The weather on Saturday evening was a great example of why we have aquathlon format events at this time of year. Competitors splashed their way through both the swim and the run when wild weather arrived shortly after race start.
Thanks to Race Director Daryl Stanley for his efforts in staging Race 1 of the Aquathlon Series. A big thank you also to all those who assisted to make the race a huge success as our opening event for 2009.
We had timekeepers sheltering under umbrellas & aside from a couple of smudges they managed to produce a fantastic set of results.
RESULTS:
1. Darwin Triathlon Club - Race 1 Aquathlon Series - Nightcliff Pool, 300m swim/3km run
1 Kyle Gear 14 mins 34 secs; 2 Mick Outhred 14.50; 3 Jerome Bosmans 14.57; 4 Grant Preddy 15.05; 5 Chad Anderson 15.10; 6 Ian Norton 15.13; 7 Craig Garland 15.47; 8 Lee Wilson 16.21; 9 Marcus Lisle 16.25; 10 Mark Anzin 16.31; 11 Jack Pennington 16.31; 12 Brian Gallagher 16.45; 13 Michelle Gailey 17.02; 14 Heath Porter 17.05; 15 Blue Watt 17.11; 16 Matt White 18.03; 17 David Croser 18.09; 18 Sam Lloyd 18.14; 19 Nikki Roddie 18.28; 20 Paul Tilbrook 18.28; 21 Aaron Collins 18.32; 22 Roland Edwards 18.32; 23 Briony Dixon 18.43; 24 Hollie Goodall 18.44; 25 Tim Lewis 18.50; 26 Vincent Gilly 18.53; 27 Simon Cruickshank 18.54; 28 Phil Brownscombe 18.54; 29 Scott Bevis 19.09; 30 Aaron Caden 19.11; 31 Rob Brooks 19.14; 32 Phill Hatty 19.19; 33 Emma Winterflood 19.22; 34 Rosie Sullivan 19.32; 35 Daryl Stanley 19.59; 36 Team Kylie/Paul Sheffield 20.03; 37 Lisa Quinell 20.13; 38 James Geddes 20.17; 39 Monica Stewart 20.22; 40 Stuart Young 20.23; 41 Hans Bormann 20.26; 42 Steve Denton 20.51; 43 Belinda Holt 21.06; 44 Jane Marie Kerslake 21.16; 45 Stu Taylor 21.21; 46 Brett Reedy 21.23; 47 Simon Jeggo 21.29; 48 Pete Svara 21.54; 49 Arullan Naidoo 21.56; 50 Alison Reedy 21.58; 51 Christine Friebel 22.03; 52 Dave Friebel 22.09; 53 Tara Worby 22.57; 54 Brian Murphy 23.28; 55 Richard Butler 23.44; 56 Paul Bell 23.45; 57 Michael Bass 24.18; 58 Greg Smith 24.59; 59 Nerida Godfrey 26.18; 60 Ernie Koch 27.41; 61 Kate Bradbury 29.32; 62 Lynn Berry 33.53
2. Port of Tauranga Half Ironman - 1.9/90/21.1
Male: Duncan Milne 3.56.55 Female: Sam Warriner 4.10.47
3. ACT Sprint Distance Championships - 750/20/5
Male: Josh Berry 58.34 Female: Michelle Wu 1.04.34
4. Gatorade Race 3, Sandringham - 1.5/40/10
Male: Brett Schuster 1.53.03 Female: Madeleine Oldfield 2.10.36
NEXT EVENT:
Saturday 24 Jan 09
Race 2 Aquathlon Series (incorp. NT Aquathlon Championships)
Lake Alexander
6pm
750m swim, 5km run
Race Director: Mick Outhred
Registration: Natasha Clements / Robyn Orchard
Timekeepers: David Crane / Owen Hales
Fruit / Ice: Natasha Clements
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. FOR SALE - 1 x women's XS DTC tri suit outer. Never worn. No matching crop top. May fit one of the older juniors. Offers. Contact Kylie on 0414 494 853.
2. FOR SALE: Trek 56cm Road/Tri bike, 16 speed, Shimano ultegra gears and brakes, Brontrager wheels, 2 water bottle holders, high pressure pump, Bike stand, size 10 shoes, blue/white, excellent condition, $1900. Contact Gary 0401 148 670
3. Items for mid week E News by 8pm tomorrow please.
OTHER NEWS:
1. Phill Hatty is the latest to be sporting road pizza after sliding out on a roundabout yesterday. We wish Phill a speedy recovery.
2. Have you ever had your bike blessed before a race? Have you ever had the Four Seasons host and cater your pre-race dinner? Have you ever swam in the warm waters of Jimbaran Bay, cycled through the hills of Nusa Dua, or run through Jimbaran Village? Well here’s your chance. The third running of the Bali International Triathlon will be held on June 28, 2009 in Jimbaran Bay, Bali, Indonesia. The lead sponsor is again Four Seasons, which means comfort and class throughout this Olympic distance event. Most importantly, the race will be held in one of the most beautiful and spiritual settings in the world, Bali. If you have never been there, it is an incredible place to visit, let alone to race in. Truly, triathlon for the soul.
Special race packages are available on the race web site, www.balitriathlon.com, and a limited number of heavily discounted Four Seasons packages are also available. So plan that vacation you always wanted to take, and stay a few extra days to explore the lush jungles, river raft, shop or get a Balinese massage. There is also a corporate challenge relay team entry, and a 5k "Fun Run" for family members who don't want to do the triathlon, but want to participate.
You can register at active.com
Club members can type in BALI09 into the discount code section to get $25 US off the registration fee (good until June 10, 2009).
3. Blue Watt is nursing some nasty bruising after being swiped by a wing mirror while out riding at the weekend. As it appears to have been deliberate makes it even worse. Blue raced the aquathlon on Saturday evening but I'm betting he is feeling a bit the worse for wear now & wish him a quick recovery.
4. In a similar experience, a group riding near Robertson Barracks were almost taken out when a motorist, driving into the sun, decided to cut the corner as they were turning. This prompts a call for everyone to take care out there on the roads and stay alert for inconsiderate drivers.
5. We have a number of members seeking selection in the various Age Group World Championship Teams. Their interest is contagious and a number of you are probably considering having a shot as well. If you are thinking about this, my advice is to familiarise yourself with the Selection Criteria (www.triathlon.org.au ) for the distance you are interested in.
Fees have been announced for the various teams and they include Entry Fees, athlete levies, team dinner/breakfast and athlete pack.
Fee for Olympic Distance (Gold Coast) team is $625; Sprint Distance (Gold Coast) Team $560 and Long Distance (Perth) $680. As the team is self funded athletes are required to arrange own travel and accommodation as well as purchase the compulsory team uniform.
Start your triathlon savings account now. Worth budgeting for!
6. The Triathlon Australia Challenge Series events are proving very popular. Anyone considering racing should get their entries in early.
7. Watch for wet, wet, wet photos from the weekend to be posted to Flickr shortly.
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
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