Chick’s Kona return · balancing family and business commitments, but with his children Ben, 7, and Kate, 5, now more self-sufficient he has been able to string together strong

THE last time David Chickcrossed Kona’s hallow Ironmanfinish he was a fresh-faced24-year-old.

Fast-forward two decadesand David is primed for hisreturn.

After finishing his 1993Hawaii debut in 9:55:30 (1:05:09swim, 5:22:00 bike, 3:28:21 run),the urge to return had neverbeckoned until recent years.

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And there’s a fair chance theAllez Sport owner will well andtruly surpass the mark he set22 years ago.

For David, the road toendurance sport began at ayoung age. Melbourne bornand bred, he began runningmarathons and racingcross-country at the age of 16.

Australian football was hisprimary focus during the earlyyears and that big engineproved vital in his success asan on-baller. Any chance of acareer in footy disappearedwhen, with Melbourneunder-19s, he was struck downby sickness.

But endurance sportsbeckoned and it was the WideWorld of Sports on ChannelNine which showed the annualHawaii torture test between thelikes of Mark Allen, Dave Scottand Wolfgang Dittrich thatinspired new challenges.

“As soon as I saw that I washooked. I had wanted to do itsince I was 12 or 13,” he said.

“The aura around it (Ironman)was high because they hadseen it on TV and realised itwas such a difficult race.”

David finished the ForsterIronman in 1992, and thenwent to New Zealand thefollowing year to earn hisHawaii qualification.

On the Big Island heachieved his sub10-hour goal ,but he now hopes of setting anew benchmark.

And there is no doubt he’llhave a massive cheer squad.David has been supportingendurance sport on the Coastsince he and wife Lucia movedhere in 2005 through theirmultisport apparel business.

After running a timber blindsand shutters operation inBrisbane, the Sunshine Coastrelocation was designed toslow life down.

Lucia, a teacher, transferredhere and David ran a pop-up

stall at Noosa Triathloncourtesy of a friend with accessto several brands.

“I was flying blind really. I hadnever done this type of retail,”he said.

“There was a very bigtriathlon community on theCoast and one really big racehere at the time. I wasfortunate to get involved at thetime and we have grown withthe sport.”

Initially the shop opened inFirst Avenue at Mooloolaba,but things really began to takeoff once moving into a morevisible location and the Allezlaunch was almostsimultaneous with the launch of2XU – which fast became thehottest triathlon brand in theworld.

Over the past decade, Davidalways maintained his “toe inthe water” of competition whilebalancing family and businesscommitments, but with hischildren Ben, 7, and Kate, 5,now more self-sufficient he hasbeen able to string togetherstrong training blocks this year.

Heading back to Melbourneduring March he qualified forHawaii with an effort of 9:29:40(58:30 swim, 4:53:42 bike,3:30:21 run) despite having onepuncture on the bike.

He then backed that up witha 10:17:50 at Cairns duringJune (58:37, 5:31:24, 3:41:57).This time there were twopunctures, and David waitedon the side of the road for 22minutes before getting back inthe race.

“I was able to trial a fewthings to do another racewithout the pressure on,” Davidsaid.

“With pacing I learned a fewmore things about how hard to

go. After Melbourne I thought Icould go as hard as I want, butwhen I got the two punctures Irode really hard and blewmyself up and then had to runthe marathon.

“My two previous races hadbeen good races and I wasstarting to think it was easy,then it came back to bite me (inCairns).

“It gave me a reality checkyou can’t underestimate thedistance.”

Hawaii is aboutto get Chick-ed

David Chick on the bike at Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast.Photo: FinisherPix/IRONMAN

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What: Ironman WorldChampionship.When: October 10.Training: Each week Davidhas averaged about 8km ofswimming, 360km on thebike and running 40km.Running volume has beenchallenged as he balancesniggles and injuries.Lead-up race: He was ingood form at 70.3Sunshine Coast, posting atime of 4:17:02 (29:39,2:17:10, 1:25:57).

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MOOLOOLABA’S CarolineSteffen is eagerly anticipatingnext year’s Ironman 70.3 WorldChampionships on home soilafter defending her Ironman70.3 Sunshine Coast title instrong fashion on September12.

The 36-year-old produced animpressive display over the1.8km swim, 90km ride,21.1km run to finish in4hrs9min25sec, ahead ofAustralian Annabel Luxford(4:12.01) and Czech Republic’sRadka Vodickova (4:15.09).

While Caroline celebrated thevictory, she already has one eyeon 2016.

“I’m super excited to havethe world championships herenext year,” she said.

Caroline clocked1hr18min43sec on the run leg,which featured four ascents of

Alexandra Headland. Her splitwas easily the fastest amongthe women.

Her time was faster than lastyear (4:12.06), despite a sea-son hampered by illness andinjury.

She is bound for the IronmanWorld Championships (3.8kmswim, 180km ride, 41.1km ride)in Hawaii next month.

She has finished second inthat race twice.

Meanwhile, the SunshineCoast’s Luke McKenzie isintent on winning at Kona afterfinishing second at the week-end.

In 2013, he was runner-upover the 3.8km swim, 180kmride, 42.2km torture test.

It was a grand feeling but itleft him wanting more.

“I’m really hungry to go onestep better and I’m doingeverything I can at the moment

(to make that happen),” hesaid.

Last year, he failed to fire andfinished 15th.

Luke is well prepared for thegruelling event later this year.

He’s happily re-settled on theSunshine Coast, with fiancéeBeth Gerdes and their daughterWynne, after two years living inCalifornia.

Fellow Sunshine CoasterCasey Munro finished fourth.

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LYING in a ditch off Hovard Rdwith a shattered shoulder aftertumbling off his bike at highspeed, most would neverbegrudge Steve Symes had hecontemplated cyclingretirement.

But despite the “very longand tough wait” for anambulance he never wavered inhis dedication to the sport.

That fateful day in Februaryhe took a right turn instead ofhis usual route up the hill fromLandsborough to Maleny. Thesingle-lane road tightened andwith too much speedcombined with “being a bitstupid” he was thrown from hisbike and landed awkwardlywhich shattered his scapular.

The 44-year-old underwentmajor surgery in the repair.Surgeons had to pull hismuscle from the bone to installsteel plates in his shoulder, andSteve had 50 staples in hisback as he was pieced backtogether.

Two weeks later he wasriding his bike again on astationary trainer, and then fiveweeks after going under theknife Steve was back on theroad – must to thedisappointment of his doctor.

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specialist has enjoyed a longand fruitful endurance sportcareer.

Moving to the Coast as a21-year-old, he and siblingsStuart, Grant and Belinda areall accomplished triathletes.

Steve too has completedmore than 100 triathlons,including five Ironmans, butthat was cut short when hipsurgery was recommendedback in 2012.

Giving up running, he hasstayed on the bike andregularly enters the longerdistance participation events.

“Just doing biking fitted inwith the family more,” Stevesaid.

At this year’s inaugural GoldCoast Peaks ride, which wentvia Tamborine, Beechmont,

Springbrook, Natural Bridgeand Tomewin, he completedthe 235km journey with 4000mof climbing in 8h56:47.

Steve is now focused ontaking part in the inauguralSunshine Coast Cyclefestevent, where he will take part inthe 100km Gran Fondo and theKing of the Mountain Challengefrom Palmwoods to Montville.

“I always support the localevents. When they do pop upyou have to get behind them,”he said.

“You need to show interest

to get more of these events. Atthe moment I feel like wealways have to travel to theGold Coast.

“And these events are alwayssupporting great charities. Theyare generally run by localsgiving up their own time so it’sgreat to get on them.”

Steve rides about six days aweek and covers about 400km.He has never had anyreservations about getting backon his bike and most enjoyshinterland rides, “I love seeingthe sun rise”.

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EARLY anticipation is buildingfor the Noosa Triathlon with anocean swim componentinjecting renewed interest inAustralia’s biggest tri-sportevent.

For the first time, the 1.5kmswim leg will be staged offNoosa Main Beach instead ofthe Weyba Creek canals.

Professional and age groupwave starts will be maintainedand competitors will undertakea triangular course beforerunning up the beach, past thesurf club and to transition atLions Park.

The run to transition will bebetween 350-450m dependingon where bikes are racked.Triathletes will still exit the sameway from transition onto thebike leg.

Expect something special onthe swim too. Laguna Bay willfeature floating pontoonsloaded with music,entertainment, flags and colour.

Ironman’s general managerof MultiSport Rebecca VanPoss said the change hadcreated a new buzz ahead ofthe November 1 event.

“We have this amazingNoosa Main Beach, and wethought why wouldn’t we beshowcasing that to a nationaland international audience?”she said.

“Noosa Tri…you can’t put

your finger on what makes it sospecial. But we are constantlylooking for ways to reinvigoratethe event.

“We want to make sure itstays as Australia’s premiertriathlon.”

Changes have enabledorganisers to extend transition.The pedestrian bridge whichused to be installed at LionsPark near the medical tent willbe moved along Noosa Paradetoward the Sheraton.

There will be about 5600individuals competing, 400more than ever, with teamathletes taking totalparticipation numbers to 8000.

Rebecca said they had beenworking closely with localbusinesses to reduce theimpact of this year’s changes –particularly with traffic toHastings Street blocked toallow for the ocean swim.

“We will have 30,000spectators walking across

Hastings Street straight pasttheir business,” Rebecca said.

“It will encourage spectatorsto drop into the cafes, andmake Hastings Street anotherhub of the triathlon other thanjust the Sunday afternoonwhen the event is finished.”

This year’s event will also seethe professional prize purse risefrom $50,000 to $75,000,which will make it one of therichest Olympic-distanceevents of its kind in Australia.

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Trislide has already provenpopular across the UnitedStates and Europe, and is nowavailable here with a retail priceof $24.95.

Lubricants aren’t new. Theyare available in various formatsbut traditionally they aresport-specific.

Where Trislide excels iswide-ranging uses and thehygiene factor – offering it tofriends means there’s no skinswapping.

We put the product to thetest in a variety of locations andevents over the past twomonths, including cycling,running and triathlon racing.

The most useful applicationwas during ocean swims andunder tri suits. The aerosolspray means it’s easy to get inthe right places and you caneven spray it on the outerwetsuit legs to improved speedin transition.

It’s waterproof (which alsomeans it doesn’t wash off withsweat) and fragrance free, andthere was no adverse wetsuiteffects.

During the recent 70.3 therewas no rubbing or appareldiscomfort with liberal use ofthe spray before racing.

Getting it on your hands canmake things slippery, so havinga towel nearby is useful.Especially important if you aregetting on the bike quickly ordon’t use gloves when riding.

Trislide is a liquid silicone-based product and you canremove it with soap and water.

While we’re fans of thetraditional chamois cream forlong rides, the Trislide solutionalso acquitted itself well in thisrole and may be a better optionfor those who don’t like thetingling sensation with normal

creams. Although spraying thenether regions during the heartof winter can take someencouragement…

Many people believe chafingand discomfort is part andparcel with running, riding,swimming and cycling. But it’s

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For runners it can be usefulon feet, as well as thetraditional hot-spots such asinner thigh, underarm, sportsbra, chest, neck and underheart-rate monitors.

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WHEN we have pain is it easyto assume that where we arefeeling it is exactly where it iscoming from.

Unfortunately this is notalways the case. Particularlywhen it comes to gluteal (akabuttock) pain.

The gluteals are made upthree muscles: Gluteusminimus, gluetues medius, andgluteus maximus. The first twocreate some external rotation ofthe femur, while the gluteusmaximus is a powerful hipextensor, promoting the pushoff action when you stand up,walk and run. These musclesall work together to helpstabilise the hips and pelvis,along with the deep coremuscles, to help protect thisvital junction between yourtorso and lower limbs.

Because the gluteals coversuch a large area, comprisingof multiple joins, nerves, fascia,and ligaments, it can be trickyto find out what is causing thepain.

Often the pain is felt as a“vague, deep ache”, and it hardto pinpoint exactly where thepain is.

It can spread from onesection of the muscle toanother, never quite staying inthe same place.

Other times the pain can beisolated to one exact spot thatyou can put your finger directlyon.

Sometimes the pain caneven bypass your gluteals andmanifest down in thehamstring, calf, or foot. Thetrick is working out whatstructure is causing theproblem.

Regardless of if you arefeeling pain in it or not, thelower back must be assessed.

Because of the anatomy ofthe spine, there is the potentialfor the discs or joints to irritatethe nerves, causing pain torefer down along them.Because the gluteal musclesare the first area the nervespass through they are often thefirst things that are irritated.

The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) isalso capable of causing pain.With the gluteal muscles havingattachment points along thesacral border, if there is adysfunction of the SIJ it willaffect the length and function ofthe gluteals, manifesting eitheras a specific point orgeneralised pain.

Muscle and ligamentoustissue are also a commonsource of pain. The musclefibres can get a bit “glued”together through overuse (most

commonly from sustainedsitting or standing with poorposture) and form a thickenedtight spot. The ligamentsholding the SIJ together canbecome strained and irritablecausing not just pain but aninstability as well.

Soft tissues don’t functionwell when they are sore. Thinkabout a time when you’ve hada cracking headache or a soretooth – you aren’t able toperform your other tasks at100% because of the focusbeing on the pain rather thanthe task.

Once the problem spot/shave been identified, treatment

can start. But because eacharea is linked, treatment willneed to address multiple areas.This will usually consist of acombination of massage,mobilisation, stretching andstrength work.

All is essential to the overalloutcome, as it is not only theimmediate pain that needs tobe controlled, but the potentialweakness that has resultedfrom the pain.

If both elements areaddressed simultaneously,resolution of the problem canhappen much faster and thenget you back doing what youlove.

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MARCOOLA’S Brodie Gardnerhas started the off-roadtriathlon season with a podiumfinish at the weekend.

Mother nature turned on hercharm on Saturday fornear-perfect race conditions asLeela Hancox and reigningAustralian Cross TriathlonChampion Max Neumann tooktop honours at the QueenslandEnduro to kick off the 2015/16Tre-X season calendar.

The Sunshine Coast’s ownDrew Box led out of the waterat the start with Ricky Smith insecond, followed by Max inthird. Drew retired with anexisting injury during the firstbike leg and at the end of the10 kilometre mountain bikeride. Brodie was first onto therun with Max and former surfironman champion GuyAndrews third. After the 4kmrun Max was first into the water

for the second swim withBrodie second and Guy third –the same order as the finalpodium.

“I’m very happy to get theoff-road tri season under awaywith second today in round oneof the In2Adventure Tre-Xseason,” Brodie said.

“Congrats to Max Neumannfor the win and demonstratingwhy he’s the reigning Australianchamp and to Guy Andrews forrounding out the podium.

“For me, I’m glad to see thehard work is paying off in thepool to come out of the swimwith only minimal ground tomake up which enabled me totake an early lead on the bike.

“Unfortunately Max was toostrong on the first run and heldthe lead for the rest of therace.”

In the elite women, Leela,who raced her first off-road

triathlon, held off fellowQueenslander Lucy Shewell.

The extremely popularEnduro format challenges longcourse competitors to take onthe tough Murrenbong route,and after a heart pumping350-metre swim, 10 kilometremountain bike and fourkilometre trail run, it’s back inthe water to do it all again.

The event also included aone-lap sprint(350m/10km/4km), junior(150m/4km/1km) and teaser(150m/4km/1km) course.

The next event to be stagedlocally will be the QueenslandChampionships (April 16-17) onthe Sunshine Coast.

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AS WITH all our columns, wedo like to empower athletes…even if they’re not on ourprogram.

There’s no point in beingselfish with great informationaccumulated over 70-plusyears that can aid others.

This column is no different,although we feel there is a lot tobe gained from discussing drillsand, in particular, which drillsfor whom.

Firstly, if you’re not doingdrills, ask your coach why not?

Secondly, if you are doingdrills, ask what they’re meant toachieve.

If your stroke already has ahigh elbow recovery, youwouldn’t be doing a high elbowrecovery drill if that’s what yourcoach has set you. That’s awaste of everyone’s time.

All drills should be specific tothe individual and to where yourstroke needs improvement.

Just look at the footage fromthe recent world championship.Some swimmers were stilldoing drills during theirwarm-up before their event.

Let’s discuss one particulardrill that we advocate, andwould say most coaches we’veseen also advocate – sculling.

We firstly need to clarify whatexactly sculling is and why weinclude it for most in theirprogram.

Sculling is the ability to ‘feel’the water and notice whichpitch, depth, angle, etc. isgood for you so you can pushthat water; how best you canefficiently be propulsive in thewater.

We’re trying to get themaximum amount of force withboth the hand and the forearm

during each stroke. This isbetter achieved by feeling foryourself what works best foryou.

Is your hand pointing left orright? Are you moving at all?Are you actually lifting up in thewater? Are you slicing thewater? Does it feel hard topush the water at some anglesthan others?

All these “feelings” of thewater should help you get agrasp on where best placedyour arm should be in order tomove the water behind you.

This is why we advocate thisso much – there’s far more togain from being efficient

underwater than there is ontop.

Take a look at the stroke ofJanet Evans. Some would sayshe had a ghastly stroke to lookat, yet she was still the best inthe world in her class.

That said, her stroke belowthe surface must have beenextremely efficient.

Be mindful that sculling isdefinitely not a race. If you’rerushing through it trying to beatthe squad to the end of thepool, you’re wasting your time.

Sculling should be slow,mindful and thoughtful.

You need to be present tounderstand exactly what’s

going on when you, forexample, change your handangle slightly. We once had anathlete who was sculling andwas literally not moving in thepool – the athlete wasmotionless.

Once the athlete changedthe angle of their arms, theyimmediately ‘felt’ the waterpush back.

All these intricacies make fora more efficient stroke.

With sculling, never be afraidto try different things. Try goingbackwards, in a circle orupwards in the water.

Try to feel what’s pushingyou in all those directions toeventually figure out what angleworks best for you.

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There are two cup holdersjust behind the gear shifter andbottle holders in the front andrear door bins with storageoptions also stretching to rearseat pockets, a smallish glovebox and decent boot space

(375 litres).Both the GL+ and GLX spec

sport the same 1.6-litrefour-cylinder petrol engine, alusty and able unit paired with afive-speed manual or six-speedauto transmission.

The GLX is also equippedwith Suzuki’s all-wheel-driveALLGRIP system which allowsthe driver to choose from Auto,Sport, Snow and Lock modedepending on how theconditions present.

The Vitara is an eagerparticipant, sticking to the roadwith ease and offering a decentride both in traffic and at speed.

It is sometimes slow tochange direction, as is the casewith SUVs, and the suspensionfeels a tad on the firm side butit is happy to plough on throughwith the all-wheel-drivecapability of the GLX showingits mettle on slippery wet roadsduring our test drive.

The small engine can labourup long, steep inclines, whininga little with exertion, but itsettles down once it finds itsstride. The Vitara’s off-roadcapability is one of its hugeselling points and we lookforward to testing that outwhen we have it for a week.

Suzuki has opted for a highlevel of specification, pairedwith a host of standardconvenience features on themodels offered here. The listincludes a 17.7cmmultifunction infotainmentsystem with smart phone

interface, reverse camera, satnav, climate control, pushbutton start, auto headlightsand wipers, 17-inch alloys andLED daytime running lights.

The GLX adds a panoramicsunroof, the all-wheel-drivesystem, suede trim and parkingsensors.

The Vitara has a five-starEuro NCAP rating thanks tosuite of active and passivesystems – seven airbags,anti-lock brake system, stabilityand traction control, brakeassist, hill-hold assist andhill-descent control.

Official figures have the 2WDmanual returning 5.8litres/100km, the 2WD auto at6.0L/100km and 6.3L/100kmfor the AWD auto, which ispleasing on the wallet.

Suzuki offers a three-year or100,000km warranty andfixed-price servicing for five

years. Expect to pay about$249 for an ordinary serviceand $295 for a major one.

A squarish high-sided designallows a fair bit of head and legroom for rear passengers, whilethe wide boot opening withadjustable floor is quite handyfor loading your gear – bothimportant considerations if youwant your Vitara to be versatile.

Given the Vitara’s longsuccessful history in thiscountry, this new and attractiveplayer should spark interest.

A new design, betterinclusions and apersonalisation catalogue toreally make it your own merelysweetens the deal.

It could do with a touch morepower but is an attractiveprospect in city surrounds, withthe AWD GLX more thancapable should you stray offthe bitumen.

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Model: Suzuki Vitara.Details: Five-door two-wheel-drive or four-wheel drivecompact SUV.Engine: 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol generating maximumpower of 86kW @ 6000rpm and peak torque of 156Nm @4400rpm.Transmission: Five-speed manual or six-speed automatic.Consumption: 5.8 litres/100km (combined average for2WD manual), 6L/100km 2WD auto, 6.3L/100km 4WDauto.Bottom line plus on-roads: $22,990 (GL+ manual),$24,990 (GL+ auto), $33,990 (GLX auto).Website: www.cricksmaroochydoresuzuki.com.au

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VOLCANO boarding, beingheld at gun point and crawlingunder a barbwire fence throughsnow, made for anadrenaline-infused year abroadfor a Noosa athlete.

Josh Squire has just returnedfrom travelling through 13countries and competing in 35Spartan races in 33 states inthe US.

Josh set off with fellow localTim Hudson for a Spartan GapYear in September last yearwith the plan for the two ofthem to be away for 12months.

Unfortunately Tim camehome half-way through the tripfor work, but Josh did not lethis mate leaving hold him back.

“It was a great experience forme,” Josh said.

“Fortunately I got toexperience travelling with Timand then solo travel.

“I met so many awesomepeople along the way.

“Everyone in America wasamazing – they are the nicestpeople I have ever met – it goesagainst the stereotype.

“Also all the Spartan peoplewere great.”

Josh’s involvement with theacclaimed Reebok SpartanRace has earned him the rankof 24th in world for the openmen’s category.

He has also been offered ajob with obstacle racespecialists in the US.

For the past six months Joshhas travelled from Canadadown to Panama andeverywhere in between.

His favourite place was theBanff National Park area,

including the beautiful LakeLouise.

Still jetlagged from hislong-haul flight home, the19-year-old is keen to put pento paper and write a book

about his adventures.To check out more photos

and videos from the boys’Spartan Gap Year visitwww.facebook.com/spartangapyear.

Year-long race of obstacles and travelBy KRISTY MUIR

Josh Squire has finished his Spartan Gap Year adventure.Photo: Reebok Spartan Race


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The bike fit service at Le CycloSportif is based on years ofexperience backed by video analysis. All clients receive adigital copy that provides a permanent reference of the keyangles and measurements that result from the fit. The bikefit includes invaluable technique coaching from triathlonage group champion Greg Ball or track cycling worldchampion Carey Hall. You will benefit from increasedspeed and comfort. All bike brands welcome. Bookingsessential. Usually $299, tell them you saw it in MultisportMecca and get $100 off.

Look sharp at any time of day inAdidas Wildcharge sunglasses.Lightweight, robust withadjustable nose pads and lenses, these glasses will offerprotection during sport and leisure. Available in a variety ofcolours and lenses, including polarized and light stabilisingtechnology, choose a combination to suit your needs.Available at Allez Sport Mooloolaba now. RRP $165-185.

New shop Trilogy Cycles at 9/14 Sunshine Beach Rd,Noosa Heads, has a special on the Scott Plasma 10.Featuring a Shimano Ultegra drivetrain, it usually retailsfor $5900 but is currently $4200.

The Cloud from ON Running is madefrom Zero Gravity Foam, the sole is

comprised of 16 hollow cloudnodules that work to cushion yourevery step, reducing stress on

your legs. The techology isdesigned to adjust to the individual’s

gait. There are a range of colours formen and women, including the Forest and

Rasberry option pictured. Prices start from $189 atTrilogy Cycles.

The new styles ofmen andwomen’sMizuno WaveRider 18 are instore at AllezSportMooloolaba.The Wave Rider is alightweight shoe that isversatile for both dailytraining to long distanceracing. You will find the idealbalance of fit, style andperformance in every stepof this shoe. RRP $199.95.

The latest and greatest...

The T-Series from SMP isdesigned specifically fortriathlon. It features a channelwhich is the result of extensivebiomechanic studies on saddlepositioning and on the structureof the human pelvis – the pelvisis distributed over the wholelength of the saddle, from therear to the tip. Check them outat Cyclezone Mooloolaba. RRP$299.

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Upcoming Coast eventsDate Event Distance Location Website

September

26‐27

Hells Bells and Fairy

Bells adventures races

Hells Bells is a non‐stop 24hr adventure race involving

trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and other adventure

disciplines. Mixed, male or female teams of three must

navigate their way unsupported through an arduous

100+km course that is only revealed to them hours

before the race. Fairy Bells is held simultaneously with

three team members, but only two team members can

be on course.

South‐east

Queensland

www.dareyouadventure.com.au

October 2‐4 Atlas Multisports

Training Camp

Two days dedicated to triathlon training at Noosa for

athletes of all levels and distances. Activities include

endurance training, swim and run skills and drills, pilates,

nutrition information and transition technique.

Noosa Springs www.atlasmultisports.com.au

October 4 Black Mountain Trail

Race

45km ultra marathon and 21km half marathon following

the original Black Mountain Road called the Twin Bridges

Track.

Black Mountain www.dynamicrunning.com.au

October 4 Sunshine Coast Trail

Running Series

The South East Queensland Trail Running Series has

evolved from four events on the Gold Coast in 2013, to

eight events across the GC and Brisbane in 2014, to now

include 10 events across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and

Sunshine Coast regions. There will be 7.1 or 13.1km

options, running in Tuchekoi National Park.

Pomona www.seqtrailrunningseries.com.au

October 10 Sunshine Coast Cycle

Fest 2015 King and

Queen of the

Mountain

New annual cycling event to feature king and queen of

the mountain in a timed event from Palmwoods to

Montville ‐ a scenic 8km 400m climb. That night followed

by a Flouro Fun Ride in Movie Night.

Palmwoods,

Montville and

Cotton Tree

www.sccyclefest.com.au

October 11 Sunshine Coast Cycle

Fest 2015 Gran Fondo

Elli's Ride for a Reason' Fondo events, including a 100km

Gran Fondo (6am start Cotton Tree Park Cycle Village)

and a 25km Piccolo Fondo (8.15am start Andrew Street

Park, Point Arkwright).

Cotton Tree

and Port

Arkwright

www.sccyclefest.com.au

October 11 Color Run Sunshine

Coast

Also known as the happiest 5km on the planet, is a

unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness

and individuality.

Sunshine Coast

Stadium

www.thecolorrun.com.au.

October 11 Maleny Lions

Mountain View

Challenge

The event includes a half marathon, a 10km run and a

3km fun run and walk. The Maleny Blackall Range Lions

stage this event each year in order to raise funds for the

Lions Medical Research Foundation.

Maleny www.malenyblackallrange.qld.lions.or

g.au/projectsmvc

October 17‐18 Bribie Tri race one Saturday: Active Kids and Active First Timers: 100m

swim/3km cycle/500m run; 200m swim/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.

Bribie Island www.bribietri.com.au

October 24 The Blackall 100 The 100km trail run traverses the Blackall Range, taking

in the Sunshine Coast Great Walk. With a primary 100km

event, supported by a 50km event, has generous cut‐offs

of 25 and 28 hours apply for the 50km and 100km

respectively.

Mapleton www.runqueensland.com

October 24 Swim QueenslandWorld Swim Series

Swim Queensland is a new event and will launch the

World Series Swims. Every year, the event will travel to a

different Queensland beach. Events include marathon

distance (3.8km), long course (2km), short course (1km)

and junior (300m 8‐16 years and 1km 10‐16 years).

Mooloolaba www.worldseriesswims.com.au

October 30 Noosa Breakfast Fun

Run

Get firing into the Noosa Triathlon and Multisport

Festival with a 5km fun run.

Noosa www.ap.ironman.com

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November 1 Noosa Triathlon and

Multisport Festival

Olympic distance triathlon (1500m swim, 40km ride,

10km run), as well as a 1km ocean swim, and a

run/swim/run event.

Noosa www.ap.ironman.com

November 8 Triathlon Queensland

All Schools

Championships

Queensland School Sport selection races. Senior

Triathlon ‐ 750m/20km/5km (birth years 1997‐1999).

Intermediate Triathlon ‐ 600m/16km/4km (birth years

2000‐2001). Junior Triathlon ‐ 400m/12km/3km (birth

years) 2002‐2003. Primary Qualifier Aquathlon ‐

1km/200m/1km (birth years 2004‐2005). Kids Aquathlon

‐ 500m/100m/500m (birth years 2006‐2008).

Lake Kawana www.triathlonqld.com.au

November 8 Beach Bash Beach Bash is the craziest and sandiest obstacle

challenge in Australia. The course is about 4km with up

to 26 exciting obstacles designed to challenge you. The

kids’ event is for 5‐10 years and the course ranges from

1‐2km.

Maroochydore www.beachbash.com.au

November 14 Kawana Aquathon Incorporating the Triathlon Queensland State Aquathlon

Championships and Triathlon Australia National Selection

Event. Full distance ‐ 2.5km run/1000m swim/2.5km run.

Enticer ‐ 300m/2km. Junior (10‐11 years) ‐ 200m/1km.

Mini aquathon ‐ 100m/500m

Lake Kawana www.qldtriseries.com.au

November 15 Queensland Tri Series

– round three

Three triathlon races. QTS ‐ 400m swim, 15km cycle, 4km

run. Enticer ‐ 200m swim, 7.5km cycle, 2km run. Kool

Kids ‐ 100m swim, 2km cycle, 400m run.

Kawana Waters www.qldtriseries.com.au

November 21‐

22

Hundy ‐ Hervey Bay

100

Saturday features aquathlon events for kids born 2004 to

2008. Mini Aquathlon – 500m/50m/500m (2006 to

2008). Junior Aquathlon – 1km/200m/1km (2004/2005).

Triathlon events for kids born 1997 to 2003: Junior

Triathlon – 400m/12km/3km (2002/2003).

Intermediate Triathlon – 600m/16km/4km (2000/2001)

Senior Triathlon – 600m/16km/4km (1997 to 1999). Have

a Crack Triathlon – 200m/8km/2km (15 years and above).

Main event is the Sunday triathlon featuring a 2km swim,

80km cycle and 18km run.

Hervey Bay www.hb100.herveybaytriclub.org.au

November 28‐

29

Bribie Tri race two Saturday: Active Kids and Active First Timers: 100m



or 2km. Sunday: Short ‐ 300m swim/10km cycle/3km


Bribie Island www.bribietri.com

November 29 Sunshine Coast Trail

Running Series

There will be 14.7km and 8.3km options at Ewen

Maddock Dam (Mooloolah Connection Rd). The South

East Queensland Trail Running Series has evolved from

four events on the Gold Coast, to now include 10 events

across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast.

Glenview www.seqtrailrunningseries.com.au

November 29 Triathlon Pink and

Brooks Fun Run Pink

An all‐female triathlon with varying distances: Short ‐

100m/4km/1km.Medium ‐ 200m/6km/2km. Long ‐

300m/8km/3km. Ultra ‐ 600m/16km/6km. Kids 7‐9 ‐

50m/2km/500m. Kids 10‐13 ‐ 100m/4km/1km. And a

5km and 2.5km fun run and walk for adults and kids 1km

run.

Sunshine Coast

Stadium

www.triathlonpink.com.au

December 20 Buderim9 Climb nine Buderim hills, covering 75km, within three

hours in one of the Coast’s most challenging cycling

events. Participants also raise money for the Cerebral

Palsy League.

Buderim www.buderim9.com.au

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January 10 Hares and Hounds

Trail Run

The Hares and Hounds Trail Run is a 55km trail race

which can be run solo (the hares) or in a relay team of

two to four members (the hounds). The hounds start an

hour after the hares and try to chase them down. There

are also 10km and 5km events on trails close to the pool;

the relay/ultra goes from Woodford to Beerburrum and

return.

Woodford www.traq.org.au

February 6 Noosa Summer Swim

– World Swim Series

Ocean swim events include marathon distance (3km),

long course (2km), short course (1km) and junior (300m

8‐16 years and 1km 10‐16 years).

Noosa Heads www.worldseriesswims.com.au

February 7 Queensland Tri Series

– round six

Three triathlon races. QTS ‐ 400m swim, 15km cycle, 4km

run. Enticer ‐ 200m swim, 7.5km cycle, 2km run. Kool

Kids ‐ 100m swim, 2km cycle, 400m run.

Caloundra www.qldtriseries.com.au

February 13‐

14

Bribie Tri race four Saturday: Active Kids and Active First Timers: 100m




run or Long – 1km swim, 30km cycle, 8km run.


February 14 Sunshine Coast Trail

Running Series

Two distances, 15.5km and 8.9km at Mapleton National

Park. The South East Queensland Trail Running Series

includes 10 events across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and

Sunshine Coast regions.

Mapleton www.seqtrailrunningseries.com.au

March 6 Mooloolaba Mile –

World Swim Series

Events include marathon distance (3km), long course

(2km), short course (1km) and junior (300m 8‐16 years

and 1km 10‐16 years).

Mooloolaba www.worldseriesswims.com.au

March 10‐11 Australian Youth

Triathlon

Championships

Ages 13‐18. 13‐14yrs male and female 400m/12km/3km.

15 ‐16yrs 600m/16km/4km. 17‐ 18yrs 750m/20km/5km.

Mixed teams relay three athletes (two males and one

female) per team 13‐15yrs 3 x 200m/4km/1.2km. 16‐

18yrs 3 x 200m/4km/1.2km.

Twin Waters www.triathlon.org.au

March 11 Mooloolaba Twilight

Run

Start the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival with a 5km run

from the Esplanade and part‐way up Alex hill.

Mooloolaba www.ap.ironman.com

March 12 Mooloolaba Superkidz

& Special Triathlon

For all children aged 7‐13 years. Distances include: 7‐10

years 100m ‐ swim/1km cycle/500m run. 11‐13 years ‐

200m swim/3km cycle /1km run. (Age as at event day)


March 12‐13 Mooloolaba Triathlon

Festival

Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival features the professional

ITU sprint event on the Saturday, elite cycling criterum,

with the centerpiece the Olympic distance (1.5km swim,

40km ride, 10km run) triathlon on the Sunday.


March 19‐20 Bribie Tri race four Saturday: Active Kids and Active First Timers: 100m






April 16‐17 Qld X‐Tri

Championships and

Multisport Weekend

Saturday am: QLD Cross Tri Champs: 1500m swim/30km

bike/10km run. Sprint Cross Triathlon:

400m/7.5km/3.3km. Junior Cross Triathlon:

150m/5.5km/1km. Dirt Kids Cross Triathlon:

50m/2km/500m. Saturday pm:Mud Rats Kids Adventure

Run, 8km trail run, 4km fun run. Sunday am: 45km XC

MTB, 22km XC MTB, Mud Rats Dirt Bike. Times from tri

champs, 9km trail run and 5km MTB combine for Dirt

Master and Dirt Mistress titles.

Landsborough www.tre‐x.com.au


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April 29‐30 18hr Dark Side

Champs and 12hr

Dawn Attack

Two adventure races for all skill levels. The 18hr Dark

Side four‐person course includes: Up to 70km mountain

biking, up to 40km trail running/trekking, up to 15km

paddling adventure legs, intermediate navigation. 12

Hour Dawn Attack two‐person course will complete: up

to 40km mountain biking, up to 20km trail

running/trekking, up to 10km paddling, adventure legs,

basic navigation.

Sunshine Coast www.adventureraceaustralia.com.au

August 19 Cricky’s Onesie Run Kick off the 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon and Community

Run Festival with a 1km run on the esplanade in a onesie.

Numbers capped at 100.

Mooloolaba www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au

August 21 Sunshine Coast

Marathon and

Community Festival

Annual running festival, including 2km, 5km, 10km,

21.1km and 42.2km runs through Alexandra Headland,

Mooloolaba and Maroochydore.

Alexandra

Headland

www.sunshinecoastmarathon.com.au

September 4 Ironman 70.3 World

Championship

The world’s best age group and professional triathletes

will converge on the Sunshine Coast for the Ironman 70.3

World Championship. More than 3000 athletes will

compete over a 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21.1km run

course.

Mooloolaba www.ironman.com

Ironman 70.3 in pictures...

Bli Bli's Daniel Dickinson finished his first long-distancetriathlon in 5:32:28. Photos: Che Chapman

Luke McKenzie finishedsecond and celebrated withdaughter Wynne, 15months.

Keith Maricich does aninterview on the run.

Riders travel down the hill into Mooloolaba.Stephen Kelsall happy to be on the bike!


Professional maleCasey Munro fourth (Mooloolaba)3:51:56 (22:48, 2:05:55, 1:20:24).Jarmo Hast 12th (Mooloolaba) 4:02:53(0:25:06 2:18:36 1:16:25).Professional femaleCaroline Steffen first (Parrearra) 4:09:25(25:35, 2:22:15, 1:18:42).Kirralee Seidel fifth ((Buderim)) 4:17:50(25:47, 2:25:24, 1:23:21).Female 18-24Alexandra Blake 14th (AlexandraHeadland) 5:34:39 (33:10, 3:01:20,1:53:32).Brooke Colby third (Mt Coolum)4:46:04 (30:17, 2:36:17, 1:36:10).Kierra Sansome fourth (Aroona)4:47:03 (32:06, 2:34:47, 1:34:56).Male 18-24Dylan Murphy 23rd (Maroochydore)5:25:48 (33:16, 2:51:40, 1:55:40).Female 25-29Charlotte Campbell 27th (Mooloolaba)5:36:04 (32:46, 3:00:11, 1:55:30).Male 25-29DamienCollins first (Beerwah) 3:59:19(28:39, 2:09:13, 1:17:29).Sean Clancy 15th (Sunrise Beach)4:29:54 (27:22, 2:32:45, 1:26:01).Female 25-29Jacqui Waters fifth (Mt Coolum)4:37:19 (27:40, 2:35:08, 1:30:14).Chloe Kay 24th (Sunrise Beach)5:29:19 (31:39, 3:02:51, 1:50:03).Julia Nikolic 25th (Alexandra Headland)5:30:09 (37:05, 3:08:20, 1:40:07).Hannah Richardson 26th (MountainCreek) 5:33:20 (40:01, 2:44:40,2:01:20).Letty James 34th (Buderim) 6:03:450:38:40 3:09:12 2:09:05).Male 25-29Jeremy Lawrance 62nd (Minyama)5:22:02 (32:11, 2:51:12, 1:52:58).Female 30-34Meredith Hill fifth (Marcus Beach)4:33:55 (29:47, 2:29:39, 1:29:42).Melissa Charlton 29th (Buderim)5:13:55 (37:57, 2:47:42, 1:43:55).Danielle Jackson 62nd (Buderim)6:07:24 (33:58, 3:17:37, 2:08:45).Jessica Lee 65th (Sippy Downs)6:15:02 (40:11, 3:07:41, 2:20:00).Tess Bell 70th (Gympie) 6:20:24 70(35:36, 3:17:47, 2:20:14).Male 30-34Richard Thompson fifth (Kiels Moun-tain) 4:10:28 (29:15, 2:10:30, 1:27:35).Sean Richardson ninth (MountainCreek) 4:16:14 (29:07, 2:17:41,1:25:13).Anthony Rule 12th (Alexandra Hea-dland) 4:17:25 (27:15, 2:20:17,1:26:27).Ben Holland 14th (Meridan Plains)4:18:28 14 (28:41, 2:20:38, 1:26:00).Pete Lever 31st (Upper Noosa) 4:29:20(29:25, 2:18:31, 1:37:13).Kirk Jackson 71st (Maroochydore)4:46:20 (31:32, 2:30:15, 1:38:57).Adam Dubberley 94th (MountainCreek) 4:59:28 94 (30:14, 2:25:25,1:59:06).Luke Roach 96th (Marcus Beach)5:00:32 (34:50, 2:30:47, 1:49:03).Travis Elson 131st (Yandina Creek)

5:18:40 (39:21, 2:43:38, 1:50:45).Daniel Dickinson 153rd (Bli Bli) 5:32:28(36:46, 2:48:11, 1:59:30).Grant Cunning 155th (Mountain Creek)5:33:52 (32:14, 2:38:52, 2:16:39).Michael Blinkhoff 184th (AlexandraHeadland) 6:11:02 (41:04, 2:44:32,2:37:06).Liam Tucker 190th (Coolum Beach)6:28:49 (36:38, 3:18:56, 2:21:29).Michael van Den Hout 191st (NoosaHeads) 6:49:48 (42:03, 3:23:55,2:34:35).Female 35-39Malin Olsson fifth (Wurtulla) 4:46:22(32:22, 2:31:49, 1:37:58).Lauren Murphy 10th (Maroochy River)4:54:51 (32:26, 2:34:40, 1:42:11).Kate Gazzard 12th (Sunshine Coast)4:56:14 12 (30:59, 2:39:40, 1:39:46).Hope Elson 36th (Yandina Creek)5:34:23 (35:58, 2:52:36, 1:57:46).Leanne McClure 39th (Buddina)5:39:34 39 (37:47 2:50:10 2:03:19).Bianca Pinnington 48th (Mudjimba)5:45:38 (31:09, 3:06:37, 2:02:05).Virginia Sargeant 51st (Buddina)5:52:57 (34:50, 2:43:01, 2:27:02).Meegan Walker 56th (Buddina) 5:57:4556 (35:13, 3:03:32, 2:11:24).Robyn Caddell 66th (Black Mountain)6:20:57 (39:05, 3:04:40, 2:28:28).Dean Saunders 143rd (Minyama)5:31:18 (33:19, 2:33:39, 2:17:29).Male 35-39Scott Farrell fourth (Palmwoods)4:09:02 (26:46, 2:15:19, 1:23:35).Bradley Conder 27th (Maroochydore)4:32:02 27 (30:25, 2:18:35, 1:38:12).Grant Edwards 33rd (Buderim) 4:35:1033 (31:12, 2:26:31, 1:33:38).Paul Williams 36th (Pelican Waters)4:36:35 (31:32, 2:27:18, 1:33:47).Graham Svensen 74th (Buddina)4:53:42 (31:45, 2:32:18, 1:42:49).Todd Hoyes 79th (Coolum Beach)4:54:55 (33:07, 2:27:59, 1:48:37).Jamie Ison 101st (Buderim) 5:07:27(33:08, 2:25:07, 2:05:03).Paul McDonald 108th (Mountain Creek)5:10:43 (31:33, 2:45:10, 1:49:03).Andrew Crew 124th (Palmwoods)5:17:43 (31:49, 2:32:06, 2:05:09).Nathan Glarvey 137th (Cooroy) 5:27:09

(35:18, 2:49:27, 1:57:17).Brad Thompson 162nd (MountainCreek) 5:50:04 (39:44, 2:58:43,2:05:27).Scott Wilson 181st (Noosa Heads)6:22:00 (36:45, 3:01:21, 2:35:57).Doug McClure 184th (Buddina)6:25:56 (39:54, 2:53:49, 2:40:50).Joshua Burne 190th (Mudjimba)6:48:17 (35:58 3:36:45 2:27:34).Female 40-44Katie Kenny fifth (Parrearra) 4:56:57(29:23, 2:33:13, 1:48:57).Kerri Renshaw 19th (Beerwah) 5:24:16(28:43, 2:49:22, 2:00:33).Cassy Cason 20th (Mooloolaba)5:25:56 (39:06, 2:51:35, 1:50:38).Jane Simpson 30th (Caloundra)5:35:01 (36:58, 2:53:06, 1:59:14).Belinda Grobler 58th (Mountain Creek)6:22:33 (39:25, 3:26:19, 2:08:23).Male 40-44Nathan Fitzakerley third (Parrearra)4:11:25 (25:39, 2:16:41, 1:26:00).Justin Hunter 24th (Pacific Paradise)4:29:07 (31:25, 2:27:40, 1:25:23).

Sean Fraser 29th (Dicky Beach)4:32:38 (27:03, 2:27:58, 1:33:21).Rob Tappenden 32nd (Noosa Heads)4:34:28 (27:01, 2:25:21, 1:38:05).Darren Lockhart 44th (Dicky Beach)4:42:59 44 Male 40-44 0:31:292:28:40 1:39:20Robert Symmons 45th (Wurtulla)4:43:08 (28:45, 2:19:37, 1:51:02).Paul Foster 86th (Golden Beach)4:56:57 (35:36, 2:24:27, 1:50:54).Paul Wheat 102nd (Warana) 5:03:09(29:16, 2:36:20, 1:50:33).Paul Marshall 112th (Buderim) 5:09:01(37:08, 2:37:16, 1:47:51).Sean Ryan 127th (Buderim) 5:15:37(35:24, 2:34:42, 1:59:09).Ian Henning 138th (Buderim) 5:20:07(35:45, 2:54:33, 1:43:08).Ben Murnane 149th (Mooloolaba)5:23:26 (36:32, 2:42:42, 1:58:17).Jason Letheby 150th (Noosaville)5:23:45 (31:48, 2:46:43, 2:00:44).Nathan Hunt 175th (Marcoola) 5:31:02(36:04, 2:38:40, 2:10:42).

Local results from 70.3 SC...

Beerwah’s Damien Collins on his way to being the fastestage grouper at Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast. Damien is nowin Cairns as he finalises preparations for the Ironman WorldChampionship in Hawaii. Photo: Che Chapman

QUALIFIERS

Taking their slots to nextyear’s 70.3 WorldChampionship were:● Damien Collins(Beerwah)● Scotty Farrell(Palmwoods)● Nathan Fitzakerley(Parrearra)● David Chick (Yaroomba)● Kaz Tavener (Parrearra)● Richard Thompson (KielsMountain)

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Ian Florence 183rd (Peregian Springs)5:32:45 (36:39, 2:51:01, 1:58:42).Sam Robson 188th (Noosa) 5:36:15(37:34, 2:52:00, 1:59:51).Benjamin Vandenberg 210th (Buderim)5:47:55 (35:58, 2:54:17, 2:10:10).Michael Hocken 218th (CaloundraWest) 5:55:31 (33:17, 2:57:09,2:19:17).Troy Spink 225th (Buderim) 6:03:47(34:20, 2:57:11, 2:23:46).Tony Gray 227th (Maroochydore)6:06:10 (36:40, 2:58:42, 2:22:07).Steve Blampied 239th (MountainCreek) 6:27:04 (55:09, 2:57:10,2:26:47).Robert Boeke 249th (Buderim) 6:52:54(40:48, 3:21:46, 2:37:58).Female 45-49Michele Purvis 15th (Mooloolaba)5:15:26 (33:38, 2:45:04, 1:50:23).Jenny McAlpin 24th (Coes Creek)5:37:37 (36:39, 2:57:25, 1:56:32).Pamela Hudson-Jessop 32nd (Moun-tain Creek) 5:51:51 (42:43, 3:10:38,1:52:15).Inna Atkinson 41st (Buddina) 6:09:11

(40:15, 3:10:40, 2:12:06).Julie Rogers 61st (Currimundi) 7:18:41(45:48, 3:27:21, 2:40:46).Linda Florence 51st (Peregian Beach)6:29:01 (40:44, 3:16:04, 2:23:10).Male 45-49David Chick second (Yaroomba)4:17:01 (29:38, 2:17:09, 1:25:56).Michael Baker seventh (Point Ark-wright) 4:25:53 (30:21, 2:17:59,1:33:05).Mark Thomasson 43rd (Bli Bli) 4:57:14(24:13, 2:38:16, 1:48:54).Tim Rook 52nd (Noosaville) 5:00:53(31:55, 2:35:13, 1:47:07).Alan McLean 63rd (Minyama) 5:14:18(32:00, 2:35:50, 1:59:06).Erik Dodwell 91st (Beerwah) 5:26:47(41:41, 2:29:27, 2:06:45).Andrew Saw 95th (Yaroomba) 5:27:56(34:46, 2:50:01, 1:54:26).Justin Sims 114th (Aroona) 5:42:21(34:50, 2:43:24, 2:17:15).Andy Dean 149th (Buderim) 6:06:22(46:16, 2:56:15, 2:17:02).Michael Gilby 163rd (Buderim) 6:50:06(38:50, 3:20:18, 2:41:22).Peter Hickey 164th (Shelly Beach)

6:55:57 (41:42, 3:10:26, 2:55:19).Peter-Andrew Bath 166th (NoosaHeads) 7:24:51 (47:01, 3:08:14,3:19:46).Female 50-54Kaz Tavener second (Parrearra)5:05:21 (32:30, 2:42:06, 1:45:48).Sue Hancock 17th (Noosa Heads)6:09:43 (40:39, 3:06:30, 2:14:52).Male 50-54Kirk Russell 10th (Noosa Heads)4:40:19 (31:41, 2:27:53, 1:35:24).Michael Jr Gilbert 13th (Doonan)4:44:09 (34:17, 2:30:05, 1:35:37).Dean McMaster 37th (Tewantin)5:01:22 (33:26, 2:30:05, 1:51:59).Tony Black 46th (Noosa Heads)5:11:31 (34:43, 2:35:26, 1:56:37).Robert Crick 48th (Buderim) 5:12:51(31:44, 2:41:42, 1:52:42).Grant J Croghan 62nd (Sunrise Beach)5:35:14 (38:22, 2:55:03, 1:55:56).Nicholas Love 65th (Currimundi)5:41:04 (32:04, 2:43:03, 2:19:14).Robert Saftenberger 73rd (Buderim)5:52:37 (38:11, 2:56:39, 2:06:26).Paul Booker 77th (Yandina Creek)5:59:26 (37:16, 3:03:16, 2:09:43).

Brett Graham 78th (Maroochydore)5:59:57 (34:53, 2:50:06, 2:24:32).Iain Bennett 89th (Alexandra Headland)6:09:15 (38:17, 3:08:42, 2:12:36).Andrew Trout 105th (Noosaville)7:17:30 (40:57, 3:18:48, 3:07:36).Female 55-59Julienne Drysdale third (Noosa Heads)5:27:48 (33:09, 2:46:37, 2:01:33).Male 55-59Peter Fry 12th (Noosa Heads) 5:01:41(34:07, 2:29:42, 1:53:06).Dean Nankivell 17th (Coes Creek)5:12:24 (35:41, 2:46:50, 1:40:44).Jeremy Scriven 20th (Buderim) 5:17:46(36:19, 2:47:11, 1:48:40).Garry Weston 29th (Caloundra)5:26:06 (32:51, 2:44:03, 2:01:59).Wayne Metcalfe 60th (Pomona)7:27:59 (48:03, 3:19:22, 3:09:02).Female 60-64Hazel Edmond third (Tewantin) 5:54:49(43:10, 3:06:43, 1:58:30).Male 65-69John Carr third (Marcus Beach)5:26:09 (37:00, 2:48:49, 1:52:00).Jonathan Hamwood fourth (Mons)5:36:35 (34:22, 2:46:45, 2:09:36).

Local results from 70.3 SC...

Scotty Farrell on the run over Alex hill, cruising to a worldchampionship berth. Photo: FinisherPix/IRONMAN

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Kaz Tavener on her way to finishing second in her age groupat Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast. Photo: FinisherPix/IRONMAN

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Chick’s Kona return · balancing family and business commitments, but with his children Ben, 7, and Kate, 5, now more self-sufficient he has been able to string together strong