Hi All,
Another record crowd turned out for the start of our Sprint Series yesterday.
Volunteer Race Director Barry Sullivan has been overseeing this event for a number of years now and as always produced a fantastic course. Barry jokingly said during his race brief that he hadn’t managed to arrange for any mud puddles on the run this year but had added a pothole near transition instead !
Barry was ably assisted by some wonderful volunteers and we thank them sincerely for their contribution of time and effort to help out at our event.
Numbers at the Palmerston event continue to grow and yesterday was no exception. In 2010 we had 47 in the sprint and 17 taking on the short option. Last year 57 were up for the sprint and 21 opted for short. This year we had 73 eager competitors lining up in the sprint and 18 tackled the short option and it was great to note there were a number of PB’s recorded !
RESULTS:
1. Race 1 Sprint Series, Palmerston Aquatic Centre, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
Provisional results:
1 Brett Verity 59 mins 17 secs; 2 Heath Porter 1.01.09; 3 Tim Green 1.01.53; 4 Derek Cross 1.02.59; 5 Russell Peacock 1.03.14; 6 Steve Goat 1.03.30; 7 Matt King 1.03.35; 8 Justin Tranter 1.04.38; 9 Jason Cook 1.04.44; 10 Michael Varga 1.06.26; 11 John Arrigo 1.05.37; 12 Mark Anzin 1.06.06; 13 Glenn Woodrow 1.06.15; 14 Korgan Hucent 1.07.13; 15 Claire Johnson 1.07.20; 16 Stef Puszka 1.07.38; 17 Daniel Eakins 1.07.54; 18 Ron Griep 1.08.14; 19 Ben Sanders 1.08.49; 20 Kylie Gaffel 1.09.19; 21 Blue Watt 1.10.06; 22 John Thyne 1.10.23; 23 Brian Gallagher 1.10.31; 24 Matthew Lewis 1.10.36; 25 Emma Winterflood 1.11.24; 26 Team Cruickshank 1.12.29; 27 Glen Scholz 1.12.46; 28 Leigh Milne 1.13.26; 29 Phil Lewis 1.13.49; 30 Shaye Hatty 1.13.58; 31 Ryoko Jones 1.14.34; 32 Jodie McLeod 1.15.09; 33 Tom O’Neil 1.15.25; 34 Jesse Young 1.15.30; 35 Matt Walsh 1.15.41; 36 Bill Pettit 1.16.07; 37 Naomi Havens 1.16.14; 38 Rowena Eastick 1.17.26; 39 Kate Robertson 1.17.37; 40 Amy Pallentine 1.18.07; 41 Monica Stewart 1.18.16; 42 Jo Ellis 1.18.48; 43 David Hancock 1.18.56; 44 Daryl Stanley 1.19.14; 45 Peta Jeggo 1.19.31; 46 Monica Eliseo 1.19.32; 47 Emmett Hartung 1.20.25; 48 Tony Burns 1.20.37; 49 Jodie Marks 1.21.13; 50 Rowan Barrow 1.21.17; 51 Phil Blumberg 1.21.49; 52 Charlie McLeod 1.22.12; 53 Emma Cook 1.22.17; 54 Tass Liveris 1.22.28; 55 Belinda Townend 1.23.27; 56 Gary Wall 1.23.57; 57 Kate Richardson 1.25.53; 58 Gus McLachlan 1.26.53; 59 Gerard Wong 1.27.47; 60 Sean Killiner 1.27.54; 61 Karen Lewis 1.28.01; 62 Moira Wigley 1.28.21; 63 Corinne Fabian 1.28.35; 64 Matt Scholar 1.28.50; 65 Renee De Jong 1.31.41; 66 Holly Whitney-Wylde01.32.11; 67 Asha Mahasuri 1.33.57; 68 Cath Meng 1.36.10; 69 Tori Sherrock 1.37.52; 70 Maree McLachlan 1.39.06; 71 Nerida Godfrey 1.41.05; 72 Angela Librio dnf; 73 Vicki Woodrow dnf
Short Option: 300m swim, 10km bike, 3km run
1 Liam Johnson 36 mins 35 secs; 2 Dingo Hall 38.09; 3 Nic French 38.29; 4 Nick Stabler 39.56; 5 Shane Watson 42.15; 6 David Glass 42.23; 7 Jason Barnett 43.52; 8 Billy Lynch 44.06; 9 Colin Smith 44.51; 10 Joy Glass 44.58; 11 Vivienne David 47.10; 12 Naomi Milne 48.08; 13 Rose Stephens 48.22; 14 Ben Sage 48.28; 15 Christine Friebel 48.53; 15 Kathryn Fennell 49.16; 16 Donna Bradley 49.23; 17 Alan Day 49.27; 18 Leanne Abel 49.30
2. Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, Long Course, 3km swim, 200km bike, 20km run
Male: Rasmus Henning (DEN) 6.21.44 Female: Nikki Butterfield (AUS) 7.00.22
3. Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, Short Course, 1.5km swim, 100km bike, 10km run
Male: Gabriele Mazzetta (ITA) 3.29.13 Female: Rut Brito (ESP) 3.53.14
Dale Berk 175th M 4.20.24
Matt Redmond 180th M 4.21.05
4. Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, Sprint Course, 750m swim, 50km bike, 5km run
Male: Jason Kur (CAN 1.25.57 Female: Liz Mercer (UAE) 1.56.13
Lucy Thompson 41st F 2.20.39
5. Ironman 70.3 New Zealand, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run (IM NZ reduced to 70.3 & delayed a day due to severe weather warnings)
Male: Marino Vanhoenacker 3.55.03 Female: Meredith Kessler 4.22.46
Others:
Richard Armstrong 11th M50-54 4.48.35
Carole McGregor 16th F35-39 5.26.00
6. Clermount ITU Sprint Triathlon Pan American Cup, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
Male: Jarrod Shoemaker (USA) 56.04 Female: Kathy Tremblay (CAN) 1.01.01
7. Tri Shave Sydney Triathlon, Kurnell, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
Male: Mick Maroney 59.37 Female: Laura Siddall 1.04.15
NEXT EVENT:
Sunday 18 March 2012
Race 2 Sprint Series
7am
Lake Alexander
750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run
(Short option 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run)
Event Status: (CLUB) Entry on race morning
Roster:
Race Director: Col Smith
Registration: Rowena Eastick / Volunteer Required
Timekeeping: Jac Crofton / Nic French
Fruit / Ice: Simon Cruickshank
ONLINE ENTRY OPEN FOR UPCOMING EVENTS:
Online entry for the following events is now open:
1. Ray White Darwin 2012 NT Sprint Distance Championships (Race 3 Sprint Series), 7am 1 April 2012, Lake Alexander. Selection points event for TA Age Group Sprint Distance Team for Auckland. More information and entry details here.
2. Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships, 4.30pm 14 April 2012, Lake Bennett. Selection points event for TA Age Group Olympic Distance Team for Auckland. More information and entry details here. If you are staying overnight at Lake Bennett Resort booking accommodation early is recommended.
3. Both events are selection points events for TA Age Group teams for World Championships in Auckland later this year and they are attracting interstate entries. Please assist volunteer organisers by getting your entries in as soon as possible.
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. WANTED: a couple of computer savvy volunteers to learn how to use the electronic timing system which will be required for a couple of the Triathlon NT upcoming races. Full detailed instruction will be given. Please contact EO Belinda Birk 0417 087 407 or email here asap.
2. FOR SALE: Cannondale Synapse 3 Carbon (Fem); Size: Sml (Top Tube 51cm); Year: 2009; Frame, Fork, Seat Post: Carbon; Rear Derailleur: Dura Ace; Front Derailleur, Cranks, Pedals, Brakes: Ultegra; Wheels: Ksyrium Equipe; 2 x Carbon Bidon Cages; Hardly used, 330km on the speedo. $1500.00 Contact Sandy 0448 656 157
3. FOR SALE: TREK Tri bike: Equinox 9.9 SSL 2009 Size S (suit small or medium-small). Top of the line bike: OCLV top carbon frame, Sram RED group set and brakes, USE Aerobar. Beautiful orange bike. Unmarked. $3999. Contact David 0418 807 997
4. FOR SALE: Dura Ace WH7850-C50-CL race/training wheels; carbon and alloy clinchers. Strong and versatile wheel with great reviews. Very good condition. New price around $4,000. Sell $900 ono. Contact Stu 0418 437075
5. FOR SALE: Limited items of the new club uniform: Ladies Tri Suit Medium $162; Ladies Tri (bra) Tops M & L $40 Contact Robyn here
6. FOR SALE: Giant trinity pro time trial/ triathlon bike 2008 model, full carbon, dura ace group set, Vision carbon aero bars. Suit rider approx.: 170-178cm. Excellent condition $1900 Recently fully serviced Contact Jason 0437006168
7. FOR SALE: Reduced to clear: Sell out of club uniform items from 2011 Cannibal order: Men’s Club T Shirt 1 x Small $55; Ladies Club T Shirt 2 x L $55; Ladies Tri Pants 1 x M $50; Ladies Ironman Design Tri Top (with pockets) 1 x Small $50 ; From 2009 Scody order Ladies 1 piece bathers Size 12 priced to clear @ $25. Contact Robyn here
8. FOR SALE: Orbea Ordu Silver 57cm carbon tri bike, 2011, full Dura Ace group set; beautiful condition, Mavic Ksyrium training wheels, no pedals, new Selle Italia saddle. Suit new buyer $2,700. Contact Stu 0418 437 075
9. Items for next E News by 8pm tomorrow please.
OTHER NEWS:
1. Sign of things to come? As well as the ITU Pan Am at Clermount, the day also featured draft-legal age group events, a non-drafting age group race and youth F1 events. The men's draft-legal race sold out at 75 competitors.
2. We triathletes hear of a variety of ways people manage to be injured. Here’s one with a difference: Thankfully one of our members is all but recovered from the effects of having had a bottle of Veuve Cliquot, (good quality heavy strong glass !) thrown at her leg when she confronted 4 indigenous youths during an unlawful entry at her home at 2 am recently.
3. Did you see the bike bling in transition yesterday?
4. Must have tri item …. Brightly coloured running shoes ! If anyone can tell me which colour increases your speed the best I’ll grab a pair of those
5. Are you an Excel formatting wizard? Would love to hear from you with a view to building a backup results spreadsheet. Please email here.
6. We have welcomed a number of new members over recent weeks and their enthusiasm for our sport is infectious. They have been sent a copy of the basic rules of triathlon but may still need some extra help on race morning until they get the hang of things. We are a welcoming and helpful lot, so if you are new (or even not so new) and want to know something please don’t be shy, ask away !
7. In the middle of race frenzy yesterday those of us on the sidelines saw some funny things including one competitor was unaware he had his Jetstream straw stuck in his helmet as he headed for the mount line.
8. As we welcome new members we have also farewelled another. Kathy McKay is heading for the East Coast and was given a send off over the weekend. We will miss Kathy and her smile at our events. Kathy has been another great volunteer at the club and we hope we she will come back for a visit and compete with us again sometime soon. All the best Kathy!
9. Going to try and remember to colour highlight those current member results from interstate and overseas. “Other” listed results signify a former member or NT connection and are listed for your interest as many like to hear how they are doing.
10. We occasionally order a couple of extra items of our fabulous club gear to make up the minimum numbers. Unfortunately it can mean that we get stuck with a few things which is why we don’t make a habit of it. We have reduced to clear some older stock and also have a couple of items left from our current order. Refer for sale/wanted. To check sizes please see size chart here.
BASIC RULES TO REMEMBER:
Your helmet must be done up BEFORE you remove your bike from the rack and kept done up until you replace your bike on the rack. You will be stopped if you do not obey this rule. Do not wear earphones or headsets.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …
… you were happy not to be in Taupo this weekend
… you felt the frustration of those in NZ but understood the need for organisers to put competitor safety ahead of all else
… you thought a 70.3, a day later, was a good compromise for all concerned
Safe training,
Cheers,
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News
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