Nine of the Whitsundays top distance competitors headed south for the gruelling Sunshine Coast Half Ironman earlier this month, representing the region in perfect fashion on a world class course.
Whitsunday Triathlon Club members competed in the extreme form of triathlons which tasks them with completing a 1.9-kilometre swim, 90-kilometre cycle, and 21.1-kilometre run around Mooloolaba’s spectacular coastline and hinterland.
The nervous energy was aplenty on the Saturday registration day for the race, as the Whitsunday competitors racked their bikes alongside hundreds of others.
Over 1488 individual participants registered in all age groups, some in teams, but most out to test their own stamina and endurance. Saturday was a day of rest, reflection and carbohydrate loading for the nine local athletes.
It kicked off with the swim - a rolling start in waves of colourful caps as the sun came up over Mooloolaba’s stunning surf beach.
Following up was the bike course, which headed out onto the Sunshine Motorway on a fast, smooth surface, and then the run, which took competitors along the Iconic Mooloolaba boardwalk and Esplanade with picture perfect views.
The nine Whitsunday racers were relieved to see the finish arch as they headed back onto Beach Terrace where welcoming sustenance, massages and recovery tents awaited them.
The Whitsunday Triathlon Club members not only represented the club by completing the race, but by finish with some amazing times
Chief among them was Airlie Beach local and Hamilton Island firefighter Daniel McDonnell, who placed 20 overall with a time of 3 hours, 48 minutes and 44 seconds putting him on the Podium as third in his Age group of 18-24
Others who smashed the race and claimed a personal best time were Fraser Lyon in four hours and 15 minutes, Julia Wheway in five hours and 38 minutes, Shane Bellert with four hours and 57 minutes, Craig Langevad in six hours and 40 minutes, Mark McConkey in six hours and 21 minutes, and finally Alisha Rust in five hours and 17 minutes.
Whitsunday Triathlon Club also hosted a team: the Chipmuncks, comprised of Karen Maddock (swim and run) and Robyn Corrigan (cycle), who finished in six hours and 43 minutes.
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