Robyn's E News 16 July 2012

Hi All,

The dry season continues to give us brilliant training conditions.  Now the pool temperatures are on the up, we really are in tri heaven!

We have lots coming up including our Presentation Night function and Finlay’s NT Long Course Triathlon, details below. 

As with most of our major events, the early bird really does get the worm.  Don’t miss out on either of these events, we recommend you get your tickets and entry done now.

RESULTS:

1.  Tiszaujvaros ITU Triathlon World Cup, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Male:  Pierre Le Corre (FRA) 51.54  Female:  Ashleigh Gentle (AUS) 58.39

2.  Ironman Switzerland, 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run

Male:  Ronnie Schildknecht (SUI) 8.17.13  Female:  Erika Csomor (HUN) 9.20.16

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

Male:  Chris Legh (AUS) 4.01.29  Rachel Horak (USA) 4.19.50

4.  Ironman 70.3 Racine, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Marko Albert (EST) 3.59.23  Female:  Jessica Jacobs (USA) 4.26.04

5.  Ironman 70.3 Vineman, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Greg Bennett (AUS) 3.45.49  Female:  Meredith Kessler (USA) 4.10.15

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 29 July 2012

Triathlon

Lake Alexander

7.30am

1.5km swim, 13km bike, 5km run or

300m swim, 13km bike, 2.5km run

Roster:

Race Director:  Grant Preddy

Registration:  Marcus Lisle / Judith Caball

Timekeeping:  Leigh Milne / Naomi Milne

Fruit / Ice:  Lauren Stephenson

PRESENTATION NIGHT FUNCTION:

1.  President Phill Hatty is pleased to announce that our annual presentation night is being held at il Lido Restaurant at the Waterfront Precinct on Sunday 19 August 2012 commencing at 6.15pm.

2.  We have an event at Lake Alexander on that day, so this will be a chance to ditch the lycra and sit back and relax in the pleasant surroundings of the Tapas Bar and rehash your morning’s performance.

3.  It’s also a chance for our newer members to get to know others in a social atmosphere. 

4. Tickets are on sale now here

$25 Members (12+) includes drink voucher

$35 Non-member guests includes drink voucher

$15 Juniors Under 12 (no voucher)

COMING UP SOON:

1.  Finlay’s NT Long Course Triathlon, Lake Bennett on Sunday 26 August 2012 commencing at 7am.

2.  This 2km swim, 60km bike, 16km run is the highlight of our events calendar and also a selection points event for ITU Long Distance World Championships in France next year.  If you are dreaming of competing in the green and gold, this event is right in your own backyard.  Triathlon NT lobby hard to get this on the National Selection Events calendar for our members.

3.  We also have a team option. It’s an ideal option for those not wanting to do the full distance. 

4.  Entry (& further information) online here.

5.  Extra volunteers are required for this event.  If you can assist, please contact Jason Jones direct on 0439 885 797.

UNIFORM ORDER IS BACK:

1.  If you ordered uniform and will be at Daryl’s swim squad at Nightcliff Pool (6-7am) in the morning or Thursday, please email here and I will bring your items to swimming.

2.  If you can call at the pool (5.50am) before or after (7.10am) swim squad tomorrow to collect, please also email.

3.  Others are welcome to contact me to arrange collection at a mutually suitable time.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC.

1.  FOR SALE:  Wetsuit  Women’s medium sleeveless Orca Equip. Flexible 1mm neoprene. Never worn, still with tags, unwanted prize. RRP $299, asking $150.  Contact Kylie 0407 942 066

2.  STOLEN:  2011 Cannondale Supersix Series 3 Ultegra bike stolen recently. Anyone see, hear anything? Can you please keep eye out for it. It was accompanied by a Rudy Project Zuma helmet. Bike was blue/black with white writing/stripes.

Any information please contact Natasha 0429 302 603

3.  FOR SALE:  Shoes - Saucony Kinvara 2 - brand new. US 8.5 ladies (would suit usual US 8 size feet) I always wear 8.5 but Saucony is on the small side. Funky colour - purple & lime green. Excellent shoes - Google the reviews. Bargain $70 – Contact Sue 0402 795 558

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

OTHER NEWS: 

1.  Phil Blumberg and Alan Day attended the National Triathlon Conference in Melbourne over the weekend.

2.  A number of our members are training hard for the Katherine Ultra Challenge on 5 August 2012.   Organisers are looking for extra volunteers.  If you can assist on the day please email here.

3.  The Alice Springs Triathlon Club co-ordinates the duathlon (18th October) & triathlon (20th October) events at the biannual Alice Springs Masters Games. Entries for these events close 14 September 2012.  More information and entry details here.

4.  The word is spreading about our 2012 Fernwood All Girls Tri (2 September 2012) and many are looking to challenge themselves again and post a better time this year.  Others are looking forward to their first taste of tri.  This event is open to all women 18+ (members & non members).  Online entry opens Tuesday 8 August 2012.  You and your friends can keep up to date with all the news about the event on the Facebook Page.  Maps for the 250m swim, 10km bike, 2.5km run are already posted there.  LIKE us while you are there.

5.  Proof that he is human, Craig Alexander had a shocker at Racine.  Crowie tweeted “Terrible race for me in Racine today. Legs very flat. I swear I was passed by a traffic cone. Congrats to the Estonian Express”

6.  Ali Fitch won the Hayden Sprint Triathlon near Coeur d'Alene over the weekend.  She heads for Ironman Lake Placid at the weekend.  Good luck Ali.

7.  Shaye Hatty and Steve Goat are busy packing their bags.  Both leave at the weekend for Spain where they will participate in the ITU Age Group Long Distance Triathlon World Championships.  Wish them luck if you see them this week.

8.  Last chance to get any nominations in for 2011/2012 Dag of the Year and/or Broken Spoke Awards.  If you are sitting on some info, now is the time to send it in by email here.  Those that spill the beans can be assured of anonymity, so feel free !

REMINDER 2011/2012 membership has now lapsed:

1.  If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to sign up to join or renew your Darwin Triathlon Club membership for 2012/2013.

2.  Membership is available online here.  Check Triathlon NT as your state association and then Darwin Triathlon Club as your club.

3.  Our fees are Seniors (20+)  $120; Juniors (6-19) $ 60; Family (2 Seniors + up to 2 Juniors) $280

Safe training,

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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