Happy FriYAY Team!

The Australian Swimming Olympic Trials are here, they are on....and WOW....they certainly have us talking! I love when the group chat lights up with comments and questions about events, laughs at interviews and the tears which well up watching the Para swimmers.

As many of us know, the new world record for the 200m free was set on Wednesday night, witnessing the GOAT Arianna bring it home in 1:52:53.....then watching some of the guys at squad on Thursday morning see how far they could swim in that time....really did make us all realise how incredible these swimmers are.....and remember we are in a faster  25m pool too!

There is also the heart breaking side of swimming where athletes miss out on their Olympic dreams by .001 of a second....a fingernail, a delay in reaction time off the blocks, the tiniest of margins can see 4 years of hopes and dreams dashed. 

But that is sport right. 

When we look at those racing in Cairns this weekend, sure, we don't rely on fractions of a second for results, but we also have to deal with the elements, other competitors, equipment, there is also the mental roller coaster which goes on over several hours. These all have to be overcome like any other race, with results to celebrate, or results to head back to the drawing board. But that's sport right.

One thing I have learnt over time, is that regardless if we are out to set a world record, to do a PB or to just cross the finish line.....we are out there putting in our best effort from start to the finish. We will never know our limits until we push ourselves towards them. 

Find your Fire,

Alli

While most of the crew freeze over the weekend, a few of the Crew are heading up to Cairns for some heat, huidty and racing! A shout out to Kath who is in cracking form right now as she joins the Crocs on Sunday at Palm Cove for the 70.3 event. Pete will also be out there as part of a team! We also have Rikki & Jezz who are competing in the run legs for various Zwift Teams. Have brilliant races Team, we will all be cheering you on! Oh, and our Offical Cheer Squad of Maty T has all the hydration stations sorted out LOL!!! Good on ya Maty! 

Over the years, it has become bit of a tradition for the Group to come together for dinner on Sunday evening after we have completed our runs from GCM. This year, we are changing the venue, however there will still be beers & cheers, pizza & pasta for us all to enjoy....so even if yourn ot racing, mark this one as a must to come along to! There has been an Event set up on our Facebook Page for the 7th July at Vapiano Coomera Westfield at 5.30pm

Get your entries in for Bris to GC ride....our team name is MSGold Crew. Don't forget to book your train faire

Have a think about adding some of these events to your calendar  : Flirt with Dirt, Wellcamp Duathlon, Dream World Fun Run just to name a few!!! 

SATURDAY 29th June 2024  - Varsity Lakes

Multisport Gold parkrun on Tour will see un venture to Varsity Lakes. This course is predominately flat, which means there will be some fast running, a perfect final hit out for those racing GCM the following weekend.  Running around the beautiful Lake Orr as the backdrop always makes for a really picturesque run. 

Of course, there will be coffee & breakfast once again, location is TBA. Looking forward to seeing our Multisport Gold bling back out in force once again! 

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 Cruiser Rides are rolling out from Ox Lake at the new start time of 6.00am over the Winter Months.

The group will be breaking into 2+ groups from this week looking forward 12 weeks to Sunny Coast 70.3. Those Racing and those Cruising, so there will be something for everyone to enjoy! We will chat about Koffee before the start of each ride, becuase for some, whats a winter ride without a hot beverage mid-way!!

Over the winter months, please ensure you have bright lights front & back and you are dressed appropriately for the conditions!

Swim Squad is on Tuesday & Thursday at Coomera Anglican Aquatic Centre. Please arrive by 5.20am to go through the session and be in the water by 5.30am

Tuesday Track is at Griffith Uni. We will be starting warm ups at 5.30pm with a 6.00pm for the main set. 

FriYAY Koffee Kms is rolling out from Cafe 2 at 5.15am, swinging by MnL Roundabout at 5.20am, then toot tooting past Ox Lake at 5.30am, so be ready to jump on....the train will not wait!! Coffee is at Driftwood Cafe at Paradise Point.

Casual fees are to be paid in advance OR at the training session. A casual visit is $10 with swim squad $15.