Robyn's E News 30 May 2012

Hi All,

I think this is the first time we have turned our fans off since arriving in Darwin forever ago.  Still shouldn’t complain, it’s a lovely touch of mild weather compared to what our southern counterparts are experiencing. Our son said it was quite mild in Canberra yesterday … they could wipe the frost off the windscreen rather than have to chip it off with a credit card !  

Please note we have a couple of calendar changes due to the unavailability of Hidden Valley for our duathlon Race 2. 

We have basically just swapped the next two events ie we will have the triathlon at Lake Alexander on the 17 June and Race 2 of the Duathlon Series at Hidden Valley on 8 July.  Race directors have swapped but rostered volunteers for other positions remain the same.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused but with the V8s at Hidden Valley that weekend we couldn’t  “ do the du”  on the 17 June.

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 17 June 2012

Lake Alexander

Triathlon

7.30am

750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run

Short option:  300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Roster:

Race Director:  Simon Cruickshank

Registration:  Emma Winterflood / Ron Griep

Timekeeping:  Ron Griep / Daniel Eakins

Fruit / Ice:  Volunteer required

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1.  FOR SALE:  Darwin Tri Club ladies top size small; Never been used. $50 Contact  Belinda 0418 456 653

2.  Items for next E News by 8pm Tuesday please

OTHER NEWS:

1.  We have a large number of club members heading for Cairns this weekend.

2.  Michelle Mitchell, Lee Wilson and Sarah Collins will be flying our flag at Ironman Cairns.  Good luck.

3.  At Ironman 70.3 Cairns we will be represented by Ali Fitch, Peta Jeggo, Emma Winterflood, Amy Pallentine, Rosie Sullivan, Nikki Roddie, Tara Worby, Carlee Mark, John Arrigo, Robyn Stanley, Ben Sanders, Craig Garland, Kathy McKay, Belinda Townend, Renee De Jong, Jane Marie Kerslake, Tom O’Neil, Nathan Dwyer, Leigh Milne, Michael Varga and Justin Tranter.  Enjoy!

4.  Singapore 70.3 still holds the record for most popular destination race with our members.

5.  Packing bikes & tri gear for an away race can be quite challenging….. but especially so if you have to pack some warmer gear as well.   

6.  Have you checked out Photos recently?  There are over 9,000 photos up.

7.  Getting some requests for another uniform order.  Coming soon!

8.  Fernwood All Girls Tri date claimer – 2 September 2012

9.  Our Olympic team announcement is due tomorrow. Rest assured the process is in good hands with our Life Member Anthony Beven chairman of the selection committee.

10. There will be no E News Monday.  Check website for any updates.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

… you talk about hammering and bricks but you aren’t referring to DIY.

… all of your "normal" friends call you "#*@ing crazy"

… your family, friends & workmates have given up asking "what are you up to this weekend?" knowing that the reply will be identical to the past 40, i.e. "training". The only variation is "racing".

Safe training,

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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