Enduring Blackall Duo

Wednesday, November 4 Enduring Blackall duo

MEET the Sunshine Coast’s can sound the victory bell into the race, Scotty thought retain my pace or race. We new dynamic endurance after securing the overall he was close to securing had this duel for three or four duo. titles at the Blackall 100 victory until Jimmy emerged kilometres. It was on. Palmwoods athlete Scotty 50km race last month. late in the race. “It was as fast as I could Farrell and Alexandra Scotty posted a new “It was crazy. I came out of possibly go at the end of a Headland’s Danielle Gage course record with a time of the last section of single trail To Page 2 4:38:51 in what proved to be and I was walking across the a cracking battle with road and was just having a Nambour runner little breather and here he is Jimmy Tee. coming out of the bush,” After taking Scotty said. the lead “I had to make a call about 6-7km as to whether I would

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TOP TIPS Scott Farrell’s running top tips: 1. Practice on trails. It uses a plethora of different muscles to running like a metronome on the road. It's almost a different sport. So as much as you can, get off-road, it's way better for the soul as well. 2. Wear the gear in training you intend on using on race day (including your hydration pack). Aside from the obvious chafe, it's a great idea to have this stuff dialled in well in advance of race day. 3. Practice your nutrition a few times, in as near to race conditions as you can. I always advise the athletes I work Celebrating their 9:13 finish of the 50km event as part of the with to practice their race nutrition 3-4 times during their last Blackall 100 are Bli Bli’s Melanie and Tom Cameron with son six weeks of their race build. If you or your coach are Oliver, 1. Photo: Che Chapman planning things correctly, there should be a few key sessions (longer, more intense sessions, closely mimicking race day) that you can really target and practice everything well. Get Nothing left in your nutrition wrong and you're in for a miserable walk in the woods. Nail it and you'll be singing with the birds. 4. Condition yourself. Again, this comes back to practice. the 50km tank But if you intend on making a certain time for your 30km trail race, then by all means work out how fast you'll need to run to make that time and practice running at this speed to see From Page 1 “Scotty got me to mainly do if your body can handle it. Part of the conditioning process is 50km run. He was right on my hills, and practically every run to build up slowly making sure you get yourself used to shoulder. I could hear him was with a backpack and I just running at certain speeds. breathing.” found hills. It was a remarkable “I was also a bit more in tune 5. Stay on your feet. Yes the ground is very uneven, but I've comeback from Jimmy to with my food and resting sustained far less injuries running in the bush than running battle for the lead given it was more.” on the footpath. Concentrate and keep your eyes on the trail estimated he was about six Danielle said she felt strong and run fresh – a good way to end up on your face is to go minutes behind before the for most of the race, although running in the bush when you're feeling tired. 42km checkpoint. she tripped at about the 20km Coming out of Mapleton Falls point which led to a minor calf Todd Mumberson (Palmwoods) third there was a steady climb with cramp. The cramps worsened 30-39 men 5:08:35. Trevor Allen (Noosaville) fifth 30-39 men about 1km to go when Jimmy between 35-40km and the final 5:20:23. was unable to maintain the 10km were a mental and Danielle Gage (Alexandra Headland) pace and eventually finished 42 physical battle. first overall and first 40-49 women seconds behind. With varied sporting 5:22:02. Robert Clark (Wurtulla) fourth 40-49 “I kept looking back…I didn’t interests, Danielle is uncertain women 5:50:20. have much left. We were going about her next challenge. Andrew Richards (Buderim) seventh at it like it was a 5km race,” Possibilities include the North 40-49 men 6:07:39. Scotty said. Face 100, the Comrades 90km Scott Woodward (Doonan) eighth 40-49 men 6:14:10. The women’s race saw ultramarathon or the Port to Dawn Rees (Yandina) seventh 30-39 Danielle dominate the field, Port mountain bike race. women 7:15:59. ringing the finishing bell after “I like to train with people and Lisa Thompson (Kiel Mountain) eighth 5:22:02 and nearly 30 minutes do something different every 30-39 women 7:33:22. Dorthea Knudsen (Sippy Downs) third ahead of her nearest time,” she said. 15-29 women 7:52:38. competitor. “Pounding the pavement is Kellee Offley (Yandina Creek) 10th While having completed not interesting to me I would 40-49 women 7:53:51. races such as the North Face much rather be out in the bush Amanda Eriksson (Mudjimba) ninth 30-39 women 7:53:52. 100 back in 2011 and two and I quite like the hills rather Trevor Elliott (Warana) first 60-69 men Glasshouse 50km previously, than the flat surface.” 08:26:58. this is the first time she has SEE THE 100KM STORY Julie Hosking (Little Mountain) second Danielle Gage and Scotty train specifically for a trail run. ON PAGE 11. 50-59 women 8:57:43. Tom Cameron (Bli Bli) fifth 15-29 men Farrell won the 50km event at She consulted Scotty for a Top Coast age group 9:13:22. the Blackall 100. program and the T:Zero finishers: Linda Vale (Mapelton) fourth 50-59 Photo: Warren Lynam Multisport coach ensured she 50km women 9:18:05. narrowed her training focus. Scott Farrell (Palmwoods) first overall Jessica Taylor (Nambour) fifth 15-29 Cheryl Lanagan (Little Mountain) ninth and first 30-39 men 4:38:51. women 10:41:28. “I wanted to podium in my 50-59 women 12:07:02. Jimmy Tee (Nambour) first 15-29 men Colleen Newton (Nambour) eighth Lisa Day (Pacific Paradise) eighth age group. I completely gave and second overall 4:39:33. 50-59 women 11:54:35. 15-29 women 12:14:35. up bike riding and just ran,” she Eugene Craddock (Bli Bli) first 40-49 Emily Brown (Maleny) seventh 15-29 Scott Cupitt (Woombye) seventh 15-29 said. men 5:08:29. women 12:06:56. men 13:33:26. Page 2Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, November 4, 2015 NEWS EMAIL US: [email protected] Locals flex Noosa muscle LOCALS performed strongly at showing from Annelise, who swim in the event’s 33-year the iconic Noosa Triathlon on has struggled with injury this history. Sunday, with four Sunshine year. Our Noosa Tri podium Coasters among the top-10 “This year I was supposed to finishers were: women. be doing a masters in Josh Minogue (Mooloolaba) 2:02:14 Mooloolaba’s 2010 race physiotherapy and I actually third 25-29 men (18:34, 1:03:34, 35:47). winner Caroline Steffen backed declined the offer to make the David Chick (Yaroomba) 2:04:59 up from last month’s Ironman most of triathlon,” she said. second masters men (22:02, 1:00:46, World Championship to finish “I planned an overseas trip 37:53). fifth in the 1.5km swim, 40km for three months with QAS and Gregory Ball (Noosa Heads) 2:12:51 ride, 10km run. was staying in France. I did a third 50-54 men (23:31, 1:02:17, 41:55). Buderim’s Kirralee Seidel race in Japan on the way over, Darryl Scott (Noosa Heads) 2:10:51 claimed sixth place among the but the day before I left (Japan) second 55-59 (24:02, 1:00:57, 40:30). women (2:06:40) in an I got an injury. I still went over to Kevin Hammond (Burnside) 2:23:25 impressive performance. France because they said it third clydesdales 90-99kg (24:13, 1:06:26, 46:58). Meanwhile, Radka was going to be okay after a Kerrie Crisp (Sunshine Beach) 2:34:09 Vodickova, who has recently week or so but in the end it first 55-59 women (24:05, 1:10:45, relocated to Noosaville with never came right.” 53:04). finance Brad Kahlefeldt, snared In the men’s field, Mt Louise McNulty (Noosa Heads) 2:41:50 seventh spot. The Czech Coolum’s Ben Shaw claimed second 55-59 women (24:03, 1:15:48, 55:20). competitor clocked 2:06:53. sixth place (1:50:41) but Penny Hearn (Tewantin) 2:52:42 Buderim young gun Annelise Noosa’s 2012 ironman world second 60-64 women (28:58, 1:19:33, Alexandra Headland’s Jefferies finished 10th champion Pete Jacobs failed to 56:52). Anthony Rule on his way to (2:14:41), after claiming the finish after suffering cramp in Philip Scott (Noosa Heads) 3:34:37 world under-23 duathlon title the run. first 75-79 men (37:09, 1:31:24, 15th in open men, with a 1:15:37). final time of 2:12:10. last month. It was a successful day for Markus Hanley (Tewantin) 6:12:17 first Photo: Che Chapman It was an outstanding organisers, with the first beach 80+ man (46:23, 2:21:00, 2:47:03).

Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, November 4, 2015 Page 3 EMAIL US: [email protected] NEWS Jan’s still fit and firing at age 72

By GRANT EDWARDS

ENTERING the 70s age bracket, most people are slowing down. Not Sunshine Beach's Jan Croft. Fresh from winning the 70-plus division of the 3.8km marathon swim at Mooloolaba’s World Swims Series “Swim Queensland" event last weekend in a time of 1:03:23, the 72-year-old swimmer actually has plans to ramp up her training in the years ahead. “Last year I competed in the 70-plus age group at the World Masters Championships in Montreal in the 3km open water swim. I won’t go to the worlds this year…I’m hoping to Jan Croft produced an impressive marathon swim at Mooloolaba’s World Swims Series, hang in there until the 75-plus completing the 3.8km journey in 1:03:23. Photo: Geoff Potter age group for another hit-out,” she said. “I still enjoy the swimming, I SWIM TIPS have no plans for retiring, as Jan Croft’s tips: Double delight for pair long as the body holds out. ● Train in the pool, and “You just manage the supplement that swimming SUNSHINE Coast swim injuries. Anyone who has been with an open water swim. coach Duane Cannell swimming that long, it would (pictured) can walk the ● Swimmers of all abilities be impossible not to have any walk. issues.” need to be looking at the The Bokarina teacher Jan’s son Nick is head coach clock. “It’s too easy to get was the World Swims of Multisport Consultants, and out there in the ocean and Series overall winner in the Mark Laforest also scored each week she joins his squad think it’s lovely not pushing 2km with a time of 23:58 at a double, winning the for three sessions of between as hard as you should be.” Mooloolaba on October men’s 55-59 division with a 3.5-4km. ● For triathletes, aim for 23. He also won the 1km time of 27:24, and then Among the faster lanes at 3.5km up to 4km sets. with an effort of 12:00. backed up with a win in his squad, she joins athletes less ● “I find I need a fair bit of Multisport Mecca’s category in the 1km with a than half her age. work to maintain swim. I cover star from last edition time of 13:48. “All I do is hang on to the swim my best with about young ones as long as I can,” Jan said. 4km training sets,” she event before she retired at the replacement saw an end to her “I enjoy swimming with the said. age of 19. triathlon career. young ones. I enjoy their Married in her early 20s and “I wasn’t very talented at company…it doesn’t matter six and during the 1950s she then having three sons, Jan got running, it was always a matter how old you are.” held state records for every back into swimming and at the of survival,” Jan said. When training for major freestyle distance between 50 FINA Masters championships She has just completed the events she lifts the training to to 800 metres. in 1988 she won gold in the Arena Noosa 1000 event as four or five weekly pool In 1961 Jan secured the 800m. part of the tri festival (where she sessions. Jan regularly does Australian 800m title in With son Nick excelling in again won her age group with a gym work to maintain her Brisbane, and did it again one triathlon, Jan was drawn into time of 18:51), and her next strength and supplement her year later in Melbourne. the tri-sport. She completed major events will include the training in between swim Training under the guidance four Ironmans, two at Forster next World Swims Series coaching at Noosa Aquatic of coach Arthur Cusack for which earned her qualification events at Noosa in February Centre. most of her career, and in the for the Hawaii Ironman World along with Mooloolaba in Growing up in Ayr, Jan has latter stages Don Talbot, Jan Championship on both March, the national masters an outstanding swimming trained with the ’62 occasions – the latter was in swim titles in Melbourne in April pedigree. Commonwealth Games squad 1998 which she finished on the and the Byron Bay Ocean She started swimming in North Queensland but just podium. Swim Classic scheduled for competitively from the age of missed selection for the Perth But in 2008 a knee May. Page 4Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, November 4, 2015 NEWS EMAIL US: [email protected] Choose your run adventure

By GRANT EDWARDS DATE SAVERS THOSE looking to find their Sunshine Coast fitness will have the perfect Run Series opportunity as part of next January 31: Race one, year’s Sunshine Coast Run Noosa Springs (2km, 5km Series. and 10km). Each of the four-race series will feature “NavRun”, an April 3: Race two, Coolum adventure race style event (15km, 10km, 5km and where two team members 2km). must visit as many checkpoints May 29: Race three, Point as possible in the 90 minute Cartwright (2km, 5km and timeframe. 10km). Participants will be given a July 9: Race four, Sippy topographical map, which they Downs (2km, 5km and use to find check points. 10km). “Checkpoints are scored differently depending on level of difficulty in reaching them, so people who feel like they want you need to choose your to get into adventure strategy,” Atlas Multisports racing…this a stepping stone. event organiser Jason And you don’t have to be Crowther said. ultra-fit, you can do this with a “Teams must travel on foot at bit of strategy. It’s not their own pace. Anyone from necessarily the fastest team children to grandparents can that will win.” experience the personal Once again the four-race satisfaction that comes from series is designed to help cross-country navigation at people train for the region’s their own level of competition marquee running event – the and comfort. annual Sunshine Coast “It will be a fun time for Marathon and Community Pomona’s Christine Metcalfe heads toward Point Cartright anyone that requires not just Running Festival. at the annual Buddina run. Photo: Michelle Singer run speed but strategy and Starting in January, the series navigational skills using a map features monthly events with at Coolum in April. December for the series. Those to navigate from point to point distances varying from 2km to Discounts of 50% will be who take up the offer will be in diverse terrain. 10km. There will also be a offered for those who register in paying about $15 for each “We have introduced this for one-off 15km challenge staged the first two weeks of event.

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WHEN bosses deliver good news, it typically involves a QUALIFIERS heftier pay packet or new role. Taking 2016 world But Peter Nel’s championship slots at announcement to Sean Port Macquarie 70.3 Richardson was something were: money couldn’t buy. Sean Richardson, Paul Sitting down after crossing Davies, Kacey Willoughby, the finish of Ironman 70.3 Port Catherine Thiele, Michele Macquarie, Peter delivered the Purvis. news Sean had won the 30-34 age group title – and clinched a spot at next year’s world Moving to the Sunshine championship to be staged on Coast in 2014 has paid home soil. dividends for Sean’s racing. The Mountain Creek He’s getting faster and stronger 31-year-old claimed victory under the guidance of Jason after storming home in Crowther of Atlas Multisports, unseasonably hot conditions. and puts it all down to After a 26:22 swim, Sean got “consistency”. “There is no secret sessions. through the hilly bike course in It’s about being consistent, 2:25:22 and then posted a doing the right things, strength 1:26:22 run. work and being healthy. And Mountain Creek’s Sean Richardson atop of the podium with It was the fastest run in his having faith in the program,” he Aaron William Ashdown second, and Peregian’s Paul Davis category and the second said. Photo: Hannah Richardson quickest of any age grouper. in third at Port Macquarie 70.3. Sean is now looking forward “When I ran over the line I to wearing the Australian David Dellow (Kawana Island) 17th Michael Hird (Alexandra Headland) thought I heard I was third. I colours at Mooloolaba next professional men 4:35:00. 32nd 30-34 men 5:11:30. Jessica Fleming (Noosa Heads) Michele Purvis (Mooloolaba) second was completely stoked at September. coming third and I was jumping fourth professional women 4:37:15. 45-49 women 5:17:37. But first he plans to return to Jason Cook (Currimundi) 29th Dylan Murphy (Maroochydore) 12th around like crazy,” Sean said. Port Macquaire next year for 35-39 men 4:51:51. men 18-24 men 5:32:42. “I knew I had a passed a few the Ironman, where he hopes Robbie Andrews (Kawana Island) Catherine Milgate (Gympie) eighth within my age group (on the 13th 45-49 men 4:52:47. 45-49 women 5:39:12. to qualify for the Kona world Ben Schodel (Cotton Tree) 39th Jarrod Covey (Buderim) 65th 30-34 run). championship. 35-39 men 4:59:27. men 5:41:08. “I built into the race as it went Sunshine Coast athletes’ Kacey Willoughby (Mooloolaba) Jane Simpson (Caloundra) 12th on…it felt easier and I felt second 30-34 women 5:00:13. 40-44 women 5:48:13. Ironman Port Macquarie 70.3 Catherine Thiele (Mooloolaba) Garry Weston (Caloundra) 11th lighter. When you are passing results: second 35-39 women 5:04:18. 55-59 men 5:49:43. people that gives you a lot of Jarmo Hast (Mooloolaba) 15th Adam Dubberley (Mountain Creek) Jonathan Hamwood (Mons) second confidence and self-belief. professional men 4:15:41. 30th 30-34 men 5:08:23. 65-69 men 5:52:49. “Everything just happened. Sean Richardson (Mountain Creek) Jess Sawkins (Peregian Springs) Hannah Richardson (Mountain first 30-34 men 4:21:04. third 25-29 women 5:08:59. Creek) 11th 25-29 women 5:57:58. Sometimes you have good Paul Davies (Peregian Springs) third Lauren Murphy (Maroochy River) Mark Adamson (Caloundra) 83rd days where it feels easy.” 30-34 men 4:22:40. sixth 35-39 women 5:10:02. 40-44 men 6:12:02.

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By TRIATHLON QUEENSLAND

LAKE Kawana will be abuzz with young triathletes on Sunday, November 8 as schools from the top north to the NSW border gather for the

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Schools event at Lake Kawana. Tr All Schools is a must do for young triathletes, providing the opportunity to qualify to Photo: represent their region at the THE Nissan State Series Queensland State Schools ALL SCHOOLS continues on Saturday, AQUATHLON Triathlon in Hervey Bay in Senior Triathlon: November 14, with the Full distance(14yrs+): February 2016. 750m/20km/5km (birth inaugural Kawana Aquathlon 2.5km run/ 1km swim/ The Lake Kawana course years 1997-1999). at Lake Kawana. 2.5km run provides ideal conditions for Intermediate Triathlon: Rivalry builds among Enticer (12+ yrs): 300m mates and within clubs as juniors, either elite or first timers 600m/16km/4km (birth swim/ 2km run 12-13 yrs and is a great hit out for kids to Triathlon Queensland years 2000-2001). Kids (10-11 yrs): 200m experience competitive race members race it out over the conditions with the support of Junior Triathlon: Nissan State Series in pursuit swim/ 1km run 10-11 yrs the Triathlon Queensland team. 400m/12km/3km (birth of a state championship Mini kids (7-9yrs): 100m “The Kawana course will years) 2002-2003. crown, and the heavily swim/ 500m run bring the best out in the Primary Qualifier contested title of Triathlon athletes, with a tide assisted Aquathlon: Queensland Athlete of the something for everyone at swim, a flat multi loop bike 1km/200m/1km (birth years Year. Kawana with races for ages course and a hint of 2004-2005). Kawana Aquathlon is one seven through to 70+ years. technicality, we can expect to Kids Aquathlon: of six state championship If you feel like leaving the races in the Nissan State bike at home, this is the see some impressive racing,” 500m/100m/500m (birth race director Dan Mangano Series, meaning extra points event for you. years 2006-2008). said. up for grabs for Triathlon On the other hand, if you’re “There are some serious Queensland members. guilty of opting for cycle athletes coming through the spectator friendly and fosters a State championship aside, training, competing in the ranks and we’re excited to see big turnout of supporters for the Kawana course is well Kawana Aquathlon is a great the talent on race day. We Queensland’s young triathletes. liked among triathletes, with opportunity to put your swim should also see plenty of first All are welcome to come along perfect race conditions on and run to the test in the run, timers at Kawana and to bring and cheer on the next the lake swim. swim, run course. them across the finish line of generation of triathletes. Whether you’re a Entries close soon. Visit their first tri is sensational.” For event details visit performance athlete or new www.triathlonqld.com.au for The Kawana course is www.triathlonqld.com.au. to aquathon, there’s event details.

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Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, November 4, 2015 Page 9 ADVICE EMAIL US: [email protected] Ditch the crap for real food

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PROTEIN… I think we can safely say that without argument, protein is the single most important macronutrient available to our bodies. My answer is simple. Yes. It provides the building You can get enough protein blocks to repair and grow from your diet to ensure you are nearly everything in our body. It recovering well, performing well to optimise your protein intake How many of you know how is essential to have, without it, and not losing any muscle from wholefoods is always your much protein you should be you will suffer. mass. So please for the love of best bet, this is what your body aiming for each day, as this The question is, are all the God, ditch the artificial crap! craves and is used to. obviously differs between products we see lining How do I do this? By What gets my blood curdling gender, age, race etc? How supermarket aisles dedicated including a good source of is hearing that people head out many of you know how much to the buff, warranted? Or can protein with every meal. and spend hundreds of dollars more protein you need when we obtain the majority of our I know when I’m training on the latest and greatest you're at the pointy end of your protein needs from, you anywhere from 10-15 hours per pre-workout supplement, then training? guessed it, real food? week, I’m having an extra meal follow this up with a big protein The science is there, the As with everything in most days. That makes four shake immediately after the recipe to get your intake right to nutrition, at the elite end of the main meals and two or three session and yet they have build that muscle and enhance spectrum, there are snacks. hardly trained enough to performance and recovery. It all exceptions, but let’s focus on That’s loads of time to ensure warrant extra protein and aren't comes back to basics… and the majority… that’s you and I'm ingesting ample protein eating well in the first place. who does it best. me, the age group athletes, the across the day. How many of you focus on So please, stop lining the weekend warriors. A good amount to aim for at the “one per centers”, buying pockets of the supplement We’re mainly wanting to most meals is 25-30g of the latest shoes or industry – ditch the highly make sure we’re maintaining a protein. As a guide, a 100g supplements to try and get that processed, heat treated, good balance of lean muscle piece of steak has about 30g of edge, when you haven’t yet chemically enhanced formulas and optimise recovery and protein in it, a handful of nuts is mastered the basics, like used to make the crap they put performance through good about 6g, a large egg has making sure you’re eating in those big tubs of protein and eating habits... right? roughly 6g of protein. Learning enough vegetables and fruit? start eating some real food.

Page 10 Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, November 4, 2015 NEWS EMAIL US: [email protected] Surprise victory

THE Gold Coast’s Troy head told me that it was Lethlean set a new course impossible, I hadn't trained record for the brutal Blackall enough, I wouldn't make it, I 100 event in a time of was not capable, it was too 10:16.47. hard a course, etcetera. He eclipsed the previous “Well, I backed myself at the mark by 26 minutes. start, ran relatively Meanwhile, Shona conservatively early, toughed Stephenson was second out light headedness/dizziness overall and she won the from 30-60km, and somehow women’s 100km race in a time started to feel good for the last of 11:54.03. 40km.” Troy Lethlean finished the Blackall 100 in a new record time For Troy, it was a remarkable The win was equally of 10 hours and 16 minutes. Photo: Che Chapman result. He only started trail impressive for Shona. She had running 18 months ago, with contemplated not running frustrating, my legs wanted to 40-49 men 12:37:26. his first event at Washpool last because of breathing go, they were bounding away Greg Hardwick (Pomona) 12th 40-49 men 15:46:38. year, and after Ben Gerhardy difficulties. underneath me, they knew Rob Wallace (Diddillibah) fourth 14-29 dropped out following a solid “My asthma was pretty bad what to do, my body is trained men 17:32:27. start he dominated the field for for the first 55km. I was crying for this but I had chest spasms Jason Miezio (Forest Glen) 15th 40-49 a comfortable victory. at 45km when Sara Emr helped and my lungs were not playing men 17:37:02. Adrian McCallum (Maleny) 16th 40-49 “I honestly thought I'd be me at the drink stop,” she said. a part in it. It will be my last race men 17:37:08. okay for 50km and then be “I then cried and let go for in Australia for a little while and I Kate Mayne (Pomona) sixth 40-49 walking the last 50km... the next 5km. It must have wanted to go out with a win.” women 17:45:41. hopefully a top five or 10,” he sounded pretty weird to anyone Sunshine Coast 100km Colin Mackey (Palmwoods) 17th 40-49 men 18:20:04. said. “In my heart I really around me. I pulled it all back finishers: Kirsty Levy (Bokarina) eighth 40-49 wanted to run 10 hours, but my together, having asthma is so Jason Collett (Mudjimba) second women 19:00:36.

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Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, November 4, 2015 Page 11 EMAIL US: [email protected] NEWS Pedalling passion for the outdoors

By IAIN CURRY

THE working life contrast for Keith Maricich over recent years could hardly be more pronounced. From city-bound desk-bound chartered accountant to bike shop owner in Noosa Junction, it has been an impressive life affirming journey for Trilogy Cycles’ founder. Lean of body and eloquent of speech, Keith opened the doors to Trilogy four months ago in a region he set his heart on living after many successful years in accounting and commerce. And there’s a real buzz to his new shop. Situated on Lanyana Keith Maricich is the man behind Trilogy Cycles at Noosa Junction. Photos: Iain Curry Way in the Junction – “the side with a good vibe and a very local feel to it,” Keith said – its cosy atmosphere, large range of multisport brands and its own coffee cart help make it a place you’re keen to linger. “I’ve tried to create a relaxed atmosphere at Trilogy so people can hang out, rather than just shop,” Keith said. “These days you can’t just be a bike shop anymore, not with online competition. I want to couple of kids and ultimately get as many people outdoors small business – it’s the give good service, variety of upped sticks for Brisbane. as possible and enjoying backbone of any economy – product and engage the local “I sold a successful business cycling,” he said. and I enjoy dealing with people community.” so was living like I was on On my visit, there was an on a daily basis.” Twice weekly shop rides holiday in Brisbane for a while,” impressive range of brands on And he’s right about creating have taken off, while organising Keith said. “The idea was show. Trilogy stocks Scott, the right atmosphere in the running workshops with Noosa always there for a bike shop Avanti, Malvern Star and the shop, aided no end by the half marathon winner Patrick and I wanted to move to the first Felt had just arrived, with Bean Peddlin’ coffee cart in the Nispel and Noosa Triathlon Coast. I knew there was a good Keith hoping to become a doorway, open between 7am champ Caroline Steffen shows core market for cycling and distributor shortly. and 1pm and operated by wife Keith’s drive to engage high triathlon here, but I also wanted Kit from Giro, CatEye, Erinna. Coffee and cycling are profile athletes. to cater for all cycling, from Vorgee, Profile Design, Xterra inextricably linked, and the mini Growing up in Johannesburg mountain bikes to hybrids to Wetsuits, Funky Trunks and On village feel to the quiet side of in South Africa, Keith was a kids bikes.” running shoes are just a Noosa Junction where Trilogy competitive swimmer and road With his corporate selection from an eclectic sits makes it an easy-going cyclist through his school background Keith set out inventory. There’s also a service spot to shoot the breeze a years, and the triathlon bug bit business and financial plans area where cleaning, bike while, pre or post ride. after he rode the bike leg in a and rigidly adhered to them. packing and a premium or full “I’ve had some incredibly local tri event, helping his team Over 18 months he worked pro service happen: a busy positive feedback in the four finish second overall. towards his business model, place in the lead up to the months we’ve been open, His sporting life continued scouting locations, meeting Noosa Triathlon, Keith said. we’re heading in the right alongside his professional one: bike manufacturers and Speaking with Keith, I got the direction and getting stronger first as a chartered accountant, sticking to his principles. impression he’s revelling in his each month,” Keith said. then with his own automotive “My passion is not to be an new business, and his will to “There’s a good heartbeat to retail business. He met and elitist cycling store or specialist succeed and make Trilogy part Noosa Junction, and I’m very married Erinna, an Australian mountain bike store. We do of the community is happy. It’s very different to based in South Africa, had a cater for these, but my aim is to commendable. “My passion is corporate life.” Page 12 Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, November 4, 2015 FIND OUT WHYTHE MOST AWARDEDSUV IN OURFAMILYISPERFECT FORYOURS. 6YEAR WARRANTY VISITCRICKSSUBARUMAROOCHYDORE TODAY. ON NEW VEHICLES>

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By IAIN CURRY

THE 2015 award for new car with the most character? For exterior drama alone, Jeep's new Renegade will take some beating. American designed and tested but built on Fiat's 500X chassis, Jeep's small SUV is a fun front-wheel drive style statement with decent dynamics and room for the family, or in top-spec Trailhawk guise, a talented off-road toy worthy of Jeep's 4x4 heritage. Shoppers have a choice of five models, all petrol engined. controls than modern F1 cars, Entry is a Sport with an 81kW but work well when you get VITAL STATISTICS 1.6-litre four-potter and manual used to the buttons. Model: 2015 Jeep Renegade. gearbox; the Sport auto, The Renegade's sense of fun Details: Four-door front- or all-wheel drive small SUVs. Longitude and Limited all offer carries over from the styling to Engines: 1.6-litre four-cylinder generating maximum power a torquey 103kW/230Nm the drive experience. of 81kW and peak torque of 152Nm (Sport manual); 1.4-litre 1.4-litre; and if you want 4WD Our bitumen test was limited four-cylinder with 103kW/230Nm (Sport auto, Longitude (not available on the rest of the to models with the torquey range), the Trailhawk's your 103kW 1.4-litre engine, and it's and Limited), 2.4-litre four-cylinder with 129kW/230Nm choice with its 129kW/230Nm well suited as a flexible (Trailhawk). 2.4-litre four. all-rounder for town, highway Transmissions: 5-speed manual (Sport only); 6-speed Positives abound. Besides and back road trips. DDCT auto (Sport, Longitude and Limited); 9-speed auto the looks there's superb cabin The four-potter takes some (Trailhawk). space, it's a hoot to drive, and persuading to get moving Consumption: 6.0-litres/100km (Sport manual); 5.9 (Sport, technology, kit and interior initially, but proves responsive if Longitude and Limited); 7.5 (Trailhawk). layout impress. you keep the revs up; the CO2: 141g/km (Sport manual); 137 (Sport, Longitude and There has to be a but torque hit from low down Limited); 175 (Trailhawk). though, and it's price. The punting it along with gusto. Towing capacity (braked): 800kg (Sport manual); 1200kg Sport manual is the only one in Don't expect grip, balance or the sub-$30 bracket, and to steering feedback to match (Sport, Longitude and Limited); 907kg (Trailhawk). get the better 1.4-litre engine more sporting orientated Bottom line plus on-roads: $29,500 (Sport manual); you'll need $32,500 for the premium SUVs, but the $32,500 (Sport auto); $34,500 (Longitude); $38,500 Sport auto. Big money in the Renegade is by no means a (Limited); $41,500 (Trailhawk) all before on roads. hotly contested and crammed body rolling horror. It's fun, Website: www.jeepnoosa.com.au small SUV segment. stable and planted through the Surprisingly roomy inside, turns, and does a decent job of ideal family hauler and con, parking sensors, two-way front and rear passengers enjoy absorbing road bumps, but the weekend adventurer for five electric driver's seat and oodles of fresh air above their electric steering can feel oddly adults. It's still a small SUV, so 17-inch alloys; Limiteds score heads and acceptable leg weighted. while the boot opening is large leather upholstery, 16.5cm room. There is a feel of quality Trailhawk buying 4x4 fans and practical, the 351-litres touch-screen, 17.7cm colour and solidness throughout the won't be disappointed. Range cargo space isn't vast. Fuel instrument display, sat nav, cabin in all models, while Rover Evoque-matching economy - especially as tested BeatsAudio system, power Uconnect audio and 211mm ground clearance, - isn't groundbreaking. eight-way driver and passenger touchscreens are standard, wheel articulation up to On the standard includes list seats (also heated), bi-xenon with impressive 16.5cm 205mm, 20:1 crawl ratio, is the Uconnect touch-screen headlights, 18-inch alloys and screens in Limiteds and above. multi-mode Selec-terrain, hill audio with integrated voice some bling for the front grille, Seats are at their best in the descent control and fully command and Bluetooth, mirrors and roof rails. higher grades with leather and disconnecting rear axle. This cruise control, seven airbags The Trailhawk 4x4 also gets electric adjust, but all are quite thing has the off-road smarts, and rear-view camera are off-road specific fruit, including solid, upright chairs which are and tackled some significant across the range. low range, hill descent control, fine for normal drives, but I climbs and descents with Sport models get a 12.7cm underbody skid plates, 17-inch suspect might not be the most aplomb. screen, 16-inch alloys and cloth off-road alloys, Trailhawk front cosseting for longer ones. Interior passenger upholstery; Longitudes bring and rear fascia, bonnet decal, Multi-function steering dimensions are excellent blind spot monitoring, leather black front grille and red tow wheels seem to have more making the Renegade both an steering wheel, dual-zone air hook. Page 14 Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, November 4, 2015 NEWS EMAIL US: [email protected]

In brief... Marathon finish THE Sunshine Coast was represented at the weekend’s New York Marathon. Greg Biggs posted a time of 3:17:58, while Linda Florence finished in 5:35:44. World exposure MARCOOLA’S Brodie Gardner achieved 22nd in the professional field and 43rd Team Mountain Designs is headed for the world champs in Brazil. Photo: GeoQuest overall at World Xterra Champs in Maui. On a technical, muddy and demanding course Brodie Team MD is Brazil bound was the third Australian home with a time of 3:03:50. THE gang is back together and region of Pantanal, the event They are ready to face the they’re headed for Brazil. features more than 500km of world’s best. The AR World Duathlon titles The Mountain Designs team mountain biking, trail running Series unites in competition the SAVANNAH Wayner finished of David Schloss from Wurtulla, and trekking, river kayaking, world’s best endurance athletes fourth in the junior women elite Noosa’s Kim Beckinsale and pack rafting, canoeing and at premiere Qualifier events division at the Duathlon ITU Gold Coast pair Gary navigation. around the globe. The top two World Championships. Sutherland and Leo Theoharis It’s the same Mountain teams at each of these races Annelise Jefferies was first in will represent Australia at the Designs team which won XPD gain a coveted position on the the under 23s, with 2:05:50. world adventure racing (Australia’s most gruelling start line of the annual pinnacle Hazel Edmond (Tewantin) was championship from November adventure race) at the Flinders of the sport, the AR World third in women aged 60-64 11-21. Racing in the midwest Ranges back in 2013. Championship. with a time of 2:42:21. Supercharge Yo ur Next Triathlon Swim Online tailored swim programmes forTriathletes The goal is simple...tobecome more efficient in the water andswim faster,thusleaving more energy for the bike &run leg =finishing in a higher position overall

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The Suunto cashback offers runs until December 31 and includes the top-of-the-range SuunoAmbit3 Run with heartrate monitor. The Bluetooth Smart enabled GPS watch has everything for the runner looking for style, fit and function, helping you plan, progress and recover If it's time to upgrade your shoe collection for spring and better than ever. See in summer take a look at Nike’s new range for style and store for more performance. Available in a range of seasonal prints as details and well as stylish black/white combinations, Nike’s new range how to claim as something to suit runners of all abilities. Styles now up to $50 on available at Allez Sport Mooloolaba include the Lunarglide any Suunto purchase 7 ($200), Zoom between November 1 and December Structure 19 ($200), 31. Lime green now available at Allez Sport Mooloolaba. Zoom Pegasus 32 (RRP RRP $420. $170), Flyknit Free 4.0 ($180) and the Nike Free 5.0 Print for both men and women (RRP$170).

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November 6 Telstra Store Sunshine CoastCyclingClubcriterium, grades A, B, Cand Caloundra www.scccracing.wix.com Maroochydore D. Dependingonthe number of riders racing on theday, SimmerCrit some gradesmay raceatthe same time. Racing starts Series –race two from6pm. Entry fee‐$10all members,$12 visitors. November 8 Triathlon Queensland SchoolSportselectionraces. Senior Lake Kawana www.triathlonqld.com.au Queensland All Triathlon ‐750m/20km/5km(birth years1997‐1999). Schools Intermediate Triathlon ‐600m/16km/4km(birth years Championships 2000‐2001). JuniorTriathlon ‐400m/12km/3km (birth years) 2002‐2003. Primary Qualifier Aquathlon ‐ 1km/200m/1km(birth years 2004‐2005). Kids Aquathlon ‐500m/100m/500m (birth years 2006‐2008). November 8 Beach Bash BeachBashisthe craziest andsandiest obstacle Maroochydore www.beachbash.com.au challengeinAustralia. Thecourse is about 4kmwith up to 26 excitingobstaclesdesignedtochallengeyou.The kids’ eventisfor 5‐10 yearsand the course rangesfrom1‐ 2km. November 13 Telstra Store Sunshine Coast CyclingClubcriterium, grades A, B, Cand Giraween www.scccracing.wix.com Maroochydore D. Dependingonthe number of riders racing on theday, SimmerCrit some gradesmay raceatthe same time.Racing starts Series –race from6pm. Entry fee‐$10all members, $12visitors. three November 14 Kawana Incorporating theTriathlonQueenslandState Aquathlon Lake Kawana www.qldtriseries.com.au Aquathon Championshipsand Triathlon Australia National Selection Event. Full distance ‐2.5km run/1000m swim/2.5km run. Enticer ‐300m/2km. Junior (10‐11years) ‐200m/1km. Mini aquathon ‐100m/500m.

November 15 Queensland Tri Three triathlonraces. QTS ‐400mswim, 15km cycle, 4km Kawana Waters www.qldtriseries.com.au Series –round run. Enticer ‐200m swim, 7.5kmcycle,2km run. Kool three Kids ‐100mswim, 2kmcycle,400mrun.

November 20 Telstra Store Sunshine Coast CyclingClubcriterium, grades A, B, Cand Caloundra www.scccracing.wix.com Maroochydore D. Dependingonthe number of riders racing on theday, SimmerCrit some gradesmay raceatthe same time. Racing starts Series –race four from6pm. Entryfee ‐$10 all members,$12 visitors. November 21‐ Hundy‐Hervey Saturday featuresaquathloneventsfor kids born 2004 to HerveyBay www.hb100.herveybaytriclub.org.au 22 Bay100 2008.MiniAquathlon–500m/50m/500m (2006 to 2008). Junior Aquathlon –1km/200m/1km(2004/2005). Triathloneventsfor kids born 1997 to 2003:Junior Triathlon –400m/12km/3km(2002/2003).Intermediate Triathlon–600m/16km/4km(2000/2001).Senior Triathlon–600m/16km/4km(1997 to 1999). Havea CrackTriathlon –200m/8km/2km (15years and above). Mainevent is the Sunday triathlonfeaturing a2km swim, 80kmcycle and 18km run. November 27 Telstra Store Sunshine Coast CyclingClubcriterium, grades A, B, Cand Giraweenwww.scccracing.wix.com Maroochydore D. Dependingonthe number of riders racing on theday, SimmerCrit some gradesmay raceatthe same time. Racing starts Series –race five from6pm. Entryfee ‐$10 all members,$12 visitors.

November 28‐ Bribie Trirace Saturday: Active Kids and Active FirstTimers: 100m Bribie Island www.bribietri.com 29 two swim/3kmcycle/500mrun; 200mswim/5kmcycle/1km run, 250m swim/6km cycle/2kmrun. Oceanswim: 500m or 2km. Sunday: Short‐300m swim/10kmcycle/3km run or Long –1000m swim,30kmcycle,8km run.

November 29 Sunshine Coast There will be 14.7kmand 8.3kmoptions at Ewen Glenviewwww.seqtrailrunningseries.com.au Trail Running MaddockDam (Mooloolah Connection Rd). TheSouth Series East Queensland TrailRunningSerieshas evolvedfrom foureventsonthe Gold Coast,tonow include10events across theGoldCoast,Brisbane andSunshine Coast.

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November29 Triathlon Pink An all‐female triathlon with varying distances: Short ‐ Sunshine Coast www.triathlonpink.com.au and BrooksFun 100m/4km/1km. Medium ‐200m/6km/2km. Long ‐ Stadium RunPink 300m/8km/3km. Ultra ‐600m/16km/6km. Kids 7‐9‐ 50m/2km/500m. Kids 10‐13 ‐100m/4km/1km. Anda 5kmand 2.5kmfun run and walk foradults andkids 1km run. December6 12‐HourMS Cotton Tree AquaticCentre on theSunshine Coastwill Cotton Tree www.msswimathon.com.au Swimathon host its inaugural MS Swimathon eventtoraise vital fundstohelppeople living with multiple sclerosis(MS).

December20 Buderim9 Climb nineBuderim hills,covering 75km,withinthree Buderimwww.buderim9.com.au hours in oneofthe Coast’smostchallengingcycling events.Participants also raise money for theCerebral PalsyLeague. December26‐ Atlas Multisports Kick‐start theyearwithanintensivetriathlon training Sunshine Coast, www.atlasmultisports.com.au 30 Christmas block, withoptionsfor advanced (four days), ridesfrom Training Block intermediate (threedays) andbeginner (twodays). Mooloolaba Endurance training, swim andrun skillsand drills,pilates, nutrition and transition technique. January 10 Hares and The Haresand Hounds TrailRun is a55kmtrail race Woodford www.traq.org.au Hounds Trail Run which canberun solo (the hares) or in arelay teamof two to four members(thehounds). Thehoundsstart an hour afterthe hares andtry to chase them down. There are also 10km and 5kmeventsontrails closetothe pool; therelay/ultra goes from WoodfordtoBeerburrumand return. January 16 Color Run Also known as the happiest 5kmonthe planet, is a Sunshine Coast www.thecolorrun.com.au. Sunshine Coast uniquepaint racethat celebrateshealthiness,happiness Stadium and individuality. January 31 Sunshine Coast Race one of the four‐race series at NoosaSprings Golf Noosawww.atlasmultisports.com.au RunSeries and Spa Resort. Distances optionsinclude 2km, 5kmand 10km. February 6 NoosaSummer Oceanswimeventsinclude marathondistance (3km), NoosaHeads www.worldseriesswims.com.au Swim –World long course (2km),short course (1km)and junior (300m Swim Series 8‐16 years and 1km10‐16 years).

February 6 Atlas Multisports The firstoffourfreestyle clinicswithDuane Cannell of Buderim www.atlasmultisports.com.au Freestyle Clinic Makin’ WavesSwimSchool.

February 7 Queensland Tri Threetriathlon races.QTS ‐400m swim, 15km cycle, 4km Caloundra www.qldtriseries.com.au Series –round six run. Enticer‐200m swim,7.5km cycle, 2kmrun. Kool Kids ‐100m swim,2km cycle,400mrun.

February 13‐ Bribie Trirace Saturday: Active Kids and Active FirstTimers: 100m Bribie Island www.bribietri.com 14 four swim/3kmcycle/500mrun; 200mswim/5kmcycle/1km run, 250m swim/6km cycle/2kmrun. Oceanswim: 500m or 1.5km. Sunday: Short ‐300mswim/10kmcycle/3km run or Long –1km swim, 30kmcycle,8km run. February 14 Sunshine Coast Twodistances,15.5kmand 8.9kmatMapleton National Mapleton www.seqtrailrunningseries.com.au Trail Running Park.The South East Queensland TrailRunning Series Series includes 10 eventsacross theGoldCoast,Brisbaneand Sunshine Coast regions.

February 6 Atlas Multisports The second of fourfreestyleclinics with Duane Cannell of Buderimwww.atlasmultisports.com.au Freestyle Clinic Makin’ WavesSwimSchool.

February 27‐ Atlas Multisports Ride 200kmtoRainbow supported andthenjointhe Rainbow Beach www.atlasmultisports.com.au 28 Rainbow Beach camp will also give participants theskills andknowledge TrainingCamp of howtoprepareand recover forenduranceevents through nutrition, useofpilates andmassage.

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March 6 Mooloolaba Mile Events include marathon distance (3km), long course Mooloolaba www.worldseriesswims.com.au –World Swim (2km), short course (1km) andjunior(300m 8‐16 years Series and 1km10‐16 years).

March 10‐11 Australian Youth Ages 13‐18. 13‐14yrs maleand female400m/12km/3km. Twin Waters www.triathlon.org.au Triathlon 15 ‐16yrs 600m/16km/4km. 17‐18yrs 750m/20km/5km. Championships Mixedteamsrelay threeathletes (two malesand one female) per team 13‐15yrs 3x200m/4km/1.2km. 16‐ 18yrs3x200m/4km/1.2km.

March 11 Mooloolaba Startthe MooloolabaTriathlon Festival with a5km run Mooloolaba www.ap.ironman.com Twilight Run fromthe Esplanade andpart‐way up Alex hill.

March 12 Mooloolaba For allchildren aged 7‐13 years. Distancesinclude: 7‐10 Mooloolaba www.ap.ironman.com Superkidz & years 100m ‐swim/1km cycle/500m run. 11‐13 years ‐ Special Triathlon 200m swim/3km cycle/1km run. (Ageasatevent day)

March 12‐13 Mooloolaba Mooloolaba TriathlonFestivalfeatures theprofessional Mooloolaba www.ap.ironman.com Triathlon Festival ITUsprintevent on the Saturday, elite cycling criterium, with thecenterpiece the Olympicdistance (1.5kmswim, 40kmride, 10km run) triathlon on theSunday.

March 19 PaddyPallin Designedfor teams of two, theraces arefun, fast and Wild Horse www.paddypallinadventure.com.au Adventure Series furiouswithteams having to changebetween three core Mountain disciplinesseveral timesduring theevent… mountain biking, running/trekking, and kayaking. These non‐stop events will takebetween twotosix hourstocomplete. The courses consist of 15‐25kmofmountain biking,5‐ 10kmoftrail running/trekking and2‐4km of kayaking. March 19‐20 Bribie Trirace Saturday: Active Kids and Active FirstTimers: 100m Bribie Island www.bribietri.com four swim/3kmcycle/500mrun; 200mswim/5kmcycle/1km run, 250m swim/6km cycle/2kmrun. Oceanswim: 500m or 1.5km. Sunday: Short ‐300mswim/10kmcycle/3km run or Long –750mswim, 20km cycle, 5kmrun.

April3 Sunshine Coast Fun runs of 15km,10km, 5kmand 2km. The15km Coolum www.atlasmultisports.com.au RunSeriesrace challengewillinclude someoff‐road andsandysections. two April16‐17 QldX‐Tri Saturday am: QLD Cross TriChamps: 1500mswim/30km Landsborough www.tre‐x.com.au Championships bike/10km run. Sprint CrossTriathlon: and Multisport 400m/7.5km/3.3km.JuniorCross Triathlon: Weekend 150m/5.5km/1km. Dirt KidsCross Triathlon: 50m/2km/500m. Saturdaypm: Mud Rats KidsAdventure Run, 8kmtrail run, 4kmfun run. Sunday am: 45kmXC MTB, 22km XC MTB, Mud Rats Dirt Bike. Times from tri champs, 9kmtrailrun and 5kmMTB combinefor Dirt Master and Dirt Mistress titles. April29‐30 18hrDark Side Twoadventure races forall skill levels. The 18hr Dark Sunshine Coast www.adventureraceaustralia.com.au Champs and Side four‐personcourse includes: Up to 70km mountain 12hrDawn biking, up to 40km trailrunning/trekking,upto15km Attack paddling adventurelegs, intermediate navigation. 12 Hour Dawn Attack two‐personcourse will complete: up to 40km mountain biking,upto20km trail running/trekking, up to 10km paddling,adventurelegs, basic navigation.

April30 TooMoo 220One‐day supported ride from Toowoomba to Toowoomba to www.toomoo220.com Mooloolaba, 220km. Mooloolaba

May 15 Glasshouse Trail The Glasshouse 50 Cook'sTourisanoff‐road trailrun in Woodford www.glasshousetrailseries.com Series ‐Cook's Woodford,Queenslandwith6.5km,12km, 31km and Tour 51kmrunning events. The coursecovers forest trails and dirt roadswithviews of several volcanic mountainplugs. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, November 4, 2015 Page 19 EMAIL US: [email protected] PLANNER

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May 29 Weet‐Bix Open to kids aged 7‐1, TRYathletesstart theswiminthe Kawana Waters www.try.weetbix.com.au/events/sunshine‐ TRYathlon Olympic‐sizedpoolatKawana AquaticCentrebefore coast cyclingalong SportsmansParadeand running through thegrounds of Sunshine CoastStadium.Approximate distancesare swim 75m, cycle3km,run 500m forages7‐ 10, and swim150m, cycle6km,run 1kmfor ages 11‐15. May 29 Sunshine Coast Funruns of 10km,5km and 2km, starting from La Balsa Buddina www.atlasmultisports.com.au RunSeriesrace Park the10kmand 5kmeventstakeinPtCartwrightand three theforeshore at Buddina.

July9 Sunshine Coast Twilight runatthe University of the Sunshine Coast. Run SippyDowns www.atlasmultisports.com.au RunSeriesrace optionsinclude 2km, 5kmor10km. Theflat, fast course four has resulted in plenty of personal best results in previous yearsand achance fornew runnerstotestthemselvesin asafeand unique environment. All eventsfinishwitha 300m lap of theworld classstandard athletics track. August 14 Maroochy River Amarathon paddling race on theMaroochyRiver starting Maroochy River www.maroochyriverpaddle.com.au Paddle upstreamatthe Dunethin Rock ScoutCamp and travelling downstreamwiththe out‐going tide to finish 17kmlater in EudloCreek at theSunshineCoast PaddlesportsClub. Open to racingkayaks,sea kayaks and fishing kayaks;dragonboats andoutrigger canoes; surf spec skis andocean racing skis;stand‐uppaddle boards; Canadiancanoe, plastic sit‐on‐top andanythingelseyou might wish to paddle. August 19 Cricky’sOnesie Kickoff the 7Sunshine CoastMarathon and Community Mooloolaba www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au Run RunFestival witha1kmrun on the esplanadeinaonesie. Numberscappedat100.

August 21 Sunshine Coast Annual running festival,including2km,5km,10km, Alexandra www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au Marathon and 21.1kmand 42.2km runsthrough AlexandraHeadland, Headland Community Mooloolaba andMaroochydore. Festival

September4 Ironman 70.3 The world’sbest agegroup and professional triathletes Mooloolaba www.ironman.com World will converge on the Sunshine Coastfor theIronman 70.3 Championship World Championship. Morethan3000athletes will competeover a1.9km swim,90km bike and 21.1kmrun course.

September Glasshouse Trail The Glasshouse 100 is a100 mile,100km,50km, 34km Beerburrum www.glasshousetrailseries.com 10‐11 Series ‐ and 11.3kmtrail runinthe Glasshouse Mountains, Glasshouse 100 Beerburrum,Queensland.

October1 AtlasMultisports The thirdoffourfreestyle clinics with DuaneCannell of Buderimwww.atlasmultisports.com.au Freestyle Clinic Makin’ WavesSwimSchool.Thisisafreestyleclinicthat will improveyourtechniqueand increaseyourswim speed. Ideal fortriathletes and openwater swimmers. Thisclinic is structuredfor swimmersofall levels and abilities. November 26 AtlasMultisports The last of fourfreestyleclinics with DuaneCannell of Buderim www.atlasmultisports.com.au Freestyle Clinic Makin’ WavesSwimSchool.

December28‐ AtlasMultisports Kick‐startthe year with an intensivetriathlon training Sunshine Coastwww.atlasmultisports.com.au 31 Christmas block,withoptionsfor advanced (four days), TrainingBlock intermediate (threedays) andbeginner (twodays). Endurance training,swimand runskillsand drills, pilates, nutrition and transition technique.

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