Happy FriYAY Team!

The nature of sport means injuries and setbacks do present themselves from time to time. And lets honest, no one has time in their life or training calendar for setbacks. Many times, setbacks more far deeper than just physical. They are mental and emotional. It is finding strength in the struggle can actually bring out the best in us.

Setbacks, adversity, injuries are never invited, yet it often becomes the sharpest tool in shaping who we are. Whether it's personal setbacks, professional challenges, or unexpected detours, it's not the obstacle that defines us—it's how we respond.

Think of adversity not as a wall, but as a mirror. It reflects our patience, grit, and growth. The most resilient people aren’t immune to hardship—they’re simply willing to show up, day after day, regardless of the storm.

Over the last few weeks, we have witnessed some of our Team facing some really tough situations. After the shock, the swear words and the uncertainly.....there comes results to the issues. Staying connected to the tight support network, remaining positive and of course, it is knowing this difficult time will pass.

You might just find that the challenge you’re facing, or those around you are facing, is building a version of us who is stronger, wiser, and more capable than ever before.

YOU are stronger than YOU think,

Alli

And the racing continues LOL!

Our Yeppoon athletes of Kellie & Tricia are both on the start line for Springsure Trail Races on Sunday. Hope you both have plenty of fun & action out there in the trails girls! Enjoy!

Then just up the highway on Sunday we have the final round of the QTS Series at Moreton Bay. We are represented by Boss Lady Sharyn and Mary, both are going to have really enjoyable races to round out their seasons. 

Yes, it is getting dark earlier, and there is a chill in the air which means winter is approaching! Please remember the importance of safety in the darker morning out riding AND running. On all our group rides you will be required to have working FRONT and REAR lights. 

The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Weekend has been organized, Thanks Kath for the millions of messages on dates and yes, we have locked in a date with some of the crew having accom booked. So if your keen for keen for another epic weekend away of running & riding, then get in on this one! DATES Friday 30th May - Sunday 1st June Accom at Esk Caravan park. For more details, please see Kath or Coach Alli

Have a think about adding some of these events to your calendar  :  Gold Coast Marathon and Sunny Coast Marathon. And looking into 2026, a definite for running enthusiasts is Tarawera, there is a distance for everyone AND Steve Jackson from Trail Trips has slots on his tour OPEN NOW! And, entries for the Dreamworld Fun Run are also now OPEN

Old Esk Railway Station Saturday 31st May

May is another month jam packed with racing every weekend, so, lets incorporate our On Tour with our Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Weekend :-)

Many of the crew are heading to Esk & staying at the caravan park, so what better way to add an O to our parkrun alphabet than running the Old Esk Railway Station parkrun!

The course starts at the Old Esk Railway Station, and is a 2 lap, southbound out & back along the concrete BVRT path, with a circular loop into the Esk Showgrounds on each return lap. 

I have no doubt this will be a really scenic and enjoyable run, somewhere completely different for us......and who knows where we will end up for breakfast & coffee! 

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! 

The Sunday Coffee Cruisers will be rolling out from Ox Lake at 6.00am, our Winter start time. This ride will be at a steady pace with a regroup along the way. Coffee shop TBC :-)

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, remember we may meet on the opposite side of the track if the front straight is busy! 

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.