Robyn's E News 27 Jan 2010

Hi All,

Members were well represented among the thousands strutting their stuff at the Australia Fun Run yesterday. Some were very colourfully attired indeed. It was a huge crowd and there were people running down to Vestey's Beach while some were still way back at Mindil shuffling their way to the High School Hill. Fantastic turnout !

Attention now turns to Race 2 of the Aquathlon Series (also the NT Aquathlon Championships) on Saturday evening, hope to see you all there. If the distances are a little daunting for you come on down and team up !!

RESULTS:

1. Ironman 70.3 Pucon, Chile, 1.9km swim, 180km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Reinaldo Colucci 3.52.38 Female: Amanda Lovato 4.36.12

2. Lanzarote International Duathlon

Male: Damien Derobert 56.35 Female: Yvonne Van Vlerken 1.02.17

NEXT EVENT:

Race 2 Aquathlon Series (inc. NT Aquathlon Championships)
Saturday 30 January 2010
6pm (registration closes 5.45pm sharp)
Lake Alexander
750m swim, 5km run

Race Director: Lee Wilson 0437 700 422
Registration: Lucie Hardiman / Brett Reedy
Time Keeping: Jac Crofton / Nic French
Fruit / Ice: Hollie Goodall

Note:

1. Registration opens 5pm
2. Registration closes at 5.45pm sharp. Late = NO RACE
3. Non members (ODMs) not eligible for NT Aquathlon Championship awards.
4. Torsos must be covered during run
5. As it's the wet season and cyclones do happen, please be aware that the race will be postponed if a Cyclone warning is current for Darwin. It will go ahead as scheduled if we are on cyclone watch.

TRIATHLON NT NEWS:

1. Reminder Friday 5pm deadline to be in the running to win free entry to the Busselton Half Ironman 1 May 2010.

2. Competition open to members only and prize is not transferable.

3. Refer previous e news or see www.triathlonnt.com.au and send email to eo@triathlonnt.com.au


FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. Items for E News and requests for re runs by 8pm Sunday please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. 2009 NT Aquathlon Champions were Grant Preddy and Michelle Gailey.

2. NT Aquathlon Championships commenced in 2006. We have only had two female winners: Hollie Goodall 2006 & 2007 and Michelle Gailey 2008 & 2009. There have been four male winners - 2006 Anthony Beven, 2007 Tim Ellison, 2008 Jerome Bosmans and 2009 Grant Preddy. The event was first conducted from the Katherine Pool.

3. Media Hound: Photo of Shaye Hatty, Ali Croser & Lee Wilson after Oz Day Fun Run in today's NT News. Ben Brady and Hollie Goodall's photos also feature. Stu Fitch gets a mention in current edition of Australian Triathlete magazine.

4. Chrissy Wellington is expected to return to racing soon after breaking her arm.

5. Oz Day form guide: Phil Hatty wore the best head flag, Aaron Caden excelled at pram pushing, Rosie Sullivan got the late award, James Lugg was the best at overtaking other competitors, Alan Culbertson (who has been MIA of late) was spotted, ditto new dad Scott Bevis and Rob Brooks was named spectator of the day !


Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Robyn's E News 25 Jan 2010

Peta in action at Race 1 Aquathlon Series, Nightcliff Pool

Hi All,

There were sightings all over Darwin & surrounds during the weekend with loads of people out training. Yesterday, while Chad and Kyle were going through their paces in the cooler Canberra conditions, many of us were slogging out long runs and sweating up a storm !

Great to see we have a number of new members from those who came and "tri -ed" Race 1 of the Aquathlon Series. A big welcome to you all.

Joining Darwin Triathlon Club (or Alice Springs Triathlon Club) is easy ... online at https://www.securedvirtualnet.com/Sma/Triath/
Our $110 senior and $40 junior (19 and under) membership is best value around.

One dayers (ODM) are available so that people can "tri it" once, maybe twice, but the better value for bucks option is to sign up. Joining usually then becomes the motivator people need to participate more often in events and squads and to fully enjoy belonging to Darwin Triathlon Club.

RESULTS:

1. Canberra Capital Triathlon, (Australian Olympic Distance Champs), 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

1. Male: Nicolas Kastelein M20-24 1.52.31 Female: Lisa Marangon F25-29 2.04.20

Chad Anderson 1st M25-29 1.57.25
Kyle Gear 15th M20-24 2.08.01

NEXT EVENT:

Race 2 Aquathlon Series (inc. NT Aquathlon Championships)
Saturday 30 January 2010
6pm (registration closes 5.45pm sharp)
Lake Alexander
750m swim, 5km run

Race Director: Lee Wilson 0437 700 422
Registration: Lucie Hardiman / Brett Reedy
Time Keeping: Jac Crofton / Nic French
Fruit / Ice: Hollie Goodall

Note:

1. Registration opens 5pm
2. Registration closes at 5.45pm sharp. Late = NO RACE
3. Non members (ODMs) not eligible for NT Aquathlon Championship awards.
4. Torsos must be covered during run

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Darwin Tri Club race gear: 1 x M, 1 x L Unisex tri top $88; 1 x L Unisex tri pants $80 Contact: Robyn 0448 206 121
2. BIKE BOX AVAILABLE: The club owns a old style fibreglass bike case. This is available for any members travelling. If you would like have a look at the box and see if it is suitable for your use please contact club President John Thyne on 0423 797 401

3. FOR SALE: Wetsuit ORCA APEX 2 flexible freespan arm panel, size medium. $350 Contact Mon: 0407 615 147

4. FOR SALE: Bike for sale: Hand made Alum. frame, very light Easton tubing. 54cm top tube, Shimano 105 group set and wheels, Oval Concept aero bars, carbon forks. Great for training bike or beginner triathlete. Black in colour and excellent condition. Worth $2000 new, sell for $500. Contact Shane: 0413 926 477

5. FOR SALE: Carbon Wheels for sale: Gravity Zero 50mm full carbon rim clincher set. Used for about 100km. Comes complete with Challenge Elite Light race tyres and shimano 12-23 cassette. As new condition in padded carry bag $2000 Contact Shane: 0413 926 477

6. ROOM TO RENT: Smith St, Larrakeyah sharing with two others $145/w fully furnished, room with ensuite. Contact Micko: 0422 738 969

7. Items for E News or requests for re runs by tomorrow 8pm please.
OTHER NEWS:

1. Date claimer: Ironman Western Australia Triathlon, Busselton, Western Australia, will take place on Sunday, 5 Dec 2010. Registration will open Monday 1 Feb 10.

2. Anna Kournikova has discovered triathlon.

3. Australia Day Fun takes place tomorrow morning.

4. Daryl's swim squad at Nightcliff Pool is off tomorrow due to the pool not opening until 10am on pubic holidays. Back to normal on Thursday 6am.

5. Media hound: http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2010/01/25/118301_ntsport.html Congratulations Chad.

6. Canberra spies tell us that Chad looked great and put together a great race (obviously). Also that Kyle was up there after the bike, even with a 3 min drafting penalty.

7. Stuart Young had a stop start ride at the weekend. Two punctures within minutes really doesn't make for a good day on the bike.

8. The guys going down to Hobart for the Police and Emergency Services Games triathlon are training hard.

9. Weekend form guide: Jac Crofton was on fire on the bike; Russell Peacock was getting in some extra bike time; Bec Thyne is in great run form; James Geddes is bopping along nicely; Phil Blumberg was making 1km run repeats look easy; Lee Wilson was checking out Ali Croser's calfs up close on the bike; Loz Stephenson was back having a run; Tara Worby is strong with a capital "S" on the bike; Col Smith was first to coffee and she who will remain nameless was shuffling along & couldn't run to get out of her own way !

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...

... you come across a fellow triathlete or cyclist stopped on the side of the road and you ask if they need help rather than ride on by
... asked to wash the car in 32 degree heat, you say that its too hot to do that (and you mean it) and then an hour later you go on a 80km ride because its so nice out
... you have a $4000 bike only months old, but you are still looking at bike adverts with interest

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

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