Robyn's E News 7 June 2010

Hi All,

What a huge weekend, both here at home, interstate and overseas. Lots happening on triathlon front as the northern hemisphere season gets properly underway. Olympic Games qualifiers have commenced and the hunt for an elusive slot for Kona is hotting up.

Locally we now turn our attention to Finlay's Stonemasons NT Long Course Triathlon coming up at Lake Bennett 15 August 2010. Watch for further details on how to enter, accommodation options at Lake Bennett and a seriously exciting announcement for our competitors.

Our call for volunteers for next season's calendar drew immediate response. Thank you. If you haven't yet sent John your preferred dates/duty we ask that you please do so by Friday.

RESULTS:

1. Ironman 70.3 Hawaii, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Tim Deboom 4.04.02 Female: Belinda Granger 4.34.38

Emma Winterflood 14th F35-39 5.16.14
Belinda Birk 9th F45-49 5.29.35
Jane Marie Kerslake F35-39 38th 6.00.38
Bertram Birk 35th M50-54 6.25.32

2. ITU World C'ship Series, Madrid, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Alistair Brownlee 1.52.41 Female: Nicola Spirig 2.06.01

3. Ironman 70.3 Switzerland, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Michael Raelert 3.47.47 Female: Caroline Steffen 4.19.29

4. Ironman 70.3 Kansas, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Chris Lieto 3.44.07 Female: Chrissy Wellington 4.07.49

5. Ironman 70.3 Mooseman, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Maksym Kriat 4.01.12 Female: Sam McGlone 4.34.55

6. City 2 Surf, 13km

Male: Ryan Cox Female: Lucie Hardiman

Results not yet available.

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 20 June 2010
Teams Race
Lake Alexander
7.30am
250m swim, 6km bike, 1.5km run x 3

Roster:

Race Director: John Thyne 0423 797 401
Registration: Lauren Stephenson / Korgan Hucent
Timekeeping: Nikki Roddie / Sandra Yee
Fruit / Ice: Damien Brown

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. WANTED: Road bikes; some of our juniors are looking for low cost entry level bikes. Contact Lee 0437 700 422

2. WANTED: Wetsuit, for male approx 72kg and 178cm tall, Contact: Roger 0423 172 136

3. WANTED: Team member for Phuket 70.3. If anyone is coming along to Phuket 70.3 (5th Dec) and would like to do either a swim or run leg (or both), Randall Gregory is hoping to do the bike section on a hand cycle and is looking to make a team. Contact Nicola 0402 838 152

4. FOR SALE: Shimano sh-r061 entry level tri shoe (ladies, black). Brand new in box. Size 40 or US 7. $10 Contact Gerard 0431 367 044

5. FOR RENT: Room for rent in furnished unit. 2 pools (1 lap pool), 1 tennis court. Stuart Park. Walk/cycle to City. Undercover park. Non-smoke, no pets, $200 per week plus expenses. Tri Club, Dorc or DCC members, $180 per week plus expenses. Contact Gerard 0431 367 044

6. WANTED: Women's triathlon wetsuit (new or 2nd hand) to suit 155cm, 48kg female, Contact Ryoko: 0421 421 051

7. FOR SALE: Road bike: Apollo Giro, Aluminium frame, large frame - For a tall person 105 running gear. $350 Contact Stuart: 0401 455 789

8. FOR SALE: Time Trial race helmet. Spiuk brand KRONOS sperm-type helmet, perfect condition rarely used (2 races) size M/L (fits smaller head). Very light 390g; new price in Australia $349 - sell for $149. Contact Stu: 0418 437 075
9. ROOM TO LET: One room of a two bedroom apartment available for rent, fully furnished. $170p/w. Situated in Millner, easy access to shops, pools etc. Rooming with an athletic shift-worker. contact Grant 0418 686 172.

10. Items for next E News and repeat requests by tomorrow 9pm please.

OTHER NEWS:



1. Darwin Cycling Club have announced that the Top End Tour has been cancelled.

2. Katherine Ultra Challenge organisers have been forced to make a number of changes to the event. See attached information on alterations.

3. New opening times for Noosa entry: Individual Competitors: Tuesday 8th June at 9am; Team Competitors: Wednesday 9th June at 9am

4. Media Hound: Those at Hawaii 70.3 got a mention and photo http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2010/06/04/153241_ntsport.html; lots of familiar faces in the pics from the City 2 Surf in today's NT News.

5. Belinda Birk battled the gusty winds of the Queen K highway in Hawaii yesterday. She was also battling through the pain barrier having injured her toe on race eve. Gutsy effort.

6. Triathlon Australia's Whole of Sport Conference was held in Brisbane over the weekend. The conference bought together stakeholders from across the sport and threw up some very real positives as well as challenges for the future. Dave McLeod was there in his capacity as President Triathlon NT, Daryl Stanley (Coach), Lee Wilson (ASC) and myself (as EO Triathlon NT).

7. Having only returned to Darwin at stupid o'clock this morning there is some catching up to do so watch for further results/news on Wednesday.

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
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