Happy FriYAY Team!

As you all know, Ironman, and Kona in particular, are very close to my heart. Having raced on the Big Island of Hawaií twice, these are memories which will forever be etched in my fondest memories. 

Like many of the Ironman fraternity out there, many have been shocked and saddened at the new direction Ironman have decided to take with their World Championship Event in Kona over the coming years. Separating mens and women's races not only on different days, but in different countries many months apart is something which I can not seem to understand why and how this could happen. .  

I'd love to voice my opinions on so many issues here LOL, however I wont bore all of you with my rants! One thing that does sadden me is the loss which will be suffered by so many Triathlon Clubs globally. Having athletes qualify for a World Championship event IS a big deal not only for clubs as a whole, but athletes, training buddies and coaches as well.  There are clubs out there who have men & women training together, and using each other to feed off in the lead up to these World Championship events. A classic example we can all relate to here is with Kath & Bangers training for Utah. How amazing where they together. Whilst individually they are both exceptional athletes, together they certainly brought out the best in each other, and in US as their support network. Imagine if they didn't have this opportunity to train together for this prestige event. How different their paths would've been. 

Looking forward, men and women earning their right to be at World Champs are now not going to have that ability to train with the opposite sex, to share their training and racing experiences together and share it with their team mates. With races being months apart, their programs will be completely different and I find this to be so sad for so many athletes who thrive on a Team environment.

We are so lucky to have a large number of our crew heading down to Port IM in 2023, over both distances. We are able to training together, share our highs and lows and be there for each other on race day to cheer each other over the finish line. 

How guttered would be all be if Ironman decided to split Port to separate months and locations. At the end of the day, we are in for Port together and should feel blessed we have each other. 

Let's do This, 

Alli

It is hard to know where to start with the Weekly Racing Buzz write up for last weekend!

Lets start with Kate over in Busso! Kate has raced 3 IM previously, one of these races in Kona. Kate is a strong swim // biker, so we spent so much time working on her run for this race. Her goals for Busso were to qualify for Kona, and run a pb in the marathon.  And wow, what a run she had! She had the 5th fastest marathon time in her category, a 20 mins PB on the run....and finished in 7th place.....and qualified for Kona. Both boxes have been ticked, a hugely successful day for Kate. 

Raby Bay and we had 3 athletes having a race up there, all had super strong races, well done to both Matty B & Mary on your races. Emma coming away with another podium, winner her category! 

Multisport Gold was well represented over all distances at the GC50 run festival on Sunday. From Sally in 5km, Liz in the 12, Neill running the individual 25km, to our 4 relay teams, through to our 50km Ultra marathoners in of Kahori & Eiji, each & every one have stories to share from their races. Congratulations to our entire team proudly wearing the squad colours, so proud of our standing within the run community and our results over the duration of this event.

This weekend we have young Bowen racing in the Super Sprint Race Weekend held at Runaway Bay over Friday-Saturday & Sunday. There is a multi event competition held over the 3 days, will high octane racing over a range of distances and combinations.  Coach Alli is a Technical Official over the 3 days, and super excited to see many of our top juniors fighting it out. 

December 

Saturday 17th Christmas Long Ride 5.30am Ox Lake

Sunday 18th Squad Christmas Party 7.30am Ox Lake (Long Runs TBA)

Thursday 22nd Swim Squad Christmas Special 

Thursday 22nd Hills Circuit session (Dinner at the Wattle after?)

Saturday 24th Multisport Gold parkrun on Tour Coomera

Sunday 25th Christmas Day NO Group Ride

Tuesday 27th December NO Swim Squad or Track

Thursday 29th December NO Swim Squad or Hills

January

Sunday 1st January NYD Group Ride 5.30am Ox Lake

Tuesday 3rd NO Swim Squad or Track

Thursday 5th Swim Squad resumes

Thursday 5th NO Hills, details to follow for Group Run at Ox Lake

SUNDAY 18th DECEMBER

2022 has been another incredible year on so many levels for Multisport Gold Team, and now its time to come together to Celebrate the Year that Was!
This years activity will be on the water with SUP & Sailing at Ox Lake! We are booked in for a 7.30am start, so lets get there earlier (7.00am) to set up our possie for the morning!
The Dress Theme....is your favourite holiday destination in the sun!
Upon completion of the Water Activities (booked for 1 hour) we will enjoy breakfast, Secret Santa & our Awards.
This year is a BYO Food & drink. Desserts will be supplied.
The entire family is welcome to join in, so round everyone up & come on down.
Cost per person is $35 // Kids under 12 $15

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. Capatin Cooke will be greeting you all on Sunday as Coach Alli is at the SSRW.  All meeting back at the Ox 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.