Robyn's E New 16 July 08

Hi All,

Team Singapore members flew the Darwin Triathlon Club flag high over the weekend (see results ) and along the way, promoted the 2009 Arafura Games Triathlon to anyone standing still longer than a minute.

Don't forget that your 2008/2009 Membership is now due. Early bird discount ($10 for individual members) is only available for those renewing prior to 31 July so please finalise your membership and related paperwork asap for full benefit.

I know lots of training is happening out there at the moment and we hope to see you all down at Lake Alex on Sunday for a hit out.

RESULTS:

1. OSIM Singapore International Triathlon - 1.5/40/10

Craig Garland 2nd M40-44 2.21.05
Dave Janmaat 4th M25-29 2.26.21
Michelle Gailey 1st F25-29 2.26.46
Mick Outhred 5th M25-29 2.28.59
Rob Brooks 7th M40-44 2.34.32
Amanda Donohoe 1st F45-49 2.38.16
John Thyne 5th M45-49 2.40.42
Daryl Stanley 1st M60-64 2.43.17
Lisa Quinell 3rd F30-34 2.49.07
Simon Jeggo 31st M35-39 2.53.05
Robyn Stanley 1st F55-59 2.53.40
Peta Jeggo 8th F35-39 3.06.55

2. Singapore Asian Cup - 1.5/40/10 (Draft legal)

Male: 1 Courtney Atkinson 1.54.31; 2 James Seear 1.56.46; 3 Joshua McHugh 1.57.14
Female: 1 Emma Moffatt 2.04.22; 2 Sarah Anne Crowley 2.11.11; 3 Sophie Hawken 2.30.22

3. Ironman Switzerland - 3.8/180/42.2

Male: Ronnie Schildknecht 8.16.05 Female: Sibylle Matter 9.30.12

Blue Watt M50-54 11.28.02

4. 2008 Tiszaujvaros BG Triathlon World Cup - 1.5/40/10

Male: 1 Javier Gomez (ESP) 1:51:32; 2 Brad Kahlefeldt (AUS) 1:51:51; 2 Dmitriy Gaag (KAZ) 1:52:08; 4 Steffen Justus (GER) 1:52:16; 5 Reinaldo Colucci (BRA) 1:52:29; 6 Oliver Freeman (GBR) 1:52:37; 7 David Dellow (AUS) 1:53:12; 8 Franz Hofer (AUT) 1:53:26; 9 Mathias Zoell (GER)1:53:42; 10 Kyle Jones (CAN) 1:53:47

Female: 1 Andrea Whitcombe (GBR) 2:02:48; 2 Felicity Abram (AUS) 2:03:34; 3 Mariana Ohata (BRA) 2:04:07' 4 Sarah Groff (USA) 2:04:58; 5 Helle Frederiksen (DEN) 2:05:20; 6 Vendula Frintova (CZE) 2:07:00; 7 Ewa Dederko (POL) 2:07:27; 8 Zita Szabo (HUN) 2:07:46; 9 Sarah Fladung (GER) 2:08:01; 10 Zsofia Toth (HUN) 2:08:12

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 20 July 2008
Lake Alexander
750/26/5 or 300/13/3
7.30am start

Race Director: Rob Brooks 0418 898 365
Registration: Lisa Quinell / Nicole Hahn
Timekeepers: Belinda Townend / Lisa Ward
Fruit / Ice: Sandra Yee

Reminders:

1 Torsos must be covered
2 No iPods or similar allowed
3 No drafting allowed on bike course
4 Bring timing chip if you have been allocated one or forgot to return at last event
5 2008/2009 Membership now due

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Limited number of Club Logo towels are still available. $25 - great gifts, souvenirs or personal use. Be quick. I will also bring to event on Sunday. Contact darwintriclub@bigpond.com
2. New items for this section or re runs please forward by Sunday 5pm

OTHER NEWS:

1. Spare a thought for Dave Janmaat and Mick Outhred. They were in the last wave start at Singapore and had to hang around waiting in the heat for hours, then while they were on the run, the heavens opened as a huge storm rolled through.

2. And who was the Team Singapore member who wasn't quick enough on the MRT and almost lost their nose when the doors closed between him (on platform) and others (on train)?

3. Awesome performances in Singapore by Michelle Gailey (1st Overall age group female), Amanda Donohoe (2nd overall age group female) and Craig Garland (4th Overall age group male). Michelle actually started in the second swim wave and swam through the first wave competitors to lead the race from start to finish.

4. We missed Tour de France coverage in Singapore. We could get soccer, golf, F1, soccer, golf, F1 ...... Ahhhh! Go Cadel !

5. Interested in the Lombok Triathlon (toughest in Asia)? Check this link: http://www.lomboktriathlon.com/eflyer/index.html

6. The ABC Darwin Half Marathon is on 27th July 2008. This is a great local event and we encourage everyone to show their support, either as an individual or a team of 2 or 4. The entry form is attached or you can go to the DRW Web site for further information http://www.darwinrunners.com.au/default.asp.

7. Both Courtney Atkinson and Emma Moffatt were in great form in Singapore, a pre Olympic Games hit out for them.

8. I've had some emails saying you are having E News withdrawal, so here 'tis, as is, and a promise that it will be back to usual come Monday. Don't forget to email me any news, give me a heads up if you are racing away or in a related event or to get your for sale or wanted items in by Sunday & Tuesday evenings.

Triathlon 3 x the fun
Cheers
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Club website: www.members.iinet.net.au/~darwintriclub
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/darwintriclub
Facebook Group: Darwin Triathlon Club

Robyn's E News 9 July 08

Hi All,

Apologies for the late issue of E News (real work called). We have the brrrr factor happening again, it was very chilly out there on the bike this morning.

NEXT EVENT:
Sunday 20 July 2008
Lake Alexander
750/26/5 or 300/13/3
7.30am start

Race Director: Rob Brooks
Registration: Lisa Quinell / Nicole Hahn
Timekeepers: Belinda Townend / Lisa Ward
Fruit / Ice: Sandra Yee

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Club Logo towels. $25 - great gifts, souvenirs or personal use. Contact darwintriclub@bigpond.com

2. New items for this section or re runs please forward by Tuesday 5pm

OTHER NEWS:

1. Apparently in 1904, an event in the Olympic Games was called triathlon, and it consisted of long jump, shot put and 100-yard dash.

2. Many of you would have been up late watching the TdF time trial last night. Lucky Al Stancombe was actually on the finish line and enjoying the action (and the noise). How exciting !

3. Beccy Thyne is gaining invaluable cycling experience as she competes down south. Way to go Bec.

4. Blue Watt will be competing in IM Switzerland this weekend. He gets to race on the new bike course they are using for the first time. You can check out Blue's progress on race day at www.ironmanlive.com

5. Team Singapore members Craig Garland, John Thyne, Mick Outhred, Daryl Stanley, Dave Janmaat, Michelle Gailey, Robyn Stanley, Lisa Quinell, Amanda Donohoe & Peta Jeggo head for Singapore from tomorrow afternoon. They will be joined in the OSIM Singapore International Triathlon age group event by Rob Brooks and Simon Jeggo. Go, go, go !

6. Sophie Hawken will also be racing in Singapore in a draft legal ITU Asian Cup event. She will be on a modified course to the age groupers. Good luck, Sophie.

7. Entries for Noosa Triathlon are open. www.usmevents.com.au

8. All age group results from Vancouver are now up at www.triathlon.org

9. Next edition of E News will be Wednesday 16 July 08.

Triathlon 3 x the fun
Cheers
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Club website: www.members.iinet.net.au/~darwintriclub
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/darwintriclub
Facebook Group: Darwin Triathlon Club