Eight local triathletes recently slogged it out during a half ironman event at Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast.
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Justin Barnes, David Anderson, Brad Hartley, Murray Connor, Kerry Burgin, Tony Burgin, Lisa Smith and Melita Thrift from Moree Services Cycle and Triathlon Club competed in the Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast on Sunday, September 10.
The event consisted of a 1.9km swim, a 90km ride and a 21.1km run, with the Moree triathletes coming away with some great results.
Brad Hartley finished in 103rd place with a time of 04:39:39, while Tony Burgin wasn’t too far behind, coming in at 04:58:26.
David Anderson finished with a time of 05:45:36, followed by Justin Barnes at 05:51:58 and Kerry Burgin who came in at 05:59:49.
Murray Connor completed the course with a time of 06:18:27, while Comeback Kids team, Lisa Smith and Melita Thrift finished in 6 hours and 57 minutes.
The half ironman was a great test of fitness ahead of the beginning of the triathlon season in Moree.
Moree Services and Triathlon 2017/18 season kicks off on Sunday, October 8, with three courses available to suit all ages and fitness levels.
The regular course is a 200m swim, 12km ride and 2km run, while the short/beginner course is a 100m swim, 6km ride and 1km run.
There’s also a kids’ course which consists of a 50m swim, 500m ride and 250m run.
The triathlons are held every Sunday (except December 24 and 31) until mid-April at 6.30am for a 7am start at Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre, with members meeting on the Gosport Street side of the pool.
Anyone is welcome to come along and give triathlons a go, with the friendly club always welcoming new members. Secretary Lucy Shorter said it’s is a great sport for those wanting to test themselves.
“It’s great fitness and enjoyable,” she said.
“It’s not a team sport so you can train when you can. You’re also only competing against yourself. We have a good group of people, so it’s a great social outing.”
For more information go to the Moree Services Cycle and Triathlon Club Facebook page.
