Robyn's E News 11/6/2012

Hi All,

Hope you are all enjoying this brilliant long weekend.  Great for staying in bed late and equally as good for getting out and about early (albeit with a couple of extra layers on).

We have had a couple of people offer to assist with our Presentation Night Dinner.  Thank you.  The search is now on to find a suitable theme, venue & menu. If you have any suggestions on what you would enjoy, we would love to hear them.  Please email.

RESULTS:

1.  Ironman 70.3 Eagleman, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Craig Alexander (AUS) 3.44.57  Female:  Meredith Kessler 4.12.10

2.  Ironman 70.3 Italy, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Daniel Fontana (ITA) 4.13.25  Female:  Kristen Maller (GER)  4.47.58

3.  Ironman 70.3 Boise, 1.9km swim,  19km, bike, 21.1km run (shortened ride)

Male:  Matty Reed (USA) & Callum Millward (NZL) 2.13.23  Female:  Jodie Swallow 2.29.28

4.  Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, 2.4km swim, 30km bike, 13km run (approx. conversions)

Male:  Andy Potts 2.03.17  Female:  Leanda Cave 2.18.17

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 17 June 2012

Lake Alexander
Triathlon
7.30am

750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run

Short option:  300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Roster:

Race Director:  Simon Cruickshank

Registration:    Emma Winterflood / Ron Griep
Timekeeping:  Ron Griep / Daniel Eakins
Fruit / Ice:      Kylie Gaffel

UNIFORM ORDER:

1.  As detailed in last Friday’s email, we have opened a new Uniform Order online here. 

2.  The order is to be finalized by this Friday so please get your order in now.

3.  We are offering our Men’s and Women’s Tri Suits, new Ultra Tri Top and Tri Pants for men and women and the Men’s swimmers.  In response to numerous requests we have also included our new running top.  

4.  We hope this covers most of your training and racing needs. 

 

5.  The women’s version of the Tri Suit and the Tri Top are lined.  The ultra tops & tri pants are an upgraded version on those previously offered.

6.  This is likely to be the last uniform order for 2012 so think ahead and order now.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1.  WANTED TO BUY:  Largish wet suit, for guy around 6 ft weighing 85 kg. It doesn't have to be full sleeve, at the moment anything would be  a bonus. Contact Dylan 0434 412 191

2.  WANTED TO BUY:  Ladies (or possibly men’s) 54-56cm Road Bike. Entry level.  Contact Nicole 0434 932 584

3.  FOR SALE:  Darwin Tri Club top size small; Never been used. $50.  Contact Belinda 0418 456 653

4.  FOR SALE:  Selle Italia bike seat.  Brand new.  Model "Flite gel flow".  Leather seat, gel saddle with titanium rails.  Sell $115 ono.  Contact Stu  0418 437 075.

5.  FOR SALE: P3 Ultegra 2011 size 54 for $3,200 ono Contact Simon  0414 657 256

6. FOR SALE:  ISM/Adamo "Podium" bike seat.  Brand new, unopened in original wrapping.  Sell $115 ono.  Contact Stu 0418 437 075.

7. FOR SALE:  ISM/Adamo "Time Trial" bike seat.  Ridden on several times only; immaculate condition.  Sell $105 ono.  Contact  Stu  0418 437 075.

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

OTHER NEWS:

1.  Who (female) ended up in the male change tent in T1 at Cairns, then lost/forgot their sunnies and had to go back to retrieve them ... searched through race bags to no avail but then found them on the ground in said male change tent. Lucky the sunnies were pink and therefore could only belong to the only female in the male change tent!  If it weren't for that little incident and a pit stop later on, the said female would have easily cracked the 5hrs for the 70.3!

2. IM 70.3 Boise bike leg was reduced because of the cold (it was snowing) and it was reported that up to seven of the professional men’s field elected to cycle the 19km in their wetsuits!  That race started at midday & it was still freezing.  Won’t be rushing out to enter that one J

3.  Also at IM 70.3 Boise a rare dead heat declared in the men with Matty Reed and Callum Millward breaking the tape together.

4.  The GB team for the London Olympic triathlon was announced over the weekend (take note .. later than the Australian team) and may be appealed - see this report. 

5.  Lots of riding happening between Mandorah and Darwin these days. 

6.  Who was that cyclist who went out late on Saturday evening only to have lights fail out near Howard Springs.  It was a very dark ride home.  

7.  Does Lance have his helmet done up or not?  Check 1.05 and 1.30 on this YouTube. It’s also a great look at the location for the Honu race.

8.  Don’t forget uniform order closes Friday.  Don’t miss out, do it now!

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN…

… even your husband knows it's just easier to get you a gift certificate to the sporting goods store

… you have a hard time getting up every morning for work, but bolt out of bed at 3:00 am for your race

… you tell your spouse, "no I'm fine, why?" after your long workout and they enquire about the ice packs on both knees and your back

Safe training,

Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club
E News