Happy FriYAY Team! 

One thing I've been reminded of this last week, is just how quickly time flies!

We spend months looking ahead to a something significant in our lives. We enter a race that's six months away, build our training week after week, and before we know it, it's six weeks... six days... six hours until the start line. Then, almost in the blink of an eye, we're talking about it in the past tense. Gold Coast Marathon is done. Cairns Marathon is done. The finish line we've been chasing becomes a memory, and we're already searching for the next challenge.

It isn't just racing. It's life. The kilometres we run before sunrise, the laps in the pool, the long rides with friends, the exams we've been studying for, the presentations at work, the small wins and setbacks that quietly shape who we become. Its birthdays that roll around so quickly, before we know it, Christmas decorations will be in the shops! We often focus so much on the destination that we forget to appreciate the moments that are getting us there.

As I write this from France, I've realised my 2026 adventure is almost over. I've been away for nearly seven and a half weeks, and next week I'll be home. There were days coaching in Reims where it felt where time felt like it stood still. Standing on pool deck every morning, writing programs for the upcoming days with the French & Aussie teams, to sitting in a tiny café after an epic climb & sharing conversations with strangers at the top of a Col. Yet somehow, looking back, it feels like I only arrived yesterday. Time has flown, but the experiences, lessons, friendships and memories will stay with me forever.

So whatever you're working towards right now, don't wish the days away. Enjoy the early mornings, the training sessions, the conversations, the challenges and even the setbacks. Celebrate the small milestones because they're the ones that quietly build something extraordinary.

The finish line is only a moment. The journey is where life happens. Make sure you embrace & enjoy every step of it.

Live Boldly,

Coach Alli

Bretto is lining up for the Wellcamp Duathlon this Sunday, and it's going to be fast from the very first stride. Flat, quick and relentless, this course doesn't give you a chance to settle in—it's red-line racing all the way to the finish. Go rip in, mate. Trust your training, embrace the hurt, and leave nothing out on the course. We're all behind you!

Saturday 25th July is a HUGE Milestone for our parkrun home at Coomera. Not only is it their 700th event, BUT it is also their 14th birthday. Wow, where have those years gone! This is a community celebration not to miss, so check out their Facebook page for Dress Up Theme and further event details. Can't wait to see so many of our MSGold Crew supporting our parkrun home, Coomera.

Coach Alli is currently still over in France will be returning on the 25th July. With Coaching for Australian Triathlon Academy finished, she now heads to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne for a much needed holiday, spending 10 days on a cycle camp through the French Alps & Tour de France routes. (Programs will still be delivered as per usual, but please understand if correspondence is quiet....she is probably out riding, eating croissants or sleeping!!)

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 - Save the Date, 15th of August.

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

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

With the new 2026-2027 Triathlon season started, and the Ladder clear, NOW is the time to start logging your points!  Every parkrun, every race is worth valuable points, so be in it to win and lets see who is going to be our new Club Male & Female Champions!

We have added in & clarified the Rules, so please ensure you have a read of these. The Club Championships fully acknowledges 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 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 Driftwood by popular demand!  

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.