Robyn's E News 15 July 09

Hi All,

Appears many are itching to gauge their form (and cycle strength after all that T d F viewing) & being the last local triathlon opportunity before the Long Course (as well as Jerome's last appearance at a club race), we are expecting a big turnout for this event.

Please make a note of Presentation Night date given below. There is also news on our AGM.

NEXT EVENT:


Sunday 19 July 2009
Race 3 Dry Season Sprint
Lake Alexander
7.30am (registration closes 7.15am)

750m swim, 26km ride, 5km run
(Short Option - 300/13/3)

Race Director: Dean Preddy 0437 166 602
Registration: Simone Griffiths / Christine Friebel
Timekeepers: Louise Ogden / Cathy Preddy
Fruit / Ice: Damien Brown

Note:

1. Thanks to those who volunteered for vacant positions, much appreciated.

2. If you are able to assist with drink stops, Cool Spot corner etc on race day, come on down and speak to Dean prior to event start.

3. Psssssst, remember - no drafting !

4. A reminder that if your memberships aren't renewed by this weekend any pointscore points earned in July will be deleted (we have to draw a line in the sand somewhere). So, if you haven't already sorted your membership renewal or signed up for 2009/2010 we encourage you to do so ... right now. Online joining instructions are attached for your convenience.

5. We will have a current member list at the race this weekend.


DARWIN TRIATHLON CLUB AGM:

1. Darwin Triathlon Club Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday 30 August 09 prior to event at the Surf Club.

2. All committee positions are declared vacant. Interested persons are sought, especially those who are too busy. (You know, ask a busy person if you want something done.) Sounds like you, please speak to one of the current committee members.


DARWIN TRIATHLON CLUB PRESENTATION NIGHT:

1. Date Claimer: Blank out all other social activities the first weekend in September. You won't want to miss our annual presentation night dinner Saturday 5 September 09 at the Ski Club.

2. More details to come but basically we have booked the venue, we aren't pre-selling tickets this year so you can purchase dinner and drinks to suit. How easy is that !

3. This will be a family friendly night (well, at least the early stages) and kids are welcome.

4. Your Dag of Year and Best Bike Crash nominations for 08/09 are requested. We need your help in choosing our Dag of the Year for 2008/2009. If you have someone in mind, please email with a brief outline of the "daggy" deed done, when, where etc. All nominations are confidential, so feel free to spill the beans on those among us who have had a "daggy" experience during the year. Criteria for Bike Crash award is self explanatory, so think back and let us know who came off and where. Send to darwintriclub@bigpond.com .

5. Current Dag of the Year is Phill Hatty and Rosie Sullivan holds the Bike Crash award.


FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Specialized Dolce road bike, women’s specific Medium (51 cm) $700. Suit small female or junior. Contact Kelly 0422 050 861

2. FOR SALE: T23 Felt Road Bike for sale; brand new never been ridden; red on colour, medium to large frame; asking price is $1,500.00
(around $2,300.00 to purchase). Contact: Jackie 0407 190 276

3. New items or requests for repeats by Monday 7am please


OTHER NEWS:


1. TA are on fire with membership cards. My new card was in my purse less than a week after renewing.

2. Athletics NT advise that an opportunity exists to have brekkie with Beijing Olympic gold medallist and World Champion Val Vili and her coach Kirsten Hellier who will be hosting a breakfast at The Holiday Inn, Esplanade on Friday July 17th. Val and Kirsten will chat about the road to gold, anecdotes collected on the way and answer your questions in an open forum. $30. Further info: Contact Stuart at NT Athletics 8945 1979.

3. Phil Blumberg attended the annual TA Technical Committee meeting in Sydney last weekend.

4. I like blue bikes. Rumour has it that the new Giant TT Bike (Trinity Advanced SL) will be released next year. Photos have it in blue. Mmmmm !

5. Another athletics one - there will be an open presentation by Dev. Officer Stuart Dempster titled "Training Winning Kids" at the NTIS Conference Room Thursday 23 July 09 at 1830hrs. No charge. More info: 8945 1979

6. Listen out for Mick Outhred on Territory FM's (104.1) Saturday morning sports show between 7-10am. Micko - the new Jeff Larsen in the making.

7. Was anyone able to watch Network Ten's one HD channel replay of the women's ITU race at Kitzbuhel, Austria yesterday? The men's race is scheduled to show at 4pm today.

8. Ladies, it may be best to stay out of the pool judging by this report: "Magdalena Kwiatkowska is absolutely certain her thirteen-year-old daughter is pregnant because of wayward sperm wafting about in the currents of an Egyptian hotel's swimming pool. She is so certain, in fact, that her daughter's delicate condition is due to "something in the water" that she is suing the hotel where she and her family, including the teenager, recently spent several weeks on vacation."

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...
... rather than be awake thinking about something, you get up and do it
... Gu is a regular ingredient of your diet
... the majority of the contents of your wardrobe are lycra based.

See you all on Sunday,
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: 2009 NT Long Course Triathlon

Robyn's E News 13 July 09

2008 NT Long Course, swim start

Hi All,

Judging by the numbers out riding over the weekend, the penny has dropped that the NT Long Course Triathlon Championships are just around the corner. Fantastic to see everyone out and about taking advantage of the perfect weather conditions.

Thanks to all those who have renewed their 2009/2010 Darwin Triathlon Club membership online. We don't want you to miss out on the discount period, so we encourage you to sign up now (see attached).


RESULTS:

1. Ironman Switzerland, 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run

Male: Ronnie Schildknecht 8.20.00 Female: 9.14.35

2. Quelle Challenge Roth, 3.8km swim 180km bike, 42.2km run

Male: Michael Gohner 7.55.53 Female: Chrissie Wellington 8.31.59

3. ITU Kitzbuhel, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Alistair Brownlee 1.43.13 Female: Emma Moffatt 1.54.37

4. Rhode Island 70.3, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Michael Lovato 3.54.38 Female: Michellie Jones 4.23.55

5. LifeTime Fitness Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: 1 Matt Reed 1.49.15 2 Andy Potts 1.49.15 3 Greg Bennett 1.49.19 Female: Sarah Haskins 2.00.51

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 19 July 2009
Race 3 Dry Season Sprint
Lake Alexander
7.30am
750m swim, 26km ride, 5km run
(Short Option - 300/13/3)

Race Director: Dean Preddy
Registration: Simone Griffiths / Volunteer Required
Timekeepers: Louise Ogden / Volunteer Required
Fruit / Ice: Damien Brown

Note:

1. Volunteers are required for registration and timekeeping. Please advise if you are able to assist.

2. We are expecting a big turnout for this event. It's the last local triathlon opportunity before the Long Course.


NT LONG COURSE TRIATHLON:

1. Interest is building for this year's NT Long Course with many enquiries coming from NSW, QLD and WA. Airfares & accommodation willing, we could have a good field this year, with many looking for a hit out prior to Gold Coast and Perth World Champs.

2. Online entry for the event is now open at www.triathlonnt.com.au

3. 2008 NT Long Course Triathlon Champions are Tim Ellison and Michelle Gailey.


FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: T23 Felt Road Bike for sale; brand new never been ridden; red on colour, medium to large frame; asking price is $1,500.00
(around $2,300.00 to purchase). Contact: Jackie 0407 190 276

2. FOR SALE: Specialized Dolce road bike, women’s specific Medium (51 cm) $700. Suit small female or junior. Contact Kelly 0422 050 861

3. New items or requests for repeats by Wednesday 7am please


OTHER NEWS:

1. It's getting closer to Jerome's departure date and with it comes the task of packing up & deciding what to take and what not to take. He is selling his car (2005 Holden commodore), boat (2008 Quintrex freedom cruiser 5.9 m) and some of his furniture (book cases, shelves, filing cabinets, indoor table and chairs etc). If you are interested give him a call on 0401 115 821

2. The road to Mandorah holds no fears for some of those out training long. Channel Island Road is also seeing an increase in cyclists.

3. Belinda Granger's 5th at Roth was pretty exceptional. She was hit by a car in the lead up to the race.

4. In ITU land, the only Australian in top 10 (M &/or F) was Emma Moffatt. Alistair Brownlee (GBR) now has three out of three.

5. Kate Allen (Athens winner) retired on a 7th place 1.55.28 at Kitzbuhel.

6. How good is Chrissie Wellington ... what a record mark to set 8.31.59

7. Steve Denton is now working in Bantam (Indonesia). He hasn't been on his bike for months, but in typical Steve fashion is thinking of getting over to Singapore for the OSIM race. Probably blitz it!

8. Teams close today for the Leah Cullen 10km Relay Challenge, 18 July 2009, Casuarina Pool. We are invited to submit 1 x 10 person team (all team members must be club members) to compete in the challenge. Warm up from 4-5pm. Racing from 5pm with swimmers to complete between 500m and 2km each in a single effort. Each team member must swim once. Cost per team $100. Prizes include - 1st place $500
Please contact Brian Gallagher 8981 9192 (w) if you are interested in participating.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...

... the books beside your bed are under a pile of fitness magazines including, Triathlete, Australian Triathlete & this year's guide to the Tour de France.
... you buy new outfits because you want your look to coordinate with your new bike
... you don't mind another birthday if it means you go up an age group


Train safe,
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: 2009 NT Long Course Triathlon