Robyn's E News 11 Aug 08

Hi All,

Conditions were fantastic out at Palmerston yesterday. We extend a big welcome to all those new members who competed for the first time. Great to see you all enjoyed the race.

Race Director Shane Hall and a great group of volunteers had the course ticking over like clockwork. Our sincere thanks to you all for your efforts, much appreciated by all competitors.

RESULTS:

1. Darwin Triathlon Club - 1.5/40/10

1 David Crane 2 hrs 10 mins 00 secs; 2 Ian Norton 2.10.36; 3 Nick Gray 2.14.17; 4 Richard Bradbury 2.15.36; 5 Scott Bevis 2.16.25; 6 Stu Fitch 2.19.03; 7 Jack Pennington 2.19.39; 8 Team Griep/Neville 2.20.09; 9 Paul Bell 2.20.16; 10 Peter Brady 2.22.47; 11 Ron Griep 2.23.03; 12 Nikki Roddie 2.24.37; 13 Allan Stancombe 2.26.13; 14 Phil Lewis 2.26.25; 15 Damien Brown 2.28.05; 16 Team Stewart/A Croser/S Hatty 2.28.20; 17 Belinda Birk 2.28.30; 18 Phil Brownscombe 2.30.40; 19 Owen Hales 2.31.17; 20 Jessy Young 2.33.52; 21 David Croser 2.34.12; 22 Team J Thyne/Caboni 2.34.44; 23 Rosie Sullivan 2.36.16; 24 Phill Hatty 2.38.34; 25 Jodie McLeod 2.38.45; 26 Terry Nash 2.39.29; 27 Monica Stewart 2.41.18; 28 Phil Blumberg 2.44.48; 29 Bertram Birk 2.45.56

Short Course - 300/14/3

1 Rob Weatherald 42 mins 01 secs; 2 Jonny Richter 42.36; 3 Grant Preddy 44.13; 4 Greg Kahl 44.35; 5 Team Stanley/ P Sheffield 45.58; 6 Daryl Stanley 46.05; 7 Dean Preddy 49.05; 8 Col Smith 49.23; 9 Stu Taylor 50.03; 10 Tim Lewis 50.09; 11 Brian Murphy 50.30; 11 Karl Secondis 50.31; 12 Karen Lewis 52.45; 13 Korgan Hucent 55.13; 14 Rose Stephens 55.58; 15 Dave Friebel 56.05; 16 Kurt Crocker 58.09; 17 Alison Hill 58.23; 18 Lachlan Hatty 59.29; 19 Christine Friebel 59.46; 20 Ernie Koch

2. Coeur D'Alene Triathlon - 1.5/40/10

Male: Kalen Darling 1.58.02 Female: Ali Fitch 2.09.20

3. London Triathlon - 1.5/38/9.8

Male: 1 Maik Petzold 1.47.10; 2 Peter Robertson (AUS) 1.47.13 Female: 1 Julie Dibens 1.59.03


NEXT EVENT:

24 August 2008
NT Long Course Triathlon Championships
Berry Springs
7am start
2km swim, 60km bike, 16km run

Race Director: Matt Hubber 0400 284 230
Registration: Nicole Hahn / Rosie Sullivan
Timekeeping: Nerida Godfrey / Simon Wiese
Fruit/Ice: Mark Anzin


1. Extra volunteers are required for this event. If you can assist please contact Matt matthew.hubber@gmail.com

2. A gun cyclist and runner require a swimmer for the long course. Email darwintriclub@bigpond.com


FOR SALE / WANTED ETC

1 CLUB UNIFORM - Tri suits; race tops; tri pants; men's bathers; ladies 1 piece; ladies 2 piece etc. Orders & payment due by 25 August 08 (sooner would be appreciated.) If you deleted attachments and now find you would like them, please email and I will send to you again.

2. Items for this section by 8am Wednesday please.

3. Use this section to advertise your unwanted or upgraded equipment.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Olympic Triathlon - The women’s event will take place on Monday 18 August 08 @ televised from 12 noon. The men’s competition will be staged the next day on (Tuesday 19 August 08) at televised from 11am (check guides next week).

2. Beach 2 Bridge entry form is attached - 1.5km swim/5km run; 16 Aug 08; 4.30pm start; Casuarina Beach. Conducted by Darwin Surf Lifesaving Club.

3. Who was that accountant who did a couple of extra laps of the pool at Palmerston yesterday?

4. There is so much broken glass around on the roads & bike paths at the moment a ride can end up being a very frustrating and expensive exercise. I've even resorted to street sweeping around our place and picking up any stray bottles before they become yet another pile of broken glass. Whatever happened to "put it in the bin"!

5. Thanks to those who have already placed their club tri gear orders. I encourage you all to get in early so that there is no delay and also to take advantage of the 10% discount offer. (Note: Prices shown on the uniform pdf are full price - discount prices are shown on order form). We have a big season coming up, so make sure you order enough to get you through all that training and racing to come. Also we are ordering on demand so if you don't purchase this time around there is no guarantee when we will do another order and limited stock (if any) will be held by the club.

6. Some big efforts at yesterday's race had a couple of the guys hugging trees at the end.

7. If you haven't checked out the Triathlon Australia website for awhile it's improved 100% www.triathlon.org.au

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...

... you cross the finish line with a smile
... you have read the Age Group Selection Policies for the 2009 ITU World Championships events (Gold Coast - OD & SD; Perth - LD)
... you ignored the weather and have swum through June, July, August - minus wetsuit!


Safe training,
Cheers
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

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