The Stingers of the Month for August, September and October are Rob Preston, Tracy Marsh and Alex Massey. Our terrific trio have been in tremendous form of late, just when the bush season reached its conclusion at the Australian championships in the ACT in late September/early October.
Back to full fitness, in his last four NOL events his points average was second only to winner Matthew Crane from the ACT. That stretch included sixth placings in the Long and Middle distances at the Aus champs.
And in the relays on the last day he ran a blinding anchor leg, second only to that man Crane again, to secure 3rd place for NSW.
Rob has also had sustained success in adventure races over many years.
Tracy (Big Foot) was very consistent throughout the season and the Stingers' top performer in the sprint and long at the Aus champs. She was 15th in the NOL standings but missed five events so was really knocking on the door of the top 10. Soon to reach a 'significant birthday', Tracy is still more than comfortable competing against women much younger. Further evidence of this was her second placing at the NSW Sprint champs.
Alex (Newcastle) has stepped up to M21 this year and has had some promising results. His Aus champs placings (14th sprint, 15th long, 21st middle) augur well for him in elite company. Finishing in the top 20 in the NOL is a promising sign. We wish these talented winners the best of luck with their training and racing. They each win an Endura pack – nutrition for elite athletes to help them train harder, race faster and recover quicker.
