Robyn's E News 1 February 2012

Hi All,

First day of Feb, Easter eggs and hot cross buns in the shops … do you get the feeling this year is going to disappear just as fast as 2011?

Race 2 of our Aquathlon Series takes place on Saturday evening at Lake Alexander hope to see you all there.

If the distance is too much for you and you want to do a team but not sure how to approach it, please email here and I’ll endeavour to do some team matching.

RESULTS:

1. JT Cycles Triathlon, Aust Day, West Lakes, SA, 700m swim, 19.5km bike, 4.8km run
Male: Matty White 55.33 Female: Ella Holmes 1.01.48
Rob Weatherald 1st M50-54 1.04.21

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 4 February 2011

Race 2 Aquathlon Series (Inc NT Aquathlon Championships)
Lake Alexander
6pm (registration closes 5.45pm)
750m swim, 5km run

Event Status: CLUB

Roster:

Race Director: Tony Cox
Registration: Jacqui Brown / Cath Meng
Timekeeping: Roger Decurtins / Simon Wiese

Fruit / Ice: Kathy McKay

Notes:

1. Torsos must be covered during run

2. No iPods or similar allowed

3. Good idea to bring some insect repellent

4. If it looks like rain, you may wish to bring a plastic bag to cover your shoes while you are swimming

5. Bring extra dollars to buy a few tickets in the juniors raffle (see below).

JUNIOR FUNDRAISING

1. Members of the NT junior triathlon team heading for Busselton for the National Schools Triathlon Championships will be conducting some fundraising activities over the coming weeks

2. Team members will be present at the next couple of events selling tickets in a lucky draw to win a top of the range Orbea ODIN helmet so please bring some extra dollars to buy tickets to support our juniors. The helmet is Red, medium size and has been generously donated by NT Elite Cycles, University Ave, Palmerston.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. GIVEAWAY: Women’s cycling shoes Shimano black size 37 Free to a good home - giving away for a friend who has left town. Contact Stef 0401 301 204.

2. FOR SALE: Brooks t7 sizes racers US 12 /13 $50; Brooks Glycerin US 12 $70; Excellent condition, all worn only several times; Contact Simon 0414 657 256

3. FOR SALE: Small club Tri top and pants brand new with tags never been worn wrong size purchased, $50 for set Contact Naomi 0447 925 480

4. FOR SALE: Bike Azzurri full carbon small frame would suit junior or female. New tyres, Ultegra running gear aero bars in great condition $750. Contact Naomi 0447 925 480.

5. Items for next E News or requests for reruns by 8pm Sunday please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. New road rules come into force today including one applicable to cyclists. Check them out here

2. Katherine Ultra Challenge date moving to August. Watch this space for confirmation.

3. Rob Weatherald raced in Adelaide on Australia Day. Rob says that you know you are in a big race when they have a separate wave start for the 50+ guys. Not that it worried Rob, he was still on the heels of the elite women and won his age group.

4. More “take care” warnings from our members. The walkways over the mangroves at the back of the hospital are extremely hazardous in this weather and following the high tides are wet, green and covered with fine mud. Three of our members provided much amusement (for some walkers) while out mountain biking at the weekend. Down they came like a wall of dominos !

5. Take care out there on the roads.

6. Missed it myself but apparently many caught a glimpse of Phil Blumberg in the coverage of IM WA at the weekend.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

… you are happy to swim and run in the rain but baulk at riding for as long as you can
… smelly run shoe odour is part of your life
… you have checked to see if you appear in Photos on our Flickr page



Safe training,
Cheers,
Robyn



Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Robyn's E News 30 January 2012

Hi All,

The BoM radar is still very colourful and the forecast for today, surprise, surprise, is showers with one or two gusty storms. Moderate westerly winds, fresh and gusty at times.

On the upside, how nice is it to have cooler weather and be able to switch off the air-conditioning and open the windows wide. I love getting the odd sprinkle on my face during the night even if the books on the bedside table don’t !

RESULTS:

1. City of Perth Triathlon, (WA Olympic Distance Championships), 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Paul MacKay 1.56.24 Female: Felicity Sheedy-Ryan 2.07.06

Ashan Weerakkody 13th M25-29 2.17.03

2. Australian AG Sprint Distance Championships, ACT, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Male: David Mainwaring 56.28 Female: Penny Hosken 1.05.00

Anthony Beven 14th M40-44 1.09.11

Other:

Loie Sharp 7th F55-59 1.29.10

3. WA Summer Series Australia Day Triathlon, Pt Walter, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Male: Matt Burton 1.03.16 Female: Michelle Boyes 1.15.50

Derek Cross 2nd M30-39 1.10.51

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 4 February 2011
Race 2 Aquathlon Series (Inc NT Aquathlon Championships)
Lake Alexander
6pm

750m swim, 5km run

Roster:

Race Director: Tony Cox
Registration: Jacqui Brown / Cath Meng
Timekeeping: Roger Decurtins / Simon Wiese
Fruit / Ice: Kathy McKay

URGENT: YOUR ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED:

1. We have a number of roster vacancies that need filling for upcoming events. They are highlighted in yellow on the attached calendar. Please email with date and details of position if you are able to help out.

2. A number of Race Director positions (including vacancies for major club events) have not yet been filled and we urgently need to have a volunteer step up or we may need to reconsider our remaining calendar. Again please email details of which event if you are happy to RD for.

3. The club has a long history of willingness of members to assist at our events and I’d encourage anyone who has not yet volunteered during season 2011/2012 to put up their hand. We have a number of “How To” sheets prepared which can help take the mystery from any of the tasks.

4. So volunteer Race Directors and Timekeepers are not disadvantaged in our Triathlete of Year pointscore because they are unable to compete, they receive maximum points if they carry out that duty. (Refer pointscore policy)

5. We understand that your personal plans may change, but if you are already rostered on and find you are unable for some reason to carry out your duty, we ask that you source a replacement for yourself and notify us of the change.

DATE CLAIMERS:

1. 26 August 2012 – NT Long Course Triathlon. More details soon.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Brooks t7 sizes racers US 12 /13 $50; Brooks Glycerin US 12 $70; Excellent condition, all worn only several times; Contact Simon 0414 657 256

2. FOR SALE: Bike size 58 specialized Roubaix (6 months old). It has shimano 105 running gear and is in excellent condition. Upgrading. Contact Peter 0408 486 223

3. FOR SALE: Small club Tri top and pants brand new with tags never been worn wrong size purchased, $50 for set Contact Naomi 0447 925 480

4. FOR SALE: Bike Azzurri full carbon small frame would suit junior or female. New tyres, Ultegra running gear aero bars in great condition $750. Contact Naomi 0447 925 480.

5. Items for next E News or requests for reruns by 8pm tomorrow please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Another big weekend of training with many (but not all) being lucky enough to dodge the worst of the weather.

2. One of our members is up for a new helmet having come off her bike after slipping on a metal cover. Watch those pesky things in this weather.

3. Uniform order has gone in to Cannibal.

4. E News for sale & wanted section is widely recognised as the ideal place to advertise your unwanted tri gear or to advertise you are after something in particular. If you are preparing an advt please make sure you state the basics (eg M or F, size & asking price) and a contact name and number.

5. Flickr photos from Australia Day event will be up shortly.

6. Sad to see the new shade cloth at Nightcliff Pool damaged again. It’s not that long since it was fixed.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

… you get funny looks when you put Body Glide on your neck because people think it’s deodorant
… you think you may have to beg the guys at the bike shop to not tell your partner how much you spend there
… The first thing you ask when you regain consciousness is "How's my bike?"

Safe training,
Cheers,
Robyn


Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Robyn's E News 25 January 2012

Hi All,

A little windy out there would be an understatement. Still, it is cooler and for that we should be thankful.

Probably time to give those wind trainers, rollers and or Spin Classes a go rather than risk being blown off your bike. It is making running a little interesting as well.

RESULTS:

1. XSTRATA Nickel Swim Thru Perth, 4km

Male: Rhys Mainstone 36.47 Female: Jamie Bowler 42.53

Ashan Weerakkody 2nd M25-29 47.35

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 4 February 2011
Race 2 Aquathlon Series (Inc NT Aquathlon Championships)
Lake Alexander
6pm

750m swim, 5km run

Roster:

Race Director: Tony Cox
Registration: Jacqui Brown / Cath Meng
Timekeeping: Roger Decurtins / Simon Wiese
Fruit / Ice: Kathy McKay

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. WANTED TO BUY: Bike under $1500. Suit female rider 5'8'' and about 60kg. Contact Hannah 0458 667 623

2. FOR SALE: Timex Global Trainer GPS with HR strap. Brand new; in box, never opened. $180 call Stu 0418 437 075

3. Items for E News or requests for repeat advts by 8pm Sunday please.

SWIM SQUAD NOTICE:

1. Due to Australia Day public holiday tomorrow, Nightcliff Swim Squad with Daryl has moved to Friday (27 Jan) 6-7am (for this week only).

COMMITTEE NEWS:

1. We have some critical spaces left on our volunteer roster for some upcoming events. Watch for calendar/roster to be circulated soon and fill in where you can.

2. To assist with organisation of these major events on our calendar, there will be online entry for Ray White Darwin NT Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships (1 April – Lake Alexander) and Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships (14 Apr – Lake Bennett). Watch this space.

3. First event of 2012 for our juniors is triathlon at Lake Alexander on Sunday 12 Feb 12.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Congratulations to Chad Anderson and partner Brooke on the arrival of their first child, Imogen Iris who was born on Monday. Mother and baby fine, Dad on cloud nine.

2. Believe a couple of the pools closed early this morning due to the weather conditions.

3. Uniform order is now closed. Hope you didn’t miss out.

4. Some of those Australia Day BBQ’s may have to move indoors tomorrow.

5. Some interesting developments at WTC regarding 5150, 70.3 & IM Champions being allowed to compete at each world championship providing they validate. At least that’s what I think this says.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

… you are thinking that because you missed a training session last night (or this morning) you are turning to flab and everyone is going to pass you at our next event
… smelly run shoe odour becomes part of your life
… every time you swim you wish someone would invent a fool proof goggle fit process

Safe training,
Cheers,
Robyn



Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

E News