Good luck to our two keen runners racing in the Ipswich One Mile Gift this saturday.

Both are in great form and will hopefully run really well against a strong field of runners.

Stephen O’brien – 185m handicap

Tony Shaw           – 195m handicap

For anyone keen to go and watch/support the race is on at the Ipswich Turf Club and starts at 3.15.  Entry into the turf club for the day is about $5 i think.

Hi Guys,

Tonight’s sessions kicks off as always at 5.30pm at Limestone Park track.

5km Park to Park warm up
5 x 1km with 200 jog float
2km warm down

Look forward to seeing you all there.

Hi Runners

Only 14 Sundays to go!!

Please note that Steve and Tony will be regularly training on Sundays at Mt Cootha so please get in touch with them for training times etc.  Just a reminder about the Big Hit Park Run still going strong every Saturday 7am Griffiths Road, Limestone Park.

A 4week block of TUF Running Coached Sessions will commence from Monday 24th May until Thursday 17th June 2010 in Limestone Park, Ipswich. Further details will be out in the coming weeks but your support in these sessions would be greatly appreciated. Sessions will cater for all athletes from beginners to advanced.

Great to hear of an old face making his comeback last night at training.  Hopefully the entire squad will be back in force in the coming weeks ensuring that 2010 will be a fantastic season for all involved.

The 2010 TUF Running training and racing apparel have been designed and will available for purchase in May. They look excellent and I would like to thank Laurelle Franklin from IHF who has taken over the marketing and website design and maintenance for TUF Running.

Finally I am happy to announce the following businesses who are sponsoring TUF Running in 2010. Thanks for your fantastic support it is greatly appreciated.

Fishing rods and gear ipswich

Ipswich Fun Run

Garden Sheds

Regards
Matt Casos

7^th Feb             Run the Bridge 2010                           Hobart, TAS                          10km

14^th Feb           Hobart Challenge Series Triathlon      Hobart, TAS                          1.5km/40km/10km

14^th March       Super Sports Centre Fun Run Series  Runaway Bay, QLD             5km

26^th March       Asics Mooloolaba Twilight 5km          Mooloolaba, QLD                  5km

28^th March       Mooloolaba Triathlon               Mooloolaba, QLD                  1.5km/40km/10km

11^th April         Super Sports Centre Fun Run Series  Runaway Bay, QLD             5km/8km

2^nd May           Super Sports Centre Fun Run Series  Runaway Bay, QLD             5km/10km

8^th May            One Mile Gift                                                  Ipswich, QLD                                    1600m

16^th May          38^th City to Casino Fun Run                Hobart, TAS                          11km

21^st-23^rd May   Warwick Pentath                                 Warwick, QLD                      Various

30^th May          Super Sports Centre Fun Run Series  Runaway Bay, QLD             5km/15km

6^th June            Doomben Fun Run                              Doomben, QLD                     21.1km/10km

20^th June          Super Sports Centre Fun Run Series  Runaway Bay, QLD             5km/10km

4^th July             Gold Coast Marathon Festival             Gold Coast,QLD                   42.2km/21.1km/10km

11^th July           Rail Trail Fun Run                               Fernvale, QLD                       8.3km

18^th July           Launceston 10                                      Launceston, TAS                   10km

25^th July          Ipswich Park 2 Park Fun Run         Ipswich, QLD                       21.1km/10km/5km

8^th August       Sun Herald City 2 Surf                     Sydney, NSW                       14km*

17^th Oct           Skilled Burnie Ten Footrace            Burnie, TAS                         10km*

31^st Oct           Noosa Triathlon                                   Noosa, QLD                          1.5km/40km/10km

Calender subject to change with events yet to be finalised

* Official Ultimate Fitness Tour 2010

Hi Team,

What a year its been for Team Ultimate Fitness members in 2009. The highlights for me have been the outstanding sucess experienced with the Beginners Sessions with many regulars rapidly improving their fitness levels in just a matter of weeks; The 4th Annual SydneyCity 2 Surf Trip continues to get bigger and better with no less than 11 personal bests over the challenging 14km course; The success of the junior squads with 3 athletes making it through to State and National levels and one athlete winning a medal at the Australian Youth Championships; and last but not least our Triathletes in the group who competed at various races throughout the year including representatives at the World Triathlon Championship on the Gold Coast.

A special thanks must go to my sponsors Ipswich Hospital Foundation and Big Hit Teamwear for your help and support throughout the year. I am sure our relationship will continue to strengthen and prosper throughout 2010 and beyond. Last but not least I would like to thank my family, friends and all athletes who have made Ultimate Fitness & Multisport Training such as success in its debut year.

I would like to formally invite you and your partner to the Ultimate Fitness Xmas party 2009. It’s in Brisbane on Saturday 12th December. For full details please email matt@ultimatefitness.com.au

Regards
Matt Casos

‘Nudgee College takes out Moogerah Mash Dash’

Nudgee College student Sam Battistan has upstaged Team Ultimate Fitness runners by taking out the innagrual Moogerah Mash Dash 4 Cash Fun Run. The year 8 student off 6.40min handicap completed the 3.1km circuit in 13.39min to take the title ahead of fellow Nudgee College student Riley Webster (6.40min). John Stumer (1min) finished 3rd a mere 1 sec ahead of Stephen O’brien (6min) with Sue Stumer (1.30min) rounding out the top 5.

A big congratulations to all those who supported the run with all money raised going to the Ipswich Hospital Foundation. The next club race will be the Santa Handicap at the Big Hit Park run on December 19th 2009.

Team Ultimate Fitness’s ‘pocket rocket’ Aayden Dodd gave his rivals windburn as he cruised to victory in the 12years and under boys section at the Cool Night Classic on the 12th November. Stopping the clock in a brisk time of 23.09min for the 5.2km, Aayden was surprised but delighted with his victory. Aayden trains with Team Ultimate Fitness at the Kids Session at Cleveland State High School on Wednesday afternoons and is looking forward to using these races as early preparation for next years Cross Country season.

Aayden Dodd & Coach Matt Casos

Stephen O’brien has produced his finest performance at a Fun Run with a fantastic 5th placing at the Cool Night Classic. With over 2500 runners in the field, O’Brien stopped the clock in at time of 17.44min for the 5.2km (17.10min 5km split) which took in some of the more scenic sights Brisbane has to offer. A former Australian Age Group triathlete, Steve has turned his focus to running over the last 2 months and results are really starting to pay dividends. Team Ultimate Fitness had several other great performances with squad coach Matt Casos finishing 14th in 18.33 (17.50min 5km), John Stumer 246th 22.59min (22.10min 5km), Paul Fyfe 256th 23.02min (22.14min 5km), Aayden Dodd 269th 23.09min (22.20min 5km) & Chris Dodd 461st 24.47min (23.50min 5km) Thanks must go to Kristen for taking the wonderful team photos and to the runners for supporting the event.

Cool Night Classic Fun Run Results 5.2km

Stephen O’Brien 5th 17.44min
Matt Casos 14th 18.33min
John Stumer 246th 22.59min
Paul Fyfe 256th 23.02min
Aayden Dodd 269th 23.09min
Chris Dodd 461st 24.47min

MOOGERAH MASH DASH 4 CASH 5.2KM FUN RUN FINAL FIELD 2009

11. Josh Just- 0MIN
12. Hannah O’Brien- 30SEC (3km course)
9. John Stumer- 1 MIN
8. Tim Steinhardt- 1 MIN
10. Sue Stumer- 1.30 MIN (3km course)
7. Paul Fyfe- 1.30 MIN (SCRATCHED)
6. Kym Jaenke- 5 MIN
5. Matt Casos- 5.30 MIN
1. Stephen O’Brien- 6 MIN (CURRENT RECORD HOLDER 19.06MIN)
4. Riley Webster- 6.40 MIN (3km course)
3. Sam Battistan 6.40 MIN (3km course)
2. Tony Shaw- 6.40 MIN

Rego and Numbering: 7am
Start Time: 7.30am
Prize: $50 (first across line)
BREAKFAST AFTERWARS INCLUDING LAVAZZA COFFEES
PROCEEDS TO THE IPSWICH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

The stage has been set for the running of the Moogerah Mash Dash Handicap Fun Run. Please note that this is a private club event and applications will be accepted up until this Thursday midnight. As per usual controversy surrounds handicap marks though the handicapper is confident of providing a close and exciting finish.

Favourite to take out the event is course record holder Stephen O’brien though he will have to give up a 6min head start to win it. Backmarker Tony Shaw is back from a long spell and a good result would not surprise. The ever improving veterans John Stumer and Paul Fyfe have good marks and should give a good sight. The real queries are with Kym Jaenke and Matt Casos who have been both sighted doing secret squirrel training in readiness for a big assault. Last but not least we have the 3km runners who have already given the handicapper nightmares in lining up form. All in all it makes for an intriguing race with the winner surely not to be known until the final straight.

Many thanks must go the Stumer family for providing this wonderful setting, to all those who have agreed to partake in the event and last but not least to the IPSWICH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION for providing the equipment on the morning. Cost of the event is $10 per person with first across the line receiving the $50 prize purse. Your entry also includes breakfast and unlimited lavazza espresso coffee. Remaining funds will gladly be donated to IHF.

Here is the preliminary field with the final field and marks announced Friday 10am (Eastern Darra Time).

12. Hannah O’Brien- 0min (3km course)
11. Josh Just- 0min
10. Sue Stumer- 1 MIN (3km course)
9. John Stumer- 1 MIN
8. Tim Steinhardt- 1 MIN
7. Paul Fyfe- 1.30 MIN
6. Kym Jaenke- 5 MIN
5. Matt Casos- 5.30 MIN
1. Stephen O’Brien- 6 MIN (CURRENT RECORD HOLDER 19.06MIN)
4. Riley Webster- 6 MIN (3km course)
3. Sam Battistan 6 MIN (3km course)
2. Tony Shaw- 7 MIN