E News 5 November 2012

Hi All,

We had perfect conditions for our Enduro event at Lake Alexander yesterday and the action got underway on time and was fast and furious. 

Our thanks go to our Race Director Scott Bevis who did a great job organising this event and giving athletes a thorough mental and physical workout.

Scott was supported by a crew of fantastic volunteers and we take this opportunity to thank them all.  Setting up, packing away, etc always requires extra hands so we really appreciate those on roster and those who are willing to just get in and help get it done. Thanks to all!

We hear a couple of our members starred at the Australian Age Group Long Course Championship at Barmera, SA yesterday. Results not yet available, so they will make next E News

RESULTS:

1.  Enduro, Lake Alexander, 250m swim, 5km bike, 1km run x 3

Male:  Tim Green 52.19  Female:  Nikki Roddie 1.03.32

Overall results are posted to our website

2.  Noosa Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 5km run

Male:  Peter Kerr 1.46.35  Female:  Ashleigh Gentle 1.58.57

Kylie Gaffel 11^th F30-34 2.24.24

Leigh Milne 190^th M35-39 2.27.46

Glen Scholz 166^th M30-34 2.28.49

Angelika Hannon 18^th F50-54 2.52.26

Naomi Milne 152^nd F30-34 3.04.22

Brian Hannon 209^th M50-54 3.17.46

3.  Huskisson Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male:  David Mainwaring 2.00.25  Female:  Sarah Fletcher 2.25.17

4.  Ironman Florida, 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run

Male:  Andrew Starykowicz  8.06.17  Female:  Yvonne Van Vlerken 8.51.35

JUNIOR NEWS:

1. Triathlon "tri" Skills are on again this Wednesday evening at Casuarina Pool 5-6pm. 

2. Juniors to bring bike, helmet, swim & run gear, drink bottle for these fun sessions.

3. Cost:  Pool entry only, these sessions are generously sponsored by BMD Constructions

4.  Next junior event is Junior Splash N Dash (swim, run formats to suit all jnr ages & abilities)  at the Waterfront, this Sunday (11 November 2012) commencing at 7.30am

5.  Please be at venue at least half an hour before start time to ensure you are registered, numbered, racked and ready to start at listed time.

NEXT EVENT:

Friday 16 November 2012

Splash N Dash

Waterfront Lagoon

6pm

200m swim, 2km run x 2

Roster:

Race Director:  Bertram Birk

Registration:    Kylie Gaffel / Tass Liveris

Timekeeping:  Jane Marie Kerslake / Monica Stewart

Fruit / Ice:      Belinda Birk

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1.  FOR SALE:  Cervelo P3 (2011) 54cm - Ultegra running gear with dura-ace shifters. New 10spd rear cassette. Great condition and regularly serviced. No damage or scratches. Would suit person 5'8 to 5'11. Selling $3000ono. Contact Simon 0414 657 256

2. FOR SALE:  Giant Defy racing bike, XS frame, 9 speed, new Shimano R500 wheels. Perfect first bike for juniors $200 Contact Chris 0412 000 817

3. FOR SALE:  Vision drink system. Installs under aero bars, twin bladder design. Brand new never used. $150 Contact Chris 0412 000 817

4. FOR SALE: PRICE REDUCED – now an absolute bargain!  2009 Giant TCR Advanced SL1.  Small.  Carbon frame, Dura-Ace 7900 group-set, integrated seat mast, Mavic Ksyrium Premium wheelset, carbon bars. Inc, cages but not pedals.  Very well looked after, serviced prior to sale.  Price reduced $1,900. Contact Kiah 0402 009 112

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

OTHER NEWS:

1.  Triathlon Australia has a new president, David Ferrier. 

2.  Good things were heard about the new improved speed bumps at Lake Alexander.

3.  Steve Goat was sporting bandaged bits after coming down at a roundabout in the wet weather at the weekend.

4.  It was interesting to see who opted for removing pedals & wearing runners for the ride yesterday (theory being time saving).  It was also interesting that both male & female winners opted for not changing from their normal set up.  Of the top 6 guys, only two went with the running shoe option.

5.  On thrills & spills, there was a lot of bark lost at Noosa Tri where many athletes, including the pros, found it hard to stay upright on wet roads.

6.  Great to see the glow of achievement from the girls in Team Libby Culgan / Raylee Parker / Anna Newlove as they finished at Lake Alex yesterday.  Well done girls!

7.  You could just tell that the 5km ride wasn’t long enough for Adam Hartley.   

8.  Fresh from their hit outs at ITU World Championships in Auckland, Ron Griep and Justin Tranter were inspired competitors.

9.  Joseph White demonstrated yesterday he is in good shape for Qld All Schools Triathlon this coming weekend.  He and Bella Hatty will be in action.  Wish them both luck if you see them during the week.

10.  How good are our terrific trio Rob Weatherald, Brian Gallagher & Pete Brady?  The boys are always at the pointy end of the field giving 100%

11.  PBs at Noosa Triathlon yesterday for Leigh Milne, Kylie Gaffel and Glen Scholz.  Congrats to Naomi Milne on her first OD distance finish.

12.  The men’s winner at Ironman Florida posted a 4.04.39 180km bike split. 

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

…  one of your life's goals is a race bib that says "Anything is Possible"

…  your “real” birthday doesn’t count – you “age up” on 1 January/1 July

…  some of the best conversations you have are during long runs and rides, mainly when you're going solo

Safe training,

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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