The weather may be cold, but the MTR athletes' performances have been anything but. Recently, at the Lysterfield 7 hour MTB event, MTR's Jason Quigley and Rod Stormonth endured the elements to come away with encouraging results. The wet and muddy conditions were no hindrance for Quigley, pedaling out a fantastic 3rd place overall finish, with an 8 lap, 7 hour 27 minute performance. Stormonth also put in a commendable 7 lap, 6 hour 48 minute ride for 3rd place in his category. Whilst not surprising to others in the MTR crew, results may have raised eyebrows as both riders failed to stay up right and crashed during the 7 hour marathon. Both riders were happy with their result, although there is bigger fish to fry with Quigley and Stormonth both in heavy preparation for an upcoming 24 hour MTB event.
Meanwhile in sunny Queensland, 26 degree perfect weather greeted Ben Robinson, Carla Lawson and Xavier Coppock as they took part in the Yeppoon half Ironman triathlon. Robinson endured a 5 hour performance, made all the more impressive after losing his nutrition on the notoriously rough course. In the female 30-34 age group, Carla Lawson put in an encouraging 4th place, 5 hour 8 minute performance in preparation for her second attempt at the Kona, Hawaiian Ironman. However all these performances were overshadowed by a more than encouraging start to the season for Xavier Coppock. The 4 hour 27 minute effort was a personal best on this course and was good enough for 23rd overall and 2nd in his age group. A promising sign as he seeks to achieve his ultimate goal of qualifying for Kona.
We look forward to more promising future results.
MTR racing. Beautiful one day, perfect the next.
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