ATHLETE OF THE MONTH – JUNE 2024
DECLAN SOMERS
Congratulations to Declan Somers for being selected as Red Dog's Athlete of the month for June 2024.
Declan wins in this month's award for his performance at Ironman 70.3 Cairns and his positive and encouraging attitude he brings to every session. Well done!!! A big thank you to our sponsors for donating this month’s prizes.
1.Red Dog AOTM, how do you feel about that?
Feels pretty cool, been trying to get AOTM since joining so nice to finally get it.
2. When did you join the club?
Joined almost 2 years ago. Trent saw me swimming by myself at the pool and told me I should come along to one of there training sessions and haven’t looked back since.
3. How much training do you do at the moment?
About 12 hours a week, give it take a few
4. What’s your favourite session and why?
Love the Saturday morning rides. Love talking a bunch of crap at the cafe stop after the ride
5. Who’s your ideal training partner and why?
Jack Morton keeps me pretty honest in the pool. I would say it’s fun riding with Ben Sciacca but he likes to do Mt Nebo when he said we will go for a chill ride. Always fun talking crap with Zach Hinchcliffe while running especially after getting the win over him in Cairns.
6. Favourite motivational quote?
Bite off more than you can chew and chew like hell.
7. The one bit of advice I’d give to a newbie is…
Just be consistent. You will improve so much by just rocking up
8. What’s your next event?
Kokoda challenge 96km hike than Noosa tri.
9. What do you do outside of training?
Rock climbing, volleyball, hiking and camping.
10. What’s your one guilty pleasure?
CHOCOLATE!!!
A list of all AOTM recipients can be found here
ATHLETE OF THE MONTH – MAY 2024
RACHEL MATTHEWS
Congratulations to Rachel Matthews for being selected as Red Dog's Athlete of the month for May 2024.
Rachel wins in this month's award for her performance in finishing third in her age group at Moreton Bay Triathlon and the positive and encouraging attitude she brings to every session. Well done!!! A big thank you to our sponsors for donating this month’s prizes.
1.Red Dog AOTM, how do you feel about that?
I am beyond ecstatic, I'm just waiting for my medal; I assume it's in the mail!
2. When did you join the club?
2020 for the swimming training only; Nea encouraged me.
3. How much training do you do at the moment?
TOO MUCH!
4. What’s your favourite session and why?
Love them all, but my favourite is Saturday morning ride. My riding has improved out of sight "chasing" the group. Everyone has encouraged me and supported me every single ride. Heaps of tips and lots of laughs! l
5. Who’s your ideal training partner and why?
Hugh Jackman because why not! Kevin will have to do! #PoorKev
6. Favourite motivational quote?
ON YOUR RIGHT!
7. The one bit of advice I’d give to a newbie is…
If you see Trent, STOP TALKING. Just from what I have observed. I can't relate to this.
8. What’s your next event?
Ironman Cairns. Then some halves, and some fun short races.
9. What do you do outside of training?
Singing and Tap Dancing.
10. What’s your one guilty pleasure?
Annoying Kevin, and I don't feel guilty at all. #PoorKev
11. What would you do if you were the Red Dog Coach for a day?
Make everyone learn a musical theatre routine, singing and dancing.
A list of all AOTM recipients can be found here