Robyn's E News 15 Dec 08

Hi All,

It's catch up time! We have had people racing all around the country and overseas during the past few weeks. Results are also included for the Xmas Splash n Dash which I believe went off well. A big thank you to Race Director Rob Weatherald and all the volunteers who assisted with the event.

RESULTS:

1. Xmas Splash n Dash - 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run

1 Kyle Gear 18.02; 2 Grant Preddy 18.49; 3 Chad Anderson 19.14; 4 Marcus Lisle 19.41; 5 Ian Pollock 19.45; 6 Peter Brady 20.08; 7 Alistair Donohoe 20.11; 8 Tim Lewis 20.14; 9 Ron Griep 20.16; 10 Brian Gallagher 20.20; 11 Dean Preddy 21.17; 12 John Thyne 21.49; 13 David Croser 21.51; 14 Aaron Collins 22.06; 15 Hollie Goodall 22.07; 16 Roland Edwards 22.25; 17 Emma Winterflood 22.40; 18 Simon Cruickshank 23.22; 19 Vincent Gilly 23.31; 20 Lisa Quinell 23.53; 21 Phil Blumberg 23.56; 22 Steve Denton 24.02; 23 Alison Croser 24.06; 24 Jack Reedy 24.20; 25 Lesley Thorpe 24.25; 26 Jane Marie Kerslake 24.31; 27 Bill Piper 25.01; 28 Monica Stewart 25.25; 29 James Geddes 25.51; 30 Simon Jeggo 26.07; 31 Tom Kaye 26.15; 32 Barry Sullivan 26.31; 33 John Castledine 26.42; 34 Karen Lewis 27.05; 34 Aryllan Naidoo 27.16; 35 Christine Friebel 27.58; 36 Dave Friebel 28.07; 37 Brian Mundy 28.41; 38 Asha Mahasuria 28.48; 39 Rose Stephens 29.08; 40 Cathy Preddy 29.16; 41 Kylie Sheffield 29.34; 42 Lachlan Hatty 31.37; 43 Ernie Koch 35.06 Teams: 1 Team Adam Richards / Heath Porter 17.15; 2 Team Naomi Rea / Peter Stephens 25.05

2. Canberra Half Ironman - 1.8km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Aaron Farlow 4.12.39 Female: Melissa Vanderwater 4.52.06

Stu Fitch 1st M55-59 5.23.12
Michelle Gailey 4th F25-29 5.33.58
Grant Preddy 11th M18-24 5.38.38
Alison Croser 3rd F40-44 6.06.16
David Croser 76th M35-39 6.28.49

Others:

Stuart Borwick 23rd M35-30 5.24.21
Natalie Wood 1st F30-34 5.24.50
Dave Trudgian 5th M50-54 5.27.09

3. Ironman Western Australia - 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run

Male: Tim Berkel 8.07.06 Female: Gina Ferguson 8.59.24

Richard Bradbury 26th M25-29 10.35.03
Scott Bevis 34th M25-29 11.03.29

4. Laguna Phuket Triathlon - 1.8km swim, 55km bike, 12km run

Male: Richie Cunningham 2.28.19 Female: Belinda Granger 2.47.11

Mick Outhred 7th M30-34 3.00.27
Mark Anzin 11th M35-39 3.02.31
David McLeod 13th M40-44 3.07.48
Shaye Hatty 4th F35-39 3.26.43
Rosie Sullivan 8th F30-34 3.29.14
Phill Hatty 33rd M40-44 3.29.52
Jodie McLeod 7th F40-44 3.34.56

5. TA Challenge Series - Adelaide - 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Paul Attard 1.50.17 Female: Kirralee Seidel 2.04.44

Mick Outhred 10th M30-34 2.00.43
Craig Garland 17th M40-44 2.10.11
Anthony Beven 21st M40-44 2.11.15
Amanda Donohoe 5th F45-49 2.31.17
Monica Stewart 4th F55-59 2.43.28

Others:

Lauren Stephenson 17th F20-24 2.34.31


6. Bribie Island Triathlon - Qld - 1km swim, 28km bike, 8km run

Male: Nicholas Hull 1.23.16 Female: Carrie Lester 1.33.27

Angelika Hannon 7th F45-49 1.57.48
Brian Hannon 22nd M45-49 2.08.04

7. Callala Beach Triathlon - NSW - 1km swim, 30km bike, 8km run

Male: Andrew Shipton 1.29.25 Female: Trudi Barnes 1.43.53

Greg Kahl 19th M20-29 1.58.59
Ceinwyn Whittaker DNS

8. Evolution Stair Run:

In Top 10 Male: 2 Kyle Gear 3.08; 3 Chad Anderson 3.19; 6 Tony Cox 3.28; 8 David Croser 3.34; 9 Aaron Collins 3.40
In Top 10 Female: 5 Shaye Hatty 4.28; 8 Alison Croser 4.32; 9 Megan Gallager 4.36

9. Missed Results:

Have I missed any? Please let me know. Many of our members will be racing away over the next few months. Don't be shy, send a quick email through so that we don't miss your results.


NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 10 Jan 2009
Nightcliff Pool
6pm
Race 1 Aquathlon Series
300m swim, 3km run

Race Director: Daryl Stanley 8985 6883
Registration: Robyn Stanley / Owen Hales
Timekeepers: Belinda Birk / Bertram Birk
Fruit / Ice: Phil Brownscombe

Note: Names in bold are a change to original roster list.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Darwin Triathlon Club Ladies TriSuit XS $155 Contact darwintriclub@bigpond.com

2. FOR SALE: (1) 2 lots of tri-bars, will sell cheap; (2) women's cycling jersey, size 4 women's ($25), would fit young girl and (3) Bum getting sore on the bike? We have 3 spare bike seats (2 Bontrager) at our place, come have a look. Contact: Erica 0402 240 730

3. ITEMS for this section by 8pm tomorrow please. Please resend any items that need to be readvertised.


OTHER NEWS:

1. Great news for the club - The junior committee has been successful in obtaining sponsorship for the purchase of safety equipment (2 way radios). What a great Christmas present ! Our thanks to the Telstra Shop Darwin City and Winnellie who annually support this program.

2. Coach Lee Wilson will be away for most of December so please note the following information about Friday's track sessions during that time: Friday 12 & 19 track will be on; Friday 26 – no track; Friday 2 January – back to normal

3. The following may be of interest to those looking to join a group ride: Bryan Swansburg, Secretary Darwin Cycle Club advises that after some discussion they are now planning to add a less intense “Saturday Morning Ride” . The original 6:00am ride starting at Nightcliff Pool tends to be a 95 km loop around Palmerston in 3 hours, about 32 km/h average. No changes here.

The additional ride will be a 45 km loop around the airport average about 25 km/h. Start at 06:15 at the Bayview traffic lights (Tiger Brennan at Stoddart, south corner) , 06:30 at Cullen Bay Roundabout (old hospital site); 07:00 at Nightcliff Pool, then Rapid Creek Bridge, CDU to Dripstone Road To Vanderlin then Kalymnos, Amy Johnson to intercept the long ride on Tiger Brennan to meet at Roma Café around 08:45.

They will see if these times work for everyone – the goal here is to get people out who are not up to a 3 hour fast pack ride – if you are uncomfortable in a peloton this will be the place to gain some skills, meet other cyclists your speed and still meet up with others from the ride at the Roma Café. They will try to have DCC committee members at least at Nightcliff until this becomes self-sustaining.

4. Darrell Nash is the Junior Coordinator for the Port Macquarie Triathlon Club. He has been given an entry into the Australian Ironman in Port Macquarie to be raffled off in order to raise money for the family of a local 5 year old girl, Alani Cockshutt who is currently undergoing treatment for Leukaemia. Alani's Mum Mel competed in the 2008 Australian Ironman and came 3rd female overall (as an age grouper) beating all but 2 of the pros and then competed in Hawaii. When they returned to Australia it was then that Alani was diagnosed. Alani and her family have been and continue staying at Ronald MacDonald House in Sydney, 400km away from their home.

Please visit the club forum at www.portmactriclub.com.au - go to General Chat and then to the Fundraiser section for ALL details on Alani and everything they have done so far. Your assistance would be appreciated.

5. Everything you need to know about cycling — Cycling Central online now at sbs.com.au/cyclingcentral.

6. Swim squad at Nightcliff Pool (6-7am Tues & Thurs) with Coach Daryl Stanley continues except on public holidays.

7. Looking for last minute gift ideas? Don't forget we have a few Darwin Triathlon Club towels still available. At $25 they are ideal. Contact darwintriclub@bigpond.com

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...

...a stint in the garden causes more pain than an Ironman
...your wish list contains more than one tri related item
...the BOM website is heading up your favourites

Train safe in the wet,
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
Facebook Event: Arafura Games Triathlon

Robyn's E News 28 Nov 08

Hi All,

I have to travel interstate unexpectedly & therefore cannot guarantee E News will be distributed next week. This edition is to give you For Sales etc received to date and to remind you of our eagerly awaited Splash N Dash coming up on 6 Dec 08. This is a joint event with the juniors and will likely include the traditional relay (one senior / one junior) - so start training !

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 6 Dec 08
XMAS Splash n Dash
Nightcliff Pool
6pm
Registration closes 5.45pm sharp

1km run, 200m swim, 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run

Roster:

Race Director: Rob Weatherald 8922 2198
Registration: Ken Lewis / Debbie Lewis
Timekeepers: Peta Jeggo / Nikki Roddie
Fruit/Ice: Louise Ogden

Next Junior Event same time & location.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE - Small, Avanti Kona Triathlon bike for sale. It is in excelent condition and has very few KM's on it. The frame is alloy with a carbon fork and carbon seat post. Oval Aero bars. 105 derailers on Shimano 10 speed, Comes with Specialized Comp Air Tool and Medium Specialized Aurora Helmet. $1200 ONO, Must Sell. Call Luke 0432 686 502

2. FOR SALE: Giant Road Bike, OCR 3, 58 cm frame, Alec Rims, Shimano Sora Gearing, Blue in colour, 2 Yrs Old, $500.00 ono Contact Jason 0418 741 466

3. FOR SALE: Road Bike - Ultimate X-mas present for yourself is a 2008 Cervelo P2C Tri / Time Trial bike. Same as 2009 model but different colour and LOTS cheaper ! This package includes Ultegra pedals, carbon bottle cage, computer, standard wheels and Zipp 606 carbon tubular wheel sets ! The Zipps have GP4000 tyres and an Ultegra cluster. The whole package has only done 222km. Replacement cost is over $8000, asking $6000. Contact Pete on 0402 346 194

4. FOR SALE: Kayaks - Get in early for the '09 Katherine Ultra Challenge - 2x kayaks and paddles for sale.

a) 2006 Spirit racing surf ski and carbon paddle. Ski has a trailing rudder for river use - doesn't catch on rocks. It is a stable and fast 'sit-on' plastic ski. See http://www.spiritpaddle.com.au/content.asp?cId=3&pId=6 for specs. Paddle is a Spirit Elite carbon wing paddle - see same web site for details. Replacement cost is over $1600, asking $1000.

b) Down River Racer and carbon paddle. Similar to a TK1 kayak -fast and stable but requires a little TLC. Both pieces are experienced 'Ultra' performers 'As purchased' pricing - $300 for both. Contact Pete on 0402 346 194 for more details.

5. Please continue to forward your items for this section I will include on my return.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Date Claimers: Fannie Bay Swim Classic 20 June 09 (this will be a mid afternoon event approx starting time will be 2.00pm) & Beachfront Beach to Bridge 8 August 09 approx 4.30 start

2. Good luck to Scott Bevis and Richard Bradbury who are heading west for Ironman Western Australia.

3. We have a few Darwin Triathlon Club towels left in stock. They are $25 each and would make ideal Christmas gifts. If you would like to reserve any please let me know.

4. I can't help thinking that Emma Snowsill and Craig Alexander nominations for the Age Sports Performance of the Year may have cancelled each other out. This category was won by Matthew Mitchem.

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 (please join)
Facebook Event: Arafura Games Triathlon (please indicate intention to attend)