Robyn's E News 2 November 2011

Hi All,

We are expecting a bumper turn out again this weekend for our very popular Enduro. So pump up your tyres, plug your handlebars and come on down and join in. Our newer members who haven’t done this format previously, are in for a treat.

It’s great fun and fantastic brain gym as well (just ask those who headed for the water last year with their sunnies on) !

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 6 November 2011
Enduro Triathlon
Lake Alexander
7am (registration closes 6.45am sharp)

250m swim, 5km bike, 1km run x 3

Event Status: CLUB

Race Director: Bertram Birk
Registration: Paul Hollander / Kyle Gear
Timekeepers: Renae McGarvie / Christine Friebel
Fruit / Ice: Belinda Townend

Note:

1. Please assist registration volunteers by having your TA card or copy of membership receipt with you & arrive early.

2. Carry at least one full water bottle on your bike

3. Have a think about how you will arrange your spot in transition, you will be coming through 8 times so you need to be organised & stay neat.

4. Your assistance with setting up and packing away racks, cones, rubbish etc is a given

5. Don’t forget the Aeroguard !

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. WANTED: Team member. Anyone interested in doing the run legs as part of a team for Sunday’s enduro, please contact Barry on 8932 6569.

2. FOR SALE: We have an even more limited number of our club shirts (Men’s S, M, L and Women’s S, M, L ) available, $62 First in best dressed... they are going fast. Email: darwintriclub89@bigpond.com



3. FOR SALE: GT ZR 3 in great condition, grey, black, red alloy frame carbon forks. Frame size 48 cm, 9 speed Shimano cluster, Richey wheels, handlebar and stem. Two bottle cages and speedo. Great entry level bike $350 Contact Bertram 0401 114 492

4. Items for next E News by 8pm Sunday please.


OTHER NEWS:

1. Condolences to the family of Brian Barr (64), age group legend, who passed away on Monday in Qld after a short illness. Brian is known to many of our members.



His achievements at Kona and ITU Worlds over many years were amazing. In 2005, Brian then M55-59, tackled the double, ITU OD Worlds in Honolulu (2nd) and a week later did Kona where he was 2nd in 10.24.48.



Noosa & Mooloolaba tris were in his backyard but sadly, Brian was missing from Noosa results on Sunday. Last year he blitzed his M60-64 age group in 2.16.31. Even knowing his condition, he had entered Mooloolaba next year.

2. DCC is seeking people interested in being trained by AustCycle to conduct the program in the HCI target populations. If you are interested in becoming a Teacher or Provider, would like further information on the AustCycle program or have any further queries, please contact Amber (Healthy Communities Coordinator) at DCC on 8930 0632

3. The juniors heading to Queensland this weekend to compete in the Qld All Schools Triathlon finalised their preparations with a zippy transition training session last night. Wow, those kids can move !

4. Our new tri suits look fantastic. Once you do the normal “wiggle” to get them on, they are very comfy.

5. Some of our members training on the bike & heading for the Gorge at Katherine at the weekend had a close encounter & a huge adrenalin rush when a bunch (herd, mob, ?) of buffalo crashed through a fence near them (in the dark).

6. Bali International Triathlon date has been confirmed as 24 June 2012.

7. 2011 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships are on this weekend at Henderson, Nevada (USA). Our elite team consists of Craig Alexander, David Dellow, Rebekah Keat, Nikki butterfield and Christine Hemphill. Course distance 4km swim, 120km bike, 30km run. Our recent Finlay’s NT Long Course Triathlon was a selection points event for TA’s Age Group Team for LD Worlds in Spain next year. If you are interested in making the age group team see further info at www.triathlon.org.au

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

… you can’t remember the last time you had all your toe-nails, and you’ve actually grown fond of the alternating blue/black and white/pink
pattern on alternate toes

… you’re either training, just finished training, tired from training, or planning your next training session

… the amount of time training that you thought was insanely too much prior to being a triathlete is only a fraction of the time you now spend on an easy day

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn



Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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