Friday 14 October 2011



Photo: Reserve Order Triathlon underway at Lake Alexander

Hi All,

Did you Ride to Work today?

We had a great response to our tri suit & club shirt order and the order has been placed. Unfortunately we didn’t receive enough orders to go ahead with the men’s swimmers or the ladies one piece. Those who ordered these items will receive an email shortly regarding refunds.

There is another big tri weekend coming up with the running of our first School Sport NT Triathlon at Lake Alexander on Sunday. Numbers are modest, expected for a first time junior event, but we will be making sure the kids have a great experience.

Entry for the event, which targets school aged kids (12+) close online tomorrow at www.triathlonnt.com.au . Teams are welcome and there is a novice category for those just wanting to have a try.

RESULTS:

1. Melbourne Marathon, 42km

Male: Japhet Kipkorir 2.11.11 Female: Irene Mogaka 2.35.12

Sue Parora 22nd Elite Female 3.27.26

Other:

Lucie Hardiman 12th Female 3.01.30



2. ITU World Cup, Hutalco, Mexico, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Matt Chrabot (USA) 2.00.37 Female: Juri Ide (JPN) 2.12.52


JUNIORS

Sunday 16 October 2011

School Sport NT Triathlon

School age kids 12+

Lake Alexander

7am

Distances:

Senior/Intermediate: 500m swim, 16km bike, 4km run

Junior/Novice: 250m swim, 10km bike, 2km run

Teams: 250m swim, 10km bike, 2km run

$15 Individuals

$25 Teams

1. Further information & online entry: www.triathlonnt.com.au

2. Online entry closes tomorrow ($15)

NEXT EVENT:



Sunday 23 October 2011

Triathlon

Lake Alexander

7am

300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Event Status: CLUB (must be member to participate)

Race Director: Steve Goat

Registration: Paul Usher / Moira Wigley

Timekeepers: Michelle Mitchell / Leigh Milne

Fruit / Ice: Erin Mettam

HOW CAN YOU HELP AT OUR EVENTS?

1. Even if you are not a rostered volunteer there are many small things that you can do that will assist at our events.

2. It’s a given that all participants help set up and pack away our equipment. Even if you only put one rack back in the trailer it helps. Ask the RD of the day if there are any buoys, witches hats or signs that you can help put out or pick up.

3. Please put any rubbish in a garbage bag. Can’t see a bag? They are kept in our race box near the registration table ~ feel free to get one out if needed.

4. Not competing? You can assist us by helping prepare post race refreshments (cut up fruit, ensure drinks are on ice etc).

5. One of the best ways to help is to ensure you are early to our events. Our registration volunteers are often competitors themselves and need to get registration closed on time so they can be ready to listen to the race brief as well.



6. If you have a particular skill that could be of benefit to our club, please feel free to chat to any of our committee or email darwintriclub89@bigpond.com



FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:



1. Items for next E News & requests for advt re runs by Sunday 9pm please

OTHER NEWS:

1. Variety is calling on you, your family & friends to embrace the Christmas spirit and help raise money for sick and disadvantaged children. Join the Variety Santa Fun Run (2km) to be held on Sunday 27 November 2011 at Mindil. More information at www.varietysantafunrun.com.au – dust off that Santa suit and commit now !

2. An owner has been found for the forlorn Nikes left in transition. It’s a good idea to do a final check before leaving after a race to ensure you haven’t left anything behind. It’s amazing what we forget at times!


3. The Crowie interviews post Hawaii show just what a fantastic ambassador for our sport he is.

4. Entries for Ironman 70.3 Busselton open at 10am (WST) on Wednesday 19th October 2011 for TWA/TA members. General public entries will open on Thursday 20th October at 10am (WST) if entries are still available. More info: www.busseltonhalf.com
5. Those doing the Noosa Triathlon are training the house down at the moment.
6. Course record holders at Noosa are Male: Craig Walton 1997 1:44:13 (out and back course) and Female: Emma Carney 1997 1:54:22 (out and back course).
7. Craig has recently been appointed by Triathlon Australia as National Talent Coach (Qld/NT) so hopefully we will see him in the Territory in the not to distant future.
8. Feeling a bit beat up and battered lately? The build up does that. Up those fluids.
9. Our club will be receiving a donation of $100 as two people nominated Darwin Triathlon Club in the recent Bike Count Tuesday. One was Leigh Milne, not sure of the other, was it you?. Many thanks.


YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …



… you mow your legs more often than your grass

… your hair is never dry

… going to work is your recovery time



Safe Training,

Cheers,

Robyn



Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

E News

Robyn's E News 10 October 2011

Hi All,

What a super turnout for our Reverse Order Triathlon yesterday. Great to see so many of our new members keen to have a go at the different format. Our more experienced triathletes were also out in droves to have a crack at the unusual run, bike, swim format for a change of pace.

A huge thank you to Race Director Jac Crofton who drew this different format altogether for us on the day. Also a big thank you to those volunteers who helped out on roster and those who just jumped in and helped. We really appreciate your contribution.

Darwin Life Saving Club members looked after us in the water and we thank them for providing water safety.

RESULTS:

1. Reverse Order Triathlon, Lake Alexander, 3km run, 13km bike, 300m swim

It got a little chaotic at the finish line yesterday and there are some hiccups with results.

The attached spreadsheet is the best we can do with results at this stage. I’m particularly keen to get the finish order correct (for pointscore purposes). Available photos have been looked at & some individuals consulted already. Please let me know by tomorrow if there are any glaring errors in the finish order (see attached).

2. Ironman World Championships, Hawaii, 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run

Male: Craig Alexander 8.03.56 Female: Chrissie Wellington 8.55. 08

Stu Fitch 20th M55-59 11.24.17

Other:
Natalie Wood 20th F35-39 10.47.31
Jodie Barker 24th F35-39 10.52.50

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 16 October 2011
School Sport NT Triathlon
School age kids 12+
Lake Alexander

7am

Various distances
Further information & online entry: www.triathlonnt.com.au

KONA COUNTS:

Kona Bike Count:

1 Cervelo 488; 2 Trek 185; 3 Felt 124; 4 Specialized 122; Scott 96

Kona Shoe Count:

1 Asics 337; 2 Saucony 247; 3 KSwiss 209; 4 Newton 187; 5 Brooks 143

Kona Swim Skin Count:

1 TYR 411; 2 BlueSeventy 316; 3 XTerra 96; 4 Aquasphere 51; Zoot 42



FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. Items for next E News or requests for reruns by 8pm tomorrow please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. There are a number of significant “0” birthdays happening at the moment. Mark Anzin and Tony Cox are among those now officially up an age group.

2. Loved watching Crowie win at Kona. Oz reps, Pete Jacobs and Luke McKenzie also made top 10. The girl’s race was also super exciting.

3. Our secretary Graeme Parsons now has the plaster off his arm. We hope it won’t be long and he will be back in action.

4. Uniform order has now closed.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

… you often talk about “hammer” and “bricks” but you aren’t referring to construction
… you often show up to work in the morning with goggle imprints around your eyes
… the front door of your house resembles a transition area

Safe Training,

Cheers,

Robyn



Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

E News