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`I've just been feeling so healthy from giving my immune system a rest and I'm feeling good' - Hayley Bateup
SICKNESS and injury had the Coolangatta Gold's most decorated champions, Caine Eckstein and Hayley Bateup, questioning their commitment to surf-lifesaving's toughest challenge.
But having overcome glandular fever and shoulder surgery respectively to make the starting line for tomorrow's race, Eckstein and Bateup say they are pumped to put another gleaming gold trophy on their mantelpieces.
Speaking at yesterday's pre-race media conference at their home beach Kurrawa, where the iconic ironman race starts and finishes, both said they considered pulling out of this year's Coolangatta...