What It Takes to Keep up with Frodo

What it takes to keep up with Frodo

By GRANT EDWARDS

LAYING prone just inside his door exhausted after getting off the bike, Nicholas Kastelein has experienced firsthand the power of the current world Ironman champion. The 28-year-old (pictured left) has just made Noosa his home for much of the year to train alongside and support the world’s best long-course athlete, German-born Olympic gold medalist Jan Frodeno. Every day Nicholas is by Jan’s side as he learns the long course trade after making the transition from professional Olympic-distance racing. After meeting Jan and his wife Emma (nee Snowsill) at a pool in Girona, Spain, they did some sessions together and began a training partnership. “I get smashed every day. But I love it. You know people would pay loads of money to be in a similar position,” Nick said. To Page 2

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From Page 1 “Honestly, I don’t know how I fell into this position. FRODO FACT FILE “I went to Kona with him last Who: Jan Frodeno. year and that was incredible Born: August 18, 1981. when I had the whole preparation Lives: Noosa and Girona, with Jan. Spain. “We got to see the whole thing, Career highlights: and you get to see all the things he has to do after the race too 2008 – gold medal 2008 like the media commitments. Olympics. Those types of things are 2013 – second at Ironman invaluable.” 70.3 European After a trial in Nicholas Kastelein (left) and Jan Frodeno in training. Championships in Noosa last year, Photos: Glen Murray, Korupt Vision Wiesbaden, Germany. Nick will follow Jan’s 2014 - first Ironman 70.3 win lead and split time at the 2014 Asia-Pacific between the Championship in Auckland. Sunshine Coast and Third at the 2014 Ironman Girona, Spain. His wife Victoria has just World Championship on his arrived from the UK and has Kona debut. achieved residency. 2015 - won the 2015 While challenged last year, the Ironman 70.3 World Mudgee born-and-bred triathlete Championship. is beginning to reap the benefits Made history by becoming of his transition from sprint to the first triathlete to win both long distance. the Olympic triathlon gold Extra time and strength in the and the Ironman World legs means what they label “easy Championship. threshold” now seems more kicking your arse”), between just not the case. achievable. 450-530km on the bike and “Jan is just like anyone. He has “It’s that zone where your running from 80-100km. Jan will good and bad days. He’s very races last year, Nick is now breathing is labored and you are also throw in an extra bike level-headed and realistic.” focused on Ironman 70.3 uncomfortable but you get that session. When they ride it’s most often Oceanside California on April 2, fitness benefit and strength in the While sessions are recorded, side-by-side, but efforts are and then Texas one week later. legs. This year is a lot easier to the data is kept private. ridden to power which is That will be followed by the manage that,” he said. On the bike they spend a lot of traditionally when Nick sits in the prestigious Challenge Roth, where “I don’t know whether you time in the hinterland and up draft. Improved strength this year Nick will make his Ironman debut. learn to hurt more, but last year toward Gympie through means he has been able to sit “I’m pretty happy with my form there were some sessions where Cootharaba and Pomona, further back out of the zone…but at the moment,” he said. I was on my back on the floor for Gyndier Drive for hills sessions, when Jan puts down the “There have been some like an hour and then you have to as well as the journey to Boreen hammer Nick does his best to sit sessions where you start to doubt back it up again that evening or Point for efforts. closer and hang onto the world’s yourself. Like I go out and think ‘I the next day.” “There are no outstanding best. can’t hold this power’ and then A typical week would see the numbers. It’s just being Both will have relatively similar two days later you hit a good and pair cover about 25-28km in the consistent,” Nick said. race schedules this year to really hard session, and these little pool (where Nick appreciates the “Every day is just ticking maintain comparable training gauges provide good confidence competition at the aquatic centre boxes. I’d love to say we run workloads. to tell yourself you are going the “where you have 13-year-old girls 150km and ride 1000km, but it’s Following about eight 70.3 right direction.” IDEAL resortfor triathletes Seachange Coolum is situated in the beautiful seaside village of Coolum, Seachange Resortoffers luxurious self catering accommodation in the heartofthe Sunshine Coast. It is the perfect resortfor thebudding TriathleteorCyclist or just foragetaway with the family.

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By GRANT EDWARDS WORLD SERIES LOOKING across the picturesque ● The 2016 UCI Gran Fondo Noosa hinterland just after World Series comprises 14 sunrise, cyclist Julia Emblin qualifiers. remarks “it feels great to be alive”. ● It takes place outside of Riding about four times a week Europe every four years, this and clocking up 250-300km in the process, the Noosa Heads year the host is Perth in 63-year-old is in the throes of September. preparing for Japan’s Niseko ● The 142km road race has Classic. 1399m elevation, while for all That event is the last of 14 females and males in the 55+ qualifiers for this year’s UCI age categories have a shorter Granfondo World Championships course of 117.9km. – where road races and time trial ● Coast riders Robert events for various Masters age Dawson, Cathy Scott and groups will be staged at Perth David Frith have all qualified. from September 1-4. While there is a contingent from the Sunshine Coast headed for “Sometimes I think I am going Perth this weekend for other to start playing golf…but I keep qualifying races, Julia has getting on my bike. I just love it. committed to face the challenges It’s my passion.” of Niseko. There, the men under During 2012 Julia also won gold 49 will tackle a 140km road race, in South Africa’s road race as well but those over 50 and all women as the time trial, albeit against will face a 70km journey: “it will be limited competition. lumpy” Julia said. Then taking a couple of years Racing and Masters cycling off the world stage, last year she events have become part of Julia’s made a return and finished third in lifestyle, after moving to Noosa the 115km road race at Heads at the age of 50 following Denmark’s UWCT Final. the sale of her Melbourne café. Over the coming months Julia “I was retired and had plenty of will be spending time in the saddle spare time. I have always ridden a alongside Jo Stewart, who is also Noosa Heads cyclist Julia Emblin. Photo: Contributed bike, ever since I was competing in Japan. While using four-and-a-half in country Victoria coaches and programs in the should know your own body “Life’s too riding to school,” she said. past, her primary goal is to keep pretty well. short you have That led to the Australian the kilometres ticking over. “I’m not such a technophile that to fit all this stuff Masters Games and ultimately the “I just think you have to do the I need to relay all that information in,” she said. World Masters Games staged in Ks and perhaps ride with a group through a Garmin, I can tell I am This weekend Sydney during 2009, where she that is better than you and that will doing alright.” will see Kent won the 55-59 women’s 41.9km test you,” she said There is rarely a dull moment for Carpenter and road race (1:12:59) as well as the “A lot of people buy power Julia, who is now also a co-owner Sue Dingas 19km time trial after achieving an meters, heart rate monitors, and of a lampshade making business. (pictured) head average speed of 37kmh every expensive thing. I don’t have The business works with interior for Perth’s (30:10.92). any of that. designers to create desired looks GFWS Qualifier, “I thought when I hit 60 that “I’m happy If I am still breathing for commercial and residential along with former Coast rider would be the end of it,” she said. and on my bike. By my age you projects. Michelle Singer.

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IMPROVEMENTS keep coming a lot more than that.” for Coolum athlete Jason Once again the Coast’s fastest Cheshire. age grouper was Damien Collins, Training with the guidance and who unfortunately missed out on a support of close friend Nathan slot despite coming third. Fitzakerley, Jason secured his Damien said he had a limited second appearance at the run preparation due to what’s Ironman World Championship in believed to be compartment Kona, Hawaii after a personal best syndrome in both legs, and it is performance at Ironman New most likely he will be booked into Zealand on Saturday. surgery in the next couple weeks. Finishing ninth in the 40–44 age “I’ve run 8ks in the last month group with a personal best and 140ks this year,” he said. Ironman time of 9:44:47, he “At the swim start I got watery snared the last remaining age eyes and nearly started crying group slot. because I didn't want to be there “The second guy did not take and didn’t wanna race. It took so his spot and then the next four all much mental strength to complete took the spots. Then it rolled the race without pulling out as it down to me. Pretty lucky,” the was on my mind all day. owner of Infinit Nutrition said. “I was advised by a lot of people Competitors enjoyed near not to race due to my legs. perfect conditions over the ditch. Thankfully Kate Gazzard The Pro “I started the swim right next to Clinic – Sports Medicine gave me Dammo (Collins),” Jason said. a glimpse of hope.” “It was funny because we ran Maroochydore’s Robbie into each other a few times until it Andrews finished second in his settled down. I got into a good age group, but didn’t take his slot pack and swam solid for a PB to Kona. swim low 57. While Robbie is travelling to “The swim at Taupo is great. Hawaii for the world You can see the bottom the whole championship, he will be way and you can even have a focussing his attention on drink while you're swimming. supporting sister-in-law Kaz For the second year in succession, Coolum athlete Jason Chesh- “Bike was gas-on for the first Tavener who is making her world ire has qualified for Kona. Photo: Tony Bryan three hours then I started riding Ironman debut. Sunshine Coast results: Callum Millward Tony Bryan 10:54:14 (Coolum) 19th Shane Costa 11:57:53 (Bokarina) 97th past a lot of guys in the last two 8:10:57 (Noosa Heads) third pro men men 50–54 (1:07:01, 5:32:24, hours. (46:49, 4:31:13, 2:48:01). men 40–44 (52:41, 6:03:07, 4:51:02). “It took a couple of ks for my Damien Collins 9:06:58 (Beerwah) third 4:06:45). Jennifer Breen 12:38:16 (Alexandra Tim Franklin 10:43:24 (Maroochydore) legs to come good on the run. men 25–29 (56:11, 4:44:56, 3:19:56). Headland) ninth women 45-49 (1:16:44, Jason Cheshire 9:44:47 (Coolum Beach) 22nd men 30-34 (55:44, 5:17:45, 6:22:24, 4:43:30). “First lap was okay, second lap I 4:23:48). ninth men 40–44 (57:08, 5:03:30, Peter Schultz 12:50:34 (Moffat Beach) felt good and the third lap I was Destry Gourlay 11:40:43 (Coolum 3:37:04). 50th men 50–54 (57:06, 6:03:40, 5:34:59). Robbie Andrews 9:48:19 (Maroochydore) Beach) 59th men 45-49 (1:03:18, getting a bit tired and sore. Megan Evans 14:17:00 (Buddina) 27th “The support I get on the second men 50–54 (57:16, 5:10:55, 5:43:49, 4:38:42). 3:33:10) Lauren Murphy 11:14:15 (Maroochy women 45–49 (1:26:26, 7:09:20, 5:19:11). course is unreal. It was a run PB of Justin Voss 10:13:40 (Mooloolaba) 15th River) 12th women 35-39 (1:03:47, Shane Leeming DNF (Buddina) (1:34:46, 3.37 and it is going to come down men 45–49 (1:07:11, 5:23:05, 3:34:49). 5:54:51, 4:07:08). 6:48:14). Posture Peak Performance & 6284932aa DID YOU KNOW...? •Goodposture is essentialfor efficient movement, for optimal power generation, injuryprevention and strength. •Your body functions at its best when it is balanced and in alignment. •Nomatter how well you train, eat, rest, poor posture may be holding you back from reaching your potential, or worse still causing you harm.

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SWIMMING, riding and running is the perfect outlet for Detective RIDE FOR RUSS Senior Constable Linda Florence. What: 300km ride from The combination of stress and Woodgate Beach to the traumatic situations is a daily Sunshine Coast to honour occurrence, and triathlon offers a friends Russell Sheehan and levelling environment for the 49-year-old. Tony Pattemore. Tragically, Linda’s colleague When: Saturday, May 21. Russell Sheehan (pictured) took Why: To raise awareness and his own life just money for Blue Hope. It’s before Christmas. hoped money raised will help As a tribute to fund a 24/7 hotline available her colleague and to police manned by people to raise awareness who know the challenges about Blue Hope – police face. a support service run by police for police and their assistance.” families – Linda and nine other Linda has enlisted the help of riders are cycling 300km in one fellow Atlas Multisports club day. members Brenda Bimrose, Ben They will journey from Johnston, Belinda Grobler, Woodgate to Maroochydore on Natasha Crawford and Greg May 21, while on the same day a McDermott, along with four police supporters group will pedal from colleagues. Noosa Police Station to the same It will be the first time she has finish area. undertaken 300km in one day, “Woodgate is a very personal and has only ever clocked up place for Russell. He left the job about 200km in one outing as part for a short period of time and ran of Ironman training. the general store there,” Linda Having completed three said. Ironmans, Cairns twice and the “That’s why I chose Woodgate. other at Melbourne, this latest It’s a challenge for me but challenge will test her and the achievable and I thought that it team. was a great way to raise money “I love triathlon. Training as a for Blue Hope. group you come across so many “The significance of police people you would never normally suicide is getting greater. meet,” she said. “Blue Hope is about having a “It’s a great way to get to know support service that (officers) can people and meet people outside relate to…that’s such an important of the police force.” thing. This is a support service Check out the Ride For Russ that is police-specific. They Facebook page and donate by understand the challenges we visiting the Go Fund Me page Detective Senior Constable Linda Florence is doing a 300km ride face and can provide that www.gofundme.com/33nkvqu8. to raise money for police mental health. Photo: Patrick Woods

Page 14 Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, March 9, 2016 Motoring Wagon likes it rough and ready

By GRANT EDWARDS

SO YOU are in the market for a SUV because you need space...really? The humble station wagon has fallen out of favour, but are often wrongly overlooked – especially for those who need to cart bikes, kayaks and other sporting equipment. For those who don’t need to tackle terrain too challenging, the Volkswagen Passat Alltrack loves things rough-and-ready. The new wagon has been released last week in a breath of fresh air for the company, off the back of what can be best described as a challenging 2015. Starting from just below $50,000, the Passat Alltrack forms an important weapon in VW’s sports utility vehicle attack. It’s an armoury which is somewhat undersized in a market where car going of gravel roads and some manufacturers are waging war semi-challenging tracks. VITAL STATISTICS with a flurry of SUVs in all sizes. While steel underbody Model: Volkswagen Passat Alltrack. With just the compact Tiguan protection has been abandoned in Details: Five-door large all-wheel drive wagon. and large Touareg in its fleet, VW favour of “extremely tough plastic” Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel generating maximum is asking a burning question to a for a 16kg weight saving over the power of 140kW @ 3500-4000rpm and peak torque of 400Nm @ nation besotted with the faux outgoing model, it has the ability 1750-3000rpm. off-roaders: Do you really need a to easily negotiate conditions likely Transmission: Six-speed dual clutch automatic. SUV? to be ever faced by most SUV buyers. Consumption: 5.4 litres/100km (combined average). Comfort Running primarily in two-wheel Towing: 2200kg, tow ball 90kg. Glossy finishes, elongated air drive while on the bitumen, when Performance 0-100kmh: 8.0 seconds. vents, stainless steel-look pedals slippery conditions are detected CO2: 143g/km. and sill plates along with an (or challenging cornering) Bottom line plus on-roads: $49,290; Luxury Package $3500. analogue clock capture the eye on all-wheel drive is enacted via Website: www.cricksmaroochydorevw.com.au a dash which is clinical yet easy to electronic differential locks on navigate. each axle. On some testing dirt Wonderfully comfortable roads through the Blue Safety is excellent via the backs fold in a 40-20-40 leather-trimmed front sports seats Mountains, the Alltrack negotiated expected suite of gizmos such as configuration with a lever in the create the ambience of an the conditions with ease albeit stability control and anti-lock boot to drop them flat, or a up-spec offering. with a sense of floatiness if brakes, but you also get a fatigue seat-top button. A hefty 639 litres Adult accommodation is attacking slippery sections with detection system which analyses of space is available in the boot, welcoming for five with generous too much enthusiasm while some your driving and advises when to which can expand to more than head and leg room, although two off-camber sections also felt take a break, rear view camera 1700 litres with the seats folded. on the rear bench seat is a more sketchy on occasions. We’ll and a traffic alert to help advise of You also get a full-size spare, comfortable fit. reserve final judgment until fully any obstacles or traffic when while Continental rubber comes The driver has a typical VW laden with the family. reversing, blind spot warning, with “ContiSeal” which can instrument setup, with a concise Highway travel proved a joy, emergency braking which stops self-repair punctures of up to analogue tachometer and speedo with the Alltrack extremely quiet the car after an accident to avoid 5mm. flanking a digital display which you and well mannered, while further collisions and forward can toggle through to get various cornering was better than collision warning that can The lowdown trip information. anything that can be achieved by automatically apply the brakes to What’s Volkswagen’s biggest Sitting central is the colour an SUV due to its lower ride avoid or lessen an impact. selling car globally? The Golf? No, touch-screen which is height. A Comfort Package is available it’s the Passat. Apparently the straightforward in operation. for $3500, which includes a worldwide numbers show one is Featuring modern app What do you get? panoramic sunroof, some external sold every 28 seconds. But the expectations for Apple and Equipment is generous with nine and internal decorative extras, elephant in the room remains the Android phones, finding your way airbags, leather seat trim, turning LED headlights and an wagon versus SUV debate. through sat nav, radio and stereo three-zone climate controlled automatic parking function. Volkswagen has equipped the functions takes little analysis after air-con, radar cruise control, CD Alltrack well and it is an impressive first introductions. stereo with 10 gigabyte hard drive Practicality all-round performer. With a slightly for compatible music files along There are dual cup holders in the jacked-up ride height it offers the On and off the road with Apple CarPlay, MirrorLink and front, along with bottle holders in driving position much With 174mm of ground clearance, Android Auto apps, as well as sat the doors, while there are a further sought-after, along with more 27.5mm over the standard nav, sports front seats with lumbar three cup holders in the fold down space than afforded by many Passat, the Alltrack makes easy support and 18-inch alloys. arm rest in the back. Rear seat SUVs. Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, March 9, 2016 Page 15

Real estate

Rare offering with space and grace

JUMP on the bike and cruise on the flat to Mooloolaba or join the Buderim 9 course, have a workout on the tennis court or recover in the pool. This property is regarded as one of Buderim’s most alluring homes. Offering a rare lifestyle opportunity being only moments from the village and Matthew Flinders College yet with the vibe of a secluded country manor retreat, this acreage property has been expertly crafted for fabulous indoor and outdoor entertaining. Siting on a 5001sq m block enveloped by rolling lawns BUDERIM punctuated by stands of tall 5 Bed, 2 Bath, 5 Car timbers and manicured hedges, Features: 5001sq m with the property is entered via secure driveway gates. One glance rolling lawns, tall timbers and reveals this is no ordinary home manicured hedges, heated with its flowing one level design pool and spa flanked by full and five bedrooms all opening out tennis court and alfresco, onto shady verandahs and patios two-bay shed, secure overlooking the park-like gardens. parking, 6.3kW solar, ducted Truly a home for all seasons and air, fans, moments to for those with an eye on a Matthew Flinders, University top-class education for their storage abounds and tailored and children’s play zone. Quality and Buderim village children, the esteemed Matthew finishes include stone benchtops. appointments include ducted air, Auction: Saturday, March 19 Flinders College is just a short Soaring cathedral ceilings frame 6.3kW solar panelling, solar level walk. the vast main living space with a heated pool and two-bay shed. at 4pm The open design sees this massive games/rumpus room and Whisper quiet, this delightful Address: 27-29 Greenwood property extravagantly flowing study all adding further to the property offers the very best of Close. over one, well laid out level with lifestyle options. both worlds: secluded living Agent: Chris Pace / Damien distinct living zones that will easily The gorgeous alfresco seemingly worlds away yet ideally Michael. accommodate large families. The entertainment setting opens close to Buderim Village Contact: 0417 196 600 / heart of the home is the Smeg directly to the tiled heated pool shopping, excellent schools and 0413 024 124 kitchen which is fitted with a gas and spa, in turn flanked by the full of course magnificent Sunshine Inspection: By appointment cooktop and dishwasher, copious sized tennis court, lush level lawns Coast beaches. Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, March 9, 2016 Page 17 Page 18 Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, March 9, 2016 All the gear The latest and greatest...

Allez Sport Mooloolaba has the 2XU Youth Active Trisuit on sale for $120. With more and more grommets taking up triathlon, 2XU has designed this suit specifically for the younger athlete with comfort and durability in mind. The only trouble you’ll have is getting your kids out of it.

Cycle Zone Mooloolaba has a special deal on the Specalized Fuse Comp 6Fattie, now on sale for $1499 - that’s a saving of $700. The 6Fattie Wheel System uplifts the Fuse to have more traction and control than any hardtail before it, while its no-nonsense build is custom spec'd to get the job done, no matter how rugged, technical, or hair raising that job might be.

Fabric’s tri saddle is designed to suit the specific Le CycloSportif has the Wahoo KickR and requirements of triathlon and time trial. Shorter in the Wahoo Snap power trainers in store. length than a traditional saddle and featuring a Check out the SNAP, currently on special centralised relief channel, the Tri saddle is designed at $949. The SNAP's flywheel features for performance but not at the expense of technology that creates the same comfort. Check them out at Cycle Zone resistance experienced in outdoor Mooloolaba, RRP $129. climbs and descents. Plus, no other indoor bike trainer has more software training Saltstick FASTCHEWS help reduce options, including Zwift and muscle cramping, reduce heat stress, Trainer Road. boost stamina, maintain electrolyte levels. The only chewable tablet that is formulated to closely resemble the electrolyte profile lost in sweat. Comes in tart orange and zesty lemon-lime natural flavours. RRP $6, visit www.ezisports.com.au

Don’t like clutter? This water bottle completely does away with the need for a cage by mounting directly to your frame. The ultralight-weight 1.5g studs are secure, remove unnecessary parts and improve the clean lines of your bike. The Fabric has a RRP of $25 from Cycle Zone Mooloolaba.

With medical grade compression for optimal shock absorption the new Compressport TR3 The Compressport TR3 Tank (RRP $159.95) and short sleeved Brutal Shorts will be a necessity in your top (RRP $199.95) have been designed for an ergonomic fit in a triathlon wardrobe. Weighing in at only fabric that ensures your body temperature remains steady. With 99grams they are completely seamless with six easy-access pockets and a protected zipper to avoid breathable mesh areas for a quick dry feature. irritation, pick up yours at Allez Sport Mooloolaba to complete Now in store at Allez Sport Mooloolaba. your triathlon kit. RRP$199.95. Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, March 9, 2016 Page 19 Planner

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March10‐11 Australian Ages 13‐18. 13‐14yrs male andfemale Twin Waters www.triathlon.org.au Youth Triathlon 400m/12km/3km. 15 ‐16yrs 600m/16km/4km. 17‐ Championships 18yrs 750m/20km/5km. Mixed teams relay three athletes (two males and one female)per team 13‐15yrs 3x200m/4km/1.2km. 16‐18yrs3x 200m/4km/1.2km. March 11 Mooloolaba Startthe Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival with a5km run Mooloolaba www.ap.ironman.com Twilight Run from the Esplanade and part‐way up Alex hill. March 12 Mooloolaba For allchildrenaged7‐13years.Distances include: 7‐ Mooloolabawww.ap.ironman.com Superkidz& 10 years‐100m swim/1km cycle/500m run. 11‐13 Special years ‐200mswim/3km cycle /1km run.(Age as at Triathlon event day). March 12‐13 Mooloolaba Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival features the Mooloolaba www.ap.ironman.com Triathlon professional ITU sprint event on the Saturday, elite Festival cycling criterium, with the centerpiece the Olympic distance(1.5km swim,40kmride, 10km run)triathlon on the Sunday. March 13 SunshineCoast ROC Race is the originalgameshow‐inspiredobstacle Bokarinawww.rocrace.com.au Ridiculous run includingthe wreckingBall, the sweeper,jump Obstacle balls, and the world’s largest inflatablewater slide.The Course course is 5kminlengthatSunshine Coast Stadium. March 13 Telstra Summer Race four of the Sunshine Coast CyclingClub Telstra LakeWeyba www.scccracing.wix.com/sccc Crit Series SummerCritSeries, as well as the prologuetimetrial and kermesse. March 19 Bright RunAnexciting glow funrun on March 19 at Nambour Nambourwww.brightrun.com.au showground that willraise funds for Fusion’slocal youthprograms. Therun is glowthemedwith participants encouraged todress up in glow gearas they run about3km.Child$30, adult $35. March 19 Paddy Pallin Designed for teams of two,the races are fun, fast and Wild Horse www.paddypallinadventure.com.au Adventure furiouswith teamshavingtochange betweenthree Mountain Series core disciplines several timesduring theevent… mountainbiking, running /trekking, and kayaking. These non‐stopevents will take betweentwo to six hourstocomplete. Thecourses consist of 15‐25km of mountain biking,5‐10km of trailrunning/trekkingand 2‐4km of kayaking. March 19‐20 Bribie Tri race Saturday: ActiveKidsand Active FirstTimers: 100m BribieIslandwww.bribietri.com four swim/3km cycle/500m run;200mswim/5km cycle/1km run, 250m swim/6km cycle/2km run. Ocean swim: 500m or 1.5km. Sunday: Short‐300m swim/10km cycle/3km run or Long –750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run. March 20 SunshineCoast SunshineCoast CyclingClubindividual time trial. NorthArm www.scccracing.wix.com/sccc CyclingClub time trial March 25 SunshineCoast Good Friday club critchampionship. Skippy Park www.scccracing.wix.com/sccc CyclingClub crit champs March 27 Wild Horse TheWild Horse Criterium on EasterSundayhas 80km, Beerburrum www.runqueensland.com Criterium 55km, 33km, 22km and11km running events in the GlasshouseMountains,Beerburrum. This is amulti‐lap event with laps of 11kms, utilising single trackoff the beaten trail. There is achangeofdirection at the completionofeachlap. April3 SRAM Enduro Part of the five‐round MTB gravity endureseries. There Garapine www.qldmtb.com.au Series–round are anumberofcategories available to suit all levels of two experience. April9 Bay Break Bay Break is arun,bike, swim, walk event heldatthe www.herveybaybreak.com.au Multisport Hervey Bay Surf Life Saving Club. The runincludes 2km, Festival 5km or 10km. Swim includes 3km, 1km anda280m swim forkids under 13.Cycling featurestwo races, EliteA&BRiders for 30minutes and threelaps, while the second race is opentoall‐comers, 30 minutes and threelaps. Run and swimincludes10kmrun &3km swim, 10km run &1km swim, 5km run&3km swim, 5km run &1km swim, juniorrun (2km)&swim 280m under 13yrs. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE Page 20 Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, March 9, 2016 Planner

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April10 SunshineCoast Fun runsof15km, 10km, 5km and2km. The 15km Coolum www.atlasmultisports.com.au RunSeries race challengewill includesomeoff‐road and sandy two sections. April10 SunshineCoast Six race cross country running seriesstaged through Buderim www.sccrosscountry.org CrossCountry the sunshine coast,with 12km, 6km, 4km and 3km Seriesround options,with 2km, 1km and 500m options for kids. one April16‐17 Qld X‐Tri Saturday am: QLDCrossTri Champs: 1500m Landsborough www.tre‐x.com.au Championships swim/30km bike/10km run. Sprint Cross Triathlon: andMultisport 400m/7.5km/3.3km.JuniorCross Triathlon: Weekend 150m/5.5km/1km.DirtKidsCrossTriathlon: 50m/2km/500m. Saturdaypm: Mud RatsKids AdventureRun, 8kmtrail run,4km funrun. Sunday am: 45kmXCMTB, 22kmXCMTB, MudRatsDirtBike. Times from tri champs, 9km trail run and5km MTB combine for Dirt Masterand Dirt Mistress titles. April22‐25 Noosa Smiddy Four‐day ride through the Sunshine Coast and Gympie Noosa www.smiddy.org.au Challenge regions, covering about 450km. April24 SunshineCoast Six race cross country running seriesstaged through Caloundrawww.sccrosscountry.org CrossCountry the sunshine coast, with12km,6km,4km and 3km Seriesround options,with 2km, 1km and500m options for kids. two Riders willhaveanon‐competitive liaison stage betweeneachofthe timedsections.Results will be basedonthe total cumulative time acrossthe stages. Thelowest time in eachcategorywill be thewinner. April29‐30 18hr Dark Side Two adventure racesfor all skill levels. The 18hr Dark Sunshine www.adventureraceaustralia.com.au Champsand Side four‐person courseincludes:Upto70km Coast 12hr Dawn mountainbiking, up to40km trail running/trekking, up Attack to 15km paddling adventure legs, intermediate navigation. 12 HourDawn Attack two‐person course will complete: up to40kmmountain biking,upto 20km trailrunning/trekking, up to10kmpaddling, adventurelegs, basic navigation.

April30 TooMoo 220 One‐day supported charityridefrom Toowoomba to Toowoomba www.toomoo220.com Mooloolaba, 220km with 2000m of elevation. This to year’s event will includeaMiniMooof110km. Mooloolaba

May 8 SunshineCoast Six race cross country running seriesstaged through Glenview www.sccrosscountry.org CrossCountry the sunshine coast,with 12km, 6km, 4km and 3km Seriesround options,with 2km, 1km and 500m options for kids. three May 14 TheIsland Every yearswimmersgather tohelpthe Nambour and Mudjimba to www.islandcharityswim.com.au Charity Swim Currimundi SpecialSchools. Theyswim about 11km Mooloolaba from MudjimbaBeach, outaround OldWomanIsland to Mooloolaba. May 14‐16 Ultraman Ultraman Australia is athree‐day, 515km annual Noosa www.ultramanoz.com.au Australia endurancetriathlon.Day 1: Swim 10km and 140km cycleleg. Day2:281.1km cycleleg.Day 3: Run 84.3km. May 15 Glasshouse TheGlasshouse 50Cook's Tour is an off‐road trailrun Woodford www.glasshousetrailseries.com Trail Series ‐ in Woodford, Queenslandwith 6.5km, 12km,31km Cook's Tour and 51kmrunning events.The coursecovers forest trails and dirtroads withviews of several volcanic mountainplugs. May 22 SunshineCoast Six race cross country running seriesstaged through Maleny www.sccrosscountry.org CrossCountry the sunshine coast,with 12km, 6km, 4km and 3km Seriesround options,with 2km, 1km and 500m options for kids. four May 22 Tri Fraser CoastOlympic distance(1.5kmswim, 40km bike,10km run) Uranganwww.trifrasercoast.com triathlon.Active Kids andthe Active First Timers Aquathons:7‐9 years: 500m run/100m swim/500m run.10‐13 years: 1km run/300m swim/1kmrun.13 years+/adults: 1kmrun/300m swim/1kmrun. May 28‐29 NoosaUltimate Startingwith an ocean swim off Main Beach, with NoosaHeads www.ap.ironman.com Sports Festival 3.8km, 2km, 1km and500moptions. Thenonthe Sunday, Cycle Noosa with 160kmand 85km events. ThereisalsoRun Noosa,with21.1km, 10km or 5kmraces. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE Sunshine Coast Multisport Mecca, March 9, 2016 Page 21 Planner

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May 29 Weet‐Bix Open to kids aged7‐1,TRYathletes start the swim in Kawana www.try.weetbix.com.au/events/sunsh TRYathlon the Olympic‐sizedpool at Kawana Aquatic Centre Waters ine‐coast before cycling along SportsmansParade and running through thegrounds of SunshineCoast Stadium. Approximatedistances areswim75m, cycle3km, run 500mfor ages7‐10, andswim 150m,cycle 6km,run 1km for ages 11‐15. May 29 SunshineCoast Fun runs of 10km,5km and2km, startingfrom La Balsa Buddina www.atlasmultisports.com.au Run Series race Park the 10km and5km eventstake in Pt Cartwright three andthe foreshore at Buddina. June 5 SunshineCoast Six racecrosscountry running seriesstagedthrough University of www.sccrosscountry.org CrossCountry the sunshine coast,with 12km, 6km,4km and 3km Sunshine Seriesround options,with 2km, 1km and500m options for kids. Coast five June 12 SunshineCoast Six racecrosscountryrunning seriesstaged through Buderim www.sccrosscountry.org CrossCountry the sunshine coast,with 12km, 6km, 4km and 3km Seriesround six options,with 2km, 1km and 500m options for kids. June 12 MountainBike Roundfour of the State Series.Mountain bike Beerburrum www.sunshineorienteers.com.au Orienteering orienteering combines trailriding and navigation. State Series Using specially prepared maps, riders navigate along a network of tracks to checkpoints(controls).Course lengths vary from around 5‐40km. Each event will have anumberofcourses.

June 19 Caloundra Foreshore funrunsincluding 10km and3km. The 10km Caloundra www.caloundrafunrun.com Foreshore Fun starts at GoldenBeach andfinishes at Moffat Run Headland. June 26 SRAM Enduro Part of the five‐round MTB gravity endureseries. There Garapine www.qldmtb.com.au Series–round are anumberofcategories available to suit all levels of four experience. Riders will have anon‐competitive liaison stagebetween eachofthe timed sections.Results will be based on the total cumulative timeacrossthe stages. The lowest time in each categorywill be the winner. July9 SunshineCoast Twilight runatthe University of the SunshineCoast. Sippy Downs www.atlasmultisports.com.au Run Series race Run options include 2km, 5km or 10km. The flat,fast four course has resulted in plenty of personal best results in previous yearsand achancefor newrunners to test themselves in asafe and uniqueenvironment.All events finish witha300m lapofthe world class standard athleticstrack.

July24 Pomona King of TheKingofthe Mountain Festival in Pomona, Pomona www.kingofthemountain.com.au the Mountain Queensland is an all‐day event for the whole family, climaxing with the BendigoBank International MountainChallengewhere competitors run up the face of Mount Cooroora for the4.2km round trip. Also 3km family funrun,2.8km dashand kids 4x700m. August 13‐14 MountainBike Saturday will feature the Queensland sprint and Sunshine www.sunshineorienteers.com.au Orienteering middle distance championships, as well as round six Coast State Series and sevenofthe stateseries. On the Sunday is the long course championship. Mountainbike orienteering combines trailriding and navigation.

August 13‐14 NoosaStrade Take aweekend off‐road withthe 33km Piccolo Fondo Noosa www.noosa‐stradebianche.com.au Bianche forthose wanting an introduction tothe ‘strade bianche’, or gravel roads. On Sunday thereare two course options: the 133kmgran fondo, or the89km medio fondo.

August 14 Maroochy River Amarathonpaddlingraceonthe Maroochy River Maroochy www.maroochyriverpaddle.com.au Paddle starting upstream at the DunethinRock Scout Camp River andtravelling downstream with the out‐goingtide to finish 17km later in Eudlo Creekatthe Sunshine Coast Paddlesports Club. Opentoracing kayaks, seakayaks andfishing kayaks; dragon boatsand outrigger canoes; surf spec skis and ocean racingskis; stand‐up paddle boards; Canadian canoe, plastic sit‐on‐top and anything elseyou might wish to paddle.

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August 19 Cricky’s Onesie Kick off the 7SunshineCoast Marathonand Mooloolaba www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au Run CommunityRun Festival with a1km run on the esplanade in aonesie. Numbers capped at 100. August 21 SunshineCoast Annualrunning festival, including 2km, 5km, 10km, Alexandra www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au Marathon and 21.1km and 42.2km runs throughAlexandraHeadland, Headland Community Mooloolaba and Maroochydore. Festival September3‐11 Cycle Theridestarts in Woodford and ends in the Woodford www.cycleqld.bq.org.au Queensland spectacular HerveyBay.Staged on quietcountry roads, 2016 theridewilltravel throughMaleny, Kenilworth, AdventureTour Gympie, RainbowBeach, Maryboroughand Burrum Headsbeforefinishing in Hervey Bay. September4 Ironman 70.3 Theworld’s best agegroup and professional triathletes Mooloolaba www.ironman.com World will convergefor the Ironman70.3World Championship Championship. Morethan3000 athleteswill compete over a1.9km swim, 90km bike and21.1km run course.

September10‐ Glasshouse TheGlasshouse 100isa100 mile, 100km,50km, 34km Beerburrum www.glasshousetrailseries.com 11 Trail Series ‐ and11.3kmtrailrun in the GlasshouseMountains, Glasshouse 100 Beerburrum,Queensland. October 1 Atlas Thethird of four freestyleclinics with Duane Cannell of Buderim www.atlasmultisports.com.au Multisports Makin’ Waves Swim School.This is afreestyle clinic FreestyleClinic that willimprove your techniqueand increaseyour swimspeed. Ideal for triathletes and open water swimmers.This clinic is structured forswimmers of all levels and abilities. October 8‐9 SunshineCoast Includes King and Queen of the Mountain at Sunshine www.sccyclefest.com.au CycleFest Palmwoodsonthe Saturday,followed by 100km and Coast 25km rides on the Sunday. October 22 Blackall100 The100km trail run traversesthe Blackall Range, Mapleton www.runqueensland.com taking in the SunshineCoast GreatWalk. With a primary 100kmevent,supported by a50km event,has generous cut‐offs of 25 and28hours apply for the 50km and 100kmrespectively. October 26 Endura Run In 2016the EnduraNoosa RunSwim Run will include Noosa www.ap.ironman.com Swim Run the Schools AquathlonChallenge. 8‐13 years‐500m run/200m swim/500 run. 14 years andover ‐1.5km run/750m swim/1.5km run. October 28 Noosa Come dressed in pink and joinsome of Australia's Noosa www.ap.ironman.com Breakfast Fun premier runner's to run5km and raise awarenessand Run fundsfor the NationalBreast CancerFoundation. October 28 ArenaNoosa Get involved in one of Australia'spremier ocean swims Noosa www.ap.ironman.com 1000 Ocean on one of Australia's bestknown beaches. All agesand Swim abilities areencouraged toenter. October 29 Noosa NoosaParade comes alive for the ASICS Bolt, Noosa www.ap.ironman.com Multisport Australia's premier5km roadrace,aswellasa Festival criterium cyclingrace. October 30 Noosa Olympic distance triathlon (1500m swim,40km ride, Noosawww.ap.ironman.com Triathlon 10km run). November26 Atlas Thelastoffour freestyleclinics withDuane Cannellof Buderim www.atlasmultisports.com.au Multisports Makin’ Waves Swim School. FreestyleClinic December 12‐Hour MS Cotton TreeAquatic Centreonthe Sunshine Coast will Cotton Treewww.msswimathon.com.au Swimathon host itsinaugural MS Swimathon eventtoraise vital fundstohelppeople living with multiplesclerosis (MS). December 18 Buderim 9 Climb nine Buderim hills,covering 75km,within three Buderim www.buderim9.com.au hours in one of the Coast’s most challenging cycling events. Participantsalsoraise moneyfor the Cerebral Palsy League. December 28‐31 Atlas Kick‐start the year with an intensive triathlontraining Sunshine www.atlasmultisports.com.au Multisports block, with options for advanced (four days), Coast Christmas intermediate (three days) and beginner (two days). TrainingBlock Endurancetraining, swim and run skills and drills, pilates, nutrition and transitiontechnique.

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KAREENA Lee's gruelling schedule had no impact on her claiming the Mooloolaba Mile on Sunday as she continues her Olympic quest. The Sunshine Coast swimmer was the first competitor across the line in the 1.6km event with a time of 17min45sec, beating men's division winner Mitchell Tinsley by two seconds. It was the second time she has won the event and follows a packed schedule that includes swim meets in Abu Dhabi and Sydney just last week. She flew back to the Coast Saturday night. “I like to keep busy by going in as many events as possible,” Lee said. “It is a big schedule but I have Kareena Lee secures the Mooloolaba Mile victory on Sunday. Photo: Patrick Woods got to be used to doing so much as a 10km swimmer so it is just more practice.” Kareena’s next hit out will be at the Australian titles in April. She will then start a huge training block in the lead up to the Olympic open water qualifier in June at Portugal. “I will be doing a lot of training ahead of Portugal so it is good to be competing in everything I can now,” Kareena said. Fellow local swimmer Chloe Gubecka finished second place ahead of Alanna Bowles in third. Chloe's older sister Chelsea finished fourth. Chelsea took out the Australian open water swimming title (10km) and (5km) last month, beating Lee in both races. Kev Hammond was fifth in men Alice Latham wins the women’s 30-34 division with a time of Kareena said the pair were 35-39 with a 24:42.7. 21:54.0. extremely close, but that their friendship goes out the door when Kareena said. tested even further. “Either way, swimmer at Portugal will gain they hit the water. And with just one Australian no matter who gets it, we will both Olympic selection. “It is a little bit hard to come to Olympic open water spot available be happy,” Kareena said. Michael Sheil was second in the terms with but that's how it is,” for Rio, their friendship is set to be The best-placed Oceania men's mile race.

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