Robyn's E News 16 Feb 09

Hi all,
It may be bucketing down again today but I'm thanking the weather gods for a weekend that allowed many of us to get our long training done.
Long is the focus for a number of our members at the moment with Ironman Malaysia, Ironman New Zealand, Ironman 70.3 Singapore and Australian Long Course Championships all on the horizon as well of course, Ironman Australia.

But closer to home, look forward to this weekend's Challenge Race (mtb) at Lake Alexander. It will be fun, it will be challenging and you won't know what you are doing until the race brief. Make sure you come mentally prepared as well!

RESULTS:

1. TA Challenge Series - Hobart, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Paul Attard 1.58.11 Female: Rachel Paxton 2.06.06

Kyle Gear 8th M20-24 2.06.06

2. Elite National Sprint Championships - Hobart, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Male: Courtney Atkinson 55.30 Female: Annabel Luxford 1.03.41

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 22 Feb 09
Challenge Race (MTB)
Lake Alexander, 7am
Distances to be confirmed

Roster:

Race Director: Aaron Caden
Registration: Ian Pollock / Sandra Yee
Timekeeping: Monica Stewart / Jodie McLeod
Fruit / Ice: Simon Wiese

1. This is a challenge race - expect the unexpected and perhaps have the napisan ready and waiting.
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. PHYSIO AVAILABLE: “Ali & Stu Fitch are back in Darwin after 3 months travel and competition. Ali is again accepting private physiotherapy patients, and is keen to focus on sport/triathlon related matters. Call Stu on 0418 437 075, or 8981 3001 to make an appointment. Rates are $70 for initial 55 minute appointment, and $55 for subsequent 40 minute appointments.

2. WANTED TO BUY: Second-hand road bike: women's, light weight frame, approx. 49-52 cm. call Bill: 0408 853 797 or e-mail
billpiper@bigpond.com.au.

3. Items for E News by 8pm Wed please (Next E news will be late edition this week)

4. FOR SALE - Club Uniform - Ladies 1 piece swimmers (Size 12 M) available $70; 1 x XS Ladies Tri Suit $155; Contact Robyn or email darwintriclub@bigpond.com.

2. FOR SALE - Club Logo Towels - $25 - Final few - Contact Robyn or email darwintriclub@bigpond.com

OTHER NEWS:

1. AUSTRIAN athlete Yvonne van Vlerken won $1000 as runner-up at Ironman 70.3 Geelong and donated her prize-money straight to the Geelong Advertiser's Bushfire Appeal.

2. The results from the aquathlon and the mtb race are now up on the club website. Thanks Al.

3. Junior report from Nerida: The Juniors met at the Leanyer Water Park on yesterday morning, with Race Directors intention of a Duathlon only because of Power problems there during the week. With the beautiful weather and the power restored, over 40 young competitors enjoyed a slightly longer than normal Triathlon and a shorter Teams race afterwards. The race included quite a lengthy run to transition and then out to the Bike path for a good slog up towards Karama. The run tracked out the gates back towards Leanyer and return, and found most juniors thriving in the conditions. Each week we have new members and many able and keen parents coming along to assist. We appreciate their time and enthusiasm each week, and welcome any input they have to give. Next junior event is a Mountain Bike Triathlon at Lake Alexander on 1 Mar 09.

4. Sport & Rec are running a Presenter/Assessor training course 8 & 9 March. Further details phone Sam on 8982 2378

5. The Darwin Cycling Club is under new management and would like it known that a number of opportunities exist for junior and senior cyclists to participate in recreational level bike racing and bike handling skills development. Further information www.darwincyclingclub.com or phone Tim 8928 0039.

TRIATHLON TRIVIA:

Q: What is T1 ?

A: Transition is either of two parts of a triathlon where competitors change disciplines, first from swimming to cycling (T1) and then from cycling to running (T2).

Triathlon 3 x the fun
Cheers
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

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