It’s been a big month for the hearty and competitive folk at the Riviera Triathlon Club, who have been covering plenty of kilometres competing in some of the world’s biggest events.
Daniel Barry led the way, conquering the iconic Hawaiian Ironman in late October, placing an impressive 21st in his 35-39 age group and 97th overall with a time of eight hours and 57 minutes, an exceptional effort in the most unforgiving triathlon in the world.
Exceptional young runner, Ethan Sanderson recently tackled the 28 kilometre trail run from Harrietville to Hotham, which goes via Mount Feathertop, finishing an impressive seventh in a time of three hours and 36 minutes.
That effort off the back of racing Puff n Billy, where he completed the half marathon distance, finishing 10th overall in a time of one and a half hours.
The evergreen, Frank McShane continues to deliver, the decorated veteran, recently placing third in the 65-69 age group at the Garmin Noosa Triathlon.
Andrew Martin has been busy, competing in a mountain bike stage race called the Mystic Yak, where he finished 83 out of a field of 124.
He also tackled the Trex Cross Tri Queensland State Championship held on the Sunshine Coast recently, placing second in the 55-59 age category, a great reward for his solid training schedule.
A group of athletes recently competed at Elwood in the 2xU race with all competitions taking part in the sprint tri, impressive times from Ben Osmand (1:00:37), Arki Vardy (1:03:11), Ryan Vardy (1:13:19), Obi Vardy (1.00.43), Mia Whitford (1.16.00) and Simon Whitford (1.03.10).
Obi Vardy finished fourth in the youth category, with Mia Whitford coming eighth in the 15-19 age group, outdone by Simon Whitford who won the 55-59 age group.
Ryan Vardy, Simon Whitford and Osmond also tackled the Melbourne 70.3 which was held in near perfect conditions.
Whitford posted a time of four hours 31 minutes and 10 seconds, finishing second in the 55-59 age group, whilst Osmond secured ninth in the tough 40-44 group.
Whilst for the mere mortals in the club, the recent Metung Fun Run was a more option, helping out the local primary school and requiring far less training and effort.
