Robyn's E News 23 November 2011

Hi All,

Our young juniors will be in action at Nightcliff Pool on Sunday morning (event start 8am). If you are going past, call in and encourage the triathletes of tomorrow and perhaps help out with some setting up, marshalling or packing up.

RESULTS:

1. Murray Man Triathlon, SA, 2km swim, 80km bike, 20km run

Male: Xavier Coppock 4.08.20 Female: Felicity Lloyd 4.26.56
Clinton Luxford 8th M30-34 5.43.43

NEXT EVENT:

Friday 2 December 2011
Splash N Dash
Lake Alexander
6pm

300m swim, 2km run x 2

Race Director: Chris Jessop

Registration: Paul Bell / Priscilla Lenne
Timekeeping: Jo Duncan / Georgia Horton
Fruit / Ice: Stuart Stacey

CHANGE OF DISTANCE:

1. Please note change of distance of our next event to 300m swim, 2km run x 2.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Asics Gel Noosa Tri shoes – US 9.5 or 10. There must be a Cinderella out there who fits these. $50 ono. Contact Dan 0404 667 945

2. FOR SALE: Full carbon road bike – Large frame, suits 185 cm tall (plus or minus). Looking for $1500. Need to reduce the number of bikes and sadly this one lost. Also have a couple of mountain bikes that can disappear to a good home for reasonable offer. Contact Dan 0404 667 945

3. FOR SALE: 2009 XS/52 Women's Marin Portofina Road Racing bike with Shimano gears, brakes etc. $750 It is in perfect condition and only done 344km. It was purchased in May 2010 from K9 Cycles for $1155 and has a trip computer, bottle holder (x2) and pedals which accommodate clip in shoes or normal shoes. It’s an absolutely beautiful bike to ride and I’m only selling to help pay for my daughter's operation. Contact Leah 0417 848 611 to view (located in Gunn).

4. ACCOMMODATION WANTED: New club member looking for house-sitting/room for rent for 3 weeks from 2nd December. Heading back to UK for 3-4 weeks at Xmas, then returning to Darwin, so also looking for accommodation from mid-January. Non-smoker, tidy and pet friendly! Contact Jo 0435 826 711

5. FOUND: Waterfront Splash N Dash, sunglasses. Email darwintriclub89@bigpond.com

6. Items for next E News by Sunday 9pm please.

MEMBERSHIP CARDS:

1. Triathlon NT advises there was a glitch in distribution of some membership cards. This occurred in the early stages of introducing the new TA database and membership system.

2. If you haven’t yet received your membership card and you joined more than 6 weeks ago, please email TA’s National Participation and Member Services Manager at alexandra.fehon@triathlon.org.au giving your name, date of payment (from your receipt) and include your member number.

3. Alex will then arrange to have your membership card forwarded. Apologies for any members this has impacted on.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Date Claimer: Fannie Bay Swim 1 July 2012 (1pm)

2. Entry for Bali International Triathlon (24 June 2012) is now open. This Olympic distance event will have a new bike course next year. There is also a sprint distance and a 5km fun run. Further information & entry: http://www.goadventureasia.com/BIT/bit.htm

3. Cairns 2.80.20 entry opened yesterday. Challenge Cairns entry still open.

4. Ironman 70.3 Yeppoon (Aug 2012) entry opens 1 December.

5. Triathlon Australia’s latest member newsletter contains links and codes for member priority entry for Sydney Triathlon (Olympic distance). Didn’t get the email? – sign up for Newsletters on www.triathlon.org.au )

6. Ironman 70.3 Singapore (March 2012) entry also open. Lots of member names on that competitor list. Traditionally fills fast around Xmas/New Year.

7. A couple of significant “0” birthdays this week with Shaye Hatty (Monday) and Monica Stewart (tomorrow) officially entering their new age categories. Happy birthday Shaye and Mon !

8. Drink up, it’s pretty hot and sweaty out there at the moment.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

… you happily pay $9 for a pair of elastic laces
… you know the location of every accessible tap within a 10km radius of your home
… with lycra in mind, your washing machine is permanently set to delicate

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn



Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

E News

Robyn's E News 21 November 2011

Photo: Belinda leads competitors to the start of Splash N Dash #1 at the Waterfront

Hi All,

Friday night Splash n Dash at the Waterfront was another huge success in more ways than one. We had an enormous turnout of competitors and almost as many come down to watch, help out or just take the opportunity to catch up.

Another highlight was that our female competitors outnumbered the guys!!! And given our Race Director was Belinda Birk it was a wonderful showcase of girl power!

Our thanks to Belinda for the many hours of preparation put into this event. The waterfront venue throws up a few more than usual challenges for RD’s and Belinda handled them all on our behalf.

Bin had a fantastic crew of helpers assisting on the evening and we sincerely thank you all for your efforts. We would also like to thank Trampoline, Wildburger, PowerWater and the Waterfront for their support of our event. The location also meant competitors got plenty of encouragement from Waterfront patrons enjoying a coldie and/or dinner after work. Great location, great atmosphere !

RESULTS:

1. Splash N Dash, Waterfront Lagoon, 200m swim, 2km run, 200m swim, 2km run (provisional)

1 Heath Porter 21.55; 2 Grant Preddy 22.07; 3 Marcus Lisle 22.15; 4 Matt King 22.16; 5 Steve Goat 22.25; 6 Lee Wilson 22.29; 7 Tim Green 22.58; 8 Rob Weatherald 23.07; 9 Glenn Woodrow 23.28; 10 Nelson Rossingh 23.39; 11 Justin Tranter 23.42; 12 Peter Brady 23.43; 13 Ron Griep 23.45; 14 Ian Pollock 24.06; 15 Tony Cox 24.12; 16 Jason Jones 24.17; 17 Joseph White 24.21; 18 Blue Watt 24.33; 19 Brian Gallagher 24.44; 20 Stef Puszka 24.48; 21 Team Hancock / Summers 25.07; 22 Dale Berk 24.14; 23 Haydn Whitty 25.24; 24 John Thyne 25.36; 25 Imogen Teale 25.37; 26 Kyle Gear 25.40; 27 Ryoko Jones 25.49; 28 Chris Jessop 25.53; 29 Simon Weise 26.18; 30 Damien Brown 26.28; 31 Daniel O’Brien 26.49; 32 Kathy McKay 26.54; 33 James Geddes 27.08; 34 Vicki Woodrow 27.12; 35 Emma Winterflood 27.53; 36 Paul Hollander 28.03; 37 Lisa Eadie 28.56; 38 Emma Muntz 29.04; 39 Peta Jeggo 29.13; 40 Amy Pallentine 29.23; 41 Nathan Dwyer 29.30; 42 Monique Eliseo 30.04; 43 Bianca May 30.25; 44 Daryl Stanley 30.28; 45 Tass Liveris 30.30; 46 Joy Glass 30.57; 47 Kate Richardson 30.58; 48 Heidi Allan 31.05; 49 Karen Lewis 31.21; 50 Tara Worby 31.29; 51 Team McCabe / Brain 31.31; 52 Rowan Barrow 31.36; 53 Bronwyn Rossingh 31.40; 54 Team Lewis / P Stephens 31.43; 55 Renae McGarvie 31.45; 56 Piotr Janus 32.03; 57 Sean Killiner 32.04; 58 Sophie Harvey 32.05; 59 Andrew Castle 32.06; 60 Mackinlay Stirrat 32.16; 61 Angela Librio 32.17; 62 Alexis Marshall 32.27; 63 Emma Cook 32.28; 64 Jane Marie Kerslake 32.46; 65 Rose Stephens 32.49; 66 Moira Wigley 33.20; 67 Donna Bradley 33.22; 68 Erin Whitehead 33.35; 69 Belinda Townend 34.04; 70 Jo Ellis 34.12; 71 Team Thompson / Doyle 34.22; 72 Kelly Rau 35.11; 73 Kelly Giblin 35.13; 74 Leanne Abel 35.48; 75 Nerida Godfrey 38.50; 76 Cate Killiner dnf; 77 Jo Duncan dnf; 78 Tori Sherrock dnf; 79 Mitch Ward dnf; 80 Amanda Brain dns.

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

Male: Kris Gemmell 1.59.59 Female: Andrea Hewitt 2.14.12

3. Gatorade Series, St Kilda, Vic, Swim cancelled short run substituted, 20km bike, 5km run.

Elite:

Male: Peter Kerr 54.22 Female: Erin Densham 1.02.16

Chad Anderson 7th Elite Male 56.18

Open:

Male: David Meade 53.26 Female: Sarah Grove 1.03.36

ITU Junior:

Male: Sascha Bondarenko 55.18 Female: Grace Deveson 1.03.13

4. Ironman Arizona, 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run

Male: Eneko Llanos 7.59.38 Female: Leanda Cave 8.49.00

5. Sri Chinmoy Triple Tri, Canberra, 1.5km swim, 35km mtb, 20km run, 3.5km swim, 40km mtb, 12km run, 1.2km swim, 24km mtb, 13km run

Male: Rowan Beggs-French 11.56.23 Female: Rachel De Zoete 15.54.17


NEXT EVENT:

Friday 2 December 2011
Splash N Dash
Lake Alexander
6pm

300m swim, 2km run x 3

Race Director: Chris Jessop
Registration: Paul Bell / Priscilla Lenne
Timekeeping: Jo Duncan / Georgia Horton
Fruit / Ice: Stuart Stacey

Note:

1. Torsos must be covered on the run.

JUNIOR NEWS:

1. Juniors are in action again this weekend (Sunday 27 November 2011) at Nightcliff Pool, 8am start.

2. Format – Aquathlon

3. Further information: Jason Jones 0439 885 797

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOUND: Waterfront Splash N Dash, sunglasses. Email darwintriclub89@bigpond.com

2. ACCOMMODATION WANTED: new club member looking for house-sitting/room for rent for 3 weeks from 2nd December. Heading back to UK for 3-4 weeks at Xmas, then returning to Darwin, so also looking for accommodation from mid-January. Non-smoker, tidy and pet friendly! Contact Jo 0435 826 711

3. FOUND: A small wetsuit was found at the Waterfront lagoon about six months ago and still hasn’t been claimed. If you think it may be yours please email darwintriclub89@bigpond.com

4. Items for E News by 8pm tomorrow please.

CLUB TRI SUITS:

1. There have been a number of enquiries regarding our club tri suits. We do not keep any in stock but would be happy to open another order if there is enough interest.

2. Tri suits are $162 and are payable in advance. Order would have to be in by end of this week to ensure pre Christmas delivery (after that manufacturer closes down for a few weeks).

3. Please email if you would be interested in purchasing. If numbers are close to those required for minimum order, I will open an online order for payments and place another order.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Oops, a couple of guys were bare chested on Friday evening. One is new to sport so can be forgiven. Rules of our sport are that torsos must be covered during bike and run and that includes aquathlons. You have been reminded so Bare chest = DQ from here on in.

2. “Four great steps to getting that perfect triathlon butt” sounds like riveting reading.

3. Both the male and female winner of yesterday’s Sri Chinmoy Triple Tri are former members of Darwin Triathlon Club, obviously retaining some territory toughness (even though it was pretty cool in Canberra) !

4. Heavy rain in Melbourne on Saturday night caused the cancellation of the swim in Race 1 of their Gatorade Series.

5. If you have any historical photos of the club’s past activities/highlights and are happy to share, please scan and email to darwintriclub89@bigpond.com with a brief description (who, what, where, distance etc).



6. Clinton Luxford was in action at the Murray Man triathlon results yet to come. Kylie Gaffel did the 3.5km swim in a Triple Tri team in Canberra.



7. While the Waterfront fish obviously thought the better of getting amongst a “school” of triathletes on Friday, earlier that evening they drove Sue Parora from the water with their unwanted attention. Perhaps it’s time to call for another fishing competition down there.



8. Lucy Thompson, Belinda Holt, Emma Winterflood and Tara Worby were among those juggling bubs to take part on Friday evening.



9. Not a member but want to participate? Online membership link at www.triathlonnt.com.au Please bring copy of membership receipt or your card to registration. Junior membership (under 18) $45; Senior (18+) $120; Family (2 adults & up to 2 juniors) $235.


10. Know someone who keeps talking about taking up the sport? Perhaps consider club membership as a Christmas or birthday gift with a difference.


YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …


… your have already taken your significant other to the bike shop and pointed out “go faster” items you would like (Xmas hint)

… in the name of training, you happily don a wetsuit in Darwin in November to swim in 30 degree water

… you have a pile of race numbers gathering dust but can’t bring yourself to throw them out



Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn



Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

E News