Wednesday 18 May 2011

Robyn's E News 18 May 2011



Photo: Simon has been looking after our equipment for a number of years. He needs a break .... can you help?

Hi All,

Great news ! We have been successful in obtaining permission to use the Waterfront Lagoon for our teams event on Sunday (see info below).

A couple of things we wish to highlight - parking meters in the area apply on Sunday & they are patrolled, so no grizzling if you park there, go overtime & get booked. The other is that this is our first morning start at this venue. With Lake A out of action, we need to build a great relationship so we will be welcomed back. With this in mind, we ask members to avoid making any unnecessary noise so that resident's get to enjoy their Sunday sleep in & no complaints are lodged about the event.

RESULTS:

1. Epic 250 Leadman Triathlon, 5km swim, 223km bike, 22km run (250k in total), Nevada

Male: Jordan Rapp 9.32.19 Female: Angela Naeth 10.29.43

2. 2011 Seoul ITU Triathlon Asian Cup, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Tim Don (GBR) 1.51.57 Female: Hideko Kikuchi (JPN) 2.07.46

3. 2011 Subic Bay ITU Triathlon Asian Cup, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 40km run

Male: Reto Hug (SUI) 1.54.33 Female: Natalie Van Coevorden (AUS) 2.10.03

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 22 May 2011
Waterfront Lagoon
Teams Event
7.30am

Event status: CLUB (must be a member to participate)

250m swim, 6km bike, 1.5km run x 3

Roster:

Race Director: John Thyne
Registration: Korgan Hucent / Damien Brown
Timekeepers: Bronwyn Rossingh / Stef Puszka
Fruit / Ice: Louise Ogden

Note:

1. Swim will be two laps in the area inside the net. (So no risk of swimming with the big fish)
2. Ride two laps on Kitchener Road and the Deck Chair cinema road.

3. Run one lap similar to the splash and dash swim.

4. Kitchener Road is a little rough in places and has some loose surface. Competitors should consider using their training wheels and mountain bikes may even be a good option. Remember this is a fun novelty race so speed is not everything. There are also three very sharp speed humps on this course which will need to be ridden over with care.

5. Team are to be made up of three people and the race will be in a relay format. A competitor can only do one leg at a time.

6. Teams are encouraged to be mixed. Team themes also encouraged.

7. Parking Warning: Parking is metered (2 hours) in the Waterfront area between 7am-10pm and that applies to Sunday as well. The multi story car park is free for the first 2 hours but may not open until 7am. More info on parking: http://www.waterfront.nt.gov.au/darwin-waterfront-precinct/parking/

8. This is a residential area so members are asked not to make too much noise before and during the race (we want to be allowed back).

COMMITTEE NEWS:

1. Date for Darwin Triathlon Club Annual General Meeting has been set for Sunday 28 August 2011.

2. Is there someone with accounting or bookkeeping skills who would be willing to take over from our long serving treasurer Jane Marie who will be stepping down?

3. Also needing a break is our super equipment man Simon who has also been in that position for a number of years. If you can assist with looking after the club equipment, trailer & shed we would love to hear from you.

TRIATHLON NT NEWS:

1. Triathlon NT has confirmed details for the upcoming Level 1 Triathlon Coaching Course.

Dates: Sat 16 July 2011 & Sunday 17 July 2011 (attendance both days required)
Time: 8.45pm - 5pm
Cost: $250

2. This two day course aimed at coaches working with junior, beginner and club level triathletes and will provide a basic education and coaching skills to begin a coaching pathway. Upon completing the 2 day course candidates are called a "Level 1 Candidate Coach" and have a workbook, assignment, practical component and other requirements to complete within pre-determined time frames before being accredited.

3. More details and registration at www.triathlonnt.com.au

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. WANTED TO BUY: The old silver Campagnolo Shamal Wheel set; Contact Tim: 0437 602 346

2. WANTED: Persons interested in forming a team for Katherine Ultra Challenge: I’m up for any of the running and bike legs; probably not trained up enough to complete 3.2km swim and kayaking abilities are non-existent; Ideally I’d like to do 10km cross country run, 8km road run and 37 km road bike, but happy to trim to 2 legs or switch around a little to suit. Contact Warwick: 0420 714 468

3. WANTED: Helper needed to be support for an individual completing the Katherine Ultra Challenge. This is an awesome event being held over the Queen’s birthday long weekend in Katherine. Anyone who would possibly be interested in laying gear out for an individual please Contact Dan 0404 667 945

4. FOR SALE: 2009 Black medium/tall 2XU model C:2 wetsuit. Long sleeves. Perfect condition - rarely worn. $150 Contact Ron 0407 117 448

5. FOUND: Sunglasses at Arafura. Contact darwintriclub@bigpond.com

6. Items or requests for advt re runs by 8pm Sunday please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. The Bintan International Triathlon (Indonesia) takes place this weekend. Club Secretary Graeme Parsons will be on the start line. Good luck GP. BTW after competing last year, Graeme was successful in lobbying race organisers to get a couple of extra age categories in the event.

2. Chris McCormack's new book has just been released. "I'm Here to Win" has moved to #8 on Amazon's Sports list.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...

... you come home from a long run with chaffing & the responsible shorts go straight in the bin instead of the washing machine
... you throw out those see through nicks before they are commented on by following riders (hint - if you hold them up to the light and you can see through them ... so can everyone else)
... you love doing a long ride on your own for the quality reflection and thinking time it provides

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

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