Happy FriYAY Team!

I am SO excited, one of the biggest weeks of the triathlon year is almost here! This Sunday, all eyes turn to the Big Island of Hawaii for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, where the world’s best women will take on one of the most iconic and grueling endurance tests on the planet. The legendary Kona course delivers everything triathlon is known for — blistering heat, swirling winds, the unforgiving lava fields, the bitumen which burns through your shoes, the Energy Lab which zaps your energy, and a field stacked with the strongest, toughest, and most determined female athletes in the sport. Expect fierce battles and a world-class professional showdown that will no doubt produce some incredible performances and unforgettable stories of grit and determination. My prediction for top 3 (not necessarily in this order!) Lucy, Laura & Kat 🎉

Then, just as the dust settles in Kona, the action comes home to Australia with the World Triathlon Championships Finals next week. The world’s fastest short-course athletes will be hitting the start line, and we’re especially proud to have several of our very own Multisport Gold squad members racing among them. It’s a huge achievement to qualify for this level of competition, and we can’t wait to see our athletes give it everything on the world stage.

It’s truly an exciting time to be part of the triathlon community — from the lava fields of Kona to the blue carpet of the WTC Finals, the next week is a celebration of everything we love about this sport: resilience, passion, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

YOU are stronger than YOU think,

Alli

A huge weekend of racing coming up! Lets get ready to Cheer our Crew as they run & ride their way towards their goals!

Saturday PM we have LIZ in the 10km at GC50 Run Festival. Then Sunday AM we have Jo H, Scotty & Nath in the 21km 🎉 Get after it Team! 

Heading up North and we have All School Triathlon on at Kawana where we are proudly represented by young Kaelan. We have all seen K-Man nailing his training over recent weeks, his transitions are on point and we are going to be cheering him on! You've got this Kaelan 

Sunday we also have some of the Crew participating in the Brisbane to Gold Coast ride, 100km of rolling hills and windy cane field!!  Just keep peddling Team!

Then down in Melbourne, we are represented in the 21.1km by Kath K 💜 and the marathon by Adeel & Mr K. Weather is Melbourne is looking primo for racing, so we should see some great performances. 

Lake Hugh Muntz Brick Sessions really are essential if you are looking for making improvements to your overall triathlon race. Anyone with upcoming races is are more than welcome to come along. Racks will be set up so please bring all your necessary race equipment.  The next scheduled date is Saturday 1st November, just before Kingy and Rd 2 of the QTS. 

IM Oceania has officially released their dates & locations for IM & 70.3 events for 2026. How lucky are we to have so many events to choose from, so close to home with spectacular locations. Entries for most of these events are now OPEN

Noosa swim. So many options for distance. Who is up for the challenge? Don't miss this one.....details on the FB page. 

And keep those diaries open for July 2026 with a Tour de France Cycling Tour in the pipelines. I have been in touch with Nathan the organizer this week and we are looking at having a Q&A night in October. I know a few of the crew have questions.....so this will be a great opportunity to meet Nath & fire off your questions!

parkrun on Tour Chasing the Alphabet Letter I 

❌ NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED ❌

I is for Ipswich! This course is an undulating, 2 lap course through the sporting grounds of Ipswich. Lets light up the course with our colours and make this another parkrun to add to our list of completed!  

There is a delicious Cafe not far from parkrun in the Japanese Gardens which has been recommended, so lets aim for breakfast & coffee after parkrun (Queens Park Cafe near Nerima Gardens) 

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

With the new 2025-2026 Triathlon season kicking off on 1st July 2025, 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! 

Summer Sunday Long Ride start time of 5.30am will kick into effect on 5th October. There will be a few groups rolling out. PLEASE remember that summer is on the way and the importance of your ride hydration. 

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.