Hi All,
Wow, what a weekend! The NT Long Course Triathlon went off well at Berry Springs yesterday in very mild conditions (it was even spitting rain at one stage) and moments ago Ali Fitch crossed the line at IM Canada in second place. What a weekend for long course lovers.
A huge thank you to all those who assisted RD Matt Hubber with staging the Berry Springs event, (to numerous to name). We had a great crew of volunteers out there who also encouraged competitors at every opportunity.
RESULTS:
1. NT Long Course Triathlon Championships - 2km swim, 60km ride, 16km run
Male: 1 Tim Ellison 3 .12.08; 2 Mick Outhred 3.13.10; Matt Hubber 3.17.54
Female: 1 Michelle Gailey 3.25.55; 2 Maree Hryniuk (QLD) 3.41.40; 3 Kate Murphy (Vic) 3.46.43
Individual provisional results attached. Teams to come.
Age Group Awards:
18 - 29: Richard Bradbury / Michelle Gailey
30 - 39: Mick Outhred / Kate Murphy
40 - 49: Tim Ellison / Jodie McLeod
50 - 59: Stu Fitch / Robyn Stanley
60 - 69: Daryl Stanley
2. Ironman Canada - 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run
Male: Bryan Rhodes 8.30.12
Female: 1 Belinda Granger 9.17.58; 2 Ali Fitch 9.26.15
3. Australian Duathlon Championships - 10km run, 40km cycle, 5km run
Male: Matthew McDonough 1.57.25
Female: Kathry Anton 2.11.54
NEXT EVENT:
Sunday 31 August 08
Open Water Triathlon
Casuarina Beach (Surf Club)
7am
500m swim, 14km bike, 4km run
Race Director: Craig Garland
Registration: Lisa Quinell / Rose Stephens
Timekeepers: Natasha Clements / Alison Croser
Fruit / Ice: Jerome Bosmans
UNIFORM ORDER:
1. Don't forget uniform order deadline is midday today.
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. WANTED: DVD or VHS of the Olympic swimming. Contact Stu on 8981 3001, or stuart.fitch@internode.on.net
2. FOUND: A few weeks ago, car key at Palmerston (Sat morning ride) Contact darwintriclub@bigpond.com
3. WANTED: Photos of Long Course winners in action. Did you get any action photos of our champions Tim or Michelle yesterday?
OTHER NEWS:
1. Katherine multisport club is having a swim at Copperfield Dam on the 14 September 08, distances are 500m, 1500m and 3000m. For information contact Sara Potter at alanandsara@bigpond.com
2. Emergency contact id's are a good idea especially for those who run and/or ride alone. A range is available through www.emegencyid.com.au which may be of interest to members.
3. Thanks to those who took some photos for me at Berry Springs. I'll get them up on Flickr asap. If you have any photos you would like to share taken at our events, please forward and I'll get them up as well.
4. There were some great team efforts happening as well yesterday. We have a couple of queries but will get them sorted and posted to the club website asap.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...
... Kylie & Paul were the people you most wanted to see yesterday
... you think watermelon is made in heaven
... you are filling out your uniform order, now!
Safe training,
Cheers
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News
Club website: www.members.iinet.net.au/~darwintriclub
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/darwintriclub
Facebook Group: Darwin Triathlon Club
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