Happy FriYAY Team!

Last weekend’s Ironman Texas delivered something pretty special—fast racing, big crowds, and a level of performance that almost doesn’t make sense over 226km!! Known as one of the quicker courses on the IM circuit, Texas combines smooth roads, a typically warm climate, and an energetic atmosphere that genuinely lifts athletes. Spectators line long stretches of the course, creating that buzz that can carry you through the darker patches of an Ironman marathon. But even with those advantages, what we saw this year, felt like a leap forward again.

To have the top eight men all dip under 7:30, and the top eight women under 9:00hrs, is staggering. Not long ago, those times would have been headline-winning performances on their own. Now they’re becoming almost… expected. It naturally raises the question: how are these athletes continuing to push the ceiling higher?

The answer isn’t just one thing—it’s the perfect storm. Athletes are undeniably stronger and more durable, thanks to years of consistent, high-quality training from a younger age. But they’re also training smarter. There’s far more precision now: data-driven sessions, refined pacing strategies, nutrition dialed in to the gram, and recovery treated as seriously as the work itself. Add to that the evolution of equipment—faster bikes, more aerodynamic positions, improved footwear—and you start to see where those minutes, and now chunks of time, are being found.

And yet, the most fascinating part is that we keep asking: where is the limit? Surely there has to be one. Physiology suggests there is, but right now, the sport hasn’t found it. Each time we think performances have plateaued, someone nudges the door open again. Maybe the ceiling isn’t a fixed point after all—maybe it just keeps shifting as our understanding improves.

For those of us watching and racing ourselves, it’s both inspiring and slightly mind-bending. Because while none of us are chasing sub-7:30 Ironman's, the same principles apply. Train a little smarter, recover a little better, execute a little cleaner—and you might just find your own version of “Anything is Possible.”

Live Boldly,

Alli

So as we see the Triathlon season come to a close shortly, it is an exciting time for our runners & the start of the run season! Sunday is the GC Run Festival which is always a really popular community event! We are proudly represented by ER, Trinny, Jo H & Neill! Have fun out there Team! 

Just over the Border, on Sunday is the Byron Bay Tri. This race has been around for 30+ years and has always been one of those much loved community events! Sadly, this Sunday is the end of an era with the last Byron Bay Tri :-( Bretto, get amongst it, thrive on the atmosphere and the course, it will certainly be one to remember!

Coach Alli is heading off to France again, as Head Coach for the Australian Triathlon Academy. The squad will be racing in 3 of the French Grand Prix races, with race 1 on 30th May, and race 3 being 5 weeks later. Coach Alli will then have a much needed holiday, of course, cycling through the French Alps with the Project M Tour (spots still available if anyone keen!)  During her time away, ALL sessions at home will still go ahead as usual, programs still weekly and True orders will still be processed monthly. Travel dates and further information to follow

2026 Mooloolaba Training Camp. ## NEW DATE ##

Friday 4th - Monday 7th September. Accom at Beachcomber on the Spit, 4 days of swimming, riding & running, loads of action and new places to see. ALL details including price is on our Facebook Page under Events. Spots will get taken quickly so don't miss out! This camp is the perfect time to add in final block of training for Port IM & 70.3, Melbourne 70.3 and those who are looking for a change of training scenery! 

For any athletes looking for a ride group of a Saturday, please touch base with Dave J. His Ride de Cure Crew roll out to a different route each Saturday and always is a quality (and safe) ride. 

Saturday 2nd May - Redland Bay

Chasing the Letter R in our parkrun Alphabet will see us heading up to Redland Bay! This is a really scenic course with amazing views along the waterfront pathway which is predominately flat & fast. As we get closer, we may organise a group to ride up & back just to add in some extra fun!

Of course, there will be breakfast afterwards

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! 

ALL Group rides this Sunday will be rolling out from Ox Lake at 5.30am. The Sunday Cruisers will be rolling out looking for some pleasant kms & rollers, with the Suffer Squad heading to Beechy!  Coffee will be back together at The Lake.

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 BACK ON at Griffith Uni!!!! Please note that we usually locate ourselves on the opposite to the Grandstand as it is less crowded!    We will still be starting at 5.30pm 

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 back at the Lake, we will trial this for a few weeks. 

UNSAFE riding on aerobars on TT bikes within a bunch will NOT be tolerated. Repeat offenders WILL be excluded from group rides as the safety of riders will NOT be jeopardized. 

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.