Robyn's E News 12 Jan 2011

Hi All,

Our thoughts are with those in the flood areas of Queensland. I'm sure many of you have, like me, spent time this morning checking up on family and friends over there.

Meanwhile here at home, it's pretty blowy & wet and we had something like 3000 lightning strikes in 24 hours. But that's normal stuff for the Wet Season. It's getting pretty soggy underfoot and it's wise to check the BOM radar before heading out.

We are hoping the weather gods will be good to us and that our first event for 2011 will get underway as scheduled this weekend. Nothing much other than lightning or a cyclone warning stops the aquathlon format and judging by the number of people getting in some secret swimming training, we are all ready to race !

IMPORTANT INFO FROM YOUR COMMITTEE:

President Phill Hatty and Darwin Triathlon Club committee advise the following (the short version) :

1. Commencing from and including this Saturday's Race 1 Aquathlon Series event at Nightcliff Pool, non members of Darwin Triathlon Club will not be permitted to participate in CLUB events.

2. This change has been made following advice from Triathlon Australia & our insurer, that to allow non members to participate is not permitted under our club insurance cover.

3. If you are yet to join or renew membership and wish to participate on Saturday (or in any of the many upcoming events on 2010/2011 calendar) please join at https://www.securedvirtualnet.com/Sma/Triath/ and bring a copy of your receipt with you to the event.

4. The good news is visitors from other NT clubs or from interstate, holding a valid TA membership, are permitted to participate on production of their TA card or a copy of their membership receipt.



RESULTS:

1. Australian Sprint Distance Championships (Age Group), Canberra, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Male: Jesse Featonby 56.45 Female: Yuko Takahashi 1.07.47

Others:
Jodie Barker 1st F35-39 1.09.36
Loie Sharp 1st F55-59 1.30.46

2. Hobart Marathon, 42km

Male: Trent Harlow 2.30.22 Female: Sharon Ryder 3.04.33

Heath Porter 15th M 3.05.17
Jac Crofton 4th F 3.12.20

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 15 January 2011
Race 1 Aquathlon Series
Event status: CLUB
Nightcliff Pool
6pm (Registration closes 5.40pm sharp)
400m swim, 3km run

Race Director: Vicki Woodrow
Registration: Robyn Stanley / Lisa Svara
Timekeeping: Phil Blumberg / Jane Perkin
Fruit/Ice: Peter Brady

Note:

1. 2010 DTC aquathlon series trophy holders: Chad Anderson and Hollie Goodall

2. Depending on numbers we may introduce a wave start. Race Director will advise following close of registration.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. MEMBER WANTS TO HEAR FROM: Anyone eligible and interested in competing in the World Police & Fire Games in New York City on the 28 August 2011. She is competing in the Olympic distance triathlon and hoping to get a team of people together to reduce costs etc (the more the merrier). Also if you know of anyone living in NYC that may be willing to rent a room for 2 weeks from 23 August to 6 September 2011 pls let her know. Contact Renae: 0488 102 939.

2. AVAILABLE TO RENT: Room for rent in 3 bedroom house in the Narrows. Tropical style house with louvered windows and large back yard, also a secure shed for keeping bikes etc. Room available now. Contact Nell 0451 505 494

3. FOR SALE: Polaris padded cycle bag. Suitable for airline transport. Has wheels for ease of transport, as well as shoulder straps and carry handle. $100. Contact Damien 0400 376 707.

4. Items for E News by 8pm Sunday please

TRIATHLON NT NEWS:

1. Triathlon NT is seeking an Events Coordinator to assist the Race Director for the Arafura Games Triathlon. This will be a partially funded position and a great opportunity for someone wanting major event management experience and/or to give back to the sport. Please contact eo@triathlonnt.com.au 0448 206 121 or Triathlon NT President David McLeod 0411 226 967.

OTHER NEWS:

1. The following Darwin Cycling Club activities may be of interest: The crits are back; Australia Day Fun Ride 8am from Leanyer Water Park; Bark Hut Classic 5 June 2011; Bay to Bay Mandorah Ride 7 Aug 2011 Further details: www.darwin.cycling.org.au . The cycle club is promoting participation rides and membership options have changed to encourage this. Check out their website for further details.

2. Mark Edmonds is on a high after competing in the Sydney to Hobart. Mark was a keen triathlete with us until his sailing ambitions & success took priority !

3. Those pesky railway lines are claiming some more wet season victims. Ever since the lines went in we have reminded members of the dangers of riding over them in the wet. It takes about 30 secs to get off and walk over and continue on your way ... unharmed. Please, please, please keep that in mind if you are riding out that way.

4. Some of you have already watched the coverage of the 2010 Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. It's actually one of the better Kona reports and a must see if the opportunity arises. The men's race was fascinating.

5. Still spots available in the Dextro Energy ITU Sydney age group olympic distance event. See www.usmevents.com.au

6. Individual entry to the 5th Anniversary Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore has now exceeded 94% field capacity. Relay Team Entries are currently at 44% capacity and team slots may be rolled back to the main field in coming days. Race day is confirmed as March 20th 2011, with 35 slots confirmed to the 2011 Ironman World Championship 70.3, to be run in Las Vegas, Nevada USA, September 2011.

7. The Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore will also qualify triathletes to the 2011 Asia Pacific Ironman 70.3 Championship.

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Robyn's E News 10 Jan 2011

Hi All,

Hope you all managed to dodge the rain and get your training in over the weekend. The BOM radar (www.bom.org.au) is once again essential viewing at our place before heading out & I'm sure it's the same for many of you.

It's back to the desk for the first time since Christmas for quite a few today. Welcome back !

RESULTS:

1. Gatorade Race 3, Sandringham, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Kristian McCartney 1.55.56 Female: Madeleine Oldfield 2.11.56

Emmett Hartung 121st M35-39 3.02.38

2. JT Cycles Triathlon, SA, 800m swim, 25km bike, 6km run

Male: Kevin Fergusson 1.14.01 Female: Maria Kosztovitz 1.18.13

Rob Weatherald 1st M50-54 1.21.09

3. Port of Tauranga Half, NZ, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21km run

Male: Graham O'Grady 3.49.45 Female: Jo Lawn 4.15.38

4. Australian Sprint Distance Championships (Age Group), Canberra, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Results not yet available.

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 15 January 2011
Race 1 Aquathlon Series
Nightcliff Pool
6pm (Registration closes 5.40pm sharp)
400m swim, 3km run

Race Director: Vicki Woodrow
Registration: Robyn Stanley / Lisa Svara
Timekeeping: Phil Blumberg / Jane Perkin
Fruit/Ice: Peter Brady

HAVE YOU VOLUNTEERED YET?

There are many ways you can assist at club events on race day:

1. This is a very easy race day task, and it's one that anyone can do ... Rubbish removal. There are garbage bags in the race box. Rubbish usually accumulates around the post race refreshment table or near the esky. An easy task to volunteer for is to make sure the rubbish is taken over to one of the many bins. This can be progressive. As soon as you notice a box or bag full, feel free to take it over to a bin.

2. Your assistance here would be of great benefit to those out collecting signs, buoys etc post race. Some of the last to leave after an event are also the first to arrive. If you could do little tasks like take rubbish to the bins it will get those people home much quicker.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: A $150 credit note at NT Spokes, just don't think I'll get to use it. Sell for $120. Contact Nic: 0402 838 152

2. WANT TO HEAR FROM: Anybody heading down to Tour Down Under and interested in finding accommodation. I'm booked to fly from 19th - 22nd and registered to do the 135km community challenge. Contact Nicola: 0402 838 152

3. Items for next E News by 8pm tomorrow please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Can you believe Channel 10 yesterday afternoon. They advertised cereal brand ironman, switched to Kona 2010 coverage for awhile and then went back to cereal brand ........ how frustrating was that !!!

2. Word is that Loie Sharp (Alice Springs Triathlon Club) won her age group at the Aust Sprint Champs ... results yet to be published.

3. Rob Weatherald is strutting his stuff down south ... he had another age group win at the JT Cycles Triathlon

4. Must be the weather. The busiest places in Darwin over the weekend seemed to be the dump, Bunnings and the Good Guys (driers the big sellers of course).

5. Greg Kahl recently did the Rockingham Tri in WA. He finished in 1.09.40. Greg reports that Jensen Button (2009 F1 Champion) who smashed it in 1.01.38 was a short fellow, very polite and quick on the run.

6. The Australian Road Cycling Championships have been done and won. Male winner: Jack Bobridge and Female winner: Alexis Rhodes Watch for extended highlights from 4pm Sunday on SBS

7. All cycling eyes now turn to SA for the Tour Down Under starting 16 January. SBS again the channel to watch

8. Still on holidays? Enjoy .. it's pretty wet in Darwin.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...

... nothing feels as good as being ridiculously freaking fit
... asked how old you are, you answer, "I go up an age group next season"

... wanting directions or assistance you approach the first person you see in a tri t-shirt or carrying a water bottle.


Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn


Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News