Robyn's E News 21 Sept 2011

Photo: Junior bikes racked and ready

Hi All,

Where has the time gone? Wednesday's half over already !

Our event on Sunday is another good format to suit all abilities and we expect another bumper turnout.

A copy of the 10 important rules of triathlon is attached, worth having a read if you are new to the sport or need a reminder.


NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 25 September 2011
Lake Alexander
7am
400m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Event status: CLUB

Race Director: Craig Garland
Registration: Marcus Lisle / John Thyne
Timekeepers: Belinda Holt / Derek Cross
Fruit / Ice: John Thyne

Note:

1. To speed up registration process, please bring your tri card or copy of membership receipt with you to registration.

2. Roads will be open. You must stop for any RED traffic lights.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: DBR Podium Comp 2010 (brand new ridden only a handful of times), Full Carbon Frame 55cm, Shimano 105 Running Gear, Mavic Wheel-set, wireless computer, tool bag + tools, selling due to hand injury. Contact Rick 0427 278 775

2. Items for next E News by 9pm Sunday please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. That uniform order isn't far away. We have Cannibal working on updating our tri suit design and as soon as that comes through we will get details of all items out to you.

2. Who was that club life member described as ... "an Australian world class cyclist" in a recent overseas media article?

3. The recent Sydney Marathon course has been rated as a real toughie.

4. Asha Mahasuri is going ultra this weekend. Asha's taking part in a 56km run event in SA.

5. Good luck to our members taking part in the NT Swimming's Lake Bennett open water championships on Saturday.

6. Triathlon NT have the School Sport NT Triathlon happening at Lake Alexander on Sunday 16 October 2011 with first event kicking off at 7am. Entry is open to all juniors aged 12+. Entry & further details at www.triathlonnt.com.au $15 for individual entry and $25 per team. The course will be run throughout East Point and roads will be closed to traffic.

7. Our man on the spot in Hawaii Stu Fitch, reports there is an ever increasing number of triathletes arriving on the Big Island preparing for Ironman World Championships (now only a couple of weeks away). Stu is the only NT representative tackling Kona this year.

8. Word is that slots for Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championships in Phuket (4 Dec) are filling fast since the announcement that 30 Kona slots have been allocated to the event. Less than 200 spots remain.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...

... you are in to slip, slop and slap in a big way
... you think one litre is a quick sip
... you don't care where, when, or what format ... if the club puts on the event you will be there

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News