MattyB DEPT. (MBD)

MBD athletes explode at 2013 Sydney Track Classic

Matt Beckenham — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:18:36 +0000

A beautiful evening at Homebush saw 5 of the MattyB DEPT. athletes perform with distinction at the Sydney leg of the Qantas Australian Athletic Tour.

Melissa Breen produced two personal bests with an A qualifier for World Championships in the 100m (11.25 0.3w) and B qualifier in the 200m (23.12 0.4w).

Lauren Boden made a successful return to 400m Hurdles with a victory in the 400m Hurdles (56.99). It has been 7 months since her last race which included a 3 month rehabilitation for a patella tendon injury that impacted on her perform in London. This time shows that she is well on track to qualifier for the World Championships over the next month.

Chloe Jamieson also finished 4th in the same race in a very pleasing time of 59.92 and she will now head to Perth for the Australian Junior Championships with some added confidence.

The men also ran very well with Alex Carew finishing fourth in the 400m in 46.87. The pleasing part of his race was the clear room for improvement and he is definitely on target for a huge breakthrough this season.

The “old man” of the squad Brendan Cole put together an impressive race in the 400m Hurdles. He was right in the mix after a strong first 300m but lack of racing finally took his toll in the last 80m finishing 4th in 51.32.

Next up is the Perth leg.

Melissa Breen 100m and 200m race footage now available

FIT4FUN training at 430pm 28th FEB is ON!

Matt Beckenham — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:02:00 +0000

Despite the rain we are currently experiencing the session at 430pm today will go ahead. Melissa will be taking the session and if we need to adjust things to stay out of the rain she will be able to deliver a session using stairs and other activities.
If you dont wish to come that is fine but I can assure you the session will be going ahead.

Thank you
MattyB

Coach Breen’s squad produces numerous PB’s at ACT State

Matt Beckenham — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 07:46:15 +0000

Melissa Breen, coach in the MattyB DEPT., proudly watched several of her own squad collect multiple medals and achieve numerous PB’s at the ACT State Championships.

5 of Breen’s 11 athletes competed in the sprint events and collected 5 medals including 2 Gold, 2 Silver and a bronze.

Jarred Parrello run massive personal bests in the 100m and 200m finishing 1st and 2nd respectively in the under 18 age group.

The Breen squad actually finished 1st (Jarred Parrello – 11.53), 2nd (Noah Geleris - 11.55), 4th (Nathan McNab – 11.81) and 5th (Alex Nguyen – 11.92) in the under 18 100m with 2 of the 4 boys running Personal Bests.

In the under 18 200m the Breen Squad finished 2nd (Parello – 23.54), 3rd (Nguyen – 23.67) and 4th (McNab – 23.92) with two more personal bests achieved.

Rachel Crother’s also stepped up for the girls in the squad taking victory in the Under 20 100m in a super quick 12.46. Unfortunately the wind was just over the legal limit.

Several of these athletes will continue on with their preparations for the Junior National championships in Perth as well as joining the rest of the squad in competitions in the lead up to the Stawell Gift.