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● Training diary
Got an event in your state thatMFreaders can train for in 2019? Email details to [email protected] with a couple of good action photos.
November 10
Freedom MTB
Marathon
Where:Byron Bay
Hinterland, NSW
What:a fun and
challenging event
open to anyone
with a mountain bike.
But you had better
do some training!
More info:
summerofcycling.comOctober 6
Gears & Beers
Cycle Challenge
Where:Sydney to
Hunter Valley, NSW
What:a cycling
challenge followed by
a craft beer and cider
festival? Sign us up
immediately! A range of
courses are available.
More info:
gearsandbeers.org.auSeptember 21
Go For Broke
Where:Sydney to
Hunter Valley, NSW
What:a 180km road
cycle from Berowra in
Sydney to Broke in the
Hunter Valley to raise
funds and awareness
for mental health
and charity Lifeline.
More info:
goforbroke.org.auNovember 3
Huskisson
Triathlon Festival
Where:
Huskisson, NSW
What:Elite Energy
brings Standard distance
racing again to the
idyllic coastal location
of Huskisson, Jervis Bay.
An event not to be missed.
More info:
eliteenergy.com.auOctober 6
Maggie Island Tri
Where:Magnetic
Island, Qld
What:nestled in
the Great Barrier Reef,
“Maggie Island” has rocky
headlands and beautiful
bays with fringing coral
reef – an enticing location
for a swim, bike and run.
More info:magnetic
islandtriathlon.comSeptember 8
IRONMAN 70.
Sunshine Coast
Where:Mooloolaba, Qld
What:take in the best
that Mooloolaba has
to offer, starting with
a swim off the surf beach
followed by a fast bike
course and a two-lap
run along the Esplanade.
More info:
ap.ironman.comNovember 24
Whitehaven Beach
Ocean Swim
Where:Whitsunday
Islands, Qld
What:set in one of
Australia’s most beautiful
locations, the Whitehaven
Beach ocean swim
provides the most idyllic
ocean swim on the planet.
More info:
oceanfit.com.auOctober 26
Husky Hop
Ocean Swim
Where:Huskisson, NSW
What:part of the Sand
and Sea Festival on NSW’s
South Coast, the Husky
Hop has point to point 1km,
3km and 5km open-water
swims in the pristine
waters of Jervis Bay.
More info:
sandandsea.com.auSeptember 28
Queensland Triathlon
Open Water Swim
Where:Robina, Qld
What:a great way to
get a feel for a triathlon,
enter the 500m or 1000m
open water swim events,
then stick around for the
balmy weather, sunshine
and beaches.
More info:
theeventcrew.com.auNovember 1-
X-Marathon
Adventure Race
Where:Mallacouta, Vic
What:Fully supported
60-hour expedition for
teams of four, involving
a nonstop navigation-
based adventure race
with plenty of mental
and physical challenges
along the way.
More info:
adventurerace.com.auOctober 19
The Great Adventure
Challenge
Where:Sydney, NSW
What:a demanding
and fun, multisport team-
based corporate race.
Expect mountain biking,
trail running, kayaking and
coasteering, plus mystery
tasks to tax your brain.
More info:great
adventurechallenge.
com.auSeptember 6-
Lake Argyle
Adventure Race
Where:Lake Argyle, WA
What:a swim, run,
mountain bike and paddle
adventure in the remote
and stunning East
Kimberley. The event
has solo, team and
junior adventure races.
More info:lakeargyle
adventurerace.com.auNovember 2-
4 Peaks Bright
Alpine Climb
Where:Bright, Vic
What:the four-day
series is challenging
but rewarding, with some
stunning scenery. Many
Olympians use the event
for conditioning, but
all levels are welcome.
More info:
4peaks.com.auOctober 13
Melbourne
Marathon Festival
Where:Melbourne, Vic
What:be a part of
Australia’s largest
marathon and race
alongside marathon
legends before crossing
the finish line at the MCG
to the sound of cheers.
More info:melbourne
marathon.com.auSeptember 15
Blackmores
Bridge Run
Where:Sydney, NSW
What:the Blackmores
Bridge Run is a certified
and accurate 10km
run that travels over
the coathanger and
finishes at the Sydney
Opera House.
More info:sydney
runningfestival.com.au12 MEN’S FITNESS SEPTEMBER 2019