Rob de Castalla offers training tips to runners. Aussie Marathon Legend de Castella Hails Corporate Fitness Initiative Says Chase race will help promote corporate fitness Australian marathon legend Robert de Castella has enjoyed being at the front of the pack much of his life. The former world record holder in the marathon won nine of 20 marathons he entered and recently lent his expertise to Channel 7's coverage of the Sydney Olympics. De Castella points to research by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare that shows 88 per cent of Australians aged between 18 and 75 believe they could be healthier if they were more active.
Physical inactivity ranks second only to tobacco smoking as a health risk factor.
Chase remains committed to the corporate fitness message and continues to recognize the value of employee fitness both to the bank and to the wider corporate community. This year, it's Australia's turn to join the phenomenon, with the Sydney event marking the start of the 25th Series. I strongly encourage everyone in corporate Australia to get behind this event. De Castella will be taking part in the race on November 15 and will also be briefing Company Captains on the day prior to the race. Size of company does not matter.