Hi All,
Who would have thought we would be dodging puddles for the NT Olympic Distance Championships in May?? It's not unknown though, as it did bucket on an Arafura Games morning a few years ago.
The wet weather played havoc in the field yesterday with punctures galore happening & taking out a number of competitors not carrying spares.
Thanks to RD Col Smith for his efforts. Volunteers were plentiful and competitors really appreciated their efforts, particularly those on the drink station at far reaches of the run course & those who stepped in at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances. Thanks to all for making this such a successful event.
The girls from Nhulunbuy were warmly welcomed. Interest in forming a triathlon club in Gove is high and judging by the efforts of the girls yesterday could become a reality.
Our apologies to our trophy and medal winners that the presentation was unable to go ahead after the event. Due to the high number of dnfs results need to be rechecked and queries sorted. Trophies and medals will be distributed soon. Congratulations to all our winners.
RESULTS:
1. NT Olympic Distance Championships
Results not yet available.
2. Ironman Lanzarote, 3.8kkm swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run
Male: Eneko Llanos 8.37.42 Female: Catriona Morrison 10.03.52
3. Great Ocean Road Marathon, 45km
Male: Mark Tucker 2.29.41 Female: Lucie Hardiman 3.07.40
Lucie Hardiman 1st F35-39 3.07.40
Craig Garland 50th M40-44 4.35.05
Other:
Tim Hardiman 17th M40-44 3.47.40
Fran Edis 5th F40-44 3.58.39
NEXT EVENT:
1. MTB Challenge 6 June 2010 has been cancelled (City2Surf also that morning)
CLUB UNIFORM ORDERS:
1. Orders are back. Those people still to collect please email to arrange time to call in.
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. FOR SALE: Running shoes Women's size 9 Newton stability trainer shoes. Worn twice. Bargain at $85. Contact Robyn 0448 206 121
2. FOR SALE: 10% off entry level road bikes up to $1500. NEW 2010 Giant and EMC2 road bikes from $899, Lifetime frame warranty, FREE 1st Service, Great bikes for starting out in Triathlon or Cycling. Call into Cycle Zone to check out the range. 6/41 Cavenagh St, Opposite Darwin City Post Office. Contact 8981 4436
3. HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE: Member available for house sitting in the Darwin area . Will look after garden pets, etc short or longer periods . Refs available Contact Vicki 0411 155 282
4. FOUND: Running shoes after yesterday's event. Contact Ron 0407 117 448
5. Items for E News or requests for re runs by 8pm tomorrow please.
OTHER NEWS:
1. Media Hound: Olympic Distance pre wrap: http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2010/05/21/149421_ntsport.html
2. Graeme Parsons, Steve Denton and Rowie Eastick were in action at the Bintan Triathlon in Indonesia at the weekend. Results aren't yet available.
3. Alice Springs had their first duathlon yesterday.
4. Peta Jeggo knows how to celebrate a significant "0" birthday ~ in action over Olympic Distance.
5. New Zealand's Challenge Wanaka triathlon (15 January 2011) received a good increase in entries and interest last week. With news that Taupo and major iron distance events in Australia are at capacity, many are looking to doing Challenge Wanaka’s spectacular course. Organisers have secured some excellent travel benefits for international and domestic travellers, further details google Challenge Wanaka.
6. Bicycle NT's 'sharing the road with cyclists' television commercial can now be seen on the home page of their website at
www.bicyclent.org.au
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...
... asked how old you are, you answer "I go up an age group next season"
... you are wanting directions or assistance you approach the first person you see in a tri t-shirt or cap or carrying a water bottle.
... nobody believed you when you said "never again" yesterday
Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News
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