Hi All,
Our
contestants finished yesterday’s Off Road Triathlon in a very filthy state but
wearing grins a mile wide after slogging it out against nature. Early
checks of the BoM radar showed clear – wrong! It bucketed down at times but
hey, that’s why we have our mtb tri at this time of year.
Bec Thyne
and Emma Winterflood took over race day preparations for this event and we
would like to thank them sincerely. Lots of comments on how good the
course was and how well marked it was as well. Thanks Bec and Emma and
all those who also assisted - whether on roster or just pitching in to help -
on the day. Much appreciated by all competitors.
RESULTS:
1.
Off Road Triathlon, Lake Alexander, 400m swim, 12km bike, 2km run
Male:
Brett Verity 46:53 Female: Emma Winterflood 54:04
Results
on website.
2.
Australia Age Group Triathlon Championships, Devonport, 1.5km swim, 40km bike,
10km run
Male:
Nathan Barry 1.58.30 Female: Kate Pedley 2.16.38
Tim
Green 5th
M25-29 2.06.57
NEXT EVENT:
10 March
2013
Race 1
Sprint & Women’s Series
Robertson
Barracks
600m swim,
20km bike, 5km run
(Short
option: 300m swim, 10km bike, 2.5km run)
Note:
1. We
are extremely pleased to have negotiated a return to Robertson Barracks for
Race 1 (Sunday 10 March 2013).
2.
Obviously using these facilities come with some responsibilities and
restrictions and we ask that you pay particular attention to entry details for
this event .
3. To
assist with smooth entry on to Robertson Barracks for competitors and
supporters on race morning, we require your online registration so an approved
list can be provided to base security.
4.
All entries for this event are to be made online by midday
Thursday 7 March 13. There will be
definitely no late entry taken.
5.
Entry is now open online here.
6.
Any supporters accompanying you to the event must be listed at time of
entry.
7. On
race morning, you & your supporters will require photo ID and your name
must be on our list to be allowed entry.
8.
Please factor in extra time for this processing. Our registration check
and body marking will close at 6.45am sharp. Late comers will not be able to
participate.
Roster:
Race
Director: Glen Scholz
Registration:
Heath Porter / Vicki Woodrow
Timekeeping:
Nerida Godfrey / Simon Weise
Fruit /
Ice: Vicki Woodrow
INVITE TO NEW MEMBERS:
Transition
training session for new members to get ready for the upcoming sprint
series. Come and learn some of the finer points of getting on and off
your bike and setting up for racing.
Also
followed by a short brick session. That is a short ride followed by a
short run to practice the transition techniques.
So bring
your bike and running gear and bathers for a cool down swim at the end if you
want.
Where:
At the Lake Alexander car park When: Saturday 2 March 2013 be ready to start at
7am. We will be finished around 8am. Cost: No charge. Contact John
Thyne 0423 797 401 if you have any queries.
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1.
FOUND: Phone recharger at Lake Alexander. Email here
2.
Items for next E News by Sunday 8pm
OTHER NEWS:
1.
Congratulations to Derek Cross and wife Shelley on the recent birth of their
baby boy, Alwyn.
2.
Latest comeback kid – great to see Matt Hubber getting muddy yesterday in his
first event in quite a while. Welcome back Matt!
3. On
Matts – Matt King is sporting a sore shoulder and finger after crashing in
practice interstate and subsequently missing the Aust Mtb championships in
Canberra. We wish Matt a speedy recovery.
4.
Life member Anthony Beven was in town for a few days and ran himself into some
form training for the upcoming Milan Marathon. Hear he pulled all the
“gee I’m tired” excuses before setting the pace.
5.
Been catching up with some results that I missed recently. Was
disappointed for Heath Porter to hear that he was a dnf at Hell of the West
earlier this month due to a puncture.
6.
Those guys training the house down for IM Melbourne don’t have long to wait now
– less than four weeks to race day.
7.
Sunday 15 September 2013 – inaugural Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast. More
info here.
8.
Expressions of interest to participate in the 2013 ITU Age Group World
Triathlon Championships in London in September are now open. Olympic
Distance closes 5pm AESDT 18 March 2013 and Sprint Distance closes 5pm AESDT 8
April 2013. Selection criteria and further information here.
9.
Ron Griep headed West for Rottnest Island swim last Saturday. He and team
mate were in the Duo 100+ category and placed third in 6 hrs 12 mins 56 secs.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN…
... you own
at least ten swim suits, five pairs of goggles, a dozen bathing caps, swim
fins, a pull buoy and a wet suit
... you
have a plan “A”, plan “B”’, and a “try not to die” race plan
... you
can’t remember the last time you slept in past 6 am on a Saturday
Cheers,
Robyn
Robyn
Stanley
Darwin
Triathlon Club
E News
