Happy FriYAY Team!

Yes, lets admit it, we are all slightly more tired this week this week as we stay up later // get up earlier to watch the Paris Olympics. But honestly, what's a few hours of sleep deprivation hey!!!  

I have been in absolute awe with some of the performances from the best athletes in the world. I think of all the training hours, the selection process, the commitment and the stress placed upon them, regardless if your a seasoned athlete like Eddie Ockendon  or a newbie like our skateboarding baby Chloe Covell. 

I have watched some incredible performances, I have also seen some athletes totally shattered by results. This is sport, and anything can happen out there. Sport does not discriminate, sport can be cruel and sport can be a lifetime pinnacle. 

2 performance highlights for me have been watching the record breaking Jess Fox light up the stage for 2 Gold medals. The 2nd highlight,  of course, has to be the finish of the mens triathlon on Wednesday evening. What a perfectly planned and executed finish by Alex Yee. That's how you win gold medals!

There is 1 image which will always stick in my mind from the Olympics, and that is the photo at the finish line of the Men's triathlon of Wilde embracing Yee, both collapsed to the ground. This is true class, the heartbreak Wilde must've felt at that point in time, yet he congratulated his fellow competitor. 

Sportsmanship, respect and comraderies is what sport is all about. This photo represents so much more than 2 athletes together.  No matter what age. No matter what level.  Sport brings people together.

Find your Fire,

Alli

A Shout Out to all our Dreamworld Runners this Sunday! This is always such a fun event, so lets be running proud in our Kit! We will be taking a group photo on the stairs, lets look at meeting at 5.50am for a 6.00am photo...then we can keep running warmups to keep warm LOL!!!

Northern Rivers Rail Trail Weekend.....lock in 19-20th October for some squad fun out along the NRRT route. We will be launching both days from Murwillumbah. There is options to run / ride the whole way / part way for one or both days, or a relaxing walk to the Gallery. Accom available at the Imperial Hotel for those keen on doing both days. Dinner Sat night will be at the Pub :-) For more information, please see Coach Alli or our Social Director Sharyn....or the Facebook page has all the details. This is shaping up to be such a fun weekend away 

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,  QTS Series, Brisbane to Gold Coast Ride, GC Run Festival just to name a few!!! 

SATURDAY 17th August 2024 - Chasing the Letter F

Its time to head back on Tour and venture out chasing an Alphabet Letter!! F = Fodder Forest ..... this parkrun is located near Victoria Point which is approx. 30km up the highway. The course looks so pretty, crossing bridges, through the Fodder Forrest, all over wide paths.

Lets make this another adventure out for our crew, somewhere different and fun, and of course, we will search out the best local cafe for breakkie and coffee afterwards

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

With the new 2024-2025 Triathlon season kicking off on 1st July 2024, 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, so make sure you know the rules and you MUST be wearing your Multisport Gold kit! 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, simply fill in the tabs and you're on your way! 

70.3 Open Water Swim Practice is ON this Saturday at Paradise Point AFTER parkrun. For those racing 70.3 I strongly suggest over the coming weeks you all make the most of these swims. Please organize a start time amongst yourselves as Coach Alli WILL NOT be there for the next 2 weeks. 

Sunday Rides rolling out from Ox Lake at 6.00am.

This week.....we are ALL Sunday Cruisers Or The Party Train! With the 70.3 Crew having an easier week, we will sort ourselves into groups and head for easy, flat, enjoyable riding. Lets all meet back at The Lake for Coffee and plenty of chatter.

Any of the Dreamworld Runners keen for coffee and / or breakfast, Iet's look at heading over to One Tree Cafe after our runs.  (That's the Cafe we go to after Gainsborough) 

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 pool entry additional paid upon Entry to Rackley's.