Happy FriYAY Team!

The World Ironman Championships in Kailua-Kona for 2023 have been run & won, and for the 1st time in 2 years, to tiny township came alive with the best athletes in the world on center stage.

In previous years, there has been an evolution in the race start for this event. In years gone by, we have witnessed the Pro Men & Women, followed shortly after with all men and then all women. This changed in 2017 where it became male and female age group starts. This was done to try to alleviate some of the congestion and drafting during the race.

However, 2023 was the 1st year where the men and women raced separately, split over 2 days.

To be honest, when I 1st heard of this change, I was so guttered and disappointed at what seemed to be a travesty for this event. How could the greatest race on the planet be split over 2 days and be successful? What about the history? The equality of women racing against the men? The spirit of the world of triathlon coming together for their Championship race? Ironman was using this race as a money making venture as they could now double the amount of athletes racing? I was totally convinced this was the worst thing that could happen to this event, the Holy Grail of Triathlon.  And I certainly wasn't alone in this train of thought.

Thursday saw the cannon go off for the Women, with the Pros heading off 1st, followed by all the female age groups. I was so excited as the race unfolded, with the Pro Women putting on an incredibly exciting race to welcome the world of Triathlon to multiday racing. It was exciting, it was uplifting and importantly, it highlighted how incredible women in sport are. They took center stage and they totally owned the show. 

Sunday was the Men's race, and yes, this certainly was one of the best Pro Men's race I've witnessed, and again, it was such a highlight to have the focus purely on the men and allowing them their time to shine over the iconic and grueling course. 

Life and sport on a worldwide scale should continue to evolve and grow, I am so excited for the future of our sport at the Ironman World championships. 

Let's do This, 

Alli

Yes, we were all switched onto Kona on Sunday and so many of us cheered our Bretty across the finish line. A shout out to all our MSGold Family who sent messages of support, well wishes and congratulations to Bretty, it was evident to see the level of respect he has within our Family. His time of 11.42 is a cracking time and one he will be extremely proud of. I know we are looking forward to his return and hearing of his epic day. Congratulations Bretty, you are now a Hawaii Ironman Finisher.

Some great results from Moreton Bay Tri on Sunday. This is the 1st year in a the last 2 or 3 where Multisport Gold hasn't participated in the Qld Club Championships. However, we will be back up there next year & will really be targeting a position in the Small Clubs category again. We were proudly represented by Mary, Sharyn and Emma who all had stella races.  

The Toohey Trail Run looked like so much fun, and whilst this is only a small event, it could also be one to target for some of us next year as we prep for A Races. A huge congratulants to Kahori & Eiji (and to Eiji who won the Jump Competition on Insta!) as well as Trin. All 3 of our runners had exceptional races, well done Team. 

Mark in your diaries Saturday 22nd October for our Utah Here We Come! Dress in your brightest Aussie Aussie Aussie gear as we farewell Bangers & Kath, heading over the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in St George, Utah! 

Saturday 12th November 

Our parkrun on Tour #10 to Mudgeeraba was cancelled and relocated due to flooding, so lets head back to Mudgeeraba for our Tour #11. Mudgeeraba is such a pretty course, it is fast and flat, so this is a great venue to try for a pb! 

This will also be a great opportunity to welcome back our World Championships athletes as a social morning out together. Of course there will be breakfast afterwards.

Details for a warm up jog will be posted as we get closer to the date.

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

This year we’re modifying the rules around the Club Championship to more 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 below. So it doesn't matter if your a triathlete, or a runner, this series is inclusive for us all! With the Triathlon season commencing as of 1st July 2022, start logging your race results & parkruns now. 

Points can be earnt in ALL triathlon AND run distances, so enter your favourite races and be on the start line at parkrun each week!

It is super easy to log your points. Just head to the Website, click on the Teams Drop Down box and find Club Champs. Simply fill in the tabs and you are on your way! 

• This Sunday, ALL our Ride Groups will be rolling out Ox Lake at the new Summer start time of 5.30am. Program athletes please know your ride as there is a few different trains Toot Tooting this week. Looking forward to seeing everyone back at Ox lake for post ride coffee & chats.  
• 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. 
• Track is at Griffith Uni this week again. Meeting at the Grandstand at 5.30pm for a 6.00pm main set. Passes are $4 and need to be purchased from the Uni Pool. 
• Hills is on at Adidas Park on Reserve Road. Please arrive by 5.20pm to head out for the warm up at 5.30pm
• KOFFEE KMs Friday! Departing Highland Reserve Roundabout at 5.15am and the M&L  Roundabout 5.20am. Destination is Driftwood at Paradise Point.