Happy FriYAY Team!

Every now and then, life presents an opportunity that makes your heart race a little. The exciting kind… but also the kind that quietly asks something of you in return — courage.

Next week I head to France once again, where 2026 has given me the incredible opportunity to return as Head Coach for the Australian Triathlon Academy. This year our squad will compete in three races in the French Grand Prix series, stepping things up from the two races we tackled last year. It is an exciting progression for the athletes, the program, and for me personally as a coach.

These races are next-level incredible. The speed, the skill, the intensity, the crowds, and the uniquely passionate French atmosphere create an experience unlike anything else in triathlon. To stand on the sidelines amongst it all is both inspiring and humbling, and I genuinely cannot wait to be part of this team again.

What I’ve been reflecting on lately though, is how often the best opportunities in life sit just outside our comfort zone.

Opportunities rarely arrive when everything feels perfectly safe, convenient, or familiar. More often, they ask us to back ourselves before we fully know if we are ready. They ask us to say yes to growth, uncertainty, challenge, and sometimes even fear.

As athletes, we know this feeling well. Entering a race distance that scares us. Joining a squad where we feel out of our depth. Training harder than we thought possible. Standing on a start line unsure whether we truly belong there.

But growth never happens by staying comfortable.

Some of the most rewarding experiences in my life and coaching journey have come from saying yes before I felt fully prepared. Not because it was easy, but because the opportunity meant something. Because deep down, I knew that stepping into uncomfortable situations is often where confidence, resilience, and belief are built.

I think courage is often misunderstood. It’s not about being fearless. It’s about being willing to move forward despite the nerves and uncertainty.

So whether it’s in sport, work, relationships, or life in general, maybe the opportunities worth taking are the ones that challenge us a little. The ones that make us grow. The ones that ask us to become more than we currently are.

And sometimes, all it takes is the courage to say yes, I'm 100% in.

Live Boldly,

Alli

From the GC30 last weekend, to Noosa Marathon Festival this weekend, we have hit the ground with high cadence into the run season! We've had the privilege to watch some of our members training so consistently over recent months, and now as they prepare for the Noosa start lines, we know they are going to be putting their foot to the accelerator on Saturday & Sunday.

Sunday in the Noosa marathon we have Bangers & Mashy, Pete & Renee. Coach Alli is on the start line for the 10km & Jo H in the 5km.  Sunday we have super mermaid Kath & merman Pete, Jo H & Coach Alli hitting the 3.8km open water swim. 

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. 

 Redland Bay - POSTPONED

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! 

Sunday rides will be rolling out from Ox Lake at the new winter time of 6.00am. This time of the year, we are looking for longer aerobic rides, so sunshine & coffees are very much acceptable LOL!  It is COMPULSORY in our winter groups rides to have working front & rear lights. No lights = No ride. 

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.