Friday 4 November 2011

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

E News

Monday 31 October 2011

Robyn's E News 31 October 2011



Photo: Joseph working on his swim




Hi All,

Email is great …. most of the time ! Some of you didn’t receive our last E News due to the size of the attachments. Many servers rejected the email altogether, apologies to those who missed out. The attachments were details of road works in progress on Channel Island Road.

The weekend saw many of our members taking on the Noosa Tri while those still at home were out & about training. It was great the rain held off on Saturday morning and long rides could be done. Those heading for Shepparton 70.3, IM WA, Phuket 70.3 etc are all out there training the house down.

Our very popular Enduro event takes place this weekend. It’s fast, it’s furious and it’s fun and very much anticipated. With the wet season kicking in, this is also our last triathlon format event for awhile. After this weekend we change to swim/run combos that have everyone on their toes during the wet.

RESULTS:

1 Noosa Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: David Dellow 1.46.36 Female: Melissa Rollinson 2.00.25

Member results:

Jason Jones 37th M40-44 2.18.10

Kylie Gaffel 14th F25-29 2.28.50

Glen Scholz 92nd Mates Wave 2.32.28

Leigh Milne 189th M35-39 2.37.24

Thomas Parkinson 206th M35-39 2.40.03

Clinton Luxford 186th Mates Wave 2.45.19

Sinon Cooney 18th Clydesdales 2.46.39

Juliette Neve 59th F35-39 2.53.21

Kirrily Jones 63rd F35-39 2.54.26

Other:

Dean Nankivell 128th M50-54 3.12.45

2. Huskission Tri #1, NSW, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Shane Farrant 1.54.52 Female: Jessica Simpson 2.15.47

3. Ironman 70.3 Miami, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Sebastian Kienie 3.47.01 Female: Leanda Cave 4.13.35

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 6 November 2011
Enduro Triathlon
Lake Alexander (note change of venue)
7am

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

Event Status: CLUB

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

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: We have a limited number of our club shirts (Men’s S, M, L and Women’s S, M, L ) available, $62 These would make awesome Christmas gifts. First in best dressed. Email: darwintriclub89@bigpond.com

2. 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

3. Items for next E News by 8pm tomorrow please.


JUNIORS:

1. Juniors attending the tri skills session at Nightcliff Pool on Saturday evening were very enthusiastic, as were John Thyne and Lee Wilson who took them through numerous activities. I think the kids skill levels were improving on the spot but they were enjoying themselves so much they didn’t even notice they were learning so much from the guys. Thanks to John and Lee & all volunteers for their assistance.

2. Our DTC junior tour happens this weekend. The juniors head for Queensland to take part in the Qld All Schools Triathlon. Please wish Mitch Ward, Lara Whitehouse, Louise Jettner, Joseph White, Connor McLeod, Bella Hatty and Ari McInerney good luck if you see them this week.

OTHER NEWS:

1. My take on cycling in Darwin drew a lot of response. Rose, for example, had just dodged a ride on mower that turned on the path in front of her and suggested that be added to the list. It also prompted Vicki to provide a similar list of her experiences of riding “down south” …

Mad, erratic drivers; swooping magpies; road rage; pot holes; cycle lanes that just disappear into the main lane of a major highway; swooping, aggressive (& making) contact magpies; cold/numb feet; a howling head wind; a howling cross wind; a constant running nose; freezing hands -no matter what gloves you use; cold rain +wind; watering eyes (due to the wind); looking like a @#!^ head with lots of weird cable ties sticking out your helmet to ward off magpies; but you know what ... not much broken glass !!

2. Jason Jones had his helmet pinched from transition at Noosa yesterday. He set up, went over to help Kirrily, came back and it was gone!

You can imagine lots of swearing !! That is just low and so against the spirit of triathlon !

3. Congrats to those who pb’d at Noosa yesterday and big congrats to those doing their first ever OD event.

4. Looking at Dean Nankivell’s splits, thinking he has had mechanical problems during the bike leg.

5. Now the hard part, those on Qantas flights are still stranded in Brisbane.

6. Junior calendar & updated senior roster are now up on the website. So are splits from our last event. Thanks Al.


YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ..

… if a parent, you occasionally bring your kid(s) with a colouring book to the pool or to running while you train. In extreme cases, you have them
time your intervals and yell out splits

… you have memorized the names and performance histories of the half-dozen or so people just ahead and just behind you in your age group in your area. When someone passes you whom you haven’t “scouted”, you make it a point to interrogate (uh, “chat”) with them after the race.

… your work colleagues frequently introduce you to clients or new people in the office as “the guy/gal who does triathlons”.


Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn



Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

E News

Sunday 30 October 2011

Robyn's E News 26 October 2011

Hi All,

Loving the storms ~If you haven’t experienced training in a Darwin wet season before, you are in for a treat ! Just be prepared to be wet, wet, wet and make sure you have plenty of shoes as they take a bit to dry, even under a fan.

With the recent spate of storm activity, most of us are now back to checking the BOM before heading out for training. Running in the rain (read cool) is a favourite activity at the moment.

JUNIORS:

1. Juniors are in action again this weekend at Nightcliff Pool, 5pm Saturday

2. Junior training sessions are being well attended. (See website for details).

3. The club junior development tour to Qld to participate in the All Schools Triathlon is coming up soon. The juniors involved are training well.

4. Following the recent SSNT triathlons in Alice Springs & Darwin, a number of our junior members will be offered positions in the School Sport NT Development Squad to train on to compete at the 2012 National Schools Triathlon to be held in Busselton WA.

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 6 November 2011

Enduro Triathlon

Lake Alexander (note originally scheduled for Nightcliff Pool)
7am
250m swim, 5km bike, 1km run x 3

Event Status: CLUB

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


CLUB EVENT CALENDAR & ROSTER:

1. Attached is updated calendar and roster. Please note changes. An updated copy is also posted to club website.

2. You will notice some roster positions are still to be filled. If you can volunteer for any of those dates, please email darwintriclub89@bigpond.com

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Asics – Gel Noosa Tri 25th. Size 10.5 US, 44.5 Euro. Excellent condition, very well looked after but no longer used for racing. Looking for about $50.00 Contact Dan 0404 667 945

2. Items for E News and requests for advt re runs by 8pm Sunday please.

ROAD TO AUCKLAND:

This summer, Canberra is on the path to Auckland! Triathlon ACT is providing great opportunities this summer to competitors aiming for ITU Age Group World Championships selection in both Sprint and Olympic Distance. So if you have not yet entered, check out the following races:

1. Canberra Olympic Triathlon – 18th December 2011
The first of the qualifying races for the Age Group Olympic Distance World Championships will take place in the Australian Capital Territory on the 18th of December. This race offers great opportunities for people trying to qualify for the 2012 Australian Age Group Olympic Distance Team. Competing in the first race will give you an early advantage in setting your strategy for the season.
More details here.

2. Australian Sprint Distance Triathlon – 29th January 2012
Triathlon ACT is hosting the Australian Sprint Distance Championships in Canberra on the 29th of January. This race offers double points for selection into the 2012 Australian Age Group Sprint Distance Team!
More details here.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Emma Snowsill has withdrawn from Noosa but both the men’s and women’s elite field remains star studded. The list reads like a Who’s Who of triathlon.

2. If you are heading out to Channel Island for a ride please be aware that there is some road work happening on Channel Island Road.

One site near the new Detention Centre is in full swing, with the road currently narrowed and the speed limited to 60km/hr. The second site where work has already started is the intersection with Jenkins road. Stage 2 of project (Channel Island Road tie-in) will commence soon. (See attached diagrams for more information).

3. There has been a flurry of cyclist v motorist letters to the editor this week, generated by a recent NT News article. It would pay to be very vigilant out there for awhile and to make sure you are cycling within the law.

4. The two idiots I saw last night cycling full pelt through Parap, two abreast, no helmets and no lights are lucky to be alive (no accident reports so I assume they reached were ever they were going in such a hurry). No lycra was involved, but no wonder some cyclists antagonise motorists.

5. I thought I would share with you my take on cycling in Darwin: Broken glass; Nest protecting plovers; Dogs on the loose; Broken glass; Non functioning water bubblers; Monitor lizards; Broken glass; Long grassers asleep on the bike path; Aggressive Darwin Bus drivers; Broken glass; Potholes; Road trains; Broken glass; Snakes; Low flying bush turkeys; Broken glass; Flocks of cockatoos; Dry season burn off smoke; Broken glass; Mosquitos; Midges; Broken glass; Sunburn; Intoxicated long grassers; Broken glass; blokes in utes; dogs barking near your ear; Broken glass.

6. Christmas is coming (very quickly). Our bike shops have lots of go faster gear in stock now, so why not take advantage and get in early with your Christmas shopping. Support our sponsors as they support us.

7. Uniform order update – some items have arrived, just waiting delivery of final parcel.

8. Swim squad at Nightcliff Pool is noticing the benefits of the new shade cloth. The water temperature is a couple of degrees cooler than average (so far).


YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

… you believe race day is about enjoying the experience and having fun
… you have a water bottle with you – most of the time

… you can down a cold can of anything in 10 seconds flat



Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn


Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News