Wednesday 23 November 2011

Robyn's E News 23 November 2011

Hi All,

Our young juniors will be in action at Nightcliff Pool on Sunday morning (event start 8am). If you are going past, call in and encourage the triathletes of tomorrow and perhaps help out with some setting up, marshalling or packing up.

RESULTS:

1. Murray Man Triathlon, SA, 2km swim, 80km bike, 20km run

Male: Xavier Coppock 4.08.20 Female: Felicity Lloyd 4.26.56
Clinton Luxford 8th M30-34 5.43.43

NEXT EVENT:

Friday 2 December 2011
Splash N Dash
Lake Alexander
6pm

300m swim, 2km run x 2

Race Director: Chris Jessop

Registration: Paul Bell / Priscilla Lenne
Timekeeping: Jo Duncan / Georgia Horton
Fruit / Ice: Stuart Stacey

CHANGE OF DISTANCE:

1. Please note change of distance of our next event to 300m swim, 2km run x 2.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Asics Gel Noosa Tri shoes – US 9.5 or 10. There must be a Cinderella out there who fits these. $50 ono. Contact Dan 0404 667 945

2. FOR SALE: Full carbon road bike – Large frame, suits 185 cm tall (plus or minus). Looking for $1500. Need to reduce the number of bikes and sadly this one lost. Also have a couple of mountain bikes that can disappear to a good home for reasonable offer. Contact Dan 0404 667 945

3. FOR SALE: 2009 XS/52 Women's Marin Portofina Road Racing bike with Shimano gears, brakes etc. $750 It is in perfect condition and only done 344km. It was purchased in May 2010 from K9 Cycles for $1155 and has a trip computer, bottle holder (x2) and pedals which accommodate clip in shoes or normal shoes. It’s an absolutely beautiful bike to ride and I’m only selling to help pay for my daughter's operation. Contact Leah 0417 848 611 to view (located in Gunn).

4. ACCOMMODATION WANTED: New club member looking for house-sitting/room for rent for 3 weeks from 2nd December. Heading back to UK for 3-4 weeks at Xmas, then returning to Darwin, so also looking for accommodation from mid-January. Non-smoker, tidy and pet friendly! Contact Jo 0435 826 711

5. FOUND: Waterfront Splash N Dash, sunglasses. Email darwintriclub89@bigpond.com

6. Items for next E News by Sunday 9pm please.

MEMBERSHIP CARDS:

1. Triathlon NT advises there was a glitch in distribution of some membership cards. This occurred in the early stages of introducing the new TA database and membership system.

2. If you haven’t yet received your membership card and you joined more than 6 weeks ago, please email TA’s National Participation and Member Services Manager at alexandra.fehon@triathlon.org.au giving your name, date of payment (from your receipt) and include your member number.

3. Alex will then arrange to have your membership card forwarded. Apologies for any members this has impacted on.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Date Claimer: Fannie Bay Swim 1 July 2012 (1pm)

2. Entry for Bali International Triathlon (24 June 2012) is now open. This Olympic distance event will have a new bike course next year. There is also a sprint distance and a 5km fun run. Further information & entry: http://www.goadventureasia.com/BIT/bit.htm

3. Cairns 2.80.20 entry opened yesterday. Challenge Cairns entry still open.

4. Ironman 70.3 Yeppoon (Aug 2012) entry opens 1 December.

5. Triathlon Australia’s latest member newsletter contains links and codes for member priority entry for Sydney Triathlon (Olympic distance). Didn’t get the email? – sign up for Newsletters on www.triathlon.org.au )

6. Ironman 70.3 Singapore (March 2012) entry also open. Lots of member names on that competitor list. Traditionally fills fast around Xmas/New Year.

7. A couple of significant “0” birthdays this week with Shaye Hatty (Monday) and Monica Stewart (tomorrow) officially entering their new age categories. Happy birthday Shaye and Mon !

8. Drink up, it’s pretty hot and sweaty out there at the moment.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

… you happily pay $9 for a pair of elastic laces
… you know the location of every accessible tap within a 10km radius of your home
… with lycra in mind, your washing machine is permanently set to delicate

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn



Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

E News

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