Hi All,
Well it was certainly a mixed bag weather wise over the weekend. We had it all .. with last night's storm arriving at just the right time.
Lots of people were out and about training over the weekend and with the Christmas functions happening it's getting very hectic as we lead into the festive season.
Many members are also busy making plans to compete at various away races, with some lucky enough to bag some great airfares on offer.
RESULTS:
1. Anaconda Augusta, WA, 14.4km run, 1.9km swim, 13km paddle, 32km mtb, 2.5km run
Open: Male: Jarod Johler 4.17.28 Female: Deanna Blegg 4.57.37
Greg Kahl 7.08.49
2. Queensland All Schools Championships, Lake Kawana
Intermediate: 600m swim, 16km bike, 4km run
NT Results:
Hayden Chrzanowski 1.00.46; Nelson Rossingh 1.02.12; Louise Jettner 1.04.47, Imogen Teale 1.04.48, Lachlan Hatty 1.11.07
Junior: 400m swim, 12km bike, 3km run
NT Results:
Lara Whitehouse 52.04; Connor McLeod 53.28; Ari McInterney 54.33; Isabella Hatty 55.43; Chynna Godfrey 58.38
3. Ironman 70.3 World Championships, Clearwater, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21km run
Male: Michael Raelert 3.41.19 Female: Jodie Swallow 4.06.28
4. Shepparton Half Ironman, Vic, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21km run
Male: Matty White 3.49.23 Female: Rebekah Keat 4.17.22
Other:
Malcolm Baguley 19th M35-39 4.32.59
Kate Murphy 1st F30-34 4.34.12
Jodie Barker 3rd F35-39 4.40.42
5. Asian Games Triathlon, Guangzhou, China, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run
Male: Yuichi Hosoda (JPN) 1.52.15 Female: Mariko Adachi (JPN) 2.05.43
6. Hamilton Island Triathlon, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
Male: Ryan Fisher 1.02.13 Female: Ashleigh Gentle 1.08.19
NEXT EVENT:
Friday 19 November 2010
Splash N Dash
Lake Alexander
6pm (Registration closes 5.45pm)
300m swim, 2km run, 300m swim, 2km run, 300m swim, 2km run
Race Director: Phil Brownscombe
Registration: Simon Cruickshank / Stef Puszka
Timekeeping: Nikki Roddie / Lucie Hardiman
Fruit / Ice: Kathy McKay
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. FOR SALE: 2006/7 Orbea Ordu TT 57cm, Black and Blue colour scheme, Shimano Dura-ace 7800 and FSA sl-k mix, Brand new selle italia NT1 saddle, 2009 Felt wheels with brand new pro race tyres. $2000 Contact Heath: 0431 328 937
2. FOR SALE: Large Women's ZOOT Tri Shorts, Black, new tags on, $50 Contact Robyn 0448 206 121
3. ADVTS WANTED: Please email details of items for sale or things you want to buy eg tri gear, bikes etc for inclusion in the next E News.
TRIATHLON NT NEWS:
1. Arafura Games Triathlon registration is now open at www.arafuragames.nt.gov.au (please read entry conditions).
2. Arafura Games Triathlon entry is free.
3. We will be calling for volunteers for our local organising committee (LOC) shortly. Please give some thought as to how you may be able to assist.
4. If you are aware of anyone outside our organisation who has or would like major event organising experience & would be willing to come on board, please let us know. Email eo@triathlonnt.com.au
5. Watch this space for calls for Arafura Games sport volunteers for triathlon.
OCHRE CARD:
1. From 1 March 2011, under new laws , if you work or volunteer with children you will need to apply for a Working with Children Clearance.
2. You will soon be hearing at lot about the Ochre Cards and they will be required for all our Arafura Games volunteers as well as anyone who volunteers at our club events. Our committee, coaches and technical officials will also require Ochre Cards .
3. Many of you will be making your Ochre Card applications through work. Cost is $50 for employees and $5 for volunteers (valid two years).
4. We encourage you to have a look at the requirements and the process at www.workingwithchildren.nt.gov.au
OTHER NEWS:
1. Following the report on our last event : Letter to the Editor (NT News 11 Nov 10) TIME FOR NT BROWN TROUT TOURNAMENT ...Is the Waterfront Slash and Dash (as reported in Tuesday NT News) inspired by the floaties frequently found in our public lagoons, oceans and water parks? Seems like a golden opportunity for NT Tourism to market the event in combination with the Lake Leanyer Pooh and Paddle or the Nightcliff Beach e-coli sprint, and in the process, create a unique Territory lifestyle adventure challenge. (Signed Felix, Leanyer).
2. Greg Kahl says although he wasn't fully prepared for the Augusta Anaconda Adventure Race, he did plan a better time than what he ended up with. Greg says "The run leg was great, but starting at the back of the pack and getting around the slower runners caused many people to take risky jumps and transfers over the rocks. Broken arms and legs happened, I missed timed a jump and ended up as a pin ball bouncing from rock to rock until I hit, and no pun intended, rock bottom. That took a lot out of me, but I kept going. Swim was good, and not having paddled since last summer, the 13km ocean paddle really drained me. Not to worry, 32km Mountain Bike leg was where I was planning to make back some time, unfortunately at the 15km mark, after passing so many people, on a fast downhill, at about 52km/hr (maxed out at 57km/hr) my rear tyre locked up. What caused this was a broken rear derailer, and my day was done. I attempted to run the remaining 17km but it was a losing battle. about 9-10km out from the end of the bike leg, finally a guy came past with a chain breaker, and thus enabling me to make a single speed bike (note to all mtb riders, better to have one speed then none at all, carry a chain breaker), so 16km/hr was now max on the bike. I had nothing left for the final run leg, and finished in a disappointing time 7 hours 8 mins. I was looking at under 6 hours, so guess what is on the cards for next year???".
3. David Janmaat was also in action at the Augusta Anaconda.
4. For those adventure race enthusiasts out there a call has gone out regarding an inaugural Adventure Race in Dili. Details are a little sketchy but it will be held on Sunday 12th December. Will be a 12 hour race (from 6am to 6pm) and will comprise of running, walking, paddling and riding. They are looking to have 3 mixed teams of 4 competitors from Darwin. Apparently Airnorth will supply free flights (only have to pay the taxes (about $150) for the 12 competitors. Competitors will have to organize food and accommodation (Timor Lodge is about $25 per night) whilst in Dili. There is a flight on the Saturday and then competitors could go home Monday (or stay for a while and enjoy the scenery and diving etc).
Entry into the race will be free, and it won’t be too hard core! – just fun. They need expressions of interest ASAP so as to arrange flights. If anyone is interested please email Dave at infoadventureracetl@gmail.com for further information.
5. For those with a Tassie connection ... Devonport Triathlon (Tas) date has been changed to Saturday 15 January 2011.
6. The development squad juniors who participated in the Qld Junior Tour and competed at the Qld All Schools Triathlon gained a wealth of experience. Well done to all. Tour photos are now up on Flickr page.
7. Interested persons are invited to Bicycle NT's AGM , which will be held on Sunday 5th December 2010 at 10 am, at Jane Aagaard's Electoral Office in Nightcliff (where the market is held). Further info: www.bicyclent.org.au
8. There are some spiffy new bikes making debut (or is that de-butt) appearances. I thought it was still a few weeks until Christmas???
9. Speaking of Christmas, if you are after go faster gear to have under your tree, now would be the time to head into the bike shop. Avoid disappointment .... don't leave your shopping until the last minute.
10. Kate Murphy got amongst the open women at Shepparton yesterday. Kate was 7th overall and won her age group.
11. Heading to NSW to race? Note Callala and Bateman's Bay triathlons have switched dates (Bateman's Bay clashed with a circus).
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...
... you are tempted to do your long rides in togs so you don't end up with dodgy tan lines
... your child comes home after doing well at the school cross country and tells you he took it out in a nice pace that he could hold.....& that everyone else died
... you clean your bike more often than your car
Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News
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