Hi All,
Conditions for training have been ideal of late. You will have noticed a little nip in the air if you have been setting out early for a ride or headed to the pool for a morning swim. Makes for great running weather.
Conditions for training have been ideal of late. You will have noticed a little nip in the air if you have been setting out early for a ride or headed to the pool for a morning swim. Makes for great running weather.
RESULTS:
1. Ironman Lanzarote - 3.8/180/42.2
Male: Bert Jammaer 8.59.37 Female: Bella Comerford 10.02.27
2. Ironman 70.3 Austria - 1.9/90/21.1
Male: Massimo Cigana 3.56.12 Female: Yvonne Van-Vlerken 4.22.43
3. European Duathlon C'ships - 10/40/5 - Serres, Greece
Elite Men: 1 Dereere, Jurgen BEL 1:45:08; 2 Silva, Sergio POR 1:45:18; 3 Vincent, Yohann FRA 1:45:23
Elite Women: 1 Vodickova, Radka CZE 1:59:54; 2 Louison, Alexandra FRA 2:00:16; 3 Dimaki, Deniz GRE 2:00:22
Elite Women: 1 Vodickova, Radka CZE 1:59:54; 2 Louison, Alexandra FRA 2:00:16; 3 Dimaki, Deniz GRE 2:00:22
4. 2008 Madrid BG Triathlon World Cup, Spain - 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run
Male: 1 Javier Gomez (ESP) 1:56:25; 2 Ivan Vasiliev (RUS) 1:56:44; 3 Alistair Brownlee (GBR) 1:56:53; 4 Tim Don (GBR) 1:57:04; 5 Christian Prochnow (GER) 1:57:13; 6 Will Clarke (GBR) 1:57:15; 7 Maik Petzold (GER) 1:57:23; 8 Laurent Vidal (FRA) 1:57:39; 9 Steffen Justus (GER) 1:57:41; 10 Matt Reed (USA) 1:58:09; 11 David Dellow (AUS) 1.58.23; 22 Gareth Halverson (AUS) 2.01.40; Brendan Sexton (AUS) dnf; Andrew Johns (GBR) dnf
Female: 1 Vanessa Fernandes (POR) 2:04:46; 2 Helen Tucker (GBR) 2:05:49; 3 Daniela Ryf (SUI) 2:06:10; 4 Hollie Avil (GBR) 2:06:19; 5 Lisa Norden (SWE) 2:07:35; 6 Elizabeth May (LUX) 2:08:00; 7 Christiane Pilz (GER) 2:08:05; 8 Carole Peon (FRA) 2:08:19; 9 Eva Dollinger (AUT) 2:08:19; 10 Emma Davis (IRL) 2:08:45; 21 Felicity Abram (AUS) 2.12.09; 23 Alee Sharp (AUS) 2.12.39; Erin Densham (AUS) dnf
5. Ironman Brazil, Florianopolis Is - 3.8/180/42.2 is in progress. First out of swim Benjamin Sanson in 50.42 and Carla Moreno 55.46
COMING UP:
The following is information on the Life Be in It day coming up. DTC members are helping out, thanks to all those who have volunteered, there was a fantastic response to a call for assistance for the KidFit Tri.
1. Family Fun & Fit Day - Sunday 1 June 2008 - Lake Alexander Hey Kids, here is your chance to be a real triathlete for a day! KidFit tri is on again, designed especially for you ! This year, there will also be a "Family Fun Walk", "Life Be in it.' NT's 'Life Games' activities and Come 'n' Try events for the whole family to get involved! This is the only event of its kind in Australia and we want you there to make it the best!
Download more information and entry form here: http://www.lifebeinitnt.org/Uploads/Images/FFFRegistration2008.pdf If you require further information contact Maraya Verdonk Programs Co-ordinator: Ph: 8981 7035
NEXT EVENT:
Open Water Super Sprint Triathlon
Surf Club
8 June 08
300m swim/15km bike/3km run
7.30am (note later start time)
Registration Opens 6.45am & closes 7.15am
Race Director: David Janmaat 0423 444 591
Registration: Roland Muench / Andrew M Hall
Timekeeping: Aaron Collins / Natasha Clements
Fruit / Ice: Lisa Quinell
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. WANTED to borrow: wind trainer, to suit person recovering from knee surgery, happy to bribe with beer, would like to borrow for 1-2 weeks until I get enough confidence to ride on the roads again. Contact Tash on tash.rammers@powerwater.com.au or 0410 440 990
2. WANTED TO BUY, RENT or borrow: Kayak/ski for training for Katherine Ultra Challenge. Please contact Sarah-Jane on 0432 921 848
OTHER NEWS:
1. Congratulations to Emma & Aaron on the arrival of their baby daughter, Ashlee Jane Caden. Mother & daughter doing well, Dad yet to come back to earth.
2. Ali Fitch is on The Big Island training hard. Ali will compete in the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii this weekend as a training hit out for Ironman USA Coeur d'Alene in Idaho 22 June 08.
3. An exciting finish to Ironman 70.3 Austria - apparently Bjorn Andersson (3.56.52) was in the lead until last 100m.
4. Monica Stewart and Ceinwyn Whittaker will shortly head for Vancouver for the ITU Age Group World Triathlon Championships (Olympic Distance). We take this opportunity to wish them both great racing in their respective age groups. News is - it's cold.
5. ITU reports that Javier Gomez of Spain delighted his home crowds winning the Madrid BG Triathlon World Cup, the historic 200th in ITU history. He becomes just the fourth man to win ten world cup titles, joining the exclusive group that includes Brad Beven, Hamish Carter and Simon Whitfield. The win also extended his incredible world cup podium streak to 16 races.
6. As part of law week, David DeSilva a local solicitor is running a free seminar "Legal Considerations for Sporting Clubs" Thursday night (29 May 08) at the Jury Muster Room of the Supreme Court 5.30 - 7pm. DTC members are welcome to attend. If you would prefer, channel any questions to Matt Hubber who will be attending on behalf of Triathlon NT.
7. You may have seen references to Body Glide in overseas magazines. Body Glide is now available at CycleZone. Part of it's claim to fame is protection against chafing, blisters and skin irritation & it's safe for use with clothing, plastics, rubber which means its suitable for wetsuits, shoes etc.
8. Another reminder for those doing the Ultra that organisers would like everyone to pre register. Closing date is the 18 June 08 , otherwise there will be a late fee of $20. Competitors can enter online, www.katherine-ultra-challenge.com There is a lot to organise, catering etc, and most of the event helpers are also competing so they don't want to be up late the night before, finalising entries.
9. Further details on this year's Fannie Bay Swim 21 June 08 are available at www.darwinsurfclub.com.au
10. School Sport NT are having a Quiz Night on Friday 13 June 08 to raise funds for the NT team for the Pacific Schools Games. Tables of 6 ($15 a head). You can spooky dress up - RSVP by 6 June 08. For more info phone Lidia 8948 0025
11. Matt King is riding well in Europe. Scored a gutsy 4th in the latest stage.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...
... the butter compartment of your fridge is full of Gu
... you start to panic because you have a sniffle or sneeze in race week
... the pile of tri mags beside your bed starts to get a distinct lean
E News will take a short break until after the long weekend, until then .. safe training
Cheers
Robyn
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
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