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

Team Ultimate Fitness have brought out its big guns for the Cool Night Classic on Thursday 12th November 2009. Good luck to Aayden Dodd, Chris Dodd, John Stumer, Paul Fyfe, Stephen O’Brien and Matt Casos. I am sure you will do the team proud.

Hi Everybody,

A new Ultimate Fitness & Multisport Training Beginners Session will take place on Thursday morning’s 6am-6.45am at Limestone Park, Ipswich. The idea of the session is aimed at helping people improve their general health and fitness. It is also an excellent session for those with little of no running experience who would like aim to complete fun runs within the next 6 – 12months.

Here are some further details on the session:

Every Thursday from 6am- 6.45am, Limestone Park Running Track
Bring water bottle, towel and other people who might want to come along

Beginners session designed for walkers, joggers (5min-10min/k), general health and fitness
Session involves- warm up including stretching techniques, drills, walking/jogging drills, warm down, recovery tips. Total km 3- 8km

Qualified running coach with over 20 years running experience, 2 time marathon runner, former Australian Duathlon Representative, 10 times City 2 Surf Finisher.

Cost is $7 per session ($30 for 5 sessions prepaid)

Here is a list of other Ultimate Fitness & Multisport Training Sessions in your area:
Monday 5.30pm – 6.15pm Beginners Session; Limestone Park, Ipswich
Tuesday 4.15pm- 5pm Kids Session (12-17years); Limestone Park, Ipswich
Tuesday 5.30pm-6.45pm Ipswich Hospital Foundation Park 2 Park Run and Walk; Limestone Park, Ipswich (Gold Coin Donation)
Thursday 6am- 6.45am Beginners Session; Limestone Park, Ipswich
Thursday 4.15pm- 5pm Kids Session (12-17years); Limestone Park, Ipswich
Thursday 5.30pm- 6.30pm Adults Track Running Session; Limestone Park, Ipswich
Thursday 5.30pm- 6.30pm Triathletes Windtrainer Session (Run/Ride); Limestone Park, Ipswich
Saturday 7am- 8am Big Hit Park Run Ipswich Hospital Foundation; Griffiths Road, Limestone Park Ipswich (Gold Coin Donation)

For further information please don’t hesitate to contact me at matt@ultimatefitness.com.au

Regards,
Matt Casos

Hi

Please take time to read the attached link.

http://www.youbethedifference.com.au/qld/story/individual/shannice-continues-to-shine

Any comments to Shannice would give her such a buzz. She is a wonderful person and I love working with her as well as the rest of my Cleveland Squad. Over the last 3 months the focus has been on developing not only her fitness but her ability to comprehend the whole ‘race situation’. Concepts such as gun reaction, staying in lanes and racing are areas we focus on each week along with stretching exercises, drills and technique. The improvements she has made have been quite astounding not only during training and racing but at home and in life situations. Representing Queensland at the Australian Youth Paralympic Games in Melbourne next week is a fantastic achievement and as her running coach I simply could not be more prouder.

Regards,
Matt Casos

Congratulations to Aaron Hewitt, Andrew Brady and Michael Smith who put in solid performances at the World Sprint Distance Championships on the Gold Coast. Here are the unofficial results:

Michael Smith Male 40-44yr 18th 1:07:13
Aaron Hewitt Male 20-24yr 35th 1:10:56
Andrew Brady Male 20-24yr 36th 1:15:14

Regards
Matt