Robyn's E News 5 March 2012

Hi All,

Another record crowd turned out for the start of our Sprint Series yesterday.

Volunteer Race Director Barry Sullivan has been overseeing this event for a number of years now and as always produced a fantastic course. Barry jokingly said during his race brief that he hadn’t managed to arrange for any mud puddles on the run this year but had added a pothole near transition instead !

Barry was ably assisted by some wonderful volunteers and we thank them sincerely for their contribution of time and effort to help out at our event.

Numbers at the Palmerston event continue to grow and yesterday was no exception. In 2010 we had 47 in the sprint and 17 taking on the short option. Last year 57 were up for the sprint and 21 opted for short. This year we had 73 eager competitors lining up in the sprint and 18 tackled the short option and it was great to note there were a number of PB’s recorded !

RESULTS:

1. Race 1 Sprint Series, Palmerston Aquatic Centre, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Provisional results:

1 Brett Verity 59 mins 17 secs; 2 Heath Porter 1.01.09; 3 Tim Green 1.01.53; 4 Derek Cross 1.02.59; 5 Russell Peacock 1.03.14; 6 Steve Goat 1.03.30; 7 Matt King 1.03.35; 8 Justin Tranter 1.04.38; 9 Jason Cook 1.04.44; 10 Michael Varga 1.06.26; 11 John Arrigo 1.05.37; 12 Mark Anzin 1.06.06; 13 Glenn Woodrow 1.06.15; 14 Korgan Hucent 1.07.13; 15 Claire Johnson 1.07.20; 16 Stef Puszka 1.07.38; 17 Daniel Eakins 1.07.54; 18 Ron Griep 1.08.14; 19 Ben Sanders 1.08.49; 20 Kylie Gaffel 1.09.19; 21 Blue Watt 1.10.06; 22 John Thyne 1.10.23; 23 Brian Gallagher 1.10.31; 24 Matthew Lewis 1.10.36; 25 Emma Winterflood 1.11.24; 26 Team Cruickshank 1.12.29; 27 Glen Scholz 1.12.46; 28 Leigh Milne 1.13.26; 29 Phil Lewis 1.13.49; 30 Shaye Hatty 1.13.58; 31 Ryoko Jones 1.14.34; 32 Jodie McLeod 1.15.09; 33 Tom O’Neil 1.15.25; 34 Jesse Young 1.15.30; 35 Matt Walsh 1.15.41; 36 Bill Pettit 1.16.07; 37 Naomi Havens 1.16.14; 38 Rowena Eastick 1.17.26; 39 Kate Robertson 1.17.37; 40 Amy Pallentine 1.18.07; 41 Monica Stewart 1.18.16; 42 Jo Ellis 1.18.48; 43 David Hancock 1.18.56; 44 Daryl Stanley 1.19.14; 45 Peta Jeggo 1.19.31; 46 Monica Eliseo 1.19.32; 47 Emmett Hartung 1.20.25; 48 Tony Burns 1.20.37; 49 Jodie Marks 1.21.13; 50 Rowan Barrow 1.21.17; 51 Phil Blumberg 1.21.49; 52 Charlie McLeod 1.22.12; 53 Emma Cook 1.22.17; 54 Tass Liveris 1.22.28; 55 Belinda Townend 1.23.27; 56 Gary Wall 1.23.57; 57 Kate Richardson 1.25.53; 58 Gus McLachlan 1.26.53; 59 Gerard Wong 1.27.47; 60 Sean Killiner 1.27.54; 61 Karen Lewis 1.28.01; 62 Moira Wigley 1.28.21; 63 Corinne Fabian 1.28.35; 64 Matt Scholar 1.28.50; 65 Renee De Jong 1.31.41; 66 Holly Whitney-Wylde01.32.11; 67 Asha Mahasuri 1.33.57; 68 Cath Meng 1.36.10; 69 Tori Sherrock 1.37.52; 70 Maree McLachlan 1.39.06; 71 Nerida Godfrey 1.41.05; 72 Angela Librio dnf; 73 Vicki Woodrow dnf

Short Option: 300m swim, 10km bike, 3km run

1 Liam Johnson 36 mins 35 secs; 2 Dingo Hall 38.09; 3 Nic French 38.29; 4 Nick Stabler 39.56; 5 Shane Watson 42.15; 6 David Glass 42.23; 7 Jason Barnett 43.52; 8 Billy Lynch 44.06; 9 Colin Smith 44.51; 10 Joy Glass 44.58; 11 Vivienne David 47.10; 12 Naomi Milne 48.08; 13 Rose Stephens 48.22; 14 Ben Sage 48.28; 15 Christine Friebel 48.53; 15 Kathryn Fennell 49.16; 16 Donna Bradley 49.23; 17 Alan Day 49.27; 18 Leanne Abel 49.30

2. Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, Long Course, 3km swim, 200km bike, 20km run

Male: Rasmus Henning (DEN) 6.21.44 Female: Nikki Butterfield (AUS) 7.00.22

3. Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, Short Course, 1.5km swim, 100km bike, 10km run

Male: Gabriele Mazzetta (ITA) 3.29.13 Female: Rut Brito (ESP) 3.53.14

Dale Berk 175th M 4.20.24
Matt Redmond 180th M 4.21.05

4. Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, Sprint Course, 750m swim, 50km bike, 5km run

Male: Jason Kur (CAN 1.25.57 Female: Liz Mercer (UAE) 1.56.13

Lucy Thompson 41st F 2.20.39

5. Ironman 70.3 New Zealand, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run (IM NZ reduced to 70.3 & delayed a day due to severe weather warnings)

Male: Marino Vanhoenacker 3.55.03 Female: Meredith Kessler 4.22.46

Others:
Richard Armstrong 11th M50-54 4.48.35
Carole McGregor 16th F35-39 5.26.00

6. Clermount ITU Sprint Triathlon Pan American Cup, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Male: Jarrod Shoemaker (USA) 56.04 Female: Kathy Tremblay (CAN) 1.01.01

7. Tri Shave Sydney Triathlon, Kurnell, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Male: Mick Maroney 59.37 Female: Laura Siddall 1.04.15
NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 18 March 2012
Race 2 Sprint Series
7am
Lake Alexander

750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run
(Short option 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run)

Event Status: (CLUB) Entry on race morning

Roster:

Race Director: Col Smith
Registration: Rowena Eastick / Volunteer Required
Timekeeping: Jac Crofton / Nic French
Fruit / Ice: Simon Cruickshank

ONLINE ENTRY OPEN FOR UPCOMING EVENTS:

Online entry for the following events is now open:

1. Ray White Darwin 2012 NT Sprint Distance Championships (Race 3 Sprint Series), 7am 1 April 2012, Lake Alexander. Selection points event for TA Age Group Sprint Distance Team for Auckland. More information and entry details here.

2. Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships, 4.30pm 14 April 2012, Lake Bennett. Selection points event for TA Age Group Olympic Distance Team for Auckland. More information and entry details here. If you are staying overnight at Lake Bennett Resort booking accommodation early is recommended.

3. Both events are selection points events for TA Age Group teams for World Championships in Auckland later this year and they are attracting interstate entries. Please assist volunteer organisers by getting your entries in as soon as possible.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. WANTED: a couple of computer savvy volunteers to learn how to use the electronic timing system which will be required for a couple of the Triathlon NT upcoming races. Full detailed instruction will be given. Please contact EO Belinda Birk 0417 087 407 or email here asap.

2. FOR SALE: Cannondale Synapse 3 Carbon (Fem); Size: Sml (Top Tube 51cm); Year: 2009; Frame, Fork, Seat Post: Carbon; Rear Derailleur: Dura Ace; Front Derailleur, Cranks, Pedals, Brakes: Ultegra; Wheels: Ksyrium Equipe; 2 x Carbon Bidon Cages; Hardly used, 330km on the speedo. $1500.00 Contact Sandy 0448 656 157

3. FOR SALE: TREK Tri bike: Equinox 9.9 SSL 2009 Size S (suit small or medium-small). Top of the line bike: OCLV top carbon frame, Sram RED group set and brakes, USE Aerobar. Beautiful orange bike. Unmarked. $3999. Contact David 0418 807 997

4. FOR SALE: Dura Ace WH7850-C50-CL race/training wheels; carbon and alloy clinchers. Strong and versatile wheel with great reviews. Very good condition. New price around $4,000. Sell $900 ono. Contact Stu 0418 437075

5. FOR SALE: Limited items of the new club uniform: Ladies Tri Suit Medium $162; Ladies Tri (bra) Tops M & L $40 Contact Robyn here

6. FOR SALE: Giant trinity pro time trial/ triathlon bike 2008 model, full carbon, dura ace group set, Vision carbon aero bars. Suit rider approx.: 170-178cm. Excellent condition $1900 Recently fully serviced Contact Jason 0437006168

7. FOR SALE: Reduced to clear: Sell out of club uniform items from 2011 Cannibal order: Men’s Club T Shirt 1 x Small $55; Ladies Club T Shirt 2 x L $55; Ladies Tri Pants 1 x M $50; Ladies Ironman Design Tri Top (with pockets) 1 x Small $50 ; From 2009 Scody order Ladies 1 piece bathers Size 12 priced to clear @ $25. Contact Robyn here

8. FOR SALE: Orbea Ordu Silver 57cm carbon tri bike, 2011, full Dura Ace group set; beautiful condition, Mavic Ksyrium training wheels, no pedals, new Selle Italia saddle. Suit new buyer $2,700. Contact Stu 0418 437 075

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

OTHER NEWS:

1. Sign of things to come? As well as the ITU Pan Am at Clermount, the day also featured draft-legal age group events, a non-drafting age group race and youth F1 events. The men's draft-legal race sold out at 75 competitors.

2. We triathletes hear of a variety of ways people manage to be injured. Here’s one with a difference: Thankfully one of our members is all but recovered from the effects of having had a bottle of Veuve Cliquot, (good quality heavy strong glass !) thrown at her leg when she confronted 4 indigenous youths during an unlawful entry at her home at 2 am recently.

3. Did you see the bike bling in transition yesterday?

4. Must have tri item …. Brightly coloured running shoes ! If anyone can tell me which colour increases your speed the best I’ll grab a pair of those 

5. Are you an Excel formatting wizard? Would love to hear from you with a view to building a backup results spreadsheet. Please email here.

6. We have welcomed a number of new members over recent weeks and their enthusiasm for our sport is infectious. They have been sent a copy of the basic rules of triathlon but may still need some extra help on race morning until they get the hang of things. We are a welcoming and helpful lot, so if you are new (or even not so new) and want to know something please don’t be shy, ask away !

7. In the middle of race frenzy yesterday those of us on the sidelines saw some funny things including one competitor was unaware he had his Jetstream straw stuck in his helmet as he headed for the mount line.

8. As we welcome new members we have also farewelled another. Kathy McKay is heading for the East Coast and was given a send off over the weekend. We will miss Kathy and her smile at our events. Kathy has been another great volunteer at the club and we hope we she will come back for a visit and compete with us again sometime soon. All the best Kathy!

9. Going to try and remember to colour highlight those current member results from interstate and overseas. “Other” listed results signify a former member or NT connection and are listed for your interest as many like to hear how they are doing.

10. We occasionally order a couple of extra items of our fabulous club gear to make up the minimum numbers. Unfortunately it can mean that we get stuck with a few things which is why we don’t make a habit of it. We have reduced to clear some older stock and also have a couple of items left from our current order. Refer for sale/wanted. To check sizes please see size chart here.

BASIC RULES TO REMEMBER:

Your helmet must be done up BEFORE you remove your bike from the rack and kept done up until you replace your bike on the rack. You will be stopped if you do not obey this rule. Do not wear earphones or headsets.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

… you were happy not to be in Taupo this weekend
… you felt the frustration of those in NZ but understood the need for organisers to put competitor safety ahead of all else
… you thought a 70.3, a day later, was a good compromise for all concerned

Safe training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Robyn's E News 29 February 2012

Hi All,

This weekend our triathletes come out to play!!

We have ticked off our wet season events of splash n dashes and the mtb triathlon. Thinking back to this time last year, many of us were involved in our post-Carlos clean ups and training was something to fit in around torrential rain and severe weather. In contrast this year, we haven’t “lost” much training time to the weather gods, but looking back does remind us why we don’t kick off our triathlons until now.
Sunday is the start of our annual Sprint Series of events and the buzz is a collective “bring it on”!

As this event is at the Palmerston Aquatic Centre, don’t forget to set the alarm a little earlier than usual if you live in Darwin to factor in the extra driving/riding time. Good idea to double check that you have all your gear as well, it’s a long way to go back for a forgotten helmet or shoes. Our Palmerston & rural area members get to have the sleep in for a change this weekend.


NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 4 March 2012
Race 1 Sprint Series
Palmerston Aquatic Centre
7am

750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

(Short option: 300m swim, 10km bike, 3km run)

Event Status: CLUB

Roster:

Race Director: Barry Sullivan
Registration: Christine Friebel / Heath Porter
Timekeeping: Roger Decurtins / Nathan Dwyer
Fruit / Ice: Brett Verity

Note:

1. Thank you to those who have already volunteered to assist on Sunday.

2. Volunteers are still required to set up and man the water stop. We also need someone to volunteer to marshal on the bike turn-around for the short course.

3. If you can help out, please contact race director Barry Sullivan on 8932 6569 (H) after 7:30PM or email here


FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Orbea Ordu Silver 57cm carbon tri bike, 2011, full Dura Ace group set; beautiful condition, Mavic Ksyrium training wheels, no pedals, new Selle Italia saddle. Suit new buyer $2,900. Contact Stu 0418 437 075

2. FOR SALE: TREK Tri bike: Equinox 9.9 SSL 2009 Size S (suit small or medium-small). Top of the line bike: OCLV top carbon frame, Sram RED group set and brakes, USE Aerobar. Beautiful orange bike. Unmarked. $3999. Contact David 0418 807 997

3. FOR SALE: Dura Ace WH7850-C50-CL race/training wheels; carbon and alloy clinchers. Strong and versatile wheel with great reviews. Very good condition. New price around $4,000. Sell $1,500 ono. Contact Stu 0418 437075

4. FOR SALE: Limited items of club uniform. 1 x Medium & 1 x Small men’s swimmers $34; 1 x Medium Men’s Tri Pants $66; 1 x Medium Men’s Tri Singlet $46; Ladies Tri (bra) Tops S,M,L $40 Contact Robyn here

5. FOR SALE: Giant trinity pro time trial/ triathlon bike 2008 model, full carbon, dura ace group set, Vision carbon aero bars. Suit rider approx.: 170-178cm. Excellent condition $1900 Recently fully serviced Contact Jason 0437006168

6. FOR SALE: brand new Sram Red TT Group Set. This is a complete group set and includes:- Break Leavers, Brake Callipers, Return to Centre shifters, Front and Rear Derailleur, Chainset, Cassette, Crank and Bottom Bracket. Top of the range components ideal for someone wanting to upgrade their existing or are thinking of purchasing a new bike. RRP of $2,300. Make an offer. Contact Steve 0434 184 3995.

7. Items for next e news or requests for readvertising by 8pm Sunday please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Ron Griep participated in the Rottnest Swim at the weekend in a duo team and they completed the distance in 6 hrs 06 mins.

2. There is an opportunity for interested women to participate in a new WOW (women on wheels) initiative of Darwin Cycling Club. Saturday morning is the first LONG ride for WOW (around 30km). The ride will start at 7am at the Velodrome, as it is a safe place for car parking for those who wish to drive there first.

The WOW ride will head up McMillans Road on the Bike Path, across Vanderlin Drive and down McMillans extension to where it hits the Stuart Highway. Turn around at this point and head back to the Velodrome. Organisers say to bring your water bottles, freeze one the night before, it will thaw very quickly, and a snack if you wish to eat while you ride. Contact is Nerida 0409 070 455

3. The new Bali International Triathlon bike course has been announced. For those of you who did the very first Bali tri, it’s back to the 2 laps on the ByPass /Nusa Dua route and does include the Nikko hill in the Olympic distance.

4. Thanks to those who have already collected their uniform orders. I will only bring orders to Palmerston for those who have confirmed they will be there to collect.

5. Bonk Breaker have been named the official energy bar for all U.S. Ironman, Ironman 70.3 and 5150 Triathlon Series events. Of interest if you are training for an event in the US.

6. IM New Zealand takes place this weekend as well as the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon. Abu Dhabi pro field is looking like an early season “who’s who” of triathlon. Happy tracking !

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN…

… you have been known to drink a recovery drink on the loo or in the shower
… you have more water bottles than glasses in your cupboard
… you go to see a movie and fall asleep

Safe training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Robyn's E News 27 February 2012

Hi All,

A large group of members from diverse backgrounds gave up their Sunday to participate in our Club Planning Day yesterday.

A big thank you to all those who attended and in particular to Graeme Parsons and Helen Clarke who donated their time to act as facilitators. They kept proceedings to a strict time schedule and had participants out of the “swim” and on the “bike” in a timely fashion. After a nutrition break (lunch organised by Bin Birk), they skilfully guided the group through to the home ‘run’ and across the finish line (early)!

The input from the Planning Day is now being worked on with a view to present the recommendations at the next committee meeting. Rest assured we have a great club and a wonderful group of people with the energy and drive to ensure it remains that way.

We are very grateful to Fannie Bay Gourmet Meats for their contribution of butchers paper for use on the day.


RESULTS:

1. XOSIZE Triathlon (Vic Sprint C’ships), Sandringham, Vic, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Male: Nicholas McGuire 1.02.42 Female: Penny Hosken 1.11.36

2. Western Suburbs Tri Club, Vic, 750m swim, 18.75 bike, 5km run

Male: Daniel Standen 1.01.32 Female: Caitlin Wade 1.12.30

Chad Anderson 2nd 1.01.33


NEXT EVENT:

Extra Volunteers needed for next Club race at Palmerston on this Sunday 4 March
1 or 2 people to set up and man water stop
1 person at bike turn-around for short course
1 person to at bike turn-around for long course

If you can help out, please contact race director Barry Sullivan on 8932 6569 (H) after 7:30PM or email here


Sunday 4 March 2012
Race 1 Sprint Series
Palmerston Aquatic Centre
7am

750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

(Short option: 300m swim, 10km bike, 3km run)

Event Status: CLUB

Roster:

Race Director: Barry Sullivan
Registration: Christine Friebel / Heath Porter
Timekeeping: Roger Decurtins / Nathan Dwyer
Fruit / Ice: Brett Verity

HOW DO THE SPRINT & WOMEN’S SERIES WORK?

Here is a brief outline of how the series work:

1. Darwin Triathlon Club perpetual Sprint Series and Women’s Series trophies are awarded from results of each of the three events.
2. To be eligible for Series prizes, members must participate in all three sprint distance events.
3. The trophies and prizes for Series 1st, 2nd & 3rd are presented at our Annual Presentation Night Dinner
4. Club pointscore points are award on the sprint distance event only
5. Participants in the short option receive 1 pointscore point for participation.
6. At Race 3, DTC will also host the Ray White Darwin 2012 NT Sprint Distance Championships.


ONLINE ENTRY OPEN:

1. Online entry for Ray White Darwin NT Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships at Lake Alexander (1 April 2012) is now open here.

2. This is a selection points event for ITU Age Group Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships in Auckland later this year. View further details and selection criteria here

3. First 75 entries only receive Ray White Darwin race bag of goodies.


JUNIOR REPORT:

Our junior coordinator Jason Jones reports on Sunday’s junior event:

A coolish morning greeted the eager participants at yesterday’s junior mountain bike challenge at Lake Alexander. The cool water conditions kept the crocodiles away whilst all 3 age groups were given a staggered start for the swim leg.

Sub juniors led the field giving juniors and the 4 seniors something to chase. The highlight was the handicapped teams event to finish which was closely contested and raced in great spirit.

All enjoyed the occasion including the parents who once again provided great support. Thank you.

Well done to all juniors!

Reminder next junior event is at Lake Alexander on the 18 March 2012 due to cancellation of skills session at Casuarina pool (swimming carnival)


FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Speedo two piece swimmers (black and white) BNWT; Size 14; $35 Contact Belinda: 0418 456 653

2. FOR SALE: Giant trinity pro time trial/ triathlon bike 2008 model, full carbon, dura ace group set, Vision carbon aero bars. Suit rider aprox: 170-178cm. Excellent condition $1900 Recently fully serviced Contact Jason 0437006168

3. FOR SALE: brand new Sram Red TT Group Set. This is a complete group set and includes:- Break Leavers, Brake Callipers, Return to Centre shifters, Front and Rear Derailleur, Chainset, Cassette, Crank and Bottom Bracket. Top of the range components ideal for someone wanting to upgrade their existing or are thinking of purchasing a new bike. RRP of $2,300. Make an offer. Contact Steve 0434 184 399

4. Items for E News or requests for re runs by 8pm tomorrow please.

UNIFORM ORDER UPDATE:

1. Uniform order has just been delivered. Once sorted, I’ll email those concerned regarding collection options.

OTHER NEWS:

1. British Olympic triathlon hopeful Alistair Brownlee has been dealt a setback in his preparations for London 2012 after suffering an Achilles injury. I’m sure this is music to the ears of many but we do hope he recovers fully in time for the Olympics – watching the Brownlee brothers in full flight is an awesome experience.

2. Many of you will know Barry Smart. He retired a couple of years ago and did some travelling but still answers the call to act as a technical official for us when need arises. We have had news that Barry suffered a small heart attack & spent a few days in hospital. Barry still maintains a strong interest in the club and we wish him a very speedy recovery.

3. If you see Lucy Thompson and Berky this week, please wish them good luck as they are heading over to compete in the Abu Dhabi Triathlon. Also competing will be Matt Redmond. Any body else going??

4. In line for another Broken Spoke Award nomination, Jac Crofton is feeling a lot better with the general soreness gone and the wounds healing. She just needs the collarbone to knit! Jac had her first session back on the ergo yesterday afternoon and is already looking to the future.

5. Matt King was on the podium at the MTB Nationals over the weekend. Matt took out the Expert category. Congratulations Matt. He (and a number of others with a mtb bent) now eyes the Alice Springs Enduro in May.

6. Did you know our Women’s Series trophy used to be based on very short distance options which introduced many women to the sport back then? A number of years ago, we found our female members were opting to do the Sprint distance (and so were ineligible for the Women’s Series award) and many of the guys only wanted to do the shorter option. The decision to conduct the Women’s & Sprint Series over the one distance and offer a short option open to all members, has proved successful and popular.

7. Amy Pallentine is the lastest to have a run in with that fish at the Waterfront. Amy was out of there in a flash and says if that’s nature she’s not having any of it !

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

… you can pass on the plate of Tim Tams without hesitating
… you feel naked without a water bottle in your hand
… you groan when the alarm goes off but feel great when that session is done


Safe training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News