Happy FriYAY Team!

Hawaii Ironman 2024. The day Patrick Lange showed us he truly is the greatest Ironman in history. 

I must admit, I am a HUGE Patrick fan and he was my tip to Win. Not only does he ride a Canyon :-) , but if anyone has ever seen him run, it is like poetry in motion. I could watch him run all day long!  Last Sunday ,the 2024 Hawaii Ironman World Championships was one of those incredible days in triathlon history.

A new course swim record was set by AUSSIE Age Grouper Sam Askey-Doran in a time of 45:43 (which is 1:11/100), then we saw Sam Laidlow crushing a sub-4 hour bike split (something we thought impossible in Kona), and then... well, then watching it all unravel in spectacular fashion on the run.

But the real story? Patrick Lange. At 39, when most of the experts thought his best days were behind him, he put on an absolute clinical race. I've been watching Ironman Kona for many, many years now, and it is extremely rate to see someone execute a race plan so perfectly despite what was happening around him on the bike. 

While everyone else was caught up in Laidlow's historic bike split, Lange just kept his cool, running his way to an incredible a 2:37 marathon, in brutal conditions and snagged his third Kona title with a course record of 7:35:53. Anyone who knows Ironman, and then knows Kona....that time is absolutely mind blowing!. 

This is Patrick's 3rd win in Kona, each time he wins, he sets a new course record. He was up against so many of the young guns with all with cutting edge technology and aerodynamics, they had all the data and all the tools. But Patrick used his experience card and watched so many around him blow up.  Races like this prove that it is all about executing YOUR race, sticking to YOUR race plan and 100% backing yourself. 

But here's what hit me hardest: watching Lange cross that finish line, pointing to the sky for his late mother with tears streaming down his face... that's what this sport is all about.

Find your Fire,

Alli

Of course, we have the famous Noosa Tri on this weekend! This is one of the most iconic worldwide races, which attracts professional cyclsts, runners, triathletes year after year for the Eilte events on Saturday, with the standout event being the Triathlon on Sunday. To all our Crew in Noosa racing, have the best time up there, enjoy the atmosphere and have fun! 

The Recc Run the World Squad Run is back for 2025, and entries are NOW Open. There has been such great enthusiasm for this event again this year, and we have 5 full teams ready to have a blast out there! Check out the FB page for further details. 

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 !!!

Have a think about adding some of these events to your calendar  :  QTS Series, GC Run Festival, Kingy Tri just to name a few!!! 

#### POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER ####

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! 

Rolling out from Ox Lake at 5.30am on Sunday, both of our Sunday Cruisers & the Croissant Crew will be looking for kms and coffee at various paces. There will be something for all those looking for a ride. 

Coach Alli will be continuing with her prep for racing in December and therefore will be rolling out from a different location. Captain Cooke is also unavailable. Once again, this Sunday ride is therefore, unsanctioned. 

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

WEEKLY Training 

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.