Wednesday 21 April 2010

Robyn's E News 21 April 2010


Hi All,

Are you all set for the Club Champs at Lake Bennett this weekend?

The location and late afternoon start time ensures we will have a very different tri experience to that of our usual events. It's our big club event of the year and we hope to see you all there.

You usually just roll out of bed and head down bleary eyed to Lake Alex. Doesn't work for this one. It's a bit of a drive to Lake Bennett so factor in the extra travel time. Check your gear before starting out - it's way too far to dash back for a forgotten helmet, shoes or goggles.

We suggest you also pay attention to hydration prior to this event.

Due to the long weekend, the Lake Bennett area will be busy. If you aren't booked at the Resort you may need to park outside (we are using part of the resort carpark as transition). Please consider your fellow competitors and ensure that you park well off the road.

On the way in, it will help if you pass the Resort gates before parking. Consider the safety of fellow cyclists and runners prior to parking.

RESULTS:

1. ITU Triathlon World Cup, Monterrey, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Joao Silva (POR) 1.44.40 Female: Paula Findlay (CAN) 1.56.40

2. Ironman 70.3 New Orleans, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Andy Potts (USA( 3.43.44 Female: Sam Warriner (NZL) 4.16.44

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 24 April 2010
Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships
Lake Bennett
4.30pm (Registration closes 4.10pm sharp)
1km swim, 30km bike, 8km run
(Short option 500m swim, 15km bike, 4km run)

Race Director: Rob Brooks 0438 704 224
Registration: Simon Weise / Arullan Naidoo
Timekeeping: Deb Lewis / Kathy McKay
Fruit / Ice: Vincent Gilly

Note:

1. Lake Bennett resort bookings contact lakebennettrec@optusnet.com.au or phone 8976 0960. Those wishing to use the Resort restaurant on Saturday evening are reminded that it is best to book a table.

2. This is a non drafting event. The Ray White Darwin NT Sprint Distance Championships was a huge success due to the lack of drafting. Please carry this over to our highlight event of the year.

3. Tip: Some people don't like the taste of Lake Bennett water so you may like to bring a supply with you.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. WANTED: Swimmer for team at Lake Bennett. Contact darwintriclub@bigpond.com

2. WANTED: Road bike, large, pay up to $800 Contact: Daniel 0450 647 384

3. Items for E News by Sunday 8pm please

OTHER NEWS:

1. The Waterfront Lagoon swimming area is closed until further notice due to high bacterial readings. Think Yuck!

2. Paul Bell is back in the Territory and working in Alice Springs.

3. Mick Outhred raced at down south at the weekend and found it tough going. Will be in action again in the NSW Club Champs at Nelson Bay.

4. Kelly Rowe is training hard for the Busso Half. She's in WA. Kelly is finding getting used to wetsuit swimming a little difficult.

5. Chad Anderson is kicking back in Thailand.

6. Lauren Stephenson and Kyle Gear are back home after experiencing the delights of Vegas, NY etc.

7. Looking for a Bali holiday with a difference. Check out www.bali-trailblazers.com for details on fantastic mtb tours.

8. Short & sweet E News this morning .... busy finalising our uniform designs & hope to have an order out this week. Items are looking great


See you at Lake Bennett on Saturday arvo,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Monday 19 April 2010

Robyn's E News 19 April 2010

Hi All,

Busy weekend for many. Lots of training happening around in and out of town. Some also ventured out to Fred's Pass for a gallop and others went out to have a crack at Channel Island.

Our Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships take place this weekend.

For those of you who didn't know Kerran (1/2/1962 - 31/12/2001) he was President of Darwin Triathlon Club during season 1999/2000 and was a great supporter of our club events. Popular and enthusiastic, members were deeply shocked to hear of Kerran's death following an accident at his home. Our first club championships were introduced in 2002 and the trophies named in his honour to ensure his love of our sport and his contribution to its development in Darwin and the NT will always be remembered.

RESULTS:

1. Gold Coast Triathlon (Luke Harrop Memorial), 750m swm, 20km bike, 5km run

Male: Josh Maeder 56.12 Female: Emma Jackson 1.05.54

2. NT Cross Country Championships, Fred's Pass, 10km

Open Male: 1 Darren Peacock 33.57; 2 Matt Brearley 38.40; 6 Ben Brady 42.07;

Veteran Male: 1 Lee Wilson 37.23; 3 Blue Watt 40.06; 4 Pete Brady 40.38; 5 Tony Cox 41.09; 7 Rob Brooks 44.17; 8 Bill Piper 48.16;

3. NT Cross Country Championships, Fred's Pass, 5km

Open Female: 1 Eliza Mayger 20.01; 2 Ryoko Jones 21.32; 3 Imogen Teale 21.51; 4 Shaye Hatty 21.53; 8 Nikki Roddie 24.17; 9 Asha Mahasuria 24.28; 11 Jane Marie Kerslake 25.53; 13 Mary Kerr 26.24;

Veteran Female: 2 Tara Worby 24.21; 3 Karen Lewis 24.55

Male Under 40: 1 Russell Peacock 19.42

Masters: 2 Brian Gallagher 20.54; 3 Bob Martin 21.04; 11 Bertram Birk 28.42; 15 Col Smith 49.43; 16 Peter Stephens 1.02.57

Masters Female: 2 Rose Stephens 23.33; 5 Monica Stewart 26.01; 6 Margaret Black 30.17; 7 Nerida Godfrey 31.22; 8 Sally Martin 32.20

NEXT EVENT:

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 24 April 2010
Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships
Lake Bennett
4.30pm (Registration closes 4.10pm sharp)
1km swim, 30km bike, 8km run
(Short option 500m swim, 15km bike, 4km run)

Race Director: Rob Brooks 0438 704 224
Registration: Simon Weise / Arullan Naidoo
Timekeeping: Deb Lewis / Kathy McKay
Fruit / Ice: Vincent Gilly

Note:

1. We have negotiated a special rate for those wishing to stay at the Resort following our Club Championships. It's a great opportunity for a weekend away. Please mention you are with DTC to access special rates per night as follows:

Standard $99; Resort suite $120; Family $145; Lake View suite (King) $159; Lake View suite (Queen) $159; Lake View Spa $189

2. Lake Bennett resort bookings contact lakebennettrec@optusnet.com.au or phone 8976 0960


FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. WANTED: Runner (road and cross country) and Mountain Biker to join a Katherine Ultra Challenge Team. Contact: Alex 0437 210 601

2. Items and requests for re runs for next E News by 9pm tomorrow please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Loretta Harrop had a good result yesterday at the Gold Coast. Now mother of two, she came out to play for her brother's memorial race and clocked 1.06.10 and finished in 4th.

2. ConocoPhillips have advised they are having a maintenance shut down from now until 21 May. They advise that there will be increased large bus activity on the road from Darwin to Palmerston (Tiger Brennan Drive) and Palmerston to the LNG Plant (Channel Island Road) between 5am and 7-00am and 5pm and 7-00pm. In particular there will be 4 buses going out to the plant each morning between 5am and 7am and returning at 5pm to 7pm.

The plant are being fantastic with notifying the cycling community about the increased risk during that time. They also regularly remind employees and contractors to watch for cyclists using the road.

We can reciprocate by avoiding the routes mentioned during those peak times and by being very safety alert. Suggest you also keep to the left of the lane and wear bright visible clothing & lights if you must be out there - at any time, not just during the shutdown period.

3. The one hour highlights package from Ironman Australia will be screened on Channel 9 from 1-2pm on Sunday 9 May . Keep an eye on your local television guide, in case of programming changes.

4. Weekend form guide: John Thyne is running so far and so fast he requires singlet changes mid way; Korgan Hucent appears to have found a touch of swimming magic; Sue Parora is Lake Bennett ready and Luke Collopy knows how to pick the right time to get a flat.

5. Alice Springs Masters Games triathlon on line entries close 10 Sept 2010.

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News