Hi All,
OK I admit it... I'm about 24 hours behind in everything, but happy to report that doesn't apply to training! So thanks to those who reminded me it was an E News day & that you were having anxiety attacks waiting for it to appear in your in box.
NEXT EVENT:
Sunday 31 August 08
Open Water Triathlon
Casuarina Beach (Surf Club)
7.30 am
500m swim, 14km bike, 4km run
Race Director: Craig Garland
Registration: Lisa Quinell / Rose Stephens
Timekeepers: Natasha Clements / Alison Croser
Fruit / Ice: Jerome Bosmans
1. Apologies to all, I gave an incorrect start time in Monday's E News.
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. FOR SALE: A 60cm frame Apollo Giro, suitable for a beginner, recently serviced, with Shimano pedals. $250 ono Phone Barry 8981 2982.
2. WANTED: Does anyone have any aero bars that they don't want any more? Looking for an inexpensive pair that will do the trick and get me through Noosa. Contact Jack: 0404 789 641
OTHER NEWS:
1. Anyone interested in heading to Port Moresby for a triathlon? Pencil in Saturday 1 November 08, Ela Beach, Port Moresby. For further information email: upsouthevents@hotmail.com
2. I gave website for emergency contact id's in the last newsletter. The range is available through www.emergencyid.com.au (link should work now).
3. News a new bike is soon to make an event appearance which will have all the boys checking level of funds in the bike moneybox.
4. Preparations are well underway for the annual Presentation Night 12 Sept 08. We have seen some unusual costumes suggested ! Don't forget you need to pre purchase your tickets from CycleZone, John Thyne, Belinda Townend or myself.
5. If you have a club perpetual trophy at home can you please make arrangements to return to either John Thyne or myself as soon as possible.
6. 2009 Arafura Games Race Director Steve Denton is still looking for people to be part of the local organising committee. If you can assist please contact stephen.denton@nt.gov.au
7. As the weather changes and it appears to be warming up, there are a few rumours circulating about comeback appearances to happen this weekend.
8. Some of the Long Course photos are up on Flickr with a few more yet to be uploaded.
9. DTC members heading for Singapore 70.3 next week will join 30 odd elite athletes (including Ali Fitch) vying for a record prize purse of US$50,000, who will be racing with 1,500 age groupers through the two-lap swim course, (the beach is brand new), a freeway based high speed ride over three laps and a shaded multi lap run that is sure to be a huge hit with everyone.
10. People are obviously precious about their Sunday sleep ins. I got a barrage of queries re the start time for this Sunday. It's 7.30am as per calendar, my apologies for inadvertently trying to deprive you of 30 mins zzzzz time.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...
... Tuesday (yesterday) came with post race thud
... Noosa travel arrangements are sorted
... you were in a team in the long course but have already vowed to go it alone next year
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
Saturday 30 August 2008
Robyn's E News 25 Aug 08
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
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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