The Everest teams were due to start at 6:50am. Our new team uniform stood out in the crowd and drew a lot of interest. Stair Climbing is a cardiovascular workout like you’ve never experienced, which will increase your aerobic capacity. Welcome to the 2020 US presidential debates, Teen who only stopped raping girl when she stopped resisting and cried avoids jail, PM wants more international arrivals to avoid hotel quarantine, Just-retired Port Adelaide AFL player accused of hit-and-run crash, 'Like stepping into a museum': Critics say TAFEs are not keeping pace with industry, ANZ customers lose access to millions of dollars in erroneous loan redraw balances, 'I recognised him immediately': When Sharon saw her ex-husband on TV, she was 'horrified', The conversation about Joe Biden's mental decline often misses an important point, Queensland Government approves state's third-largest coal mine, French President says Europe will be 'pragmatic' in support of Belarus protesters wanting regime change. Karen pipped Tracy in the overall and both finished in the top 10 overall. Australia's tallest building (though not the tallest race), four months since we were last able to race in this country, and excitedly a new race format with the addition … Alice McNamara* 8:562. "The reality is most people do it in about 14 to 16 minutes," he said. The Q1 Stair Challenge is in Surfers Paradise, Queensland on Sunday, 14 March 2021. It was a great team effort that was justifiably celebrated with lunch at the cafe on the 77th floor of Q1 looking out on the beautiful Gold Coast. SCA started with our star runner Mark Bourne who did a warm up run in 8:16, which ended up being the 6th fastest time of the day! 2. 6. Blade started 15 seconds after Jason and passed him around the 20th floor. It’s not easy when you start but it’s addictive! He is possibly the first deacon to take up the challenge. By using the rail in a grapevine motion (hand over hand), you get an upper body workout as well, while reducing the risk of cardiac illness by 30% and increasing your bone density! Strengthening these areas not only makes you stronger but also reduces the risk of injury. 3. 5. Liz Elton 10:054. How many people can you get to join you in your new found sport? Q1 Stair Challenge Race Report The first race of the year was always going to be big. SCA had 9 women in the event and incredibly, took four of the top ten places with Karen Withers in 6th and Tracy Dowie in 9th. After the elites have flown up the 88 floors, it’s time for the rest of us to do our thing! For other Gold Coast car parking information click here. The team camaraderie was very strong and made for a very different race for all involved. "The Gold Coast is all about the beaches and this year it's about Surf Lifesaving Queensland, so every single dollar raised goes straight back to all that surf lifesaving support on our beaches.". Vanessa Beddie always finishes with great style! Also increase your rest to 1 or 2 minutes returning to sets of 2 minutes. Muscle stabilizers are used when Stair climbing leading to strengthening quadriceps and gluteal muscles in the way lunges and squats do. Rose Crook 10:255. Entry Includes: Event bib with timing tag; Water and fruit at the Finish Line Eureka is the biggest of all the events being 88 floors, 1642 stairs. Why do our members who are already competent in their sport add stair climbing to their training? 4. (The amount of sets depends on your level of ability.
Amber Thompson 11:107. Karen and Tracy raced each other up each climb as they were evenly matched in times. Trevor Ryan 14:56202. Warm up by either jogging or walking up the stairs at a “normal” pace for 10 minutes. Give it a go and join us on the day. Australia's tallest building (though not the tallest race), four months since we were last able to race in this country, and excitedly a new race format with the addition of a teams Everest category all made for plenty of excitement. You can find Stair Climbing Australia on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and our website, where you can ask questions, contribute to discussions, learn the latest on the sport Nationally and Internationally and keep up to date with events. Runner Mark Bourne holds the record for the fastest run up the stairs at six minutes 41 seconds, and this year just missed out on breaking his personal best. 1. Yes, that activity we all take for granted, complain about doing when the lift is out of order, complain about breathlessness after climbing up to the first floor… well this activity has become one of the fastest growing sports in the world and it’s taking Australia by storm! It looked like Mark was up for a good day. The first race of the year was always going to be big. Sunday morning came too soon and it was the start of a hot day. We don’t compete against each other but rather strive to improve our time and get that elusive PB. By being part if a team and doing multiple climbs together we really united as a tribe. Firstly, find some stairs! Simply, Stair Climbing is climbing flights of stairs! Perhaps Eureka Stair Climb or Q1 Stair Challenge? Use the handrail! Marina Whittle* 17:33256.
As in the men's race the battle for second was close with last year’s 4th place finisher, Rachel Arnold, finishing in 9:57 taking a huge 39 seconds off her time from last year.
Blade Rose 8:073.