Hi All,
Woke to the sound of rain on the roof overnight. It has settled the dust - for a couple of hours anyway.
We are expecting a good turnout at Palmerston this weekend for Race 2 of the K9 Cycles Sprint Series. Hope to see you there too.
RESULTS:
1. Geoff Simpson Memorial Trophies for 2008:
Male: Matt Hubber Female: Michelle Gailey
(Awarded athletes obtaining best of three results from the Kerran Mudgway Memorial Championships, NT Olympic Distance Championships and NT Long Course Triathlon Championships. No award in 2007 as NT Long Course was not conducted)
2. Ironman 70.3 Cancun - correction
I inadvertently gave you results from 2007 again in last E News (more than just me fooled on this one). Correct results are now posted.
Male: Chris Legh 4.01.47 Female: Kim Loeffler 4.33.33
3. Open Water Swim - Lake Bennett
5km 1. Rachel McLean 1.02.08
1.2km 1. Mitchell Ward 15.35 Also Sam West 15.30; Savannah Rossingh 16.16; Monica Stewart 21.39
NEXT EVENT:
Sunday 28 Sept 08
7am
Race 2 K9 Cycles Women's & Sprint Series
Palmerston Pool
750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run (Short option 300/10/3)
Race Director: Barry Sullivan 8932 6569
Registration: Nikki Roddie / Ian Norton
Timekeeping: Rose Stephens / Matt Brearley
Fruit / Ice: Dean Preddy
Note:
1. A few extra volunteers are needed for the next race. If you can assist, please ring 8932 6569 and leave a message for Race Director Barry Sullivan
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. WANTED: A set of second hand aerobars...not el cheapo ones...so if you have a pair lying around that you would like to sell, please contact Darren darrenandalison@internode.on.net or 0438 536 805 and if they fit his road bike you might both be happy!
2. FOR SALE: Cervelo P3, 51cm,10 speed ultegra, 26”,Vision TT bars with bar end shifters, Selle Italia lady trans am saddle. Excellent condition, lady owner, regrettable sale. $2200 O.N.O Contact Kate 0402 133 364 or katehanckel@hotmail.com
3. FOR SALE: ZIPP 909 Disk wheel $950. Contact Geoff 0402 905 123
OTHER NEWS:
1. One of our new members, Aileen Kollasch has set her sights on competing in the Alice Springs Masters Games. Aileen reports her training is coming along well. She won't be fast she says, but will have fun. Oh, and by the way Aileen is 74 years young and this will be her first triathlon.
2. More tri baby news. Stacey & Kris Bitz have baby number two on the way. Congratulations. There are also a couple of arrival's due any time .. Helen Clayton and Kate Bradbury are both due any day now.
3. Did you know the Flickr page (link below) now has close to 1200 photos up. The page has also just ticked over 10,400 views.
4. The weather in WA last weekend must have been bad: The organisers of an adventure race in Albany say cold temperatures and strong winds forced most teams to cut short the course. About 250 competitors took part in the inaugural Great Southern Adventure Race, which was staged over the weekend. Olympic rower Sally Newmarch and her team, including Western Australian Triathlete of the Year, Sean O'Neill, won the 200 kilometre race. Event spokesperson Naantali Marshall says all 50 teams finished the race, but only one team completed the course.
"Unfortunately when they got up very early on Sunday morning at 3:00am for the 4:00am race briefing, they were greeted by gale force winds, cold temperatures and some quite heavy rain. So that certainly didn't make conditions easy and the race as fun as it should have been."
5. And spare a thought for those in Alice Springs still cleaning up after the wild weather.
6. The junior committee is busy preparing for the opening event on the junior calendar. The juniors kick off on 19 October 08 at Lake Alexander. The juniors are supported this year by a grant from Woolworths and a generous donation from Jerome. So its time to get the kids bikes roadworthy and make sure the helmet fits.
7. Michellie Jones has withdrawn from the Oct. 11 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, after suffering a slight tear to her right calf in Cancun last Sunday. She was a dnf after recording the fastest bike split.
8. A new race in the States next year will introduce real time GPS athlete tracking which will be up on screens for spectators to view. Exciting development in the sport.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...
... you give serious consideration to the colour of your elastic laces
... you are off to buy a new Qantas bike box because yours just won't make one more flight
... you can't believe Noosa is almost here again
Triathlon 3 x the fun
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
Wednesday 24 September 2008
Monday 22 September 2008
Robyn's E News 22 Sept 08
Hi All,
What a weekend. Some got rain, some got blacked out, lots of people were out training, some had birthdays, some did the long distance swim at Lake Bennett and others did the 10km road champs to name just some happenings over the weekend.
RESULTS:
1. Ironman 70.3 Cancun - 1.9/90/21.1
Male: Oscar Galindez 3.49.10; Female: 1. Tyler Stewart 4.26.37
2. NT Athletics 10km road run Championships
Male: 1 Peter Eason 32.21; 2 Caine Warburton; 3 Grant Preddy
Female: 1 Eliza Mayger 38.43; 2 Alison Croser 43.27; 3 Shaye Hatty 43.28
Full results not yet available
NEXT EVENT:
Sunday 28 Sept 08
7am
Race 2 K9 Cycles Women's & Sprint Series
Palmerston Pool
750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run (Short option 300/10/3)
Race Director: Barry Sullivan 8932 6569
Registration: Nikki Roddie / Ian Norton
Timekeeping: Rose Stephens / Matt Brearley
Fruit / Ice: Dean Preddy
Note:
1. A few extra volunteers needed for the next race (Palmerston on Sun Sept 28):A person to assist with safety at the longer course bike turn around; a person to assist with safety at the shorter course bike turn around and two people to look after the drink stop during the run leg.
If you can help, please ring 8932 6569 and leave a message for Race Director Barry Sullivan
2. Allow plenty of time to get to Palmerston. Registration will close at 6.40am sharp.
COMMITTEE NEWS:
1. WANTED: - Venue for the Duathlon race on the 23 Nov 08. President John Thyne asks if members can put their thinking caps on and give him some suggestions for a venue for this race.
As there is no swimming we can be a little bit creative and find a new or existing venue to conduct the race. Some requirements include: toilet facilities, safe riding course for a 40km ride, safe run course, a location people will travel to, some shade for the transition finishing area. So far the only suggestion I have received is Lee Point. Give call John on 0423 797 401 with your suggestions.
2. KERRAN MUDGWAY MEMORIAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS (25 Oct 08): Lake Bennett Wilderness Resort (8976 0960) has accommodation available as follows (please mention triathlon club special rate when booking):
a. Executive Lake View Spa Suites $185 per night, single/twin share - lake frontage suites with private outdoor spa on balcony, king size bed, air-conditioned, table & chairs, ensuite, TV, phone, tea/coffee making facilities.
b. Garden Wing Suites $135 per night, single/twin share - set in the garden, air-conditioned, ensuite, queen size bed and single bed, TV, bar fridge and tea/coffee making facilities
c. Holiday Village Rooms - $60 per night, twin or quad share - 2 single beds + bunks, , shared amenities, air-conditioned. BYO linen (inc pillows).
The Holiday village rooms are fine, we stayed in them over the weekend. There is a shared fridge & jug and gas bbq (suggest bringing a toaster or similar for breakfast). Also suggest you make bookings when arranging accommodation should you wish to eat dinner and/or breakfast at the restaurant.
3. UNIFORM: We have had some expressions of interest for a club running cap. Would you be interested? Visor or cap? What price would you pay? Colour? Please email darwintriclub@bigpond.com
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. FOR SALE: Cervelo P3, 51cm,10 speed ultegra, 26”,Vision TT bars with bar end shifters, Selle Italia lady trans am saddle.
Excellent condition, lady owner, regrettable sale. $2850 O.N.O Contact Kate 0402 133 364 or katehanckel@hotmail.com
2. FOR SALE: ZIPP 909 Disk wheel $950. Contact Geoff 0402 905 123
3. WANTED: Road bike for female (5'6" tall), bike size approx. mid 50's, will pay up to $500 or more if set-up for triathlons with reasonable running gear. Alexandria 0414875382 mob or 89014988 work.
4. Re runs or items for this section by 8pm tomorrow please.
OTHER NEWS:
1. News of another tri baby on the way - congratulations to Tash & Daniel Clements.
2. A recent survey found most women won't ride their bike to work because they don't want arrive with helmet head hairstyles.
3. We wish Erica Reeve a speedy recovery from injuries sustained in an accident while out riding on Saturday. Erica is pretty beat up and battered but thanking her lucky stars it wasn't any worse, after coming down and her bike is knocked around as well.
4. Greg Kahl did his first ride in Perth over the weekend and thinks got the tailend of cyclone. He also somehow forgot the winter experience. Says the rain was cold, but with smashing winds the wind-chill was near unbearable. The tail wind was pushing him at 26km/hr, no pedaling, and his legs were a little weak after riding into it earlier.
5. A month after the Games, Beijing is apparently suffering a water shortage & they are coming into their dry season.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...
... after a hard morning of training, you use your shopping trolley as a walking frame in the afternoon while getting groceries
... soggy, sweaty gear doesn't faze you at all
... you consider your training partners as part of the family
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
What a weekend. Some got rain, some got blacked out, lots of people were out training, some had birthdays, some did the long distance swim at Lake Bennett and others did the 10km road champs to name just some happenings over the weekend.
RESULTS:
1. Ironman 70.3 Cancun - 1.9/90/21.1
Male: Oscar Galindez 3.49.10; Female: 1. Tyler Stewart 4.26.37
2. NT Athletics 10km road run Championships
Male: 1 Peter Eason 32.21; 2 Caine Warburton; 3 Grant Preddy
Female: 1 Eliza Mayger 38.43; 2 Alison Croser 43.27; 3 Shaye Hatty 43.28
Full results not yet available
NEXT EVENT:
Sunday 28 Sept 08
7am
Race 2 K9 Cycles Women's & Sprint Series
Palmerston Pool
750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run (Short option 300/10/3)
Race Director: Barry Sullivan 8932 6569
Registration: Nikki Roddie / Ian Norton
Timekeeping: Rose Stephens / Matt Brearley
Fruit / Ice: Dean Preddy
Note:
1. A few extra volunteers needed for the next race (Palmerston on Sun Sept 28):A person to assist with safety at the longer course bike turn around; a person to assist with safety at the shorter course bike turn around and two people to look after the drink stop during the run leg.
If you can help, please ring 8932 6569 and leave a message for Race Director Barry Sullivan
2. Allow plenty of time to get to Palmerston. Registration will close at 6.40am sharp.
COMMITTEE NEWS:
1. WANTED: - Venue for the Duathlon race on the 23 Nov 08. President John Thyne asks if members can put their thinking caps on and give him some suggestions for a venue for this race.
As there is no swimming we can be a little bit creative and find a new or existing venue to conduct the race. Some requirements include: toilet facilities, safe riding course for a 40km ride, safe run course, a location people will travel to, some shade for the transition finishing area. So far the only suggestion I have received is Lee Point. Give call John on 0423 797 401 with your suggestions.
2. KERRAN MUDGWAY MEMORIAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS (25 Oct 08): Lake Bennett Wilderness Resort (8976 0960) has accommodation available as follows (please mention triathlon club special rate when booking):
a. Executive Lake View Spa Suites $185 per night, single/twin share - lake frontage suites with private outdoor spa on balcony, king size bed, air-conditioned, table & chairs, ensuite, TV, phone, tea/coffee making facilities.
b. Garden Wing Suites $135 per night, single/twin share - set in the garden, air-conditioned, ensuite, queen size bed and single bed, TV, bar fridge and tea/coffee making facilities
c. Holiday Village Rooms - $60 per night, twin or quad share - 2 single beds + bunks, , shared amenities, air-conditioned. BYO linen (inc pillows).
The Holiday village rooms are fine, we stayed in them over the weekend. There is a shared fridge & jug and gas bbq (suggest bringing a toaster or similar for breakfast). Also suggest you make bookings when arranging accommodation should you wish to eat dinner and/or breakfast at the restaurant.
3. UNIFORM: We have had some expressions of interest for a club running cap. Would you be interested? Visor or cap? What price would you pay? Colour? Please email darwintriclub@bigpond.com
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. FOR SALE: Cervelo P3, 51cm,10 speed ultegra, 26”,Vision TT bars with bar end shifters, Selle Italia lady trans am saddle.
Excellent condition, lady owner, regrettable sale. $2850 O.N.O Contact Kate 0402 133 364 or katehanckel@hotmail.com
2. FOR SALE: ZIPP 909 Disk wheel $950. Contact Geoff 0402 905 123
3. WANTED: Road bike for female (5'6" tall), bike size approx. mid 50's, will pay up to $500 or more if set-up for triathlons with reasonable running gear. Alexandria 0414875382 mob or 89014988 work.
4. Re runs or items for this section by 8pm tomorrow please.
OTHER NEWS:
1. News of another tri baby on the way - congratulations to Tash & Daniel Clements.
2. A recent survey found most women won't ride their bike to work because they don't want arrive with helmet head hairstyles.
3. We wish Erica Reeve a speedy recovery from injuries sustained in an accident while out riding on Saturday. Erica is pretty beat up and battered but thanking her lucky stars it wasn't any worse, after coming down and her bike is knocked around as well.
4. Greg Kahl did his first ride in Perth over the weekend and thinks got the tailend of cyclone. He also somehow forgot the winter experience. Says the rain was cold, but with smashing winds the wind-chill was near unbearable. The tail wind was pushing him at 26km/hr, no pedaling, and his legs were a little weak after riding into it earlier.
5. A month after the Games, Beijing is apparently suffering a water shortage & they are coming into their dry season.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...
... after a hard morning of training, you use your shopping trolley as a walking frame in the afternoon while getting groceries
... soggy, sweaty gear doesn't faze you at all
... you consider your training partners as part of the family
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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