Peter Conquers Paris

2010 Paris Marathon - 11th April 2010

After completing 3 successive Melbourne Marathons, FIT to the CORE’s Peter Tiliacos, was looking for a new challenge. The Paris Marathon is open to anyone that wants to take on the challenge, so it was too irresistible to refuse.

The very picturesque, 42.195km Paris Marathon, starts on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées going downhill to circle round the Place de la Concorde before turning right onto Rue de Rivoli. The route passes the Louvre, then goes round the Place de la Bastille, and down Boulevard Soult to the Bois de Vincennes. A long loop of the Bois de Vincennes returns the route into the heart of Paris. The halfway point is reached at Rue de Charenton. The route now follows the course of the Seine, passing Île de la Cité and going under the Pont Neuf, then a series of tunnels. There is a large drinks station and foot massage at Trocadéro, opposite the Eiffel Tower. The route continues along the Seine, before branching off east to eventually pass though Bois de Boulogne, emerging for the final 200 metres and the finish on the Avenue Foch.

Peter completed the Marathon in 3 hours 41mins and 30sec placing him in the top 25% of the 40,000 competitors that took part in the Marathon. “This was my biggest an greatest challenge so far. I was just so pumped and totally focused on the whole run. I’m feeling great now but I know I’ll feel it tomorrow. I wish to thank all my friends and family especially my wonderful wife, Maggie for all their support.”

Peter, and his Marathon Training Team, will commence training for the Melbourne Marathon in June. The 2010 Melbourne Marathon will be held on 10th October.

FIT to the CORE hits Community Radio

88.3 Southern FM Community Radio - 7th November 2009

FIT to to the CORE's Peter Tiliacos spoke with Southern FM's Andrew Jobling and shared his journey, from his humble beginnnings to preparing for his first international event - the 2010 Paris Marathon.

The phones were running hot when Peter offered a lucky listener a unique opportunity. Congratulations to Frank from Brighton who walked away with 5 complimentary personal training sessions.

The feedback from the station and listeners was sensational and Peter wishes to thank Andrew Jobling for the opportunity to share his inspiring story with everyone.

Listen to the whole inspiring one hour interview by clicking the station link below:

FIT to the CORE Completes Ride for MS

2009 Melbourne Summer Cycle - 22nd February 2009

The 2009 Melbourne Summer Cycle was a huge success with a record number of participants and teams.

FIT to the CORE was well represented by Peter Tiliacos and Nick Sfetsos, and whilst completing the picturesque 40km circuit, which included cycling over the Westgate Bridge, the guys also helped raise money towards MS research. Well done guys and keep up the great work.....
 

If you wish to make a donation, please click on the link below:

http://www.msaustralia.org.au/msc/index.asp 

Fighting Fit after Battle of the Bulge.

Blog from the Moreland Leader newspaper - September 10th 2007 

PASCOE VALE'S Peter Tiliacos went from battling the bulge to fighting fit after a routine check up made him rethink his eating habits and run a marathon.
The 37-year-old program administrator and former couch potato was struggling to get out of bed when his doctor told him he is fast on his way to developing heart problems and diabetes.
After a total lifestyle change Mr Tiliacos lost 36kg and qualified to become a personal trainer.
``I had a lot of support from my wife who is very passionate about cooking. I was eating good food that gave me the strength and energy to do what I wanted to do,'' he said.
``It is 70 per cent healthy eating and 30 per cent activity. I started walking and then a bit of jogging and gradually running.''
Mr Tiliacos has registered for the Melbourne Marathon on October 7 and Around the Bay in a Day, only two weeks later. He has been doing training runs and bike riding to get himself fit for the two big events.
``I'm excited and eager to get it done,'' he said.
Mr Tiliacos said that, when he first tried to lose weight, he did it the hard way and pushed his body to the limit.
``It is important to get enough fluids and stretch before doing any sort of activity,'' he said.

Caption:  Peter Tiliacos will be running in the Melbourne Marathon after losing 36kg.