Tuesday 15 March 2011

Robyn's E News 14 March 2011



Hi All,

The pressure was on from the word go at Race 2 yesterday. First up, there was no swim due to the continued closure of Lake Alex so the event started with a slick 2.8km run. The competitors then had to negotiate Dick Ward Drive x 2 in very blustery conditions, and follow that with the final 5km run. The competition was on from the start !

Our thanks to RD Brian Gallagher for his efforts. Brian is an experienced RD with many years of volunteer service to the club and he is meticulous in his preparations to ensure your safety and fairness. Thanks also to the great mob of volunteers who assisted on the day. Much appreciated.

RESULTS:

1. Race 2 Sprint Series, Lake Alexander (format change due to lake closure) 2.8km run, 26km bike, 5km run

1 Chad Anderson 1 hr 07 secs 04 mins; 2 Heath Porter 1.11.51; 3 Grant Preddy 1.12.34; 4 Tim Ellison 1.13.03; 5 Mark Anzin 1.14.03; 5 Marcus Lisle 1.14.23; 6 Steve Goat 1.14.51; 7 David Crane 1.15.04; 8 Ali Fitch 1.15.24; 9 Blue Watt 1.15.58; 10 Tony Cox 1.16.01; 11 Aaron Caden 1.16.49; 12 Ron Griep 1.17.22; 13 Justin Tranter 1.17.39; 14 Korgan Hucent 1.18.12; 15 Roger Decurtins 1.19.45; 16 Jac Crofton 1.19.49; 16 Russell Peacock 1.19.50; 17 David McLeod 1.20.27; 18 Bec Thyne 1.20.43; 19 Rob Weatherald 1.21.32; 20 Dingo Hall 1.21.38; 21 Nic French 1.21.46; 22 Luke Reeves 1.23.04; 23 Stu Fitch 1.23.44; 24 Jim Eadie 1.24.41; 25 John Thyne 1.25.11; 26 Glen Scholz 1.25.18; 27 Kylie Gaffel 1.25.32; 28 Vicki Woodrow 1.25.47; 29 Matt Redmond 1.26.14; 30 Steph Puszka 1.26.26; 31 Ryoko Jones 1.27.20; 32 Monica Stewart 1.28.39; 33 PHil Blumberg 1.29.30; 34 Daryl Stanley 1.29.36; 35 Haydn Whitty 1.31.46; 36 Barry Sullivan 1.32.02; 37 Rowena Eastick 1.32.33; 38 Jodie McLeod 1.32.42; 39 Dean Preddy 1.32.44; 40 Clinton Luxford 1.33.17; 41 Karen Wilson 1.34.16; 42 James Lugg 1.34.49; 43 Paul Usher 1.35.13; 44 Jo Duncan 1.35.39; 45 Tony Burns 1.36.25; 46 Renae McGarvie 1.37.11; 47 Daniel O'brien 1.40.27; 48 Karen Lewis 1.41.03; 49 Rose Stephens 1.41.57; 50 Daniel Eakins 1.43.28; 51 Alexis Marshall 1.45.22; 52 Sean Killiner 1.46.38; 53 Alan Day 1.49.01; 54 Moira Wigley 1.56.59; 55 Graeme Parsons dnf

Short Option: 2.8km run, 13km bike, 3km run

1 Pete Talbot 54 mins 25 secs; 2 Leigh Milne 1.00.20; 3 Tass Liveris 1.01.02; 4 Joy Glass 1.06.25; 5 Simone Atkinson 1.08.37; 6 Priscilla Lenne 1.09.51; 7 Jacqui Brown 1.10.26; 8 Vivienne David 1.12.47; 9 Christine Friebel 1.16.30

2. Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, 3km swim, 200km bike, 20km run

Male: Frederik Van Lierde 6.43.14 Female: Julie Dibens 7.14.23

Shaye Hatty 3rd F35-39 9.34.08

3. Abu Dhabi Short Course, 1.5km swim, 100km bike, 10km run

Phill Hatty 5.11.32

Other:
Peter Gwynne 4.04.15

4. New Zealand & Oceania Triathlon Championships, Wellington NZ, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Kris Gemmell (NZL) 1.51.45 Female: Vicki Holland (GBR) 2.05.12

(Gemmell and 3rd placed female Ashleigh Gentle [AUS] 2.06.05 are Oceania Champions)

5. Huskisson Long Course, 2km swim, 83km bike, 20km run

Male: Pete Jacobs 3.38.57 Female: Michelle Wu 4.06.54

6. Victor Harbour Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Chris Bradford 1.58.07 Female: Zsofia Kovacs 2.07.26

NEXT EVENTS:

1. Sunday 27 March 2011
Ray White Darwin NT Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships
(Race 2 Sprint Series)
Lake Alexander
7am
750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run

Roster:

Race Director: Scott Bevis
Registration: Simon Cruickshank / Robyn Stanley
Timekeeping: Bill Piper / Todd Sparrow
Fruit / Ice: Nikki Roddie

Enter: Online only at www.triathlonnt.com.au ($25 individual, $30 team of two; $45 team of three) Must be current TA member to complete.

Entries close: Thursday 24 March 2011 .... no late entry accepted.

Please note: There is no short distance option - if the distance is too much for you, consider putting in a team.

First 75 registrations only receive race bag courtesy Ray White Darwin.

2. Sunday 27 March 2011
NT Junior Championships
Lake Alexander
7am
12-13 years & 14-16 years (various distances)

Enter: Online only at www.triathlonnt.com.au ($15) Must be a current TA member to compete

Race Director: Lee Wilson

ARAFURA GAMES TRIATHLON INFO:

Sunday 8 May 2011
Arafura Games Triathlon
7am
1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Entry: Australian competitors must be a current TA member to compete http://www.arafuragames.nt.gov.au/accreditation/registration/

Entries close: 5pm Friday 8 April 2011 no late entries accepted. Note: We are rapidly approaching available space limits.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. E News will be intermittent over the next few weeks so this week is best option for items for this section.

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

OTHER NEWS:

1. Rob Brooks is well connected these days and forwarded a correction regarding the mention of two punctures for Mirinda Carfrae
at IM NZ in the last E News. Rob says it was only one and how does he know this?? He asked her while chatting at the presentation dinner. The reason she lost so much time was the mechanics took ages to get to her to fix it. Thanks Rob.

2. Lee wishes to advise that Marrara track is now open. Friday track session has resumed at the track 6am friday mornings and the junior session monday 5pm has also moved back to Marrara. Please ensure if using the track to stay off the infield and not train in lanes 1 and 2.

3. There was a good turnout for the Level 1 Technical Officials Course on Friday evening. Many of our new TOs will be helping out at the NT Junior Championships & the Ray White Darwin NT Sprint Championships.

4. Triathlon NT is calling for expressions of interest for a Level 1 Coaching Course. Date yet to be confirmed but looking like June. Please email eotriathlonnt@gmail.com.

5. Stork report: Congratulations to Steve and Anna Goat who are expecting their second child later this year.

6. We have a huge contingent heading over for Ironman 70.3 Singapore this weekend. Good luck to Steve Goat, David McLeod, Matt Redmond, David Croser, Dale Berk, Kathy McKay, Vincent Gilly, Ryoko Jones, Robyn Stanley, Daryl Stanley, Grant Preddy, Damien Brown, Justin Tranter. Ian Norton, Blue Watt, Graeme Parsons, Russell Peacock, Jodie McLeod, Brian Hannon, Angelika Hannon, Simon Cruickshank, Phil Brownscombe, Rob Brooks and Kylie Gaffel. Wish them good luck if you see them before they fly out.



YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...

... you think of two or three races as being a big year (those ironpersons can relate to this one)
... you look up the yellow pages in each place you visit to see if they have any bike shops catering for triathletes
... you don't think it is unusual to own half a dozen pairs of bathers

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

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