Robyn's E News 11 April 11

Photo: TA President Peter Hedge shares a moment with 2011 Australian Triathlon Series F55-59 category winner Monica Stewart.

Hi All,

Sometimes we throw up some little gems, and Saturday afternoon's Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships is up there with the best.

As if the course wasn't enough (a couple of washed out areas on the bike had competitors dismounting at those sections); we also had news of freshwater croc sightings (little ones), eau de decaying cane toad on the air and to finish off ... a doozie of a storm to drive home in !

But the real excitement was caused by the women's field where the race was wide open and the girls did battle for podium places. Veteran Vicki Woodrow called on all her years of experience to reel in the younger brigade and tough it out to the finish. Vicki had to hold out a fast finishing Ryoko Jones who also came from behind but ran out of road in her pursuit of the gallant Vicki. Shaye Hatty gave it everything to stay on the podium for 3rd after cruising in 2nd for awhile. Rowie and Steph were up there & challenging at various stages and further back in the pack Peta Jeggo and Karen Wilson went head to head all day and fittingly finished with a deadheat .... great racing girls and fantastic to watch.

Our thanks to RD Jack Pennington and the great team of volunteers who assisted with all aspects of this event. We really appreciate your efforts on behalf of the club. We even had a couple of guys from the Darwin Cycle Club helping out ... thanks guys! And a special thank you to Brian Gallagher and Moira Wigley who provided water safety for both waves before starting their own races late. Much appreciate your efforts.

RESULTS:

1. Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships, Lake Bennett Resort, 1km swim, 30km bike, 8km run

1 Chad Anderson 1 hr 35 mins 25 secs; 2 Grant Preddy 1.38.33; 3 Marcus Lisle 1.40.53; 4 Russell Peacock 1.45.44; 5 Tim Green 1.46.00; 6 Mark Anzin 1.46.14; 7 Steve Goat 1.46.18; 8 Justin Tranter 1.49.46; 9 Tony Cox 1.50.17; 10 Chris Jessop 1.50.20; 11 Simon Casey 1.50.40; 12 Daniel Eakin 1.52.03; 13 Korgan Hucent 1.52.17; 14 David Croser 1.53.27; 15 Simon Wiese 1.53.36; 16 Dale Berk 1.55.42; 17 John Thyne 1.55.53; 18 Vicki Woodrow 1.57.03; 19 Ryoko Jones 1.57.12; 20 Shaye Hatty 1.58.05; 21 Ben Sanders 1.58.39; 22 Steph Puszka 1.58.44; 23 Pete Brady 2.01.39; 24 Daniel O'Brien 2.02.02; 25 Glen Scholz 2.02.59; 26 Rowena Eastick 2.03.05; 27 Daryl Stanley 2.04.25; 28 Peta Jeggo 2.05.34; 29 Karen Lewis 2.05.34; 30 Paul Usher 2.07.28; 31 Dean Preddy 2.09.55; 32 Graeme Parsons 2.09.57; 33 Phil Blumberg 2.11.53; 34 Leigh Milne 2.13.52; 35 Renae McGarvie 2.15.32; 36 Brendan Dimech 2.17.33; 37 Karen Lewis 2.17.58; 38 Barry Sullivan 2.20.37; 39 Jay Armstrong 2.20.57; 40 Clinton Luxford 2.21.05; 41 Michelle Mitchell dnf; 42 Team Sullivan/Roddie dnf; 43 Louise Ogden dnf; 44 Alexis Marshall dnf; 45 Team Thyne/Jettner dnf

Club Champions:
Male: Chad Anderson
Female: Vicki Woodrow

Age Group:
20-29 Chad Anderson / Steph Puszka
30-39 Marcus Lisle / Ryoko Jones
40-49 Tony Cox / Rowena Eastick
50-59 Pete Brady / Vicki Woodrow
60-69 Daryl Stanley

Short Option:

500m swim, 15km bike, 4km run

1 Brian Gallagher 56 mins 21 secs; 2 Ian Pollock 59.15; 3 Team L Hatty / B Hatty 1.06.16; 4 Tass Liveris 1.06.47; 5 Nell Clarke 1.07.25; 6 James Lugg 1.08.31; 7 Simone Atkinson 1.09.59; 8 Juliette Neve 1.10.35; 9 Jacqui Brown 1.12.53; 10 Belinda Townend 1.13.07; 11 Priscilla Lenne 1.13.29; 12 Team Killiner/Aland/Harris 1.14.41; 13 Greg Stonham 1.15.54; 14 Sean Killiner 1.19.17; 15 Erin Mettam 1.21.15; 16 Naomi Hodgkinson 1.21.15; 17 Moira Wigley 1.22.20

2. Sydney (Age Group) Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: David Clark 1.56.47 Female: Marion Summerer 2.08.31

Results not yet available.

3. ITU World Championships Series, Sydney, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Javier Gomez (ESP) 1.50.22 Female: Paula Findlay (CAN) 2.01.21

4. Ironman South Africa, 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run

Male: Raynard Tissink 8.05.36 Female: Chrissie Wellington 8.33.56

5. Ironman 70.3 Texas, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Chris Lieto 3.45.37 Female: Catriona Morrison 4.06.43

NEXT EVENT:

Arafura Games Triathlon
Sunday 8 May 2011
7am
Lake Alexander
1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run


BICYLE HELMET STANDARDS UPDATE:

1. Triathlon rules state that your helmet must comply to current safety standards.

2. Safety standards were updated in December 2010.

3. Please see attached specifications to ensure your helmet is compliant.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

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

OTHER NEWS:

1. Congratulations to Monica Stewart. Mon's 2nd place in F55-59 in Sydney yesterday secured the Australia Triathlon Series category title (1st Geelong, 2nd Mooloolaba [Aust C'ships] & 2nd Sydney). Mon is now looking forward to a well earned rest ! (Full results next E News).

2. Kelly Rowe was 8th in her age group at the Hilary's Triathlon in WA over the weekend. Kelly had a tough swim, lots of chop and also was stung.

3. Can you believe it ... after a jam packed few months we now have a few weeks off prior to Arafura. I know all the hard working volunteers (and you see the same faces all the time) will welcome a chance to draw a breath before they ramp it up for Arafura.

4. The Sydney ITU race is being televised on One HD this morning at 9am (for those of you with access to the box).

5. Also on Arafura, Lake Alex remains closed but it being carefully monitored. Still hope that we will go ahead as planned. Organisers aren't looking to shift to Lake Bennett (one look at the road on the way out scotched that idea, not to mention sheer logistics) ... further LOC discussions will take place.

6. More on Arafura ... we will be welcoming international entrants from PNG, Macau and Singapore and a large contingent of interstate competitors.

7. Good to have Lachie Hatty back home for awhile and in the field at the Club Champs at the weekend. Lachie (and Will Birk) have been hitting school rowing with some success.

8. And still on younger Hatty's ... Jack is proving to be a chip of the old block judging by the dance moves at the finish line on Saturday evening !

9. We have an awesome crew of 2nd generation tri supporters ... those kids know many of the competitors names and have all the right things to say to encourage competitors. Even the 3 year olds get into the spirit !

10. Great to see some of our Katherine members & supporters making it up for the club championships.

11. Next weekend tri action shifts of Alice Springs Tri Club. They have a big weekend of triathlon planned and you are very welcome to participate if you are down that way.

12. Media Hound: http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2011/04/09/223571_ntsport.html and also see attached.

13. Chrissie Wellington smashed the course record at Ironman South Africa and was 8th overall.

14. Uniform re order being organised - stay tuned.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...

... you are completely frustrated when event results aren't posted for hours and hours and hours
... after two weeks of doing nothing you can feel your muscles losing the battle
... you are thinking you will definitely be in the field for Sydney next year, the course looked awesome for the age groupers.

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Robyn's E News 6 April 2011

Photo: Darwin Triathlon Club values our many great volunteers who assist in all sorts of capacities. Thanks heaps !

Hi All,

Are you ready for a real Territory triathlon experience this weekend? Lake Bennett is a must do race on our calendar and the location and late afternoon start time ensures we will have a very different tri experience to that of our usual events. It's our big club event of the year and we hope to see you all there.

You usually just roll out of bed and head down bleary eyed to Lake Alex. Doesn't work for this one. It's a bit of a drive to Lake Bennett so factor in the extra travel time. Check your gear before starting out - it's way too far to dash back for a forgotten helmet, shoes or goggles.

We suggest you also pay attention to hydration prior to this afternoon event.

If you aren't booked at the Resort you will need to park outside (we are using part of the resort carpark as transition). Please consider your fellow competitors and ensure that you park well off the road.

On the way in, it will help if you pass the Resort gates before parking. Consider the safety of fellow cyclists and runners prior to parking.

RESULTS:

1. Ironman 70.3 California, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Andy Potts 3.55.49 Female: Mirinda Carfrae 4.26.18

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 9 April 2010
Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships
Lake Bennett
4.30pm
1km swim, 30km bike, 8km run
(Short option 500m swim, 15km bike, 4km run)

Race status: CLUB (must be a member to race)
Registration: On day

Race Director: Jack Pennington 0404 789 641

Registration: Tim Green / Kyle Gear
Timekeeping: Christine Friebel / Natasha Rammers
Fruit / Ice: Vicki Woodrow

Extra volunteers for Lake Bennett - we need some volunteers to man the drinks station, turnaround points of the bike and the run etc.
Can you help? Please ring Jack on 0404 789 641

Note:

1. We have negotiated a special rate for those wishing to stay at the Resort following our Club Championships. It's a great opportunity for a weekend away. Please mention you are with DTC for the triathlon.

2. Lake Bennett resort bookings contact lakebennettrec@optusnet.com.au or phone 8076 0960

3. If you aren't booked at the Resort you may need to park outside (we are using part of the resort carpark as transition). Please consider your fellow competitors and ensure that you park well off the road.

On the way in, it will help if you pass the Resort gates before parking. Consider the safety of fellow cyclists and runners prior to parking.

4. If staying the night at Lake B, don't forget to book a table if you are eating at the restaurant.

ARAFURA GAMES NEWS:

1. ARAFURA GAMES ENTRY CLOSES FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011

2. No late entry will be accepted.

3. EO Triathlon NT will endorse entry on behalf of NT triathletes eligible to compete.

FOR SALE/ WANTED ETC:

1. Items for E News by 8pm Sunday please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. This one is a warning to members: Windtrainers - most brands of wind trainers require a certain shaped rear wheel skewer to be securely held into the windtrainer frame, failure to do so can result in the bike falling out of the frame. Most standard skewers that come originally with the bike will not fit properly, If you have any doubts you can take the rear wheel skewer into Cyclezone to be checked if it's suitable. CYCLEZONE is located at 6/41 Cavenagh St, Darwin (OPPOSITE DARWIN GPO) Contact: 8981 4436

2. News from Jerome Bosmans is that he hasn't touched his bike in 14 months. Keeping fit though and as it's Arafura time, Jerome is missing being part of the excitement. We did try to talk him into coming back for it !!

3. Many of you will remember Paul Drossou. He is over in Morocco competing in the Marathon des Sables. It's a six day/243 km endurance race across the Sahara Desert. Go Drossou!!

4. We somehow managed to send off the Sheffield's with a dose of low system / cyclone watch weather. We wish Paul all the best in his new position in Canberra.

5. Flickr has been updated with photos of the juniors final event (20 Mar) and the Ray White Darwin NT Sprint Distance Championships and also the NT Junior Triathlon Championships.

6. We have a number of members heading for Sydney (swimming in front of the Opera House & riding over the Harbour Bridge) to compete in the final of the 3 race Australian Triathlon Series. They include Belinda Birk, Margaret Black, Bertram Birk, Monica Stewart, Ron Griep, Jamie Tomlinson, Brian Hannon, David McLeod, Jodie McLeod, Jane Marie Kerslake and Angelika Hannon. Good luck to all. They will be watching some of the world's best Olympic distance triathletes in action in the ITU World Cup event also being staged.

7. Monica Stewart will be looking to stitch up an age group series win in Sydney following a 1st in Geelong and a 2nd in Mooloolaba. Go Mon!

8. Some of you may be interested in the Tour de Bintan (11-13 Nov 2011) more info at www.tourdebintan.com

9. Don't forget when you are entering interstate & overseas events to put your address as DARWIN and your suburb postcode. It's a two way thing, lets people "down south" know that we do triathlon in Darwin and encourages them to attend events such as the Arafura Games. (Also makes it a lot easier for those of us tracking results!).

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...

... you do "catch up" in the pool
... your sunglasses are no longer big and round or change colour
... as well as your significant other, there is a roadbike in the bedroom.

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News