Wednesday 14 July 2010

Robyn's E News 12 July 2010

Hi All,

Nothing like the dry to get people out, about and active ! Add in the Tour de France coverage and the World Cup final & there are some very bleary eyes around this morning. If you see anyone nodding off at work today, give 'em a nudge as you go past !

We have had a fantastic response to membership renewal already! With the number of club and major events coming up during 2010/2011, it's going to be a bumper season. Our new calendar & roster is attached, please save a copy until we get supplies from printer.

Those of you who have "tri'd" our sport are encouraged to join NOW and ensure you get the most value for your membership buck !

The online link to join is https://www.securedvirtualnet.com/Sma/Triath/ During registration you will also be given the opportunity to subscribe to Australian Triathlete magazine. This offer saves members $18. Alice Springs Triathlon Club and Gove Tri Club members also enter using same link.

RESULTS:

1. ITU Triathlon World Cup, Holten, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Ivan Tutukin (RUS) 1.54.21 Female: Erin Densham (AUS) 2.01.27

2. Time Life Fitness Triathlon, Minneapolis, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Matt Reed (USA) 1.48.34 Female: Sarah Haskins (USA) 2.03.49

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

Male: Terenzo Bozzone 4.01.15 Female: Kate Major 4.30.36

4. Boulder Peak Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Tim O'Donnell 1.54.00 Female: Joanna Ziegler 2.10.03

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 18 July 2010
Lake Alexander
Triathlon
7.30 am
400m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Roster:

Race Director: Phill Hatty 0418 669 964
Registration: Jason Jones /Ryoko Jones
Timekeepers: Jason Jones / David Crane
Fruit / Ice: Shaye Hatty

FINLAY'S 2010 NT LONG COURSE TRIATHLON - 15 AUGUST 2010:

1. Online registration now open at www.triathlonnt.com.au Judging by the entries already in, the system works well.

2. We also have our first interstate entry.

5. Teams can be entered by team captain. (Hint: collect details of each team member first and decide on team name)

3. Please assist by getting your entry in early. Volunteers need to know how many tshirts to order, how many racks to take to Lake Bennett, and a million other things. Early entry will greatly assist those putting on the event for you.

4. For entries received after 26 July 2010, tshirts &/or correct size cannot be guaranteed. We don't want you to miss out so jump online today and register now.

LEVEL 1 TECHNICAL OFFICIALS COURSE:

1. Is scheduled for Friday 23 July 2010.

2. That's Show Day in Darwin.

3. Would you be interested in attending during the day rather than the evening?

4. Please email eo@triathlonnt.com.au with your preferred time on the Friday or phone Phil Blumberg for further info on 0414 852 091

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: ZIPP 606 wheel set, $2500 Contact Micko 0422 738 969

2. FOR SALE: Last of DTC uniform stock. Men's Swimmers: 1 x M $32.00; Mens TriSuit: 1 x M $150; Mens Tri Singlet: 2 x M $65
Womens Tri Pants: 1 x S $66; Womens Tri Singlet: 1 x S $65; Women's 2 piece: 1 x M 1 x S $55 Contact: darwintriclub@bigpond.com

3. Items for E News by 8pm tomorrow please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. 2009 NT Long Course Triathlon champion Charlotte McShane went 2.07.41 at the ITU Triathlon World Cup race in the Netherlands at the weekend.

2. 2008 & 2009 IM Hawaii champion, Craig Alexander, was 3rd at the Time Life Triathlon in 1.49.45

3. Weekend form guide: Kathy McKay ran up the high school hill as though it wasn't there; those targeting the ABC Half Marathon were out for a gallop, Jack Pennington's adventure race was in full swing, Steve Goat's cycling is picking up, Monica Stewart was bobbing up everywhere on the bike and long time club calendar sponsor Kyle Bawden from Fitness Works, Nightcliff is back in town and spotted out on the mtb.

4. Paul Bell is winging his way to compete in Challenge Roth with only 2kgs excess baggage.

5. Around the Bay in a day takes place 8 August. More detail: www.darwin.cycling.org.au/

6. The Australian Duathlon Series has been launched and includes our event on 19 September 2010 (watch for online entry details). For more info www.australianduathlonseries.com . Our event will be a qualifier for ITU Duathlon World Championships.

7. The Leah Cullen 10km Swim Relay takes place 24 July. Teams of 10 - each doing between 500m and 2km. Teams must be registered with a club eg Darwin Tri Club. More info: www.nt.swimming.org.au

BLAST FROM THE PAST:

In 1990 the club decided to hold women's tri's once a month. Men to timekeep. Distance 300/12/3

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

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