Robyn's E News 2 May 2011

Hi All,

A week is a long time in triathlon and what a week it has been ! Following word that Lake Alexander would be closed to swimming indefinitely due to water quality issues, we were making plans to let you know we would be going to a duathlon. We were then, unexpectedly, thrown a very welcome life line to maintain our Arafura Games swim, bike, run format.

Thanks to the assistance of Sport & Rec, the Arafura Games staff, Darwin City Council and numerous authorities, and following many behind the scenes meetings, we confirm that the swim will be held at Parap Pool.

Please check www.arafuragames.nt.gov.au for the latest course maps. The athlete information update is attached.


UNIFORM ORDER:

1. Oops, sorry. There are two dates on uniform order. You can still order ... until Wed 9am. Order form attached again for your convenience.

RESULTS:

1. Ironman Australia, 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run

Male: Pete Jacobs 8.29.28 Female: Caroline Steffen 9.29.54

Kylie Gaffel 17th F25-29 12.05.15

2. Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Joe Games 3.58.15 Female: Jo Lawn 4.29.36

Glen Scholz 29th M30-34 5.51.11
Ali Fitch F Pro dnf

3. Wildflower Triathlon, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Jess Thomas 4.04.45 Female: Leanda Cave 4.27.58

4. ITU Cross Triathlon World Championships, Extremadura, Spain, 1km swim, 20km mtb, 6km cross country run

Male: Conrad Stoltz (SA) 1.26.40 Female: Melanie McQuaid (CAN) 1.43.01

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

Male: Maksym Kriat 4.11.43 Female: Catriona Morrison 4.29.28


ARAFURA GAMES - CAN YOU HELP? :

1. Thanks to the wonderful volunteers who have previously let Anna know that they are available to help out, she will have contacted you by email.

2. We also require:

a. extra manpower on Saturday for setting up from 11am onwards (including rack set up & numbering at Lake Alex; clean up of area; transition area set up; etc etc)
b. 3 people are required to assist with race registration on Saturday (from 2.45pm - 4pm).
c. On race day we need two volunteers to remove & collect timing chips at the finish line.
d. General race day volunteers (duties will be confirmed on Saturday)
e. Pack up assistance after the event.

Please email anna@triathlonnt.com.au if you can help out with any of the above.
OTHER NEWS:

1. The Arafura Games Triathlon has a proud history. There have been a number of course and distance changes over the years.

Past winners are:

2009 Tim Ellison, NT / Long Hoi, Macau
2007 David Esposito, Noumea / Sophie Hawken, NT
2005 Luke Gratton, ADF / Sarah Cockshell, NSW
2003 Brad Beven, QLD / Shelley Foster, ADF
2001 Brett Verity, NT / Teresa Wiggins, ADF
1999 Andrew Weaver, QLD / Lisa Vanska, QLD
1997 Brad Beven, QLD / Nicki Sexton, NT
1995 Brad Beven, QLD / Fleur Froggat, ADF
1993 Brad Beven, QLD / Ruth Hunt, Hong Kong
1991 Brad Beven, QLD / Vicki Woodrow, NT

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Token Carbon tubular T50 wheel set, GP4000 singles and Ultegra cassette included. Wheels have done only done a handful of triathlons. Price - $1000 Contact- Kyle 0437 814 892 or at Cyclezone 8981 4436

2. UNIFORM ORDER: We are taking orders for club uniform items until 9am Wednesday. Please assist volunteer by getting your order in asap.
Size charts and design were circulated earlier. If you have inadvertently deleted, email and I am happy to resend.

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

OTHER NEWS:

1. David Crane and Alex Moratis also did the Lake Argyle swims along with Moira Wigley, Kate Robertson and Ron Griep. Teams did 20km or 10km. Results to come.

2. Arafura Games triathletes start arriving in Darwin this week. If you bump into them we ask that you make them feel very welcome. We have competitors from Macau, Hong Kong, Singapore, and PNG as well as athletes from interstate, Katherine and Alice Springs coming in for the event.

3. Arafura Games Triathlon competitors please note that there is a change from past procedure regarding Games accreditation. Athletes must call at the Accreditation Centre at the Darwin Entertainment Centre in Mitchell St. to collect your pass and bag (we are not permitted to collect on your behalf and take to compulsory race brief as has happened in the past). For opening times, see attached info update.

4. The new Darwin Triathlon Club IDS top looks great and is going to be a winner. Note the men's bathers are now in chlorine resistant lycra.

5. There were lots of people out training on the Arafura Games course over the weekend. Even with the slight format change it is going to be a fantastic event and we know many have been looking forward to it for months.


YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...

... the magic dry season weather has given you a spring in your step
... there are more races you want to do than you have annual leave to cover
... months later & you still don't know the last name or occupation of some of your training mates, but you do know what events they are targeting & by how much their averages have improved.

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Robyn's E News 27 April 2011

Photo: Swim squad Nightcliff Pool

Hi All,

We hope you all enjoyed the very long weekend and have enough energy to do it all again this coming long weekend ! How lucky are we?

If you are heading to Alice Springs for the coming weekend, don't forget the Tavis Johannsen Memorial Ultra Tri is on Monday at the town pool (shorter options also available).

RESULTS:

1. Anaconda Adventure Race, Forster, 2 day event Final Results:

Male: Richard Ussher 7.51.56 Female: Deanna Blegg 9.47.58

Derek Cross 6th Open Male 9.21.58

NEXT EVENT:

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

Entry closed.

Note:

1. You may have seen some of the recent publicity regarding the continued closure of Lake Alexander. Further test results are due back this week, but it's looking more and more likely that Arafura Games will need to be a run, bike, run format. The final call won't be made until the last possible moment .. test results were on the way down but unfortunately we got that huge downpour early last week.

UNIFORM ORDER (was circulated by email on Friday):

1. Thanks to those very prompt people who have already submitted their uniform orders, much appreciated.

2. I would like to get the order in to Cannibal on Wednesday 4 May, so please get your order in as early as possible.

3. Size chart & order form are attached.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: 2009 Avanti Monza White/Red/Black size 56.5 Male; Paid $1320 at Avanti Darwin in Sept 2009; Asking price $900. This bike was used for a single ride from Darwin to Mandorah and pre-training prior to that event. This bike has not been used since and is in excellent condition. Good entry-level bike for a triathlete starting out; Contact Sharon: 0407 932 875

2. FOR SALE: Specialized Allez Road Bike; 54 cm (Medium) alloy frame; Carbon fork and seat stays; new wireless computer; recently serviced; $700 - $800. Contact Tom 0417 663 699

3. FOR SALE: Orbea Ordu TT Bike, XL, $3950 Contact Stu: 0418 437 075

4. Items for next E News by 8pm Sunday please.


OTHER NEWS:
1. Launceston Pro-Ex, a new and unique event offering keen recreational cyclists from around Australia a chance to immerse themselves in a professional cycling experience was recently announced.

To be staged from 20 to 27 November 2011, the Launceston Pro-Ex presents passionate cyclists an exclusive opportunity to join some of Australia’s top professional cyclists including Richie Porte on a week-long training camp and participation in a 160 kilometre Gran Fondo in and around the cycling mecca of Launceston, Tasmania.

In addition to the Pro Ex, participants can alternatively take part in the Opperman Gran Fondo or the Tassie Trail MTB Challenge. To register for all events or for more details refer to the Launceston Pro Ex Cycling Week website

2. Did you notice the photo of Monica Stewart in your newsletter from Triathlon Australia on Thursday?

3. Autism NT will be holding their rescheduled annual Walk for Autism event on Sat 7 May from 9am at the Water Gardens. Pre-registration price = Adults $5 and Children Free; Registration on the day price = Adults $10 and Children $2 More info: www.autismnt.com.au

4. We have Ron Griep, Moira Wigley & Kate Robertson heading over for the Lake Argyle 10 & 20km swims this weekend. Wish them luck if you see them before they go.

5. Already down south, Kylie Gaffel will be in action at Port Mac in Ironman Oz this weekend. Competing in the Port Mac 70.3 will be Glen Scholz and Ali Fitch. Good luck.

6. Club president Phill Hatty was at the Anzac Day dawn service at the Adelaide River War Memorial.

7. The Ord Valley Muster triathlon is on again 21 May 2011. Registration www.ordvalleymuster.com

8. The Ko Samui triathlon recently cancelled due to severe flood damage on the island, has announced next year's date: 22 April 2011.

9. The NT Duathlon Championship is at the fabulous Simpson's Gap location on 14 August 2011 more info: alicetriclub@gmail.com

10. Online entry for 2011 Finlay's NT Long Course Triathlon at Lake Bennett 21 August 2011 will be opening soon

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...

....the majority of your laundry is dry in an hour
... you try and convince your partner that it is better for you to spend money on tri stuff than in the pub, but then realise if you spent the same money that you spend in the bike shop, in the pub, your liver would have packed up
... you can dodge those mental speed bumps

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News