Happy FriYAY Team!

Just like the Olympics, every 4 years we all start to get a little excited for the FIFA Soccer World Cup. At the moment, this huge worldwide event has been overshadowed within our Multisport Gold bubble by news of the seismic change in the cycle course at Port next year!!

The ride course at Port has been under intense scrutiny over the last few years as the condition of the road continues to deteriorate, as well as the growing satellite suburbs popping up on the southern end of the Region.

This means more road closures for the growing number of residents, traffic diversions and more inconveniences for the community. Of course, we all need to community to support these events and it is great to see the Local Council & stakeholders have come up with new routes for both the Ironman & 70.3 distances. 

I honestly think this is a win for everyone racing, yes, even the 70.3 crew who now have Matthew Finders twice LOL! More elevations means more challenges, and of course, more concrete we all need to be taking in training in the build up to the hillier course! 

Oh, what was that? A soccer world cup? Played in a desert? With no beer allowed...? What's the world coming too! Oh well, good luck to the teams our crew support like England, Japan, Australia, USA....don't seem to see New Zealand or South Africa....wonder why.... 

Let's do This, 

Alli

I think we were all slightly jealous of Sharyn's weekend away at Hamilton Island!  However, when we read her race report, I am sure there was a few sighs of relief we weren't up there racing this super hilly & challenging course! Hamilton Island is no way flat, well except for the airstrip which is pretty cool to ride over LOL!! Sharyn, you trained so hard for this race & we are so proud of your results in both the Sprint distance & open water swim, placing 3rd. Who knows, next year there may be more of us joining you at the buffet! 

Congratulations to Marion, Phil & Sally who survived super difficult conditions last Sunday at King Tri. Well done Team.

This afternoon we have the On Running Squad Relay down at Southport Parklands. The event starts at 5.45pm, check out our Facebook page for the Event Guide which includes the schedule, parking & bib collection. The temporary squad tent & banner will be up, its going to be such a fun evening & will be exciting to see our Squad colours out there amongst other GC Run Clubs.

Saturday 24th December  

As our 2022 year of parkruns on Tour come to an end, what a fitting way to round out the Year with our Tour #12 at Coomera to celebrate Christmas! Bring your families, friends, and lets get into the Christmas Spirit! Of course, dress attire will be a Christmas Theme, and without a doubt, breakfast afterwards at the Café!

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 Trains are Toot Tooting out from the Ox Lake Station at 5.30am sharp. There will be 2 groups, starting out together then heading for different routes. All meeting back at the Station for Coffee post rides.   
• 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 Tuesday is at Griffith Uni. 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 reception. 
• Hills Thursday is back ON this week. Meeting at 5.20pm at Adidas Park for a 5.30pm start.  
• KOFFEE KMs Friday! Departing Highland Reserve Roundabout at 5.15am and the M&L  Roundabout 5.20am. Destination is Driftwood at Paradise Point.