Robyn's E News 23 October 2011

Photo: Jason emerging from Lake Alex

Hi All,

Mondayitis ? You are not alone. After another huge weekend it’s hard to get back into work mode.

Our triathlon at Lake Alexander yesterday was a huge success.

First up, a big thank you to RD Steve Goat and the wonderful volunteers who assisted with this event. Our events couldn’t happen without the efforts of all our volunteers and the assistance on race day of those on roster and those who just jump in and help is greatly appreciated.

We had another great start list and again welcomed more new members. In fact, there were so many of you, we started the event in two waves to ease congestion in the swim & I know many of you are hanging for the adjusted results so ….


RESULTS:

1. Triathlon, Lake Alexander, 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

See Attached.

2. Central Sports Enduro, Alice Springs, distance ?

Male: Mitch Scott 1.19.20 Female: Fiona Collier 1.26.14

3. ITU Pan Am Games, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Reinaldo Colucci 1.48.02 Female: Sarah Haskins 1.57.37

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

Male: Michael Raelert 3.47.48 Female: Jessica Meyers 4.29.15

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 6 November 2011

Enduro Triathlon

Lake Alexander (note originally scheduled for Nightcliff Pool)

7am

250m swim, 5km bike, 1km run x 3

Event Status: CLUB

Race Director: Bertram Birk
Registration: Paul Hollander / Kyle Gear
Timekeepers: Renae McGarvie / Monica Stewart
Fruit / Ice: Belinda Townend

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Asics – Gel Noosa Tri 25th. Size 10.5 US, 44.5 Euro. Excellent condition, very well looked after but no longer used for racing. Looking for about $50.00 Contact Dan 0404 667 945

2. Items for E News and requests for advt re runs by 8pm tomorrow please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Young Malo Gilly-Eydoux’s tri enthusiasm continues. He was 12th in the 7-9 years category of the Qld Gatorade Tri Series #1 Kool Kids event. Unfortunately Malo has since broken his arm which may set back his Noosa plans a little !

2. At a glittering ceremony last week, Greg Welch became the first Australian triathlete inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Read more here: http://hansonmediagroup.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1015&Itemid=36

3. It can be done - Finnbar Crennan (M40-44) completed the 2km swim, 120km bike, 20 km run Ultimate Triathlon (Forster, 16 Oct) in 5.00.45, ahead of the first placed Open male Newcastle’s Nathan Stewart who finished 5.05.45. Go the age groupers !!

4. The EVOLTA World Challenge IV starts tomorrow in Hawaii, USA. The robots are equipped with 3 different bodies (swim, bike, run) & are powered by 3 AA rechargeable batteries. The goal is for the robots to reach the finish line within one week (168 hrs) by covering the IM course (a total of 230 km). They have to be either moving forward or recharging ! Cute little things. They have already conquered the Grand Canyon on a pair of Panasonic AA dry batteries in 2008; tackled the Le Mans course and gained a Guinness World Record and last year completed a 500km walk from Tokyo to Kyoto on 12 AA rechargeable batteries. Google if you want to find out more.

5. Lance Armstrong struggled on the run at XTERRA Worlds this morning. Lance finished 15th (or 23rd depending on which report you read) after leaving T2 in 2nd.

6. We have a number of members heading over for Noosa this weekend including Leigh Milne, Juliette Neve, Kylie Gaffel, Thomas Parkinson, Glen Scholz, Jason Jones, Angelika Hannon & Brian Hannon. Dean Nankivell from Alice Springs is also heading over. Good luck to all, enjoy !

7. And no names but two guys went the wrong way on the run yesterday, oops.

8. Perhaps it’s mango madness … there were also a couple of people who forgot their helmets !



9. To end a big weekend, Fev thrilled a few of us yesterday arvo, France showed courage in the face of the haka but it didn’t help and Cold Chisel rocked some of us last night .


YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

… you can run further than your dog

… your real birthday doesn’t count – it’s when you “age up” that matters

… you know if you are within 10km of home and get stuck that you could easily run home



Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn



Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

E News

Robyn's E News 19 October 2011

Photo: Chris in action at the Reserve Triathlon

Hi All,

The School Sport NT Triathlon was held at Lake Alexander at the weekend. A huge thank you to volunteer RD Jason Jones and all those wonderful folk who assisted Jason on the day. The field was smaller than anticipated but the competition was on. Our juniors are developing excellent tri skills (as many of you will have noticed at our club events). From little things, big things grow so watch this space next year, this event will be back!

We are expecting another bumper crowd for our event this weekend. The 300/13/3 format is always popular and it’s a great way to spend Sunday morning and still have time to head off for coffee or the markets afterwards.

No late comers please, not registered by 6.45am = no race.

RESULTS:

1. School Sport NT Triathlon, Lake Alexander, 500m swim, 16km bike, 4km run
Senior:

Male: Mitch Ward 52.31

Intermediate:

Male: Joseph White 54.41 Female: Louise Jettner 58.54

Junior:
Female: Bella Hatty 1.01.04

Novice: 250m swim, 10km bike, 2km run

Female: Tia Brain 43.22

2. Australian Duathlon Championships, Barossa Valley, 10km run, 40km bike, 5km run
Male: Matty White 1.55.38 Female: Bev Thomas 2.12.09

3. Race 1 Gatorade Qld, 400m swim, 15km bike, 4km run
Male: Clayton Fettell 40.04 Female: Ellie Salthouse 48.04

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 23 October 2011

Triathlon
Lake Alexander
7am (Registration closes 6.45am)

300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Event Status: CLUB (must be member to participate)

Race Director: Steve Goat
Registration: Paul Usher / Moira Wigley
Timekeepers: Michelle Mitchell / Leigh Milne
Fruit / Ice: Erin Mettam

Note:

1. Please have at least one full water bottle on your bike.

2. This is a non drafting event.

3. Roads are open. Competitors MUST stop if traffic lights are RED

4. No iPods, MP3s etc

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. WANTED TO BUY or LOAN: Wind trainer in good condition needed urgently to keep up training at home! Contact Renae 0488 102 939

2. FOR SALE: Lemond - Limited edition. Blue and Yellow. About 51 cm, in pretty good condition. Serviced by Cyclezone; Comes with Tri bars, cleat peddles and 2 drink bottle holders; the bike used to be Robin Stanley's; About $300.00 Contact Annie 0428 450 085

3. Items for next E News by Sunday 9pm please

OTHER NEWS:

1. Entry for Ironman 70.3 Busselton opens for Triathlon Australia members today (10am WST).

2. 100 yrs young, British runner Fauja Singh smashed the Marathon World record in Canada last weekend. He now claims the fastest marathon Guinness World Record record for a centurion. Singh crossed the line in 8.25.55. Born 1 April 1911 in Punjab, India he only took up running at age 89 after his wife and son died in London. He has completed 7 marathons since then.

3. Looks like Lance Armstrong will be on the start line of the XTERRA World Championships in Maui this weekend.

4. What goes around … my old Lemond has turned up in the For Sale/Wanted section. I loved that bike !

5. Cannibal are busy producing our new tri suits & hope to have them here by the end of the month.

6. Noosa not far away now.

7. Tony Cox was the other Bike Count Tuesday volunteer (along with Leigh Milne) who nominated Darwin Triathlon Club … thanks Tony !

8. Keep the mango madness away … swim, bike, run today !


Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn


Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News