North Queensland Marathon Champion Liv Compton has been named the 2024 Recreational Runner of the Year by Athletics North Queensland, earning recognition for her outstanding achievements over the past year.
A proud member of the Whitsunday Running Club, Liv’s year began with an impressive performance at the 24-hour Australian Championships in Canberra, where she covered an astounding 201.5 kilometres to secure third place.
Her remarkable accomplishments continued as she claimed victory in the North Queensland Cross Country Championship 6km at Galbraith Park, the Mackay Marina Half Marathon, the Airlie Beach Marathon, and the Whitsunday Trail Festival 28km.
Liv also demonstrated her versatility with second place finishes in the Hamilton Island Hill Half Marathon and the Whitehaven Beach Half Marathon. A regular participant in parkrun, she incorporates the 5km event into her training program, boasting a personal best time of 18 minutes and 57 seconds.
Looking ahead, Liv’s next big challenge is the Coast to Kosci Ultramarathon, a grueling 240km race from Eden to Charlotte Pass, culminating in a summit of Mt Kosciuszko.
“Liv is a very versatile athlete who can perform well over virtually any distance. She is very dedicated to her sport and trains hard, so this award is a well-deserved acknowledgment of her achievements,” said Whitsunday Running Club President Tim McQuoid-Mason.
Congratulations to Liv on an incredible year and best wishes for her upcoming ultramarathon adventure!
Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Running Club President, Tim McQuoid-Mason.
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