Hi All,
The juniors kicked off yesterday & from all reports it was a great morning - all the kids seemed to really enjoy themselves! ( & amazingly no stacks!!) It was organised very well by all the "big kids" involved in the event and it ran very smoothly! Thanks to all the enthusiastic volunteers who encouraged & supported the next generation of triathletes through their first event of their new season.
The Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championship takes place this weekend. The move to the earlier timeslot is courtesy of the revamped calendar. This is one of the highlight events of the year and usually makes for bragging rights for months to come. The short option is also popular so we are expecting a good turn out on Saturday afternoon.
Please read the event info so you are up to speed on what is taking place. There are also a couple of calls for assistance & also a request for old carpet to cover some rough patches in transition and mount areas.
RESULTS:
1. Alice Springs Masters Games Triathlon
Short Course:
Aileen Kollasch F70-74 1st 1.25.02
Long Course:
Rob Weatherald Overall Winner & M50-54 1st 1.03.33
Ron Griep M40-44 2nd 1.06.02
Helen Bretten F40-44 1st 1.17.10
Wayne Fielder M50-54 6th 1.25.37
2. Alice Springs Masters Mile
Male: 8th Rob Weatherald 5.33; 13th Ron Griep 5.53
Female: 4th Rose Stephens 6.22
3. Alice Springs Masters Games 10km Run
Rose Stephens F45-49 3rd 48.26
4. Melbourne Marathon
Shaye Hatty 14th F35-39 3.29.26
Louise Ogden 104th F40-44 4.43.20
5. Melbourne Half Marathon
Caine Warburton 6th M2024 1.17.23
David Croser 35th M35-39 1.28.12
Alison Croser 12th F40-44 1.39.35
NEXT EVENT:
Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships
Saturday 25 October 08
4.30pm start (registration closes 4.15pm sharp)
1km swim, 30km bike, 8km run (short option 500m swim, 15km bike, 4km run
Roster:
Race Director: Ian Norton 0409 283 448
Registration: John Thyne / Robyn Orchard
Timekeeping: BA Kerslake / Robyn Stanley
Fruit / Ice: Volunteer Required
Event Info:
I hope you are all ready for one of our most challenging, but fun races of the year.
Lake Bennett Resort is approx 90km from Darwin so please allow extra travelling time. Registration closes 4.15pm, not registered, no race. It is also too far to dash home for forgotten items, so check your gear before leaving (swim cap, goggles, helmet, cycle shoes, running shoes, etc).
The Resort has blocked out some accommodation for us. Contact number 8976 0960 (mention you want triathlon rate). Should you wish to eat at the restaurant on Saturday evening, table bookings are requested by Thursday morning on 8976 0960.
In the past people have commented on the taste of the water at Lake Bennett. If you think you may have a problem, consider bringing water with you to use.
It will be hot so don't forget the sunscreen. Flies are also sticky so add aeroguard to the list. And being that time of year, consider the possibility of rain as well.
Transition looks like being in the same place as last year. RD would like to cover some rough spots, so if anyone has any old carpet they can spare or loan, (especially runners or mats), please contact RD Ian Norton 0409 283 448. Competitors would be appreciative as there is a lot of rock and gravel, with fairly poor grass cover.
Some sections of the entrance area will need to be swept. If you can bring a heavy duty broom and help out with this task please let Ian know or "just do it".
Race start at 4.30pm, both short and long course will head off together this year, but swim will be one lap instead of two. (This is to allow for a safer bike course due to a changed turn around site). The lake is in good condition, still fairly cool, water level not bad.
Bike will be nearer to 30km than last year! With the turn around 1 km past transition. The road is better condition than normal, but still bumpy in places. Use zipps etc. at your own risk!
The run will be hot and hilly. Please make sure you are well hydrated throughout the day, and that you have prepared properly for a race this tough in build up conditions.
If you are able, we encourage you to stay on afterward. There will be the usual refreshments after the race, plus some beer courtesy of the triathlon club in appreciation of your making the trip down.
Afterward, you are all invited to BBQ afterward. Location directions from Mick Outhred or any of the committee after the race. Bring your food, drinks & chair along, BBQ available to use.
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. FOR SALE: We are down to the last few Darwin Triathlon Club towels. $25 each.
2. Items for this section by 8pm tomorrow please.
OTHER NEWS:
1. Congratulations to our oldest female club member Aileen Kollasch who achieved her aim of competing in the Alice Springs Masters Games Triathlon (also her first triathlon). Great effort Aileen.
2. Rob Weatherald was overall winner of the Masters Games Triathlon. The duathlon results are somewhat difficult to follow but appears Rob also went well in that event. Well done Robbie.
3. Not long now until the Noosa Triathlon. Noosa entry sold out in record time this year.
4. Those members who competed in the NT Long Course Triathlon and the NT Sprint Distance Championships have earned points towards selection for the Australian age group team for 2009 ITU World Sprint Distance Championships (Gold Coast) and/or 2009 ITU World Long Distance Championships (Perth). Should you be interested in applying for a position on the team, please familiarise yourself with the relevant Selection Criteria (available online at www.triathlon.org.au or I'm happy to chat to you about the process).
5. Entry for Ironman Western Australia closes this week.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...
... you swim, bike & run regardless of the weather
... you are ecstatic when you tick over your first 100km ride
... you have already hinted in the right places about a piece of go faster equipment you would like for Christmas
Triathlon 3 x the fun
Cheers
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
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