Hi All,
The mid week hump here already, is it just me or is the year flying for everyone else as well?
It's fantastic to see so many people out and about training. Race 1 of the Sprint Series will give us our first look in ages at the form of those with fast twitch fibres. It's been a while (way back in September) since we did a "real" tri, so Sunday's event is expected to draw a big crowd.
Thanks to those who have volunteered to assist on Sunday. RD Barry still requires another volunteer to act as course marshal at one of the bike turnarounds. We won't be able to start the event if this position can't be filled, so if you or someone you know, can volunteer please contact Barry (see below).
NEXT EVENT:
Sunday 14 March 2010
Race 1 Sprint Series (inc. Women's Series)
Palmerston Pool
7am
750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run (short option 300m swim, 10km bike, 3km run)
Race Director: Barry Sullivan 8932 6569
Registration: Ron Griep / Tony Cox
Timekeepers: Jo Duncan / Kathy McKay
Fruit / Ice: Kathy McKay
Note:
1. URGENT: RD Barry Sullivan is still looking for another volunteer to act as Course Marshal at one of the bike turn around points. Please contact Barry directly, either by phone 8932 6569 (H) or email: barrysullivan96@yahoo.com if you can assist.
2. To be eligible for series points and prizes, please make sure you have completed your Darwin Triathlon Club membership online by Saturday: https://www.securedvirtualnet.com/Sma/Triath/
3. The pool will be open from 6.15am to allow access to change rooms only. No pool access until we receive OK from pool attendant (approx 6.30am). Your cooperation would be appreciated.
4. Allow extra time to get to Palmerston Pool on Sunday morning and make sure you don't forget any equipment!
5. Not registered by 6.45am = No race
FOR SALE / WANTED:
1. FOR SALE: Road bike; Giant Orca Sport, Carbon Alloy frame, Shimano Tiagra gearing, Speedo, Pedals. Very good condition as new. Would suit a woman around 160 – 170 cm. Asking price $1,100 Contact: John 0423 797 401
2. FOR SALE: New Vitesse ladies bike saddle, taken off a new Giant anthem ELITE (replaced it with ‘old favourite’) $30 Contact Nic: 0402 838 152
3. FOR SALE: GIANT TCR AERO 1- Medium alloy frame. Ultegra 9sp. Includes- Aerobars, speedo, cage, pedals. Just serviced with new cables and handle bars fitted.The bike has done minimal work as it was my intro bike into tri's and was quickly upgraded :) $1000 Contact - Kyle 0437 814 892 or at Cyclezone 8981 4436
4. Items for E News or requests for re runs by 8pm Sunday please.
OTHER NEWS:
1. Midweek form: Jane Marie Kerslake is looking oh so comfy on her new bike; Rose Stephens looks to be in good running form & was spotted last night at Dripstone Cliffs; Vincent Gilly is regaining some form lost in an accident late last year; James Geddes took to his bed with flu symptoms and Craig Garland is putting in the k's to run a marathon in May.
3. Mark Anzin & Rosie Sullivan went to Melbourne and straight into the hail storm.
4. Those bound for IM China and IM 70.3 China have all now departed Darwin. Lee Wilson arrived in Haikou a couple of days ago and sent back the message that it was cool and rainy. It was unseasonably chilly at a low 11 degrees (Celsius) today, but the temperature is forecast to increase by almost 20 degrees by the weekend. Sounds like perfect conditions for our members racing there. Go, go, go !!
5. Roland Muench is LA bound in June for a yoga training course.
6. Don't forget to send in your Dag of the Year nominations and bike crash details. We need them as they happen. Email to darwintriclub@bigpond.com and all nominations remain confidential.
7. The new Abu Dhabi Triathlon kicks off this Saturday. It boasts a huge prize purse for both Pro and Age Groupers. Distances are a bit odd. They have a 3km swim, 200km bike, 20km run and a 1.5km swim, 100km bike, 10km run to choose from. mmmmmm maybe next year !
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A polite TRIATHLETE WHEN...
... you know not to be on your aerobars in a group ride
... you don't spit or snot when group running or riding
... you don't grab, push or pull others during the swim leg (it's not combat swimming!)
Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News
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