News & Updates
LAST_UPDATED2 Written by Christopher Jones Thursday, 02 April 2009 11:42
News & Updates
MSS Announces Partnership with Chiropractic Plus
10% Discount for any treatment at the clinic for all MSS Members.
Newcastle, August 25, 2010: Multisport Solutions today announces further benefits to its members. As of the 25th of August all members of MSS will be able to receive a 10% discount for any treatment at Chiropractic Plus. Multisport Solutions is proud to partner with Chiropractic Plus who has been providing massage to MSS members for the past 12 months. Read more....
Australian Triathlete Magazine 17.5
In the current edition of the magazine the editor, Tiffany Loftus-Hills, flew up to Newcastle to undergo her own MSS 'Tailored Fit' under the watchful eye of Aaron.
You can read all about Tiff's experience in the magazine (page 28) which is out now.
To discuss and arrange YOUR Tailored Fit please call us on 02 9043 2354 or send us an email
Multisport Solutions 2009-2010 Awards
The season's successes, fun and hard work were rewarded and celebrated at our recent Awards Evening. Thanks to Grill 32 for providing a great venue and meal.
The list of winners are:
Encouragement Award - Justin Ryan & Georgia Guthrey
Spirit Award - Rob Gosling & Brad Macdonald
Junior Award - Tom Phelan
Emerging Athlete - Lauren Parker
Junior Performer of the Year - Tom Phelan
Outstanding Achievement - Craig Nealon
Performer of the Year - Matthew Rae
Ironman Port Macquarie 2010
On what was a deceptively hot day in Port Macquarie all six MSS athletes completed their journey to the finish line!
Congratulations to all the athletes, family and friends on their success and support in the lead up to Ironman.
MSS Athlete Performances:
Matthew Rae 9:35:23 9th 35-39 - Qualified for Ironman World Championships, Kona 2010
Brad Fernley 10:51:21 9th 50-54
Dave Phelan 10:54:51 - Personal Best
Jonathan Craig 11:02:32 - Debut
Liz Sayers 13:07:37 - Debut
Dave Smith 13:18:36 - Finish number 16!
Kurnell Triathlon - 17.01.09
Steve Hamilton and Louisa Nicola kicked off the year with a hit out in the sprint distance event.
Steve enjoyed the shorter style racing after spending 2009 competing in Ironman Australia and Ironman Lake Placid in the USA. Steve finished a fantastic 4th and was only a few minutes behind the leaders!
Louisa's consistent training has her improving at every race! Louisa finished 9th after a fantastic swim in her new 2XU wetsuit and a strong cycle leg put her in a good position for the run. Well done Steve and Louisa!
Women's Triathlon Clinic - 11th January to the 20th of March 2010
This week began with a bike skills session where the ladies learnt about the mechanics of their bike and bike handling. The swim session at Balance was focused on their technique and Saturday's transition session with a real eye opener! The ladies saw how to change a tyre, run with their bike, practice their scooting and hop on and off their bike while in motion. Just imagine what they will learn next week!
Session details: Monday and Thursday afternoons from 5.45pm and Saturday mornings. Cost: $33 per week including a FREE running shirt! Contact us NOW to secure your spot!
Women's Running Clinic - 11th January to the 4th of April 2010
Join our women's only running group and learn how to improve your running efficiency, times and fitness. We'll prepare you to complete or compete in the Herald Hill Harbour 10km or Half Marathon on the 4th of April 2010. We'll provide race strategies and nutirtional information and of course you'll have fun doing it. If you have never run before or haven't run in a while, that's ok! We'll motivate you and teach you ways to make running easier!
The Clinic will run Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday mornings from 6am from the Foreshore or Merewether. Cost: $33 per week including a FREE running shirt! Contact us NOW to secure your spot!
Forster Multisport Festival - 14th and 15th of November 2009
Multisport Solutions was represented by a large contigent of athletes at Forster. Athletes raced across the full spectrum of events on offer during the weekend. Congratulations to everyone, it was a fantastic weekend!
Clinic two commences the 11th of January 2010 and will be working towards completing or competing the Herald Hill Harbour 10km or Half Marathon on the 4th of April.
The Clinic will run Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday mornings from 6am from the Foreshore and or Merewether.
Lauren Parker kicked off the weekend with a win in the Ocean Swim and continued to give her teammates a great advantage during the Sprint distance and Long Course triathlon on Sunday.
Tahnee Lawrence enjoyed her first race this season. A penalty on the bike did not slow her down as she was rewarded with first place in her category.
Alana and Chris Dawes battled it out in the Enticer Triathlon. Both were concerned about the swim leg however they overcame any fear to win their categories respectively.
The Pro Tour is always a highlight with fast and furious racing. MSS had three athletes in the mens race; Gareth Bannon, Bryce Fernley and Will Dawes. The boys fought hard and even a wrong turn on the bike leg did not stop Gareth placing 5th overall. Will and Bryce raced exceptionally well against athletes older and stronger than themselves.
Steph Auston started in the womens Pro Tour race. Steph has worked on her swim and was in the front bunch out onto the bike. Steph's run leg was still as strong as ever keeping her with the leaders. Steph finished 2nd accross the line, however due to a technicality all the women in the race were disqualified! Better luck next time Steph!
The Long Course race was a hot affair with the temperatures soaring into the mid 30's. Gareth backed up from the Pro Tour event on Saturday to have a great race. Gareth led his age group from start to finish, a blistering run leg capped off a great weekend for Gareth.
The run leg of of the day was an interesting affair with Brad Fernley, Steve Hamilton and Aaron Lean (in a team) all jockeying for the lead. In the end it was Steve who outran the others with a great run and finishing 3rd in his age category. Brad soldiered on after suffering a severe cut to his leg during the week to also claim 3rd.
Ocean Swim - Lauren Parker - 1st Open Female, 2nd Overall
Sprint Triathlon - 750m/20k/5k
Tahnee Lawrence - 1st 20-24yo
Margaret Macdonald - 5th 40-44yo
Jane Phelan - 8th 40-44yo
Justin Ryan - 8th 30-34yo
Richard Stock - 40-44yo
Team Lauren Parker, Brad Macdonald, Brad Fernley - NR & MSS - 1st Overall
Enticer Triathlon
Sarah Phelan - 7th 12-19yo
Alicia Macdonald - 8th 12-19yo
Alana Dawes - 1st 40-49yo
Chris Dawes - 1st 50-59yo
Miniman
Laura Phelan & Nicola Macdonald
Pro Tour
Gareth Bannon - 5th U23
Will Dawes - 10th U23
Bryce Fernley - 15th U23
Steph Auston - 2nd U23 Unofficial
Long Course Championships - 2k/60k/15k
Gareth Bannon - 1st 20-24yo
Steve Hamilton - 3rd 30-34yo
Brad Ferney - 3rd 45-49yo
Dave Phelan - 8th 45-49yo
Dave Smith - 4th 55-59yo
Team Lauren Parker, Brad Macdonald, Aaron Lean - NR & MSS - 3rd
2009 ITU Triathlon World Championships, Gold Coast
During a weekend that exemplified their long time slogan "Queensland - beautiful one day, perfect the next" the Gold Coast provided the backdrop for a hard fought and exciting series of racing at this years World Championships.
Multisport Solutions athletes Margaret Macdonald, Richard Stock & Dennis Parker donned their 'fighting gloves' and sparred with the best in the world in the Sprint, Sprint and Olympic distance events resepctively.
At the end of the '3 rounds' Margaret finished 20th, Richard 34th and Dennis 50th in their respective age categories. All three fought hard and with all their energy and I'm sure all can attest to the high level of competition on the day.
Full results can be found at the ITU website and to view each of the athletes in action click on their name above.
Stephanie Auston - Triathlon NSW Under 19 Female Athlete of the Year
Steph's hard work and dedication paid off with just rewards by recently being named Triathlon NSW's Under 19 or ITU Junior Female Athlete of the Year. Steph managed to combine her training and Year 11 schooling commitments to have a succesful first year in triathlon.
Steph looks like continuing down that pathway both during and after her Higher School Certificate as demonstrated by her recent win at the NSW Combined High Schools Cross Country Championships.
Only Steph's imagination will hold her back from success next year once finishing her HSC!
Steve Hamilton and Louisa Nicola kicked off the year with a hit out in the sprint distance event.
Steve enjoyed the shorter style racing after spending 2009 competing in Ironman Australia and Ironman Lake Placid in the USA. Steve finished a fantastic 4th and was only a few minutes behind the leaders!
Louisa's consistent training has her improving at every race! Louisa finished 9th after a fantastic swim in her new 2XU wetsuit and a strong cycle leg put her in a good position for the run. Well done Steve and Louisa!
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