Robyn's E News 26 Nov 08

Hi All,

Bring on the rain ... you really do know you are a triathlete when you train & race in Darwin at this time of the year.

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 6 Dec 08
XMAS Splash n Dash
Nightcliff Pool
6pm

1km run, 200m swim, 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run

Roster:

Race Director: Rob Weatherald
Registration: Ken Lewis / Debbie Lewis
Timekeepers: Peta Jeggo / Nikki Roddie
Fruit/Ice: Louise Ogden

Next Junior Event same time & location.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Road Bike - Ultimate X-mas present for yourself is a 2008 Cervelo P2C Tri / Time Trial bike. Same as 2009 model but different colour and LOTS cheaper ! This package includes Ultegra pedals, carbon bottle cage, computer, standard wheels and Zipp 606 carbon tubular wheel sets ! The Zipps have GP4000 tyres and an Ultegra cluster. The whole package has only done 222km. Replacement cost is over $8000, asking $6000. Contact Pete on 0402 346 194

2. FOR SALE: Kayaks - Get in early for the '09 Katherine Ultra Challenge - 2x kayaks and paddles for sale.

a) 2006 Spirit racing surf ski and carbon paddle. Ski has a trailing rudder for river use - doesn't catch on rocks. It is a stable and fast 'sit-on' plastic ski. See http://www.spiritpaddle.com.au/content.asp?cId=3&pId=6 for specs. Paddle is a Spirit Elite carbon wing paddle - see same web site for details. Replacement cost is over $1600, asking $1000.

b) Down River Racer and carbon paddle. Similar to a TK1 kayak -fast and stable but requires a little TLC. Both pieces are experienced 'Ultra' performers 'As purchased' pricing - $300 for both. Contact Pete on 0402 346 194 for more details.

3. New items or rerun requests for this section by 5pm Sunday please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Some great bargains in the For Sale / Wanted section today. Pete has a house that requires renovations... say no more.

2. Pete tells us that the Spirit kayak is as used in the Katherine Ultra Challenge by reigning two time champ Ian Norton. And the downriver racer was previously used by legends Daryl Stanley and Emma Winterflood for KUC. They won't last so if you are interested get in fast.

3. Organisers are currently firming dates for both KUC and City2Surf.

4. Last Sunday, Texan Michael Hennessey broke the Guinness World Record for most Ironman triathlons in a calendar year. Ford Ironman Arizona, where he clocked a respectable 12.42, was Michael’s 15th Ironman finish since March 2008. With the goal of raising awareness for the chromosomal disorders trisomy 13 and 18, Michael averaged two Ironman races per month, racing on two consecutive weekends in both April and August, and THREE consecutive weekends in July. His slowest time was 14:28 (Oklahoma City), and he managed a PB of 10.48 in Austria. In addition to raising awareness, Michael’s charity ‘Ironman for Kids’ is now purchasing specially designed trikes and bikes for trisomy kids. Regardless of whether you share his spiritual motivation, it’s hard to deny this is a massive (albeit crazy) accomplishment. To check out Michael’s times go to: http://ironmanforkids.com/sponsorship.
5. Amanda Donohoe, Craig Garland, Anthony Beven, Monica Stewart & Mick Outhred will be among members competing in the first of the new Triathlon Australia Challenge Series events when they head down to Adelaide this weekend. Good luck to all!

6. Entries close Friday for the Canberra Half Ironman (14 Dec). The event website www.canberrahalf.com has lots of info on travel and accommodation if you are interested.

7. Wow, I just checked the Flickr hits. Now rapidly approaching 13,800 !

8. Bicycling NT is looking out for us. Annie (Chair Bicycling NT) recently requested a meeting with the Dept of Planning and Infrastructure (DPI) to see how they were accommodating cyclists' needs as part of the major works taking place at Wishart Rd and (other) intersection near Kormilda College. For more info see www.bicyclent.org.au


Triathlon 3 x the fun
Cheers
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
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