Tuesday 21 October 2008

Robyn's E News 20 Oct 08

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
E News

Club website: www.members.iinet.net.au/~darwintriclub
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/darwintriclub
Facebook Group: Darwin Triathlon Club
Facebook Event: Arafura Games Triathlon

Robyn's E News 17 Oct 08

Hi All,

A quick E News to get some info out there to you today. Will be back to normal as soon as possible. Judging by the rain that greeted us early this morning the wet has arrived.


RESULTS:



1. NT Sprint Distance Championships (Race 3 K9 Cycles Sprint Series) 750m swim, 22km bike, 5km run


Male: Jerome Bosmans Female: Amanda Donohoe


Full results are posted on club website.


2. Ironman World Championships – Hawaii 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run

Male: Craig Alexander 8.17.45 Female: Chrissie Wellington 9.06.23

Robyn Stanley F55-59 7th 13.20.33


3. Will catch up results (inc Melb Marathon & Masters Games) over the next few editions of E News.


JUNIOR SERIES 2008/2009 INFORMATION:


Juniors kick off this weekend ....



Are you a junior interested in giving Triathlon a go or know a junior who could be? Our Junior series (7-15 years old) starts on the 19 October 08. Come along, wear your swimmers, rashie top, bring your swimming goggles, bike, helmet, running gear, sun screen, water bottle and a parent.



Date: Sunday 19 Oct 08

Where: Lake Alexander Boat Ramp (sign on / skills day)

Time: 7-00am registration opens 8am start (registration closes at 7.45am sharp)

Cost: Club Membership – $35 (you receive goodies worth over $30) plus Race Entry fee $3

Contact: Shaye Hatty 0409 956 055 or John Thyne 0423 797 401



NEXT EVENT:



Saturday 25 October 2008

Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships

Lake Bennett

4.30pm (Registration closes 4.15pm)

1km swim, 30km bike, 8km run (short option 500/15/4)



TRIATHLON NT NEWS:

1. Triathlon NT is looking to employ a Development Officer to promote the sport across the regional areas of the Territory. It requires a dynamic, well organized person able to work flexible hours. For a position description and further information, please contact Amanda Donohoe on 0417 085 443.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. MASSAGE - Do you need to relax or loosen up those muscles from all the hard training sessions? For a Swedish massage or a Sports massage in the comfort of your home contact Alexandria 0414 875 382 (sponsor message).

2. Items for this section by 5pm Sunday please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Congratulations to Korgan & Tiziana Hucent who recently announced they are expecting a second visit from the stork early next year.

2. Be on the lookout for the appearance of compression socks at club races, they were everywhere in Kona. Thinking the wearers must end up with some funny tan lines.

3. Keep a look out for PowerBar gel blasts, yummy & convenient.

4. The funniest thing I saw in Hawaii was Fernanda Keller going down to the swim start in full makeup.

5. The most amazing thing I saw in Hawaii was how totally focussed Craig Alexander looked in the lead up days and on race morning.

6. I had the pleasure of running alongside Chrissie Wellington at one stage. Only thing was, she turned right towards the finish chute and I turned left and still had 40km to go!

7. For the girls out there, Norman Stadler is real.

8. For the guys out there, Cervelo was everywhere.

9. I've probably missed a few results and/or news items recently so if you would like to forward it would be appreciated.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN…

… you spend the equivalent of house deposit on Finishers gear at Ironman (not me but I saw it happen)
… you are feeling hungry and your first thought is maybe you need a gel


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