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Rekindling riding passion WHAT began as simple ride The inaugural TOOMOO They covered 220km, and large-scale event for has delivered what could 220 has received rave it attracted riders of all levels. fundraising and more than become one of the most reviews from more than 40 It has already attracted the 100 competitors. anticipated events on the riders who made the trek attention of riders from The ride’s main focus was Sunshine Coast’s cycling from Toowoomba to Brisbane and Toowoomba, to be a test, but fun. calendar. Mooloolaba on Saturday. and next year could spawn a FULL STORY PAGE 2

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Smiling through rewarding trek IT’S 5am on Saturday, May 3, provided a glimpse of what was in Toowoomba. Forty-six in store. intrepid Sunny Coast cyclists The overriding objective of shiver together in an old the TOOMOO is fun, sure to be weatherboard hall, outside the a test but ultimately to be fun. wind is a howling 30kph the As Dave Fellows, the chief wind chill factor dropping organiser, said “the ride will be temps to just above freezing. a success in my view if at the A hearty breakfast is some end of the day, the riders are respite before a quick briefing excited, smiling and oblivious and a deep breath as they to the distance involved”. nervously mount their bikes to The pack weaved east to start what for some will be a Hampton in good time assisted mammoth personal test – by the strong tail wind before riding Toowoomba to diving down a 6km descent Mooloolaba in a single day, into the stunning peddling 220km, and climbing Ravensbourne National Park. Michelle Singer and Steve Halliday lead the bunch. 2000 metres of elevation just Climbing out they for the joy of it. encountered the first of what "Directional Cows” pointed other and the war stories Welcome to the inaugural would become a series of them toward Somerset Dam for began. TOOMOO. welcome distractions, nearing a deserved lunch break. “Sure it’ll be on next year, Designed as a ride to put the top of the climb just as the The Motivational and there are many who have cyclists back in touch with why legs were screaming, the Directional Cows continued to already committed,” Dave said. they love riding their bikes, the "Motivational Cows” appeared drive the riders ever homeward “I can't wait, it’ll be for a well TOOMOO was looking like it as if by magic to urge riders on through Kilcoy, Woodford, deserved local charity this time would do anything but...the in true Tour de France style, Peachester, Landsborough and and triple the numbers. Chalk unseasonable cold and high adding power to the legs and finally Mooloolaba Esplanade. in the first Saturday in May and winds ensured the daybreak energy to the mind; setting the With 220km done in nine get out on your bike you are ride out of town cranked up the them up perfectly for the 35km hours and it would seem with going to have to get some tension. descent into Esk. ease as smiling energised miles in your legs but it’ll be Only the spectacular sunrise That was where the participants high-fived each worth it.”

David Docherty and his wife Tennille. The “Cows” were kept secret from the riders by the wives and girlfriends, and they provided amazing motivation and support. Fiona Duce. Ken Altof. Page 2Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, May 7, 2014 News Email us: [email protected] Sams dominate off-road titles By GRANT EDWARDS

EVERYTHING Sam Hemsley touches turns to gold. The talented athlete has made a name for herself on the Sunshine Coast as a strong road rider, but in recent times the 29-year-old has dipped her toe in triathlon waters with immediate success. She took part in the Queensland Cross-Triathlon Championships on April 24-25, where she not only won the triathlon component but also secured the Dirt Mistress title. Sam won the 1km swim, 30km mountain bike ride and a 10.5km trail run triathlon by 19 seconds from Nina Wright on the opening day, and then undertook the 8km trail run that The SPM team raring to step off-road are Ryan Quade, Sam Stow, Harry Burnett and Saman- afternoon, followed by a 50km tha Hemsley. mountain bike ride the next day. Her cumulative time was TRAINING WEEK VITAL STATISTICS more than 40 minutes faster than the nearest female Here is a general training week for Sam Hemsley. Queensland Off-road competitor. Monday – Long run. Triathlon Championships Tuesday – Ins and outs with the surf club followed by a swim Dirt Master It was her first off-road across the bay. Sam Stow ...... 5:00:22 triathlon, but she did compete Wednesday – Liv/giant ride, hills session on road bike. Taylor Charlton ...... 5:08:40 in the Cairns 70.3 last year Thursday – Alex bunch ride, average about 55kmh, 50km ride Josh White...... 5:24:47 along with the past two following that. Dirt Mistress Mooloolaba triathlons. Friday – Swim across the bay or run. Sam Hemsley ...... 5:48:43 “It was nice to get off the Saturday – The Grind bunch ride, extra kilometres afterwards if Linda Thompson ...... 6:29:09 road again and play in the dirt. I there is an event close. Mini Dirt Master used to do quite a few Sunday – Head for Ewan Maddock, for a ride, run or both. Dean Cane...... 1:59:01 marathon-distance mountain Chris Moore...... 2:11:05 David McGrory ...... 2:14:56 bike races down in Canberra,” bunch rides. Despite ample Sam Stow’s return to Mini Dirt Mistress Sam said. success, the lure of triathlon off-road triathlon racing reaped Emma Perske...... 2:29:47 “But since moving to the piqued her interest with so immediate rewards, after he Brooke Suess...... 2:34:48 Sunshine Coast I haven’t really many local events. won the Dirt Master title. Emily King ...... 2:51:40 done anything like that.” “I am terrible at sticking to Following a close first day, Sam was originally a one thing so I thought why not his riding prowess came to the weekend.” successful outrigging paddler, give triathlon a go,” she said. “I fore on the second day’s 50km Sam said he had now and moved to Canberra from have got a lot of friends in that mountain bike ride where he entered the Melbourne Townsville. She was actually circle so it’s as much a social managed to put time into marathon which will be held in part of a national talent thing as it is competitive. second-place finisher Taylor October, while he also plans to identification squad for “It (the off-road event) Charlton. undertake the 30km race as flat-water kayaking and based definitely gave me a taste to do “It was heaps of fun. I got a part of the Cook’s Tour on the Sunshine Coast in 2009, a bit more.” new mountain bike from Glasshouse Trail Runs series before returning to Canberra six Sam is booked into the Warren (McDonald) of Finn and this month. months later. Sunshine Coast 70.3, and Dash at Cotton Tree and it went Meanwhile, Ryan Quade said That was when she took up having attracted the eye of really well,” he said. before the 50km mountain bike road riding, and essentially national off-road selectors Sam said the most testing race it would be a good transferred from the kayaking could consider making the time came in Saturday indicator of his form, and it squad to the cycling program. Australian team next year for afternoon’s 8km trail run when seems he is set for a big year. Sam is highly regarded as the world championships. he had Taylor hot on his heels. He finished the seven-lap one of the region’s leading road The Coast and the “Sams” “It was a really hard run…it course in just over two hours, riders, and is often the only dominated the podium at the nearly destroyed me,” he said. about seven minutes ahead of female in the regular training off-road event. “I’m impressed I survived the SPM team-mate Sam Stow. Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, May 7, 2014 Page 3 Email us: [email protected] News Come on Kona, bring your best By GRANT EDWARDS

THERE is unfinished business in Kona for Kacey Willoughby. While she finished 22nd in her category after posting a time of 10:25:47 at last year’s Ironman World Championships in Hawaii, the Mooloolaba athlete was not satisfied. It was one of Kona’s more “placid” days. But she wants a date with the “real Kona”. “The moment I finished Kona I wanted to go back for a second time,” Kacey said. “We had the Kona gods on our side last year. “The main reason I want to go back is that I want to fight, I want those winds, I want that heat… those challenging conditions that test the body even more. “I am mentally prepared for that. It’s what I have heard of – you can go from a 10 hour day Kacey Willoughby is returning to Kona this year after qualifying at Melbourne. to a 14 hour day.” Kacey now has that tears. Whenever I put my head FACT FILE opportunity after an up there were people outstanding result at Ironman everywhere, I couldn’t find clear Who: Kacey Willoughby. Melbourne. water.” Birthplace: Inverell, NSW. Occupation: Primary school teacher. Heading south with the The swim took Kacey 1hr What did you want to be when you were a child: Either a intention of breaking 10 hours 11mins, which was not how teacher or a police officer. and gaining a Kona slot, she she wanted to attack the race. Favourite food: During training steak or salmon with roasted hammered the Victorian course “I was really pissed off,” beetroots and steamed broccolini and brown rice. Off season, to finished second in her age Kacey said. lasagne, chips and garlic bread with a glass (or bottle of red wine) group with a 9:42:40 finishing “I got into the change rooms, and Nutella, can't beat Nutella. time. grabbed shoes and helmet and Favourite drink: During training I tend to mix my training drinks Pivotal to her day was a took off… I punished myself by throughout my program. I swap between Infinit, Hammer lightning-quick bike leg, where not wearing arm warmers or a Perpetuem and Dextro Isotonic sports drink (I tend to get bored with the same flavour hence why I swap it around). I always finish my she smashed the 180km vest.” sessions with a Dextro After Sport. EastLink highway course in just She posted a time of 2:27 on Off training, red wine- Pepperjack merlot is my fav. under five hours – going from her first lap, and thought to Favourite movie: Hangover and Man On Fire. 27th in her age group to first. herself “see if you can hold on Favourite training pals: Cath Thiele, Cameron Hutchins and She then finished off with a and deal with the wall when it Belinda Seccombe. I could keep going. I love training with all my 3:31 marathon. comes”. fellow Ferrosapien athletes, they are a great bunch of people. Yet her race got off to a poor That wall didn’t arrive until Best nickname you'd had: Swiper, because I like to collect things. start. about 28km on the run when Dream partner: 6ft, handsome, fit, great personality and washing For some reason Kacey felt the Victorian chill started to my race gear when I'm done. Pretty lucky I've got one of those. Dream car: Black Holden Maloo. more nerves than she can take its toll. Dream bike: Already have it - my Giant Trinity SL 0. remember before a race, and But Kacey was a few Best thing you've seen while racing: My dad jumping up and things didn’t improve once the minutes clear of third place, down waving his hands cheering in the middle of the road as I was gun went off. and she was able to hold on to running down Ali'i Drive in Kona last year. I remember thinking that “It was a horrible swim. I post an outstanding time and he better move because I can't change direction and I'll just run couldn’t find my own water,” claim her return ticket to the straight into him. she said. Big Island. “I just panicked. At one stage Under the guidance of coach Coast half marathon and tackle improve her swim time, and will a guy put his hands around my Bruce Thiele she is expecting a the Gold Coast Challenge as work with technique specialist waist and dragged me back similar build-up to Kona as last part of her Hawaii lead-up. Glen Mahoney in the coming and a couple of times I was in year, and will run the Sunshine Kacey is also hoping to months. Page 4Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, May 7, 2014 PutOn YOur running ShOeS fOr LeSS

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Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, May 7, 2014 Page 5 Email us: [email protected] News Unforgettable Easter journey By SCOTT PENNY of Get Biking tours

SOUTH West province of Yunnan and its capital, Kunming, was our Easter holiday destination. Just a small city, by China standards of six million people, it has doubled its population in the past 10 years. Judging by the extensive road works, cranes and apartment buildings going up, it will likely grow by the same in the next 10. So what’s the attraction? Well, we did have a mutual cycling friend who lives and studies Chinese there to help, and without him things would have been a damn sight trickier. We were almost the only tourists in town, and with Sean “Yak” Lever standing about Scott “Aardvark” Penny and Sean “Yak” Lever visited Kunming in China over Easter. 6-foot-4 and a little on the hairy side, and me around 6-1 we spirits...and all for no charge, certainly stood out. naturally. Our friend did entice us with, And what of the cycling? “this region has the best cycling Very special indeed! I have ever done, anywhere”. We were based in the middle Now that is a big wrap from of the city so each day and someone who has cycled all night brought its unique over the world. adventure of mixing with the Did it meet expectations? traffic, on their grand network No, it exceeded them. of bike lanes, full of quiet What a truly unique electric scooters and local experience. bikes going the opposite way. To experience the growth of Not one accident did we see. this country from an isolated Not one fit of anger or and non-tourist location was aggression. Now we could amazing. learn an awful lot from China To see the emerging about how to get along affluence of this country and its peacefully. people was mind blowing. All of this mixed with BMWs, To be treated to the Porsche Cayennes and Mercs. winter gear, long pants, jackets naturally and all for the measly incredible hospitality and Kunming is situated in a and balaclavas. Bizarre! It sum of 25 RMB each (less than friendliness of the locals was valley 1700m above sea level. It seems nobody likes getting $5 each). In one week the two special. is warm and dry every day with sunburnt here. of us spent less than $500 AUD The food, well, you woke up perfect night time temps Once you turned off the each. And let’s say we were not each day hoping to be hungry around 15 degrees. bitumen, the off-road world is sitting home in the evening so you could experiment Once you make it to the your oyster. Spectacular single watching CNN. further. edge of the city it is climbing tracks alongside cliffs, wild Would I recommend a visit to These people simply love to time, on or off road, take your downhill sections for over an this region? Absolutely. eat and to provide. pick. There are hills all around hour at a time and seemingly Will I be returning? The highlight being invited to and they vary from long and endless options. Definitely. In fact, plans are share a banquet with a family in gradual to very nasty. One day we rode with about underway for a return in April their restaurant, (after we had There is a burgeoning local 40 locals. At lunchtime we 2015, venturing further west to already eaten dinner of course) cycle scene with just as many stopped at a little village in the the enchanting cities of Dali experiencing all types of girls as boys. hills and were treated to a and Liijang, starting and delicacies, washed down by They are always smiling and banquet of epic proportions, finishing with some of our some local beers and waving and dress usually in couple of soothing ales Kunming adventures. Page 6Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, May 7, 2014 News Email us: [email protected] Focus on world Ironman crown By JOE FLYNN

NOOSA’S Melissa Hauschildt could emerge as a shock world championship contender at Kona after winning Ironman Australia in her first race at the distance. The reigning Ironman 70.3 world champion delivered a thunderous statement at Port Macquarie on Sunday (May 4), coming from behind to beat Sydney's Lisa Marangon and claim the national title in 9:28:43 (50:46, 5:19:57, 3:13:57). “I decided to do this only three weeks ago and had two Two time Ironman 70.3 World VITAL STATISTICS weeks off before that,” Champion Melissa Haus- Sunshine Coast results: Hauschildt said. childt claims victory on de- “It felt amazing. Crossing that Robbie Andrews (Kawana Island) third in category 9:41:39 (56:16, but at Ironman Australia at 5:13:59, 3:26:00). line, that was the toughest Port Macquarie. Bruce Thiele (Mooloolaba) ninth in category 9:51:04 (56:14, thing I've ever done. It just goes Photo: Delly Carr 5:14:13, 3:36:00). on and on, it was not fun at all.” Rob Tappenden (Noosa Heads) 17th in category 10:02:38 (54:11, Hauschildt is yet to commit 5:29:14, 3:33:29). to this year’s event in Kona but Grant Callaghan (Aroona) 49th in category 10:36:29 (1:02:45, the win at Port Macquarie gave 5:40:53, 3:46:03). her the qualification points to Jessie Slade (Kings Beach) sixth in category 10:40:38 (1:01:59, validate a potential start. 5:51:39, 3:40:09). She may still defend her Justin Hunter (Pacific Paradise) 62nd in category 10:43:15 (1:00:48, 6:00:18, 3:34:18) Ironman 70.3 crown on Peter Schultz (Moffat Beach) 34th in category 10:45:48 (51:48, September 7 in Canada but 5:44:51, 4:02:32). Sunday’s performance showed Rick Shambrook (Caloundra) 68th in category 10:46:24 (1:04:50, she would not look out of place 5:44:25, 3:49:45). on the sport’s most famous Tony Bryan (Coolum Beach) 35th in category 10:47:23 (1:01:36, course. 5:41:46, 3:57:57). Robbie Andrews was the BelindaSeccombe (Aroona) fourth in category 10:51:22 (1:04:24, Coast’s fastest age grouper 5:42:00, 4:00:54). and finished third in the men’s Olivia Latimer (Bokarina) third in category 10:52:32 (1:09:16, 5:55:38, 3:38:42). 45-49 division. Gary Snelling (Pelican Waters) 80th in category 10:53:13 (1:02:16, He described the race as 5:50:47, 3:54:10). one of his toughest, with Marty Shepherd (Kings Beach) 85th in category 11:50:59 (1:06:49, Mother Nature throwing 6:17:54, 4:17:55) everything at the competitors. Geoff McKeachie (Currimundi) 99th in category 12:03:42 (1:04:18, “It was an honest race, it was Robbie Andrews said it was 6:10:30, 4:33:38) a pure time trial on the bike with one of his toughest races, Thomas Robertson (Shelly Beach) 42nd in category 12:15:10 (01:13:24, 7:01:12, 3:51:41). no one around,” he said. but did enough to claim a Ko- “Often there are groups Jodie Clark (Golden Beach) 34th in category 13:48:39 (1:14:32, na slot. 6:43:33, 5:32:48). around, but there was no one. Amanda Ahrens (Maroochydore) 30th in category 14:04:01 “That wind that picked up in way back into town. (1:33:37, 7:52:48, 4:23:39). the second lap, it was Bruce Thiele rolled up along Tanya Bradshaw (Caloundra) 44th in category 14:57:22 (1:19:07, Kona-like. The dead road is side close to T2 and gave him 7:31:44, 5:57:14). hard too, you really earn your some salt tablets which helped Andrew Roberts (Caboolture) 262 in category 15:19:39 (1:09:24, medal.” get Robbie through. 7:54:16, 6:01:07). Robbie said he loved the Feeling “really good” on the Fiona Langfeldt (Caboolture) 49th in category 15:45:39 (1:35:42, rolling swim start which first two laps, Robbie said the 7:11:06, 6:41:28). provided good water and gusting winds made things Bryan Langler (Caloundra) 33rd in category 16:19:16 (1:19:04, 7:57:12, 6:36:20). contributed to his fast swim, challenging but he managed to Denise Marriner (Caloundra) 13th in category 16:50:33 (1:26:15, and he felt good on the bike hang on as best he could on 8:50:22, 6:17:22). until starting to cramp on the the final two run loops. Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, May 7, 2014 Page 7 Email us: [email protected] Advice Ensure you don’t got out with a bang HAVE you enjoyed a and tyre come off the rim. That puncture-free run for a while? required some quick thinking Whether it’s been through as he battled to get on the dodging glass and other brakes and pull over before nasties via bike handling losing grip or being tossed over brilliance or by sheer luck, it’s the handlebars once the tyre important to consider when the and tube wrapped around the inner tube was last changed. wheel hub. Cyclezone Mooloolaba’s Dan “That is actually a benefit of a Evans had that thought only tubular tyre, if it is glued on last week. properly it should stay on,” he Not long after he was faced said. with an exploding front tyre There is no used-by date on which nearly brought him tubes so if it has been some undone and almost saw him time since your last change, it’s get up close and personal with worthwhile installing a new tube the bitumen. for preventative measures. “It's like a shot gun and it’s New tubes are about $9, After a blow-out this tube got caught between the cassette an instant flat. There is no often less if you buy them in and spokes. It happened to Dan Evans a few years ago at warning,” Dan said. bulk. speed coming down a cheese-grated hill in Townsville. “It frightens you because at There are essentially two first you aren't aware of where types of rubber inner tubes, usually more expensive and No matter which tube you the noise comes from. butyl or latex. requires more regular pressure choose, it’s best to maintain the “Once it pops there is Butyl is the most common as checks, but it has higher pressure of about 100-110psi nothing you can do.” it’s cheap, durable and has elasticity, is lighter and good for optimal performance and Dan’s situation saw the tube good air retention. Latex is resistance to flats. puncture resistance.

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By LORNA GARDEN Accredited sports dietitian

UNABLE to train because of injury or illness? Speed your healing and stay in shape with good nutrition strategies. There is little more frustrating for an athlete than being unable to train. Injury, surgery, and illness can lay low even the most dedicated sportsperson, and speeding up recovery time and “getting back on the bike” is always a priority. In addition to rest, making an effort to eat “clean” with an Use “fresh, unprocessed and colourful” as a guide to what you should eat. emphasis on healing foods will support the body’s ability to nutrient uptake and NUTRITION TIPS repair and recover. effectiveness. Click here to Diet is an incredibly effective Eat clean Keys to healing and check out recovery tool in the whole recovery Choose foods that have less ● process. processing and therefore more Eat nutrient rich, high Lorna’swebsite quality, fresh foods. So, while you have enforced nutrient retention. Foods with ● Listen to your appetite and time off with your feet up, lower “food miles” will be eat accordingly. consider some of these healing fresher and more nutritious, ● Include a variety of foods nutrition strategies. and those produced ● Eat clean – less processed, Go for quality biodynamically or organically packaged foods and more When you are not training will have less pesticides and fresh options. your energy (kJ) requirements other sprays that your body ● Reduce overall kilojoule will be lower, and you may has to work harder to remove. ice-cream, processed meats intake by cutting back on high need to eat smaller quantities To get over missing your long and other packaged foods and fat, high sugar processed foods. than usual, however this is not run or ride on Sunday morning, substituting with fresh fruit, raw ● Include nutritious the time to go on a rigid diet. head to the local farmers’ nuts, wholegrain breads and carbohydrate rich and protein Your body needs adequate markets and find locally grown cereals, fish and yoghurt is a rich foods. energy to repair tissues, build fresh fruit and vegetables, good start. Reduce (not ● Eat more anti-inflammatory immunity and will need extra spray free nuts, smoked fish, eliminate) your carbohydrate foods like fresh, colourful fruit kilojoules if you have had fresh herbs, fermented breads, serve sizes at meals and and vegetables, fish and trauma or surgery. raw cakes and desserts and ensure you have wholegrain seafood, nuts and Use your appetite as a guide other culinary delights. options wherever possible, e.g. wholegrains, olives, flaxseed, to how much to eat, and use Eat lean brown rice, wholemeal pasta, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cocoa and green tea. “fresh, unprocessed and If you are susceptible to quinoa, buckwheat, sweetcorn. ● Include iron and zinc rich colourful” as a guide to what gaining the odd kilo or two of Cutting out too many carbs foods each day. you should eat. Choose unwanted body fat when you can result in your body using ● Drink enough water. nutrient dense foods like fruit, stop training, you may need to protein as a fuel source, when it vegetables, nuts, seeds, be aware of reducing your is required for healing. amuse and entertain you if you wholegrains, legumes and kilojoule intake in line with your Choose nutritious protein are housebound for long dairy/alternatives, emphasising reduced energy output. As rich foods like fish, lean meat, periods. the amount of vitamins, mentioned earlier, this means eggs, nuts, dairy, fish and Eat more anti-inflammatory minerals and antioxidants you sacrificing quantity for quality, legumes as the amino acids in foods can pack in each bite. It is helping ensure you include all protein are essential for muscle A number of foods and food important to include a variety of the nutrients your body needs and tissue healing, particularly components have been shown foods from different food for healing. after physical therapy. to help reduce inflammation, groups as many interact Reducing excess fat intake Be aware of boredom eating helping the body recover more synergistically, enhancing from cakes, pastries, – find non food activities to To Page 11 Page 10 Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, May 7, 2014 Advice Email us: [email protected] ‘Clean’ eating helps recovery From Page 10 antioxidants with anti rapidly, naturally. inflammatory properties. Fruits and vegetables have So … eat more curries, powerful antioxidants that vegetable stir fries, green reduce inflammation, for smoothies with turmeric, cocoa example blueberries, power balls (see my website strawberries, carrots, sweet and blog for recipe), and potato, broccoli, spinach and substitute the sports drink for pineapple, as well as cherries, green tea. pomegranate and grapes. Meet your mineral needs Add fresh and canned fish to Many athletes run low on iron boost your omega-3 fatty acid stores due to the demands of intake – these are also strong training and inadequate anti inflammatory compounds, intakes, and iron deficiency can as are the fats in nuts, and nut reduce immunity and impair the butters olives and olive oil, ability to heal. ground flaxseeds, avocado and If you think you may be low, canola oil. On the other hand, ask your doctor for a blood excessive omega-6 fats, test, looking at iron levels and particularly hydrogenated iron stores (ferritin). To boost varieties found in processed your intake, include lean red foods (e.g. corn, sunflower, meat, poultry, green leafy Oysters and other seafood as well as lean meats are good safflower, soy) can have an vegetables, fortified cereals, sources of zinc. inflammatory effect on the dried fruit and foods rich in body, so keep the proportions vitamin C to enhance zinc, and it is also found in needs will be reduced when of these low. absorption. wholegrains, legumes, nuts you are inactive, you still require There are a number of herbs The mineral zinc is also really and seeds. a good water intake each day and spices that contain strong important for repair and growth Stay hydrated to flush toxins including anti inflammatory compounds in the body, and an increased It’s a lot trickier to remember medication by products and as well, including turmeric, intake may be useful during the to drink enough water when other wastes from the body. Try ginger and garlic, and cocoa recovery phase. 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REMEMBER when the “Rex” became a household name back in the ’90s? The raw driving experience, outstanding grip and turbocharged power captured the attention of purists around the nation. Subaru’s WRX was the performance pin-up, but in recent times it’s come under criticism for going soft – both in appearance and ability. Yet the fourth generation has arrived with a much tougher achieved although there is the ability. It can be set to auto or VITAL STATISTICS outlook, with the Rex leader transmission tunnel which you can select the ratio most starting from a super sharp impedes legroom for the centre suited to your driving style. Model: Subaru WRX STI. $49,990. That’s a 10-grand pew. We had to head to the track, Details: All-wheel drive performance sedan. reduction on the previous retail Driver gauges are easily Wakefield Park near Goulburn, Engine: 2.5-litre price – not that many WRX STI legible, but the digital speedo is to actually challenge the WRX turbocharged horizontally buyers would have been paying extremely useful given how STI in a corner. Subaru says its opposed boxer engine that in recent times, many quickly the STI can rip to the figures show Porsche-like generating maximum power of dealers have been heavily speed limit. cornering performance, and it 221kW @ 6000rpm and peak discounting ahead of this The Harman Kardon stereo is is mighty impressive. torque of 407Nm @ 4000rpm. model’s arrival. a nice step up, as we’ve found Yet it does it all with relatively Transmission: Six-speed The STI is the hero of the Subaru systems fiddly and limited fanfare with a subdued manual. WRX family, and it has just time-consuming to navigate in exhaust soundtrack. Consumption: 10.4 litres/100km. touched down a few weeks the past. For a performance car the CO2: 242g/km after the stock-standard range But when it comes to the suspension soaks up bumps Bottom line plus on-roads: arrived. Rex, it’s all about the drive. and lumps pretty well, although WRX STI $49,990; WRX STI It’s available in two trims, More control has been the there is some tyre noise at Premium $54,990. base STI and STI Premium focus, rather than pure speed. highway speeds. which starts at $54,990. With a more rigid platform The standard features 12 volt plug. There is another With carbon-look inlays and stiffer suspension, along include Bluetooth audio 12v socket in the console, also around the shifter, stereo and with remarkably sharper streaming, dual zone climate with a USB port. above the glovebox, the STI turn-in, Subaru has resurrected control air conditioning, cruise Back seats fold 60-40 so you looks and feels more upmarket the Rex essence. control, Harman Kardon stereo can get a bike in the back, and inside. The carryover 2.5-litre with eight speakers, there is easy access to the It retains its sporty virtues, turbocharged boxer engine sub-woofer and amplifier, sat child seat anchorage points on with the bucket seats and which produces 221 kilowatts nav, D-shaped leather trimmed the parcel shelf. flat-bottom steering wheel, of power and 407 Newton sports steering with red Front and rear door openings along with the racy red metres of torque sits beneath stitching and audio controls, are enlarged, for improved backlighting of the gauges. the skin, partnered only to a push button start with smart entry and exit. Sitting on a larger wheelbase quick shifting six-speed manual key, colour display, daytime Looking much meaner, this is and shifting the A-pillar forward with very short throws between running lights, sports kit and a the appearance which Rex 200mm has created more cogs. rear limited slip differential. owners love. cabin space and the driver has It delivers a wonderful Premium adds BBS 18-inch It has a wide and low stance, a higher hip point. With the whoosh of power above alloy wheels (exactly the same improved snout, along with the wing mirrors mounted on the 3500rpm and keeps pulling to size tyres), electric sunroof, sports body kit and 18-inch front door panels, lower the redline…but you have to heated front seats, heated door alloys. dashboard and window sills, keep it spinning hard to mirrors, wiper de-icer, leather The big rear wing can be along with a new quarter maintain it in the sweet spot. trim and an eight-way removed without window, it makes for an With that speed at your adjustable power driver’s seat. cost…although we’re not sure improved outlook and vastly disposal you need confidence There are two cup holders in if an STI buyer would dare. reduced blind spot. when heading into a bend, and the console while each door is Our choice would be the Even with taller front it’s aided by the centre capable of holding a bottle. Premium model with the BBS passengers there is reasonable differential which continually Just in front of the shifter is a alloys, but it could look even rear seat accommodation for monitors the drive between handy slot for phones, MP3 better with 19-inch alloys to fill two adults. Three can be axles to maximise cornering players and keys, just next to a out the arches. Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, May 7, 2014 Page 13 Email us: [email protected] All the gear Machine which beat northern hell

WITH 6km to go, Niki Terpstra of Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Pro Cycling made a rock solid move to capture cycling’s most precious stone. The Dutchman surged away from his – and his team’s – most dangerous rivals to take a hard-earned victory in the most monumental of cycling monuments, Paris-Roubaix. Terpstra went solo from a group of 11 that included favorites Fabian Cancellara, Peter Sagan and Sep Vanmarcke as well as OPQS teammates Tom Boonen and Zdenek Stybar. The course of cycling’s most storied race once again pushed the world’s best to their limits with 28 cobbled sectors totaling 51.1km. The solo victory was the climax of a brilliant team effort Niki Terpstra’s Specialized S-Works Roubaix which he rode to the Paris-Roubaix title. from Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Pro Cycling, which VITAL STAISTICS relies on Sram Red 22 componentry. For the 112th Frame: Specialized S-Works edition of Paris-Roubaix, Roubaix – 58cm. Groupset: Sram Red 22. OPQS’s lineup of Niki Terpstra, Shifters: Sram Red 22. Boonen, Stybar, Iljo Keisse, DoubleTap with Reach adjust. Stjin Vandenbergh, Matteo Crankset: Specialized Trentin, Nikolas Maes and (175mm crank arm length) Guillaume Van keirsbulck with Sram Red 22 chainrings – animated the race and made 53×46. decisive attacks, reducing the Front derailleur: Sram Red pack of potential winners. 22 Yaw with chain spotter. In the final 10km, OPQS’ Rear derailleur: Sram Red 22 – Short cage. strategy paid off as the team Cassette: Sram PG1170 placed three in the final group. 11-26. As soon as Niki Terpstra got Brakes: Sram Red Aerolink. the green light to attack he was Chain: Sram Red 22. gone, holding off the chase to Wheels: Zipp 303 Firecrest cross the finish arms aloft at the Tubular. famous velodrome in Roubaix. Stem: Zipp Service Course SL And while Boonen remains - 120mm. the leader of OPQS’ Classics Bar: Zipp Service Course SL-88 - 40cm (c-c). team, Terpstra’s victory was not Seat post: Zipp Service a surprise. This season he has Course SL 27.2mm 0mm taken victories at Tour of Qatar Setback. and Dwars door Vlaanderen. The Dutch rider also has been through the Hell of the North before – it was his seventh participation – including a fifth place in 2012 and third last year. The “Hell of the North” became Niki Terpstra’s “Heaven”. Page 14 Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, May 7, 2014 Gear test Email us: [email protected] When you have a need for speed

By GRANT EDWARDS

TAKE a look around on race day and there are some spectacular rides hitting the road. When it comes to wheels, they don’t come much better than Zipp. There is good reason why the brand is used and coveted by so many – they’re fast. And now they’re more reliable. We sampled Zipp’s most versatile wheelset, the 404, which has a rim depth of 58mm and suits triathlon and road racing on everything from criteriums to mountain climbs. Zipp honed the 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher over two years of testing to improve stiffness, reduce weight and improve its longevity. Mark Cavendish from the Omega Pharma – Quick-Step cycling team played a major role in its development by trialling disseminate high temperatures wattage, they feel quick. VITAL STATISTICS prototypes over thousands of quickly under braking. When under pressure there is What: Zipp 404 Firecrest racing kilometres, while But the biggest news is no flex or compromise. Carbon Clincher. Ironman world champions Pete improved 188/V9 hub. It has In fact, they feel fast in all Set weight: 1620g, front Jacobs and Mirinda Carfrae Swiss steel bearings, along conditions. 725g, rear 895g. have them in their kit. with what Zipp calls “virtual During a long ride along Spoke count: 18 front, 24 This wheelset has been three cross” lacing on both David Low Way and to Cooroy rear. designed to offer the benefits of sides of the rear wheel. via Garmin Hill, they delivered a Rim depth: 58mm. tubular rims without the This new pattern and spoke quicker average speed. Maximum pressure: 125psi. drawbacks. And for those of us geometry combined to deliver One of the most impressive Colour: Black with matte white or matte black rim who don’t regularly ride on greater stiffness, which aspects of the 404s was the decals. tubulars, it’s additional peace of translates to improved torsional compliance. Bottom line: $3469. mind on race day to know you rigidity and allows for better Despite all that improved can easily fix punctures without power transfer to the rear stiffness the carbon wheels still aluminium training wheels even having to worry about glue or wheel. managed to soak up the with tyre pressure of 120psi. carrying a bulky spare tyre. No matter whether you get bumps and lumps. Bracing for The 404 is a wide rim and will New heat-resistant resin out of the saddle for a climb or road imperfections on many require brake adjustment when material has been used in the sprint, or drop down into the occasions the 404s surprisingly swapping from your training wheelset which is designed to aero bars to lay down the ironed out the thuds better than wheelset.

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The second range of Brooks Transcend running shoes for men and women follows the brand new model’s sellout on debut. The Transcend is now the brand’s premium running shoe and suits moderate to severe overpronators looking for plush cushioning and a super comfortable ride. The Transcend uses “guide rails” instead of the traditional medial post, which provides superior stability without Want exclusivity? Cyclezone Mooloolaba is one of only adding any weight. Available now from Allez Sport. four Queensland stores to stock the Cavendish range. This RRP $279.95. special limited edition S-Works Venge under the CVNDSH brand retails for $4500 (frame only), and can be built to customer demand. There are also matching clothes, including the SL Pro bib shorts $229, SL Pro shirt $169, Flight Aero gloves $59, S-Works shoes $449 and the The Hoka Bondi 3 is the most cushioned running shoe on Evade helmet $299. the market – it’s lighter and softer than previous models and fits the foot better with a redesigned and more forgiving upper material. Incredibly stable, it has increased breathability and seamless internal mid and forefoot. Available now from Allez Sport. RRP $229.95.

Proven through wind-tunnel tests to be more aerodynamic from every yaw angle tested when compared to other Put your power straight to the pedals with Trinity leading aero road bikes, Propel Advanced SL sets a new Composite W’s lightweight, stiff and aerodynamic standard for speed. Add technologies including the composite frame technology. Built specifically for female SpeedControl SLR brake system, integrated seatpost and athletes using Liv/giant’s 3F philosophy, it’s not only internal cable routing, and the result is clear: Propel aerodynamic, it’s also comfortable, even over Ironman Advanced SL is faster from every angle. RRP $9999, at distances. Trinity Composite 2 W RRP $2699 is now $2199 Giant Sunshine Coast. from Giant Sunshine Coast. Page 16 Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, May 7, 2014 Planner Email us: [email protected]

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May11 Muddrunners Caters to both theelite racer who wants to go hard Montville www.muddrunners.com.au multipletimes around ahilly 2km course with 17 obstacles andget prepped for Spartan Race or Tough Mudder.

May 11 Sunshine Coast Run Three‐run series with achoice of 2km,5km and 10km, Noosa www.atlasmultisports.com.au Series racetwo 7.30am start at NoosaSprings Golf Club and Spa.

May 11 Lake Weyba NorthVs Sunshine Coast Cycling Club, north of the Motorway Lake Weyba www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au South bridgeversussouth. Points race, two teamsper race. Raisefunds to sendDan Fitter to world champs in Korea.

May 18 Sanitarium Weet‐Bix Kids triathlon,11‐15 years tacklea150m swim,6km ride Bokarina www.try.weetbix.com.au KidsTRYathlon and 1kmrun,7‐10 years a75m swim,3km ride and 500m run.Held at Stockland Park and Kawana Aquaticand LeisureCentre.

May 18 Glasshouse 50 – Off‐roadtrail run with 5km,10km, 30km and 50km Woodford www.glasshousetrails.com.au Cook’s Tour running events.

May18 MountainDesigns Choice of courses, team sizes and adventures to suit Noosa www.adventureraceaustralia.com.au Adventure Race everyracer from complete novicestohardcore racers. Hinterland Australia Compete as an individual, team of two or three. Includes mountain biking, trail running, trekking and achoice of adventure legs whichmight includekayaking, swimming, canoeing, rock climbing, canyoning, tubing, abseiling or archery.

May 18 Allez Sport Cross Cross country run over 12km,6km,4km,3km,kids2km, Caloundra www.sccrosscountry.org CountrySeriesrace 1kmand 500m, at Caloundra’s Corbould Park. four

May25 XtremeOCR Autumn Obstacle courseracing, elite4.5km (75obstacles), open Landsborough www.xocr.com.au Series, racethree and masters 3km(50 obstacles), funsters1.5km (25 obstacles) –teamswelcome. May 25 Tinbeerwah Road Race Sunshine Coast Cycling Club TinbeerwahRoad Race, Tinbeerwah www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au distances vary from 70km. June 1 Allez Sport Cross Cross country run over 12km,6km,4km,3km,kids2km, Ben Bennett www.sccrosscountry.org CountrySeriesrace 1kmand 500m, next to Caloundra High School. Park,Caloundra five June 8 Muddrunners Caters to both theelite racer who wants to go hard Montville www.muddrunners.com.au multipletimes around ahilly 2km course with 17 obstacles andget prepped for Spartan Race or Tough Mudder.

June 8 Points Race Criterium Sunshine Coast Cycling Club PointsRace Criterium.Lake Weyba www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au

June 15 Allez Sport Cross Cross country run over 12km,6km,4km,3km,kids2km, Syd Lingard www.sccrosscountry.org CountrySeriesracesix 1kmand 500m, Elizabeth Daniels Park. Drive,Buderim

June 15 XtremeOCR Mega Obstacle course race at anew venue,including a25km Ewen Maddock www.xocr.com.au Race and Funster Mega event. Dam Event June 15 Skippy Park Criterium Sunshine Coast Cycling Club Skippy Park Criterium. Landsborough www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au

June 22 Caloundra Foreshore Foreshore fun runsincluding 10kmand 3km. The 10km Caloundra www.caloundrafunrun.com FunRun starts at Golden Beachand finishes at Moffat Headland. Continued next page

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June 22 XtremeOCR Winter Obstacle courseracing, elite4.5km (75obstacles), open Landsborough www.xocr.com.au Series, race one and masters 3km(50 obstacles), funsters1.5km (25 obstacles) –teamswelcome. June 22 Glasshouse mid‐year Sunshine Coast Cycling Club Glasshouse"benchmark" Glasshouse www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au "bench mark"time 26km individualtimetrial. Mountains trial June 28 The Culminator 8hr rogaine styleadventure race.There will be multiple SouthEast www.adventureracing‐australia.com adventure race legs with specific start times for each legbut no cutoff. Queensland So you can spend as much timeornoneonany leg ,but with the bigpoints towards the enditwill payoff to keep moving June 29 Run Sunshine Coast 6kmand 12km fun run and walkfromKawana Waters Kawana Waters www.runaustralia.com.au Surf Life Saving Clubsupporting Wishlist‐Sunshine Coast HealthFoundation.

June 29 MountainBike Cross country cycling, combiningriding and navigation. Beerburrum www.mtbo.com.au Orienteering –round Using speciallyproduced maps, riders navigate their way seven along roads, tracksand trails to controlmarkers (checkpoints) placedatspecific locations. Course distances for all levels, from 5‐40km. July 6 Yakima Sunshine MTB Riders race the clock, starting at 30‐secondintervals on a Beerburrum www.qldmtb.com.au Series downhill course. July 6 Muddrunners Caterstoboth the elite racer who wants to go hard Montville www.muddrunners.com.au multipletimes around ahilly 2km course with 17 obstacles andget prepped for Spartan Race or Tough Mudder.

July6 Interclub Road Race Sunshine Coast Cycling Club Interclub Road Race. Glasshouse www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au Sunshine Coast, Hamilton,and QueenslandUni interclub Mountains road race. July 12 Wild Women’s 4‐6hrwomen only adventure race,teamsoftwo will Sunshine Coast www.dareyouadventure.com.au Adventure Race navigate ,trek ,mountain bike and kayakthrough acourse in thebeautiful trails of the Sunshine Coast. July 13 Sunshine Coast Run Twilight Neon Run ‐ University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs www.atlasmultisports.com.au Series –racethree 2km, 5kmand 10km distances. July 19‐20 Sunshine Coast Cycling Sunshine Coast Cycling Club tour.Day 1 ‐ Eumundi Road Sunshine Coast www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au Tour Race. Day 2 ‐ Caloundra Criterium +10kmITT.

July 20 XtremeOCR Winter Obstacle courseracing, elite4.5km (75obstacles), open Landsborough www.xocr.com.au Series, race two and masters 3km(50 obstacles), funsters1.5km (25 obstacles) –teamswelcome.

July25‐26 Caboolture 48,24, 12, 48 hour,24hour, 12 hour,6,3and 1.5 hour races.See Caboolture www.geoffsruns.com 6, 3, 1.5hourraces how far youcan runorwalkinthe given timeframe on an officially measured 500metre decomposed granite loop. This event is theAURA 48 hour championships,IAU bronze road label, andaqualifying race for the IAU 24 hour WorldChallenge. It can also be runasarelay team. July27 Pomona King of the Themainrace(theBendigo BankInternationalMountain Pomona www.kingofthemountain.com.au MountainFestival Challenge) is asteep, almost vertical climbupthe mountain.The festival program includes afamily fun run and the Zinc 96.1FM MountainDash. July 27 FlindersTour A10km,25kmand 50Ktrail run in theGlasshouse Glasshouse www.glasshousetrails.com.au Mountains. This is the second event in theGlasshouse Mountains Trails Series. The start and finish at BeerburrumState School. The ultra runners will run up Mt Beerburrum.

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July 27 Take AHike 40km trek which can be donesolo or in ateam of four to Sunshine Coast www.aeiou.org.au/take‐a‐hike‐ help raisefunds to close the fundinggap AEIOU sunshine‐details Foundation.

July 27 Coolum Road Race Sunshine Coast Cycling Club Coolum Road Race. Coolum www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au

July 27 MountainBike Cross country cycling, combiningriding andnavigation. Beerburrum www.mtbo.com.au Orienteering –round Using speciallyproduced maps, riders navigate their way eight alongroads, tracksand trails to checkpoints. Course distances for all levels, from 5‐40km.

August 2‐3 The Stampede Runwild through an epic5km or 10km obstacle course. Woodford www.thestampede.com.au It'schallenging, rewarding and bloodygood fun forall fitness levels. Junior Stampeders, aged 5‐11 years,take on an awesome 2km Stampedewith 10 specially designed kid‐friendly obstacles.

August 3 Lions Mountain View Half marathon, a10kmrun and 3kmschools challenge Maleny www.malenyblackallrange.qld.lions.or Challenge andfamily fun run.The MalenyBlackall Range Lions g.au stagethis event in winter each year in ordertoraise funds for theLions Medical Research Foundation (LMRF). August 9 Island Charity Swim Swim from MudjimbaBeach, outaround Old Woman Mudjimba www.islandcharityswim.com.au Island and allthe waytoMooloolaba, about11km,to raise moneyfor Sunshine Coast special schools. August 9 Wild Horse At NightTrail running, 27km,16.5kmand 10kmoptions, covering Near www.runqueensland.com some of the Glasshouse 100course. Beerburrum

August 10 Skippy Park Criterium Sunshine Coast Cycling Club Skippy Park Criterium. Landsborough www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au

August 16‐17 Tough Mudder Hardcore 18‐20 km obstacle coursesdesigned by British Caloundra www.toughmudder.com.au Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, South mental grit and camaraderie. August 16‐17 Rainbow Beach An Olympicdistanceevent run overtwo days.Race1: Rainbow Beach www.rainbowbeachtriathlon.com.au Double Triathlon 750m/20km/5km, also Active Kids Triathlon (race run in age groups), ActiveFirst Timers Triathlon. Race 2: 750m/20km/5km. August 17 AgeChamps Road Sunshine Coast Cycling Club AgeChamps Road Race. North Arm www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au Race August 23 Terra Assault Qld Mountainbiking,running/trekking,kayaking, navigation SunshineCoast, www.iadventure.com.au Adventure Race. using map and compass, surprise disciplines. TBA 12/16hours August 24 MaroochyRiver 17km paddle from Dunethin RockScout Camp and Maroochy Riverwww.maroochyriverpaddle.com.au Paddle travellingdownstream with the out‐going tide to finishin Eudlo Creek at the Sunshine Coast Kayak Club. August 24 XtremeOCR Winter Obstacle courseracing, elite4.5km (75obstacles), open Landsborough www.xocr.com.au Series, race three and masters 3km(50 obstacles), funsters1.5km (25 obstacles) –teamswelcome. August 24 Sunshine Coast Junior Time trials,road races and criterium,all junior divisions. Girraweenwww.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au Cycling Carnival

August 31 7Sunshine Coast 2km, 5km, 10km,21.1kmand 42.2km runs. Alexandra www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au Marathon and Headland Community Festival September6 Wishlist Row For Kayaks, dragon boats,outriggers,skis, surfboats, stand‐ Cotton Treewww.wishlist.org.au Cancer up paddles,junior ironmen and ironwomen,Corporate Outrigger Challenge and000 Emergency Services bonanza. Continued next page

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September 7 Glasshouse "bench Sunshine Coast Cycling Club Glasshouse"benchmark" Glasshouse www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au mark"timetrial individualtimetrial. Mountains

September 13 The Glasshouse 100 The Glasshouse 100 is a100 mile, 100km, 50km,30km Beerburrum www.glasshousetrails.com.au and 10km trail run in theGlasshouse Mountains. There is afield limitof350 across all events. September 14 Ironman 70.3 1.9kmswim, 90km ride, 21.1km run.Mooloolaba www.ironman.com Sunshine Coast September 14 Weyba Road Race Sunshine CoastCycling Club Weyba Road Race. Lake Weyba www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au

September Hells Bells and Fairy A24hradventure race involving disciplines of mountain Sunshine Coast www.dareyouadventure.com.au 20‐21 Bells biking, trail running, orienteering and kayaking.Fairy Bells is about half the distanceofHells Bells and is good for teams that want to tryalongerevent butdon't feel ready to go the24hr course. September21 MountainBike Cross country cycling, combiningriding andnavigation. Pomona www.mtbo.com.au Orienteering –round Using specially producedmaps, riders navigate their way 10 alongroads, tracksand trails to checkpoints. Course distances for all levels, from 5‐40km. September28 Skippy Park Criterium SunshineCoast Cycling Club Skippy Park Criterium Club Landsborough www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au Club Champs Champs.

October 18‐19 Bribie IslandSeries Saturday: Active Kids and Active First Timers: 100m Bribie Island www.bribietri.com.au raceone swim/3km cycle/500m run;200mswim/5km cycle/1km run,250mswim/6km cycle/2kmrun. Ocean swim:500m or 2km. Sunday: Short ‐ 300m swim/10km cycle/3km runorLong –750mswim, 20km cycle, 5kmrun. October 19 Australia Zoo Run 5kmrun,2km run/walkBeerwah www.wildlifeemergency.com.au

October 19 MountainBike Cross country cycling, combiningriding andnavigation. Woodford www.mtbo.com.au Orienteering –round Using specially producedmaps, riders navigate their way 11 alongroads, tracksand trails to checkpoints. Course distances for all levels, from 5‐40km. October 31‐ Noosa Triathlon and Olympic distance triathlon,aswell as a1km oceanswim, Noosa www.usmevents.com.au November2 Multi Sport Festival and arun/swim/runevent.

November 14 ARA 18hr Dark Side Starting at midnight on Fridayand finishes at 6pm on Sunshine Coast www.in2adventure.com.au Championships Saturday. Adrenalinpumping action in atrueadventure race formatincluding navigation, mountain biking,trail running, kayaking and adventure challenges covering up to 120kmcrosscountry. November 15 MountainDesigns ARA Designedfor novices, newcomersand those whoprefer SunshineCoast www.in2adventure.com.au 12hrDawn Attack their adventure in thelight to come alongand takeona event of up to 70km with up to 12 hourstofinish the distance. November 15 Sunshine Coast Track All divisions at Caboolture velodrome. Caboolture www.sunshinecoastcycling.com.au Cycling Carnival November16 Rainbow BeachTrail Runover43km, 25kmand 11km.All events finish at the Rainbow Beachwww.traq.org.au Runs SportsClub. November22 HerveyBay 100 2kmswim,80kmride, 18kmrun. HerveyBay www.hb100.com.au triathlon November28 AGlow StickRun 8km, 6kmand 4kmrun through windingflateven trails Twin Waters www.glowstickrun.com by the glow of glowsticks at Novotel resort.

November 30 Triathlon Pink – ULTRA: 600m swim, 18kmrideand 6kmrun (2x300m Kawana www.triathlonpink.com.au women’s only event swim, 6lap bike,6lap run). Long: 300m swim,8km ride, 3kmrun (4 lap bike, 1lap run). Medium: 200m swim, 6kmride, 2kmrun (3 lap bike,1lap run). Short: 100m swim, 4kmride, 1km run (2 lap bike,1lap run). Kids triathlon: 50m swim, 1.5kmride, 500m run.

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