Robyn's E News 4 Nov 09

Hi All,

I wonder how many of you, like me, completely forgot the Melbourne Cup? No sweep, no bets & wondered why the shop assistant was telling me to shush (the Cup was being run and they were listening to the background radio) when I was getting lunch ?? Well ... it was a busy day at work !!

For those of you who have not yet renewed or taken out membership of Darwin Triathlon Club, don't forget it's a very, very easy process these days as it can be done online. We have a shed load of events happening on our calendar so I would encourage you to go online to
https://www.securedvirtualnet.com/Sma/Triath/ and on the right hand side select New Membership or Renew Membership.

You can print out your receipt and bring it with you on Friday evening to the Splash N Dash at the Wave Pool Recreation Lagoon. Club membership is great value for money and joining up is often the trigger you need to come down and participate more often in our events.

What about signing up your partner as an early Christmas present ... now there's an idea ! Please note that our student membership category is for full time uni students only.


RESULTS:

1. Port Macquarie Half Ironman, 1.9 km swm, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Tim Berkel 4.00.38 Female: Lisa Marangon 4.31.55

Marcus Lisle 16th M30-34 4.46.54

NEXT EVENT:

Friday 6 November 2009 0411 816 744
6pm (registration closes at 5.50pm)
Splash N Dash,
Wave Pool Recreation Lagoon

Distance: 200m swim, 2km run X 2

Race Director: Lisa Quinell
Registration: Paul Tilbrook / Mick Outhred
Timekeeping: Volunteer Required / David Croser
Fruit / Ice: Lauren Stephenson

Note:

1. Please allow enough time to park and get to the Wave Pool Recreation Lagoon
2. Torso needs to be covered during run leg
3. Are you available ? We need a volunteer for timekeeping

CLUB CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER:

DATE CLAIMER: Members are invited to a family-friendly Christmas bash on Saturday 28 November from 5.30 pm. Please come along to the beachside playground and BBQ area at East Point Reserve (just on from the toilet block) for some pizza, drinks, desert and great company. RSVP to trikylie@aapt.net.au would be appreciated for catering. All DTC members and their families welcome. Wearing of Santa Clause suits, tinsel and other Christmas-type attire is strongly encouraged! Hope to see you there.

FOR SALE/ WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Bike GIANT TCR Aero2 Grey, road bike size 46.5cm (small) suit around 165cm height; Shimano rims, Shimano 105 running gear, aerobars. computer, good condition. $600 Contact Phill 0418 669 964

2. FOR SALE: Bike Avanti Monza - Blue. 51cm good condition Bargain $150.. good intro tri bike; Contact Phill 0418 669 964

3. Polaris Bike box, brand new (new price $750) Sell for $600. Contact Phill 0418 669 964

4. FOR SALE: Club racing gear - TRI TOPS & TRI PANTS: Limited Scody tri gear available. Unisex sizing: 1 x Top M (Chest 97-102) & 2 x Top L (Chest 102-107) $88; Tri Pants S (Waist 77-82, Hip 94-99) & M (Waist 82-87, Hip 99-104) $80; Contact Robyn darwintriclub@bigpond.com

5. FOR SALE: Last of the Orca club bathers - 1 x L Mens Jammers $55; 1 x S Mens Bathers $34; 1 x M (12) Ladies One Piece $55. Contact Robyn darwintriclub@bigpond.com

6. FOR SALE: Giant OCR1 Road Bike. 44" suit rider 5'4" or over. Carbon forks. Blue. Shimano 105 gearing. 18 gears. Profile Design aerobars. Cleats. Excellent condition. $950. Phone 0407 078 068.

7. Items for next E News by 8pm Sunday please.

8. Please make a note that our Christmas Splash N Dash event at Nightcliff Pool has been moved from Friday 4th to Saturday 5 Dec 09 6pm start.

OTHER NEWS :

1. Did you get your vote in for Ironman Craig Alexander in the Australian Sports Performer of the Year? You can vote at http://www.performerawards.com.au/ .

2. Lance Armstrong has flogged off some old bikes for charity and raised a cool 1.3 million dollars for Livestrong.

3. Pro triathlete and obviously exceptional runner, Desiree Ficker finished in 10th with a time of 2:39:30 in the New York Marathon.

4. Cadel Evans has a book out (just in time for Christmas) It's called ‘Cadel Evans: close to flying’ .

5. A few more of our "Mum's to be" are counting down the weeks and wondering how time can go so slowly. That's a ditto for the Dad's as well.

6. Cycling Promotion Fund research has highlighted that tax incentives are considered an effective motivation to encourage more Australians to cycle to work. Lobby on !

7. Hoping to get some photos from the junior tri up on Flickr today.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...

... you can bin four pairs of runners in various stages of decomposition and still not have enough room on the shoe rack
... you feel like you took the day off because all you did was swim two laps of Lake Alexander
... you tell your parents that you are going to "do a long brick" on Saturday and just expect that they know what you are talking about

See you all at the lagoon on Friday evening,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

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