Happy FriYAY Team!

Isn't there something just so special about people, both near & far, coming together for a common interest and being so excited about the outcome. Yes, that's right, we have all been frothing over the FIFA Women's World Cup since the penalty shoot out on Saturday night! Regardless of our nationalities or country we support, this moment in time, watching history being made is moments we will all cherish in years to come. 

The rise of the Matilda's has been more than just a rise in women's soccer. Yes, we have been captivated by their success, and everyone is talking about the Matilda's. It is also more than giving Women the recognition they deserve in sport, more than paving a way for our daughters in the future.

To me, this World Cup is so much more than one team at one point in time.

It is the millions of Australians, united as a nation with all of our cultures and citizens coming together as one. An entire nation brought to together, inspired and standing tall with such pride. The viewing of these Matilda's matches, both live at grounds around the country and home viewing, has blown out all kinds of records time & time again.

It has been 23 years since Cathy Freeman won Gold at the Sydney Olympics in the 400m, this sporting event previously held the largest viewing audience. I am sure we all remember where we were when Cathy walked out onto the track in her speed suit. Just like we will all remember cheering at the TV when Sam Kerr kicked that right footer through 2 defenders and goalie and into the back of the net to even the score 1-1 with England on Wednesday night. The entire country erupted as one. 

I have no doubt on Saturday afternoon, there will be, once again, millions of viewers around the country, and the world, glued to a women's soccer match, unifying us all and etching in a part of Australian pride, joy and history! 

Go the Matilda's, Aussie Aussie Aussie!!!

Let's do This, 

Alli

Sunny Coast Run Festival had almost perfect weather for fast racing on Sunday, as the 10km, 1/2 marathon & marathon kicked off for another year! Congrats to Maddi who broke the 1hour in the 10km, to Coach Alli who won her Age Category and now National Champion in the 1/2 marathon distance, and to Neill who had a solid race in hot conditions in the marathon. Neill was strong from start to finished and crossed the line in a very respectable time of 3hrs 38 mins. 

Congratulations to Jezz who had a stella run at the Scenic Rim 35km run on Sunday. Jezz smoked the field and finished on top of the podium with a win! Awesome racing Jezz!

And a shout out to Kath who participated in the FullGaz Oceania Championships which have been held over the last few weeks. These rides were raced over all the 70.3 courses in Oceania, and Kath WON the women's division overall!!! YES, Go Kath! 

We also have Bretty who heads over to race the PTO Singapore Open on the weekend. Some very exciting times ahead with PTO racing and WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, so go out there Bretty, have a brilliant race and know we are all cheering you on! Excited to hear what Bretty has to think about the PTO event. 

The Girls Out of Office Day has been locked in for Saturday 16th September. The plan is to have a run at Kirra parkrun, then head to the Ground Currumbin for a delicious breakfast, followed by some girlie fun at The Bathhouse. There has been a booking made for 7 of the girls already, please head over to the FaceBook page Events for more details & contact Coach Alli if you are keen to be added to this Girls Out of Office Day! 

Entries are now OPEN for Port Mac 2024....so who is in and for what distances? Had FOMO this year.....then don't miss out being part of the action next year!

SATURDAY 19th August

With GCM & SCM done & dusted, lets go exploring with no pressure for runs pre or post parkrun.....just running for fun today.....and what a better location to do this at than Sirromet parkrun. Oh yeah I hear you say!!! This run is only 30 mins up the highway and one none of us have run before! It is a hilly out & back course with the plenty of wildlife, scenery & wallabies along the way. This course is a mix of gravel, bitumen and path so it should be one to remember! What's a parkrun....and a visit to Sirromet....without breakfast and coffee afterwards at the Cellar Door café!! . This is one On Tour not to miss! 

MultisportGOLD is all about community and encouraging members to push (safely) individual limits and become stronger athletes.

With the new 2023-2024 Triathlon season kicking off on 1st July 2023, NOW is the time to start logging in your race results. Every parkrun, every race is worth valuable points, so be in it to win and lets see how is going to be our new Club Male & Female Champions!

We have modified the points system, and make sure you know the rules, we are making the Club Championship to fully acknowledge the commitment and effort required by all MultisportGOLD athletes in getting to the start line and completing any one of the event categories. So it doesn't matter if your a triathlete, or a runner, this series is inclusive for us all!

It is super easy to log your points. Just head to the website here. Simply fill in the tabs and you're on your way! 

Sunday Rides will be rolling out this week from Ox Lake at 6.00am sharp. This week, we have 3 groups heading for different destinations! ##The SC70.3 Crew continue with their TT efforts  ## The Double D's is heading for those knarly hills and delicious coffee again ##The Has Beens Group is cruising somewhere around the coast clocking up some fun kms! Coffee will be back at the lake where families are welcome to join us. 

Swim Squad is on Tuesday & Thursday at Coomera Anglican College Aquatic Centre. Please arrive by 5.20am so we can go through the boards & be in the water at 5.30am. 

Tuesday Track is on at Griffith Uni Track, meeting at the Grandstand for a 5.30pm start for warm up & drills with the Main Set kicking off around 6.00pm. Passes are $4 fee paid at the Uni Pool Entrance.

Thursday Hills at Adidas Park on Reserve Road Coomera, parking at the Skate Park. Please arrive by 5.20pm to head out for the warm up at 5.30pm.

FriYAY KOFFEE KMs Departing Highland Reserve Roundabout at 5.15am, the M&L  Roundabout 5.20am and then Ox Lake at 5.30am. Destination is Driftwood at Paradise Point.