Robyn's E News 10 December 2012

Hi All,

We have our fantastic Christmas Splash N Dash coming up on Saturday evening.  This has become a real club tradition and RD Rob Weatherald is sure to have some surprises in store. Come on down and join in … but don’t forget to save a little energy to team up with one our juniors for the Christmas relay. 

We encourage you all to don some tinsel, jingle bells, Santa hats etc for this one!!  I hear there will be lolly bags and other surprises for the juniors.

This is a great social event and an ideal time to catch up with fellow members prior to the silly season proper.

Seems everyone is flat strap including yours truly, so this will be the last E News in your Inbox for 2012.

I hope you have enjoyed E News again this year, I’ve certainly enjoyed bringing it to you! 

Over the Christmas / New Year period, any urgent announcements, results etc will be posted direct to our Website, Facebook and/or our new Twitter so remember to check in regularly.

RESULTS:

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

Male:  Jimmy Johnsen 8.29.06  Female:  9.13.00

Ali Croser 4^th F45-49 11.37.13

Leigh Milne 143^rd M35-39 12.26.03

David Croser 175^th M40-44 13.10.24

NEXT EVENT:

Christmas Splash N Dash

Juniors & Seniors

Nightcliff Pool

Saturday 15 December 2012

6pm

1km run, 200m swim, 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run

Junior distances to suit.

Roster:

Race Director:  Rob Weatherald

Registration:  Anna Goat / Christine Friebel

Timekeepers:  Louise Ogden / To be confirmed – anyone like to volunteer?

Fruit / Ice:  Russell Peacock

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1.  FOR SALE: Felt F75 Road Bike 50cm; would suit rider around 165-170cm; Alloy frame with Carbon fork and seat post; Shimano Ultegra/105 components, serviced with - NEW Cassette, chain rings, chain and cables ready for sale; GP4000 Tyres and Shimano clip in pedals included. $800 please call Tom 0400 644 878

2.  WANTED: Runner needed for team for Saturday’s splash/dash. Please contact Barry 8932 6569

3.  FOR SALE:   Trek road bike suit rider approx 5ft. $500 Contact Erin 0422 729 585

4.  FOR SALE:  Cycle shoes Garneau Euro Size 40. These have only been worn a few times $80 Contact Erin 0422 729 585

5.  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 $2800ono. Contact Simon 0414 657 256

XMAS SQUAD ARRANGEMENTS:

1. Track: The last Friday track session for 2012 will be Friday 21 December, we will then take a bit of a break and recommence on Friday 18 January.  Monday training for juniors and seniors will recommence on Monday 14 January.

2. Swim squad:  The last Nightcliff Swim squad for 2012 will be Thursday 20 December. There will be a short break and swim squads will be recommencing Tuesday 8 January 2013.

OTHER NEWS:

1.  Congratulations to Tom O’Neil and wife Louise on the birth of their son  Oscar Martin O'Neil who arrived 2 weeks early on 4/12/12 at 10:16pm. Oscar weighed in at 3560g and is 51cm long. Parents are understandably stoked.  Mum and bub are doing well!

2.  Congratulations also to Simon & Peta Jeggo, now the proud grandparents of baby Mikella Rose.

3.  We have members heading off to compete in Canberra 70.3 this weekend including David Glass, Justin Tranter, Ben Streeter, Steve Goat, Jo Ellis, Bianca May, John Arrigo, Nathan Dwyer and Sinon Cooney and Stef Puszka is off to race in New Zealand.  Good luck all. 

4.  The holiday season is a great time to check out all the photos up on www.flickr.com/photos/darwintriclub.  There are over 10406 photos up and you guys have had a squiz some 95662 times J.

5.  Many members are preparing for Christmas Darwin style and still others are going to all corners of the globe to celebrate Christmas and New Year.  Wherever you are, I hope your festive season is a safe one, filled with much love, family, friendship and laughter

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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Robyn's E News 3 December 2012

Hi All,

We were again very lucky with the weather on Friday evening.  The storms rolled past Lake Alex and we got our splash n dash underway to some rumbling and a distant lightning strike. 

200/2 x 3 proved to be a cerebral and well as physical workout and was thoroughly enjoyed, as were the very welcome post race refreshments. 

Our thanks to Race Director Rob Brooks for his time & effort to set up our event.  To keep us on our toes Rob had three different run courses for competitors to negotiate!  Thanks also to Sue Parora who was shadowing Rob & at the same time, learning the art of race set up.

Our sincere thanks also go to our many roster volunteers and those who helped out on the evening.  We extend a big thank you to Surf Lifesaving NT volunteers who provided water safety on Friday evening. Their presence at our events is reassuring and greatly appreciated.

RESULTS:

1.  Splash N Dash, Lake Alexander, 200/2 x 3

Male:  Brett Verity  35.33  Female:  Stef Puszka  39.21

Full results posted to our website

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

Male:  Chris McCormack 4.04.40  Female: Melissa Hauschildt 4.23.30

Ben Sanders 8^th M35-39 4.59.35

Grant Preddy 8th M25-29 5.12.42

Kylie Gaffel 1^st F30-34 5.19.19

Glen Scholz 28^th M30-34 5.34.58

Lucy Thompson 14^th F30-34 6.27.50

3.  Kepler Challenge, NZ 60km Alpine Run

Male: Vajiin Armstrong 4.55.24  Female:  Ruby Muir 5.37.55

David McLeod 201^st 8.43.33

4.  XOSIZE #2, Vic, 250m swim, 10km bike, 2.5km run x 2

Male:  Leigh Stabryla 1.02.59  Female:  Meg Lambe 1.09.17

NEXT EVENT:

Christmas Splash N Dash

Juniors & Seniors

Nightcliff Pool

Saturday 15 December 2012

6pm

1km run, 200m swim, 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run

Junior distances to suit.

Roster:

Race Director:  Rob Weatherald

Registration:  Anna Goat / Christine Friebel

Timekeepers:  Louise Ogden / Peta Jeggo

Fruit / Ice:  Russell Peacock

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1.  FOR SALE:  GIANT Defy 55.5cm men’s road bike & accessories worth around $1000 new ; alloy with carbon forks , Tiagra and new roubaix and continental 23' tyres. It is kept in excellent condition and rides very smooth. Accessories include:Laser 02 helmet, shimano pedals, riding glasses (dhb - 3x swappable lens), cat-eye computer, profile-bars, moon front light (500 candles USB charge), rear USB charge light, 2x drink holders, 2x bike pumps (bontrager push and frame attached hand pump),  rear carry bag, spare tyres and tubes, puncher repair kit, gas canister kit with canisters,chain cleaning oil. Optional: shimano shoes and cleats (size 44-45), 4x bike pants (size 34-36ish), 3x cycle gurnseys (size large).  $1200 for everything to get you on the road with nothing more to buy - Contact Alex 0404 616 441

2.  FOR SALE:  Orbea TT trial for sale; 2009 Orbea Ora - Black and White - 51cm; Profile T2 bar and extensions; Durace – Running gear including brakes shifters etc.; just had brand new cables put on it;

Ritchey Protocol rims; $1250 Ono; In good condition.  Contact Leigh 0419 925 499

3.  FOR SALE:  Computrainer System - with Storage Unit – Flat Screen TV  Selling for $2200 ono. Contact Sue 0402 795 558

OTHER NEWS:

1.  I got way ahead of myself last week and wished those heading to IM WA good luck.  The race is, of course, this weekend …  so you have an extra couple of days to wish Ali Croser, Leigh Milne and Dave Croser good luck

2.  Ironman may have withdrawn from yet another Asian race but we can now look forward to Challenge Laguna Phuket.  Challenge is also mentioning a new iron distance event for Asia, eyes peeled for that one.

3.  Interesting watching the various transition methods used on Friday evening.  Some lightning quick efforts observed and also some sitting down  on the job!

4.  Good to have club life member Anthony Beven in the field on Friday.  Thinking he may have lost a little speed, but will give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he was finding it a little warm!

5.  Well done new member Graham Havens!  Always exciting to see people achieve more than they thought possible.

6.  Time to start looking around for your Christmas accessories to wear at our Christmas Splash N Dash. 

7.  Christmas Splash N Dash is a whole of club event.  We have our event, the juniors participate over their distances and then we have a combined jnr/senior relay.  Wonderful way to end the year.

8.  Wow a quick check of entry lists shows those doing IM Cairns or Cairns 70.3 are going to have a lot of support from within. 

9.  Tony Burns is back in Oz safely after his Egyptian adventures.

10. It’s getting busy on our roads with everyone rushing around prior to Christmas and with the wet weather around it pays to be little more cautious. Stay safe out there. 

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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