Robyn's E News 21 January 2013

Hi All,

A good crowd got 2013 underway at Race 1 of our Aquathlon Series at Nightcliff Pool on Saturday evening.  The weather was near perfect for splashing and dashing and the times were pretty swift.  Obviously some of us trained hard over the festive season!

It was pleasing to welcome a number of new members who were participating for the first time.  Well done, hope to see you at many more future events.

Our thanks to our Race Director Daryl Stanley for organising & setting up this event on our behalf and also to the roster & other volunteers for their much appreciated assistance.

COMMUNICATION WITH MEMBERS:

Over the next few weeks, communication with members will be via our website, and/or our Facebook page. Please check in regularly particularly in the week prior to an event.

RESULTS:

1.  Race 1 Aquathlon Series, Nightcliff Pool 400m swim, 3km run

Male:  Brett Verity 15.25  Female:  Stef Puszka 18.00

Full results are posted to website

2.  Ironman 70.3 Auckland, Asia Pacific Championships, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Christian Kemp (AUS) 3.56.03  Female:  Annabel Luxford (AUS) 4.19.19

Carolyn Barry 3^rd F40-44 5.02.24

Stu Fitch 3^rd M60-64 5.03.45

3.  Race 3, XOSIZE Series, Elwood, Vic, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Male:  James Chronis 47.09  Female:  Sarah Lester 1.05.59

Monica Stewart 1^st F60-64  1.24.08

4.  Race 3 Gatorade, Elwood, 500m swim, 20km bike, 5km run (update)

Male;  Jamie Huggett 54.37  Female:  Emily Cust 1.02.01

Emma Cook 9^th F35-39 1.17.52

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 2 February 2013

Race 2 Aquathlon Series

Palmerston Pool

6pm

500m swim, 4km run

Roster:

Race Director:  Barry Sullivan

Registration:  Moira Wigley / Jane Marie Kerslake

Timekeepers:  Louise Ogden / Christine Friebel

Fruit / Ice:  Russell Peacock

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED:

1.  A quick glance at our calendar shows that we are desperately in need of volunteers for a number of positions at upcoming events.

2.  Please check the calendar and if you haven’t yet helped or you are not yet listed on the roster for an upcoming event, think about putting up your hand.  We need to fill those basic positions to enable our events to go ahead.

JUNIOR UPDATE:

1.  Skills training for Juniors resumes at Casuarina Pool 5-6pm on Wednesday 30 January 2013

2.  Next Junior Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday 27 January 2013 at Lake Alexander, starting 7.30am.  Allow time for registration &  set up

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1.  LOST:  At Nightcliff Pool aquathlon.  Pair of red leather thongs. Contact Pam 0419 860 511

2.  FOR SALE: Running Pram -Baby Jogger Performance Jogger.; we now have two kids so a single jogger isn't enough anymore. It's been a great pram. Fantastic for long runs. We bought 2 yrs ago, and in near new condition. Main features include 20" pneumatic quick-release wheels offer less rolling resistance when running and rear shock absorbers soak up road bumps, making a smoother ride for your child. Weather Shield included - $700 ONO Phone Todd 0438 010 426, pick up Millner

3.  FOUND:  A couple of pairs of goggles were left at the pool.  They are in the race box.  Collect a next event.

OTHER NEWS:

1.  Former club member Bob Martin qualified for Kona at Ironman 70.3 Auckland at the weekend.  Congrats Bob.

2.  Jane Perkin is back in town after some well-earned R & R. Jane is taking Massage4Life appointments for mid-week evenings & Sundays 0437 063 923.  We look forward to having Jane on board as a sponsor again in 2013.

3.  Gary Wall has been training the house down in Victoria over the holidays and the world being such a small place he bumped into Emma Cook doing the same thing.  Both took part in the 8km mountain to surf run with Gary taking 35:32 & Emma 39:25.  They also had a crack at the Pier to Pub 1.2km swim with Emma clocking 23.09 and Gary 51.53.   We are yet to hear if Gary survived Tough Mudder at the weekend!

4.  Brian Gallagher has delved into the murky depths at the bottom of the cupboard and located some historical triathlon records.  Hope to get those up on our Facebook page & relevant websites asap.  Thanks Brian.

5.  She who will remain nameless, had to participate in a team on Saturday evening after leaving her running shoes at work. 

6.  I think the Manly library action on Lance Armstrong says it best.  They have moved his books to the fiction section.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

... you think 6.30am is a sleep in

... you can drink a recovery drink while in the shower or on the loo

... you are asked for a recent photo and all you can find are finish line shots

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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Robyn's E News 17 Jan 2013

Hi All,

Happy New Year to you all.    We hope you had a relaxing festive season and are now looking forward to kicking off your triathlon New Year with Race 1 of our Aquathlon Series on Saturday.

We had (and still have) members all over the globe, and a number have participated in a variety of events.  Well done all, great to see such enthusiasm.  Don’t forget to send us a quick email of your results, or at least alert us to what/where you are competing.

Word is that many of you have signed up for a variety of events in 2013 including Ironman Cairns, Ironman 70.3 Cairns & Busso, Ironman Melbourne and Geelong (long course & Olympic) as well as Australian Sprint & OD Champs and various overseas events.

We also have a full calendar of club events listed for those who prefer to stick closer to home. All adds up to another fantastic year of triathlon.

RESULTS:

1.  Albany Half Ironman, WA, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Guy Crawford 4.06.08  Female:  Kate Bevilaqua 4.33.03

Derek Cross 2^nd M30-34 4.26.58

2.  SA Aquathlon C’ships (Sam White Memorial), 250/1.7 x 3

Male:  Matt White 35.28  Female:  Lisa Tregenza 41.30

Rob Weatherald 1^st M50-54 37.31

3.  Rotorua Half Ironman, NZ, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Josh Harrison 4.19.51  Female: Anna Ross  4.39.40

Stef Puszka 4^th Overall F 4.58.06

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 19 January 2013

Race 1 Aquathlon Series

Nightcliff Pool

6pm (registration closes 5.45pm)

400m swim, 3km run

Roster:

Race Director:  Daryl Stanley

Registration:    Robyn Stanley / Jacqui Brown

Timekeeping:  Tass Liveris / Jacqui Brown

Fruit/Ice:         Anna Goat

Notes:

1.  Nightcliff Pool will be closed at 5pm and cleared prior to our event.  If you wish to have an earlier warm up swim you can pay to enter pool but will have to leave when requested.

2.  Members should enter via back gate.

3.  Please have your membership card or proof of membership with you and it does assist with registration if you can have correct money ready ($5)

4.  Also makes for easier banking if you can try and have a $5 note rather than change.

5.  Torsos must be covered during the run leg (for the guys that’s a tri singlet, tshirt or similar)

6.  No iPods

7.  No glass or bottles allowed in pool area.

COMMITTEE NEWS:

1.  We still require some volunteers for our upcoming events.

2.  Please check here to see if you are on our 2012/2013 roster.

3.  If you can assist by filling any of those positions which still require filling we would love to hear from you.

OTHER NEWS:

1.  For the athlete trackers among us, we have Carolyn Barry and Stu Fitch in action this weekend at Ironman 70.3 Auckland.  Good luck to both.

2.  Date claimer:  Cancer Council Relay for Life, 6pm Fri 27 – 10.30am Sat 28 September, 2013 Gardens Oval. Further info here.

3.  Once again we welcome a number of new members to our club.   If you are doing your first event with us on Saturday evening, don’t be shy … we are a friendly bunch.  Need help, just ask and our members will be happy to give you a heads up on how things work.

4.  Our club events are so successful due to the fantastic volunteer culture we have within our ranks.  Many hands certainly make light work.  You can assist on Saturday evening by noting where transition is located and keeping your gear in the designated area; by completing body marking (clear block print numbers go down arms on both sides) on a few people before handing the pen to someone else; by not distracting the timekeepers (they have a job to do and any interruptions can mean results may not be recorded) or something as simple as putting rubbish in bins provided and/or helping to collect witch’s hats.  You contribution, however small, will be greatly appreciated.

5.  Good luck to Monica Stewart who is competing in Melbourne this weekend.

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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