Happy FriYAY Team!

For those athletes who know Kona, who know the history, who know the traditions and who have always known this as the Holy Grail of triathlon, so many of us have been left wondering why Ironman continue to make changes to this World Championship event for the 2nd consecutive year. 

Having the men and women's races split, different dates, different countries, certainly has taken away the prestige of this World Championship race.

This year, 2024, saw the women for the 1st time be on the start line in Nice, France.

The Nice course is opposite ends of the racing and course spectrum to that of Kona. The terrain, the weather and elements, , everything is completely different in Nice. So this years Women's World Champs race was always going to be a race of the unknowns.

It did prove to be an absolutely epic race of skill and confidence, of grit and courage, not only the pro field, but for thousands of age groupers women.

The Pro field certainly was stacked, with some of the best ironman athletes in the world, and whilst my 2 favs pulled out, it was a skillful ride and a running race which certainly left us all hanging on the edge of our seats. And epic race and finish. 

So whilst I know this event was a huge success on so many levels for Ironman racing and women in sport, I am still, and so are many of us who have raced Kona as a World Championship event, are of the opinion that nothing compares to men & women racing in Kona, bringing the best in the world together for 1 incredible day of atmosphere, racing and mate ship. 

Find your Fire,

Alli

Our Adelaide based SuperStar Fi, is in the thick of training for Busso 70.3 in December, and this Sunday is adding the Great Southern Run to her training block. This is a 21.1km run over trails & road through the beautiful Aldinga Bay, just south of Adelaide. Fi is such a tough competitor, GO Fi

How time flies, last weekend we had the magnificent trail event Surf Coast Century in Anglesea Victoria. I did this Ultra 2 years ago and absolutely loved it, and this year, our amazing Ultra girls of Michelle & Tricia Completed the 50km in strong times and super proud of their races. Congrats girls

And just like that, Jase & Jac have raced IM Italy and enjoying a incredible holiday through Italy, the wine, food & views look amazing! Congrats to both Jase & Jac on their efforts in Italy, with a transition over 2km long, it was certainly an incredible event to be part of.

Backing up for a 2nd year, Coach Alli made the start line for the Toohey Trail Run last Sunday. This was a new course this year and WOW, 21km with 400m elevations certainly meant for some very hard running! Congrats to Coach Alli on her podium & record.

Multisport Gold Christmas Party and Awards have been locked in for Sunday 10th November.  We are planning for an 9.30am arrival for a 10am kick off.......well I should say.....Bowl Off....yeap...we are heading to Gods Country (Insert rolling eyes emoji here!!!) for Barefoot Bowls at Paradise Point Bowls Club.  All the details for the Event of the Year are on our Facebook Page Events later on today.  OMG.....who is excited already !!!

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

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NEW DATE TBA for those Chasing the Letter J

Our On Tour for the month of September will see us chasing the Letter J in our Alphabet, so over the mountain we go to Jeune, out Beaudesert way! This course is entirely on trails (or grass paddocks!) and is 2 laps! Hopefully there wont be any rain in the days leading up to this date, otherwise we will be having fun through mud & puddles LOL!!! 

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! 

This Sunday, ALL our ride groups will be rolling out from Ox Lake at 6.00am.

As of OCTOBER 6th, we will start our Summer ride time of 5.30am.

Sunday Cruisers will be in search of Coffee, with the Party Train rolling around at a more leisurely pace getting in their kms for the upcoming B2GC Ride. 

Coach Alli will NOT be at the start of this ride, however Captain Cooke will be there. 

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.