Robyn's E News 17 Nov 10

Photo: NT Junior Development Team at Kawana Waters Qld.

Hi All,

Have you started your Christmas go faster wish list yet? I'm motivated to ask Santa for a whole new package, not because I really need it but because I'd like to become a little more colour coordinated. The only way you can do that is to get the bike, shoes, helmet, trisuit etc all at once.

Over the top? Mmm, that's what I thought. Maybe I'll hang off for a bit.

But seriously, if you are looking for gift ideas and aren't yet a member or want to encourage someone to take up triathlon ... why not give the gift of club membership. At $110 until 30 June it's almost a stocking filler (you don't get many coffees or bottles of wine for that). Joining is an easy online process at https://www.securedvirtualnet.com/Sma/Triath/

Urgent .... we need a timekeeper for Friday evening. Please email if you can assist.


NEXT EVENT:

Friday 19 November 2010
Splash N Dash
Lake Alexander
6pm (Registration closes 5.45pm)
300m swim, 2km run, 300m swim, 2km run, 300m swim, 2km run

Race Director: Phil Brownscombe
Registration: Simon Cruickshank / Stef Puszka
Timekeeping: Ian Norton / Volunteer Required
Fruit / Ice: Kathy McKay

Note:

1. Registration closes 5.45pm sharp - not registered = no race.
2. Torsos must be covered during run legs. (read ... guys, wear a singlet)
3. No iPods, MP3s or similar allowed.
4. If you withdraw from the event at any stage, please inform timekeepers that you are a dnf.
5. Please note, our volunteer time keepers do a fantastic job. You can help make that easier by not asking them for your times while the race is still in progress or they are finalizing sheets. Results are usually published in E News Monday morning and are also posted to our website.
6. If you want your times and splits immediately, please keep your own.
7. Bring insect repellent.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: 2009 Cervelo P2C - Ultegra - 51cm. The P2 is a full carbon Time trial bike, so best suited to someone already with a road bike for general training use. $3000 Contact- Kyle (Cyclezone) 8981 4436 or 0437 814 892

2. FOR SALE: -Token T50 carbon tubular race wheels, ultegra cassette, GP4000 singles. Riden approx - 200km. $1300 Contact- Kyle (Cyclezone) 8981 4436 or 0437 814 892

3. FOR SALE: 2006/7 Orbea Ordu TT 57cm, Black and Blue colour scheme, Shimano Dura-ace 7800 and FSA sl-k mix, Brand new selle italia NT1 saddle, 2009 Felt wheels with brand new pro race tyres. $2000 Contact Heath: 0431 328 937

4. WANTED: Wind Trainer in good condition asap. Contact Renae: 0488 102 939.

5. ADVTS WANTED: Please email details of items for sale, requests for repeat advts or things you want to buy eg tri gear, bikes etc for inclusion in the next E News by 8pm Sunday.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Last E News gave contacts for an adventure race in Dili. I've been told they are having problems receiving email on the gmail address that was initially set up (infoadventureracetl@gmail.com). They request you please direct any enquiries to adventureacademy@bigpond.com

2. Swimming NT advise that the Leah Cullen Relay Challenge originally planned for July this year has been rescheduled to Saturday 4th December 2010, 10am (at conclusion of DazL Distance Meet#2) at Casuarina Swimming Pool. Entries must be received by 22 Nov 2010. Further information: www.nt.swimming.org.au

3. Triathlon WA has partnered with Healthwise Active Travel (Flight Centre) providing accommodation and race entry packages to Triathlon Australia Members wishing to participate in Ironman 70.3 Busselton on Saturday 7 May 2011. While entries open to Triathlon Australia Members on Monday 22 November at 9am WST it is anticipated entry will fill within hours. TA members travelling from Interstate, have a great opportunity to secure entry to the event through a package travel deal with Healthwise Active Travel. TWA have allocated a limited 100 entry spots through this option. For further package details please contact Shannon Stacey, Healthwise Active Travel Event and Travel Manager, (08) 7129 4800 or 1300 220 293, or shannon.stacey@healthwiseglobal.com

For further details on Ironman 70.3 Busselton, please see website www.busseltonhalf.com

4. Quickest retirement in history perhaps: "Recently on twitter Haile Gebrselassie announced his unretirement, "Running is in my blood and I decided to continue competing. My announcement in New York was my first reaction after a disappointing race. When my knee is better again I will start focusing on my next race."

5. Those heading for Asia Pacific Ironman 70.3 Phuket next month are training the house down .. a quick look at the start list shows Kathy McKay, Jamie Tomlinson, Tim Green, Korgan Hucent, Vincent Gilly, Daryl Stanley, Rob Brooks, Sue Parora, Nic Hoey, Shaye Hatty, David Croser, Grant Preddy, Phil Blumberg and myself will be among the starters.

6. Steve Goat is looking forward to tapering prior to doing Ironman Western Australia (anyone else going from here?).

7. Tim Hardiman is pounding the pavement in preparation for 60km Kepler run in NZ.

8. We also have a few heading down for the Canberra Half Ironman including Debbie Geertshuis, Angelika Hannon, Jodie McLeod, Jo Duncan, & Grant Preddy.

9. Stu Fitch will be doing a couple of legs in a team at the Triple Tri in Canberra this weekend.

10. Racing away? Please let me know where and when to ensure your results get a mention in E News. I track fairly well but can't be across all events all of the time so appreciate your assistance here.


Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Robyn's E News 15 Nov 10

Hi All,

Well it was certainly a mixed bag weather wise over the weekend. We had it all .. with last night's storm arriving at just the right time.

Lots of people were out and about training over the weekend and with the Christmas functions happening it's getting very hectic as we lead into the festive season.

Many members are also busy making plans to compete at various away races, with some lucky enough to bag some great airfares on offer.

RESULTS:

1. Anaconda Augusta, WA, 14.4km run, 1.9km swim, 13km paddle, 32km mtb, 2.5km run

Open: Male: Jarod Johler 4.17.28 Female: Deanna Blegg 4.57.37

Greg Kahl 7.08.49

2. Queensland All Schools Championships, Lake Kawana

Intermediate: 600m swim, 16km bike, 4km run
NT Results:
Hayden Chrzanowski 1.00.46; Nelson Rossingh 1.02.12; Louise Jettner 1.04.47, Imogen Teale 1.04.48, Lachlan Hatty 1.11.07

Junior: 400m swim, 12km bike, 3km run
NT Results:
Lara Whitehouse 52.04; Connor McLeod 53.28; Ari McInterney 54.33; Isabella Hatty 55.43; Chynna Godfrey 58.38

3. Ironman 70.3 World Championships, Clearwater, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21km run

Male: Michael Raelert 3.41.19 Female: Jodie Swallow 4.06.28

4. Shepparton Half Ironman, Vic, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21km run

Male: Matty White 3.49.23 Female: Rebekah Keat 4.17.22

Other:
Malcolm Baguley 19th M35-39 4.32.59
Kate Murphy 1st F30-34 4.34.12
Jodie Barker 3rd F35-39 4.40.42

5. Asian Games Triathlon, Guangzhou, China, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Yuichi Hosoda (JPN) 1.52.15 Female: Mariko Adachi (JPN) 2.05.43

6. Hamilton Island Triathlon, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Male: Ryan Fisher 1.02.13 Female: Ashleigh Gentle 1.08.19

NEXT EVENT:

Friday 19 November 2010
Splash N Dash
Lake Alexander
6pm (Registration closes 5.45pm)
300m swim, 2km run, 300m swim, 2km run, 300m swim, 2km run

Race Director: Phil Brownscombe
Registration: Simon Cruickshank / Stef Puszka
Timekeeping: Nikki Roddie / Lucie Hardiman
Fruit / Ice: Kathy McKay

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: 2006/7 Orbea Ordu TT 57cm, Black and Blue colour scheme, Shimano Dura-ace 7800 and FSA sl-k mix, Brand new selle italia NT1 saddle, 2009 Felt wheels with brand new pro race tyres. $2000 Contact Heath: 0431 328 937

2. FOR SALE: Large Women's ZOOT Tri Shorts, Black, new tags on, $50 Contact Robyn 0448 206 121

3. ADVTS WANTED: Please email details of items for sale or things you want to buy eg tri gear, bikes etc for inclusion in the next E News.

TRIATHLON NT NEWS:

1. Arafura Games Triathlon registration is now open at www.arafuragames.nt.gov.au (please read entry conditions).

2. Arafura Games Triathlon entry is free.

3. We will be calling for volunteers for our local organising committee (LOC) shortly. Please give some thought as to how you may be able to assist.

4. If you are aware of anyone outside our organisation who has or would like major event organising experience & would be willing to come on board, please let us know. Email eo@triathlonnt.com.au

5. Watch this space for calls for Arafura Games sport volunteers for triathlon.

OCHRE CARD:

1. From 1 March 2011, under new laws , if you work or volunteer with children you will need to apply for a Working with Children Clearance.

2. You will soon be hearing at lot about the Ochre Cards and they will be required for all our Arafura Games volunteers as well as anyone who volunteers at our club events. Our committee, coaches and technical officials will also require Ochre Cards .

3. Many of you will be making your Ochre Card applications through work. Cost is $50 for employees and $5 for volunteers (valid two years).

4. We encourage you to have a look at the requirements and the process at www.workingwithchildren.nt.gov.au

OTHER NEWS:

1. Following the report on our last event : Letter to the Editor (NT News 11 Nov 10) TIME FOR NT BROWN TROUT TOURNAMENT ...Is the Waterfront Slash and Dash (as reported in Tuesday NT News) inspired by the floaties frequently found in our public lagoons, oceans and water parks? Seems like a golden opportunity for NT Tourism to market the event in combination with the Lake Leanyer Pooh and Paddle or the Nightcliff Beach e-coli sprint, and in the process, create a unique Territory lifestyle adventure challenge. (Signed Felix, Leanyer).

2. Greg Kahl says although he wasn't fully prepared for the Augusta Anaconda Adventure Race, he did plan a better time than what he ended up with. Greg says "The run leg was great, but starting at the back of the pack and getting around the slower runners caused many people to take risky jumps and transfers over the rocks. Broken arms and legs happened, I missed timed a jump and ended up as a pin ball bouncing from rock to rock until I hit, and no pun intended, rock bottom. That took a lot out of me, but I kept going. Swim was good, and not having paddled since last summer, the 13km ocean paddle really drained me. Not to worry, 32km Mountain Bike leg was where I was planning to make back some time, unfortunately at the 15km mark, after passing so many people, on a fast downhill, at about 52km/hr (maxed out at 57km/hr) my rear tyre locked up. What caused this was a broken rear derailer, and my day was done. I attempted to run the remaining 17km but it was a losing battle. about 9-10km out from the end of the bike leg, finally a guy came past with a chain breaker, and thus enabling me to make a single speed bike (note to all mtb riders, better to have one speed then none at all, carry a chain breaker), so 16km/hr was now max on the bike. I had nothing left for the final run leg, and finished in a disappointing time 7 hours 8 mins. I was looking at under 6 hours, so guess what is on the cards for next year???".

3. David Janmaat was also in action at the Augusta Anaconda.

4. For those adventure race enthusiasts out there a call has gone out regarding an inaugural Adventure Race in Dili. Details are a little sketchy but it will be held on Sunday 12th December. Will be a 12 hour race (from 6am to 6pm) and will comprise of running, walking, paddling and riding. They are looking to have 3 mixed teams of 4 competitors from Darwin. Apparently Airnorth will supply free flights (only have to pay the taxes (about $150) for the 12 competitors. Competitors will have to organize food and accommodation (Timor Lodge is about $25 per night) whilst in Dili. There is a flight on the Saturday and then competitors could go home Monday (or stay for a while and enjoy the scenery and diving etc).
Entry into the race will be free, and it won’t be too hard core! – just fun. They need expressions of interest ASAP so as to arrange flights. If anyone is interested please email Dave at infoadventureracetl@gmail.com for further information.

5. For those with a Tassie connection ... Devonport Triathlon (Tas) date has been changed to Saturday 15 January 2011.

6. The development squad juniors who participated in the Qld Junior Tour and competed at the Qld All Schools Triathlon gained a wealth of experience. Well done to all. Tour photos are now up on Flickr page.

7. Interested persons are invited to Bicycle NT's AGM , which will be held on Sunday 5th December 2010 at 10 am, at Jane Aagaard's Electoral Office in Nightcliff (where the market is held). Further info: www.bicyclent.org.au

8. There are some spiffy new bikes making debut (or is that de-butt) appearances. I thought it was still a few weeks until Christmas???

9. Speaking of Christmas, if you are after go faster gear to have under your tree, now would be the time to head into the bike shop. Avoid disappointment .... don't leave your shopping until the last minute.

10. Kate Murphy got amongst the open women at Shepparton yesterday. Kate was 7th overall and won her age group.

11. Heading to NSW to race? Note Callala and Bateman's Bay triathlons have switched dates (Bateman's Bay clashed with a circus).

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...

... you are tempted to do your long rides in togs so you don't end up with dodgy tan lines
... your child comes home after doing well at the school cross country and tells you he took it out in a nice pace that he could hold.....& that everyone else died
... you clean your bike more often than your car

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News