Happy FriYAY Team!

Lets rewind the clock shall we. Lets take some time to reminisce on the last 12 years. I cant believe how quickly time flies, and it was this time, 12 years ago, Multisport Gold was officially registered as a business and began trading.

Our 1st training session was at the CAC Pool which had just opened. I had 1 swimmer on this 1st day. We had 3 lanes for the 1st few years. There was another 2 coaches there with their own squads. It certainly was a very different atmosphere way back then! I don't think the 1st winter we had pool covers! 

For 10 years, we ran around the CAC Oval, starting off with 4 athletes back in the early days. Back in the beginning we didn't realise the track was only 320m and wondered why we were running phenomenal times LOL!!!

We have every form of training session all over the coast. We have been competing in race locally, state wide, nationally and internationally. From running, swimming, triathlon, duathlon, aquathon, cycling, trail running and adventure racing. 

We have had athletes come & go over the years, we have so many long term & loyal members, and those wonderful social members who just love to be part of a squad. Our families are such a huge part of who we are and how we continue to grow. I look back on some of our early photo, and there is so many stories I have, I should write a book one day! I am not very good with names, but it amazing how many names of people I can remember looking through the Facebook photo albums and the associated stories! 

Gosh, we have had camps, we have day trips, we have social gatherings, girls days, boys days, trivia nights, trained rain, hail & shine, had Christmas Parties for the last 11 years at various venues & activities. I could seriously go on & on about our 12 years history because there is honestly some wonderful memories. 

Being a coach is a very selfless job. It is 24/7 putting others before you day in, day out, through the weeks and months of the year. There is so many incredible highs I have experienced over the years, but there is also so many incredible lows which I go through alone. After 12 years I still love what I do. Yes, even those freezing cold, early mornings, the late nights, the messages at random times, the questions where I roll my eyes. But to be honest, I wouldn't want it any other way!   

To have watched some of our hardest working athletes qualify for World Championships events, to have witnessed so many cross finish lines they never thought possible, and to see someone set a new pb at parkrun. All of these are memories etched into my mind. To have made an impact on peoples lives, to see their pride and share this with their loved ones, to be part of their journey in life & fitness will never grow old with me. 

It all started when a friend of mine suggested I start a triathlon squad up here. I laughed at 1st and thought there is no way I could possibly pull that off. Now 12 years later, I am so blessed with my journey in life, and people within it.

Thankyou to all of amazing athletes, families and our wonderful sponsors, for making Multisport Gold such a huge part of YOUR lives too. 

Let's Make it Happen, 

Alli

Round 2 of the QTS Series is on Sunday at Moreton Bay. This is always a hugely popular race and draws in plenty of red hot racing over a very fast course. In the Classic distance we have Dorz, Jase & Andre with Sammie and Laurent in the Sprint.  Have fun Team!

17th November is the On Running Squad Relay held down at Broadwater Parklands. Last year was the 1st time this event was held, and it is safe to say that everyone who participated had an absolute blast. This event is a relay, so teams of 4 running 5km each over a flat & fast course. Please indicate your interest in this event on our Facebook pace as Coach Alli will be putting together teams over the weekend. This certainly is one event not to miss out on! Teamwork makes the Dreamwork !!  

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 28th October

This is our parkrun on Tour Vol 2 #8, is at Mudgeeraba! Yes, we certainly have been travelling all over the countryside with our parkrun on Tour adventures again this year, and shared so much fun together! 

Most of us have run this course, so we know it is flat, fast & a great course for setting a PB or even an Age Category Record!

In true MultiSport Gold Style, having our colours out on course will be another great parkrun on Tour to remember. 

A warm up jog will be organized, details will be on our Facebook page closer to the date.

And, there will be coffee & breakfast afterwards, there is a number of great locations so watch this space! 

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 our from Ox Lake as usual at 6.00am for Dougies Double D's and the renamed Has Beens, Chaos Central Crew (LOL...the Triple C's!!!)  These groups will be looking for elevations, and coffees! ## FROM SUNDAY 15TH OCTOBER, OUR SUNDAY RIDES WILL BE BACK TO 5.30AM STARTS FOR SUMMER##

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 is NOT on again 12th October due to low numbers of participation.  

FriYAY Koffee Kms ride rolls out from Cafe 2 at 5.15am and rolls past the MnL Roundabout at 6.00am SHARP. This is a casual group ride heading to Paradise Point for coffee and return. This is an unsanctioned ride.