Heyne Aiming to Win Again

Isaac Heyne doesn’t lose much, especially in Tasmania.

Taking line honours at the 2021 edition of the Strait Link Burnie 10, he’s also a two-time winner of the Launceston 10, including this year.  

His fun run form in 2024 has been nothing short of sensational.  In August he won the biggest annual fun run in the world, Sydney’s City 2 Surf.  Last month he won his home town mecca with a win at the 50^th edition of the Luminary CityBay.  The Adelaide race doubled as the Australian road running championship.

“I'm looking forward to running the Burnie 10 again – it's been a while since I’ve been back for this race! The last time I was here was the 2021 edition, which my friends and I look back on as one of the most enjoyable races we’ve ever travelled for. Caitlin Adams and I winning was certainly a nice bonus,” he said.

The 24-year-old has strong connections to Tasmania, having spent a period of time in Hobart during high school.

Tasmania is a special place for me with strong family ties so I’m excited to come back for another race.

After his 2021 victory, Heyne battled to find form again.  He said his 2024 form which also includes a 28:34 over 10km in Launceston and a 1:02:27 half marathon on the Gold Coast, was a result of a number of life elements.

“It’s no secret that I’ve had some good races lately, but it’s a credit to the team around me that can support me to deliver my best on race day. My nature is inherently impulsive and

reactive, so for Adam Didyk (coach), Chris Hamilton (sports psychologist) and Alice Fry (partner) to keep me consistent is nothing short of a miracle, and I enjoy being given the

opportunity to reflect their efforts with good races,” Heyne explained.

He hasn’t just won races in 2024, he’s won them in the most thrilling of circumstances.  Starting in Launceston with a photo finish over Ed Marks, then remarkably out dipping Jack Rayner at CityBay to win by a nose.  Exciting for the crowd, thrilling for Heyne, nail-biting for his fans.  

“Most of the races I’ve won this year have been in the final metres – Launceston and City to Bay this year were as close as it gets! Most would know that you can work hard and not get the rewards, so I’ve been very fortunate to have results go my way.

“I can line up on the start line ready to have a free hit,” he declared.  

We’ll find out if his form continues in 17 days.

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