Monday, 18 June 2012

Robyn's E News 18 June 2012


Hi All,

A great turnout of competitors and supporters at Lake Alexander yesterday.  We had a bit of humidity kick in towards the end of the week but the decision to allow wetties was still much appreciated, especially by our leaner (read, feel the cold) members.

Our race director Simon Cruickshank and a horde of volunteer helpers did a marvellous job to stage the event for our members.  Sincere thanks to Simon and the team.

We welcomed a group of new members at our event yesterday.  Some were familiar returning faces, and others were participating in their first event with our club.  A big welcome to all, it was great to see you all enjoying your tri experience.


RESULTS:

1.  Triathlon Lake Alexander, 750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run

1 Brett Verity 1 hr 08 mins 57 secs; 2 Tim Green 1.10.01; 3 Marcus Lisle 1.12.24; 4 Steve Goat 1.12.47; 5 John Arrigo 1.12.50; 6 Justin Tranter 1.13.21; 7 Glenn Woodrow 1.13.56; 8 Ben Streeter 1.14.15; 9 Tony Cox 1.15.05; 10 Carolyn Barry 1.15.25; 11 Rob Weatherald 1.15.27; 12 Chris Jessop 1.15.41; 13 Stef Puszka 1.16.27; 14 Kylie Gaffel 1.18.07; 15 Chris Loynes 1.18.29; 16 John Thyne 1.22.10; 17 David Glass 1.23.46; 18 Gary Wall 1.23.59; 19 Bill Pettit 1.24.34; 20 Nathan Dwyer 1.24.47; 21 Dylan Smith 1.25.42; 22 Ryoko Jones 1.25.45; 23 Alex Wetten 1.26.15; 24 Emmett Hartung 1.26.58; 25 Daryl Stanley 1.27.05; 26 Daniel O’Brien 1.27.21; 27 Anna Goat 1.28.33; 28 Emma Cook 1.28.44; 29 Jo Ellis 1.28.55; 30 Helen Bretten 1.29.47; 31 Billy Lynch 1.30.04; 32 Graeme Parsons 1.30.14; 33 Tass Liveris 1.30.45; 34 Tara Luck 1.31.05; 35 Monica Stewart 1.31.20; 36 Joy Glass 1.31.49; 37 Gerard Wong 1.33.55; 38 Phill Hatty 1.35.53; 39 Danielle Gilfillan 1.37.51; 40 Tori Sherrock 1.40.27; 41 Renee de Jong 1.41.03; 42 Matt Scholar 1.42.05; 43 Alan Day 1.43.22; 44 Cath Meng 1.44.58; 45 Moira Wigley 1.47.30; 46 Nikki Roddie dnf; 47 Dale Berk dnf; 48 Corinne Fabian dnf

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

1 David McLeod 42 mins 37 secs; 2 Simon Wiese 43.41; 3 Hamish Wiltshire 44.21; 4 Louise Jettner 48.08; 5 Ashley Manicaros 49.24; 6 Lisa Heames 50.28; 7 Angela Librio 52.28; 8 Diane McGregor 1.04.20

2.  ITU Banyoles World Cup, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male:  Lukas Verzbicas 1.47.28  Female:  Gwen Jorgensen 1.59.39

3.  Ironman Regensburg, 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run

Male:  Kirk Bockel 8.11.59  Female:  Heidi Sessner 9.43.52

4.  Ironman 70.3 UK, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Philip Graves 4.19.45  Female:  Eimear Mullan 4.53.33

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 8 July 2012
Duathlon Race 2
5km run, 20km bike, 2.5km run
(short option 3km run, 12km bike, 2km run
Hidden Valley
7.30am

Roster:

Race Director:  Matt Brearley
Registration:  Korgan Hucent / Kate Richardson
Timekeeping:  Kate Richardson / John Arrigo
Fruit/Ice:  Belinda Rowley

FINLAY’S NT LONG COURSE TRIATHLON:

1.  Finlay’s NT Long Course Triathlon will take place at Lake Bennett on Sunday 26 August 2012 commencing at 7am.

2.  The 2km swim, 60km bike, 16km run is a most do on our calender.  Those not up for the full distance are encouraged to participate in teams of two or three.

3.  Entry for Finlay’s NT Long Course Triathlon is now open online here.

4.  More event information here.

5.  Event entry: Individual $35; Team of three $70; Team of two $50 

6.  First 50 entries only receive event T shirt, so get your entry in early

COMMITTEE NEWS:

1.  We are in search of an Equipment Officer to hold keys to and assist maintenance of the club trailer and equipment. If you can help, please call President Phill Hatty on 0418 669 964

2.  The search is underway for our Presentation Night Dinner venue.  Not an easy task during the Dry Season.

3.  Our new membership year commences on 1 July 2012.  Some of you will age up from that date. Watch for details of how to renew your membership.

4.  Final touches are being made to our 2012/2013 Calendar.  We will soon be asking for volunteers to fill the various positions we need to fill in order for our events to go ahead.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1.  FOR SALE: Road bike, Velocita: Road Performance Series, 60 cm frame, Ultegra group set, would suit the taller people. Bike in great condition, recently serviced and running smoothly. Selling because I now have too many bikes. Contact Dan 0404 667 945

2. FOR SALE: P3 Ultegra 2011 size 54, $3,200 ono Contact Simon  0414 657 256

3.  FOR SALE:  Pro synop carbon clip on profile bars. Fit standard and oversize bars. Used once so as new. $100. Contact Mike 0407 303 427

4.  WANTED TO BUY:  Largish wet suit, for guy around 6 ft weighing 85 kg. It doesn't have to be full sleeve, at the moment anything would be  a bonus. Contact Dylan 0434 412 191

5.  FOR SALE:  Selle Italia bike seat.  Brand new.  Model "Flite gel flow".  Leather seat, gel saddle with titanium rails.  Sell $115 ono.  Contact Stu  0418 437 075

6.  Items for next E News by 8pm tomorrow please.

OTHER NEWS:

1.  The Fannie Bay Swim Classic takes place Sunday 1 July 2012 at midday.  For more info and or to enter  the 2.1km Classic or the short course 1.2km, click here.

2.  Ron Griep is sporting some heavy road pizza as a result of a spill on Saturday morning.  We wish him a speedy recovery.

3.  Steer clear of Korgan Hucent and Dave Croser, both are the latest to have the sniffles.  They were standing well clear yesterday (or was that, everyone was giving them a wide berth?).

4.  Helen Bretten was up from Katherine to compete at the weekend.  Rocked up to the race with a smile a mile wide ~ a new bike does it every time!

5.  Who set up a big lead in the swim and then dropped a bike shoe over the first speed bump and had to stop and retrieve it?

6.  Bertram Birk was spotted yesterday enjoying the playground equipment.

7.  Please congratulate David McLeod, he scored his first club event win yesterday.  The form he displayed in the short course indicated the long would have been the better option.

8.  We farewell Jac Crofton and Nic French this week.  They are heading to Victoria.  Nic is pretty rapt at the thought of having a large calendar of duathlon events to choose from.  We are sure the Top End connection is very strong and we will see them back occasionally.

9.  Ali & Stu Fitch are Philippines bound where Ali has race commitments.

10.  Michelle Mitchell has headed over to the US.

11.  Matt King has finished the Tour of Toowoomba with his new team. 

12. It’s the 6th Bali International Triathlon this weekend. 

13.  The Bali course reverts back to the original course this year and cuts out the tougher hills. With the change of location of the swim start, the 800m beach run also goes. The Bali bike blessing is unique and a must do. 

14.  For the first couple of years, the Bali Tri had bike racks made of bamboo.

15.  A new Ironman 70.3 has been announced for Australia. Mandurah in WA will host the event in October.  More info here.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

… you unknowingly start stretching during client meetings
… your "retired" running shoes are only four months old
… all your underwear is “Coolmax”


Safe training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

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