, residents have plenty of options when it comes to achieving their very best in health and fitness.

Harrington Grove is thrilled to be named the 2014 Australian Residential Development of the Year by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA).

The national award recognises Harrington Grove as a high quality residential development with a strong social fabric at its core. The development and preservation of the community spirit is key to Harrington Grove, with residents having exclusive access to the Harrington Grove Country Club, two swimming pools, four tennis courts, a gymnasium, barbecue and picnic areas, playgrounds, function rooms, an outdoor amphitheatre and an extensive network of cycleways and pathways. A Community Liaison Team organises a range of events throughout the year, allowing residents to regularly socialise and interact.

The UDIA judges praised Harrington Grove’s respect for the natural environment and were particularly impressed by the overall quality of the development. They also noted the restoration of the bushland and the delicate way it has been integrated into the precincts.

This month the Harrington Grove Country Club celebrates its 5^th anniversary! Since opening in 2009, the stunning Harrington Grove Country Club has developed a reputation as one of the premier complexes in Sydney’s South West.

Set amidst gorgeous leafy surrounds, the Harrington Grove Country Club has been welcoming residents to enjoy its state-of-the-art facilities for five magnificent years. Residents are delighted with their exclusive access to four tennis courts, two luxurious swimming pools as well a fully-equipped gym.

The Harrington Grove Country Club is also a beautiful location to host functions and weddings, with people travelling from all over Sydney to celebrate their nuptials in the spectacular grounds and the beautifully appointed Fairfax Room.

The third Magnolia release is now available to the public and is proving to be extremely popular. Located in the southern part of the precinct, these new homesites have been subdivided generously with the smallest measuring in at 702m². This spaciousness provides homeowners with privacy and the freedom of space to enjoy the stunning natural setting.

Residents and future residents alike are excitedly looking forward to the completion of Magnolia Club, which will be a welcoming and convenient space to gath

er and socialise. Facilities will include a luxurious swimming pool, full-sized tennis court, barbeque facilities and a croquet lawn. This is in addition to the full access residents already have to the Harrington Grove Country Club and its tennis courts, swimming pools, well-equipped gym, community rooms and restaurant.

Residents have been watching the progress of the Magnolia Club with great excitement and anticipation, counting down to the impending commencement of construction. Magnolia Club will not only be a fantastic place to meet and socialise with fellow residents, it will also be the ideal destination to celebrate special events with family and friends. In addition to the luxurious swimming pool for summer and cozy fireplace for the frosty winter months, Magnolia Club will also be home to:

• A full-sized tennis court
• Barbecue facilities
• Picnic areas 
• A croquet lawn
• Kitchenette and bathroom facilities

Magnolia Club will reflect the class, style and amenity of the Harrington Grove Country Club. It will be a warm and welcoming venue that is stylishly decorated to facilitate Harrington Grove’s residents. Magnolia Club is the first of two community neighbourhood centres to be built in Harrington Grove.

Harrington Grove’s extensive network of shared pathways and enchanted bushland make it the ideal place to get outdoors and get fit. It is especially beautiful in summer, when the days are longer and the bush is vibrant and alive. However, it is crucial to exercise with caution during the warmer months to ensure you’re safe against the heat. Mark Molumby, Director of Grove Health & Fitness, has the following tips to beat the heat:

• Always carry a bottle of water with you when walking, jogging or cycling in the heat, and ensure you’re hydrated before you set off  
• When possible exercise at dawn or dusk when the weather is cooler and the sun is less vigorous
• Use insect repellents to avoid nasty bites
• Wear lightweight clothes (workout clothes are best) to keep cooler
• Slowly build up your summer workouts; your body needs to gradually adjust to your activity during the warmer months. Don’t push it without having built up to it
• Recognise the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which range from headaches to high fever. Seek medical attention if necessary

“The most important thing is to use common sense in deciding what is safe and what may prove dangerous. Be sensible about what your body can tolerate, and enjoy it,” says Mark.  

John McDonald Building Services showcased at Harrington Grove

Harrington Grove Country Club invites you to our Wedding Open Day being held on Sunday 13 October, 2013 from 11am till 3pm.

Bubbles, canapés and afternoon tea available for bridal couples
FREE ENTRY including prize draw to win EXTRA Wedding inclusions if you book your special day at Harrington Grove

If you’re looking for the ultimate location for your Wedding Ceremony and Reception, Harrington Grove’s state of the art facilities and hospitality is Macarthur’s premier venue offering style and elegance. Romantic Wedding packages and Cocktail Receptions are available and our event managers and wedding co-ordinator will be available on the day to share and design your bridal vision.

Meet our professional suppliers of fabulous products and services including:

SPRING FAIR – MARKET STALLS SNEAK PEEK

Sunday Sept 15 promises an extravaganza of local goodies & displays for Fair entrants. Stroll and browse stands of fresh flowers and homewares by Merci Bouquet, DIY jewellery Lockets & charms by Lilyanne Designs, You’re Invited event stationery, Lisa May’s luxurious scented soy candles, Ponytails & Parasols girly boutique and vintage accessories, Sammy & Lola gifts - stationery and craft supplies, Taylor Made embroidery, gifts & babywear, Family portraits by Orchid Kruse Photography,  creative hire props and marquee theme by The Diamond Peacock.  You’re guaranteed to bag a bargain and love the creative displays!

SPRING FAIR – GOURMET SNEAK PEEK

Our fun family event on Sept 15 promises great gourmet treats for all. Pretty Picnics will prepare BBQ lamb, beef & vege skewers, burritos, chicken wings & cheeseburger sliders.. Cupcakes in Camden showcase their delicious cupcake buffet from pecan pie to mocha mocha goodness, Mr Whippy will serve all his classic faves, and sweet treats including Dutch pancakes, tropical punch and Devonshire teas served by That Vintage Caravan.. We’ve got the catering covered!

SPRING FAIR – ALFRESCO SNEAK PEEK

Enjoy our super day out on Sunday Sept 15 with fair goodies and wines at the Grove Bar, or boutique beers by the Riverside Brewing Company.  Relax on a Pretty Picnics rug, banquet  table & market umbrellas, or spread out on the Grove amphitheatre grass and settle back to the tunes of live music and spring time ambience.  The ‘Jumping Fleas’ stomp Band will get the day started from 11am, followed by well known tunes from guitarist Tom White, then lovely local singer Jemma Beech with her sweet vocals.  Our event promises fabulous family value and entertainment!