E News 7 May 2014

Hi All,

Our 13^th annual Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships got underway at Lake Alexander on Sunday in perfect conditions. 

Huge thanks to volunteer RD Dave Glass who, along with club VP John Arrigo and other key helpers ensured the event ran as smooth as can be. Thanks to you all and a big shout out to the water safety guys for also hauling in the buoys and to the St John’s crew whose presence is always reassuring (love that their services weren’t called upon).

Big shout out to the Blue Cycles crew who were also on hand to help out with any mechanicals and as well assisted the RD with other tasks.  They make great aid station volunteers! 

And a big thank you to the competitors who helped with packing away racks etc following the Club Championship event.  Your assistance was greatly appreciated.

RESULTS:

1.  Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships, Lake Alexander, 1km swim, 26km bike, 8km run

Male:  Brett Verity  Female:  Jac Crofton

Results not yet available

2.  Ironman Australia, Port Macquarie, 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run

Male:  Elliot Holtham 8:35:18  Female:  Melissa Hauschildt 9:28:43

Marcus Lisle 9^th M35-39 9:30:49

Kylie Gaffel 13^th F30-34 11:33:34

Amy Pallentine 7^th F25-29 12:23:10

Nathan Dwyer 203^rd M35-39 14:31:19

Tom O’Neil 148^th M30-34 14:38:41

James Shepherd 69^th M25-29 15:10:18

3.  Ironman 70.3 Busselton, WA, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Tim van Berkel  3:43:07  Female:  Kate Bevilaqua 4:19:06

Anna Goat 24^th F35-39 5:17:56

Alex Murdock 28^th M18-24 5:33:58

4.  Geneva Marathon, 42.2km

Male:  Simon Mukun 2:11:00  Female:  Milka Jerotich 2:32:34

Nikki Roddie 2^nd F30-39 3:21:38

COMING UP:

Sunday 18 May 2014

NT Olympic Distance Championships,

Lake Alexander

1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Further information and entry details here

Note: Close of entry - midday next Wednesday.

COMMITTEE NEWS:

1.  We are currently putting together our 2014-2015 events calendar.

2.  This is an URGENT call for a volunteer to act as Race Director for our open water event scheduled on 13 July 2014.  If you can help please email.

FOR SALE | WANTED | ETC:

1.  WANTED TO BUY:  Bike work stand. Contact Jo 0435 826 711

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

OTHER NEWS:

1.  Past committee member Robbie Andrews has qualified for Kona again via Ironman Australia.

2.  Many will be pleased to know former members Naomi and Leigh Milne are now an iron couple after IM OZ on Sunday.

3.  Welcome back Kotter award to Scott Hanrahan who completed his first tri on Sunday - after a break of 13 years!

4.  Cath Meng’s farewell race at Lake Alex was finished in style and with a big smile.  Best wishes for your move Cath, we know fond memories of our club will go with you.

5.  Quick recovery wishes to Jason Cook and Hollie Goodall.  Both are recovering from recent surgery, Jason on his back and Hollie her knee.

6.  Kylie Gaffel had a great day out at IM OZ - just nine months after having her baby.  Super Mum!

7.  Hear Tom O’Neil’s day didn’t quite to plan at Port Mac with broken spokes hampering his ride. 

8.  We had a number of members competing in teams at the Lake Argyle Swims at the weekend.  Best placed was team “Up for It” which included Ron Griep, Moira Wigley and Jo Ellis.  They finished the 20km in 5:12:29.  Full results here. 

9. Date claimer for next year’s Lake Argyle Swim – 2 May 2015. 

10.  Good luck Alison Croser, who we hear is heading off to tackle the Macedon Trail Run at the weekend.

11.  Entry is now open for Katherine Ultra Challenge.

12.  Mark Edmonds dropped in to say hello at the club champs, as did Life Member Al Stancombe. 

13.  Tony Burns’ fund raising efforts are ramping up ahead of his July run.  You can learn more about the run & the John Maclean Foundation here.

14.  Congrats to Nikki Roddie (9^th) who made top 10 female at Geneva Marathon.

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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E News 30 April 2014

Hi All,

Great to see we have another huge weekend of home and away triathlon coming up. 

Highlight of course is the Club Championships down at Lake Alexander on Sunday.  The field is growing (entries close midday Friday or earlier if sold out), and with the lights flashing should be a cracker of a race. 

Love seeing that our newer members are continuing to step up in distance but if you aren’t up to doing it solo, there is always the team option.  Looking for other members to team up with?  Feel free to use our Facebook page to team match.

RESULTS:

1.  Discovery World Triathlon Age Group, Cape Town 750m swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male:  Boris Toulet 1.45..29  Female:  Kelly Van der Toorn 2.01.45

Jane Powell 2^nd F50-54 2.18.22

2.  ITU World Triathlon Cape Town, 1.5km swim (women 750m swim), 40km bike, 10km run

Male:  Javier Gomez Noya 1.44.52  Female:  Jodie Stimpson 1.46.11

3.  XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championships, NSW, 1.5km swim, 28.2km mtb, 10km trail run

Male:  Dan Hugo 2.19.01  Female:  Flora Duffy 2.33.07

COMING UP:

Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships

Sunday 4 May 2014

Lake Alexander

7am (check in closes 6.45am sharp)

1km swim, 26km bike, 8km run

Online entry open until midday Friday here  ($10 individual $20 team)

Roster:

Race Director:  Dave Glass

Registration:    Rowena Eastick | Simon Cruickshank

Fruit | Ice:       Jemima Findlay

Note:

1.  Technical officials will be in attendance.

2.  Please make sure you are aware of the rules of triathlon (basic rules attached) including no drafting rules.

3.  Assistance with setting up and packing away is always appreciated. 

4.  Don’t just race and ride off, hang around and help out – even 10 mins of your time will help get our key volunteers home with their feet up much sooner.

COMMITTEE NEWS:

1.  Thanks to those who responded to our request for members to let us know the areas they would be happy to help the club with.

2.  We have started a register and would love to add to it, so if you have skills we may be able to use as some time, your business may like to sponsor an event, you have a desire to be on the committee, could possibly take over liaison with St John Ambulance or Water Safety – anything – do let us know by email here, we would love to hear from you.

FOR SALE | WANTED | ETC:

1. FOR SALE:  Salomon XR Energy Belt with 2 x 200ml bottles, multi-fit one size fits all, brand new, tags still on. $25 Contact Nic 0438 893 115

2. FOR SALE:  Orca Sonar Ladies Wetsuit. Good Condition. Suit 165cm or less and around 55kgs.  $50 Contact Nic 0438 893 115

3.  FOR SALE:  Blue Seventy wetsuit,  size medium/tall,  full leg cover and sleeveless, suitable for triathlons or Ironman events, really good condition, limited use $100  Contact Jemima 0404 777 680

4. FOR SALE:  Cannibal Sun Sleeves. Brand new, never used. White. Size: Small. $10 Contact Nic 0438 893 115

5.  FOR SALE:  Asics Gel Fuji Trainers. Brand new, tags still attached. Size 8.5 US. Perfect road/trail shoe. $50 Contact Nic 0438 893 115

6.  FOR SALE:  Bike Box. Hard foam case. Used a few times. $80 Contact Nic 0438 893 115

7.  WANTED TO BUY:  Bike work stand. Contact Jo 0435 826 711

OTHER NEWS:

1.  Past president Paul Bell was through town on his honeymoon this week.  Congratulations to Paul & Helen on their recent marriage.

2.  Entry now open for Triathlon NT’s NT Olympic Distance C’ships (18 May 2014) at Lake Alexander - $50 individual $100 teams.

3.  Triathlon NT also taking registrations from members interested in attending the upcoming Heat and Hydration Seminar - free.

4.  Moira Wigley is now weighed down by a swag of medals after the latest  Australian Masters Swimming nationals.  Congrats Moira!

5.  Good luck to Anna Goat and Alex Murdock both competing at Ironman 70.3 Busselton on Saturday.

6.  Those heading for Ironman Australia at Port Macquarie include Amy Pallentine, Kylie Gaffel, Nathan Dwyer, Stuart Butcher, Henry Shepherd and Marcus Lisle.  Good luck.

7.  Nikki Roddie is competing in the Geneva Marathon this weekend.  Good luck!

8.  We wish Michelle Gailey a speedy recovery following recent surgery. 

9.  Good luck to those members heading west for the Lake Argyle swim at the weekend including Clare Labowitch, Tori Sherrock, Vicki Woodrow, Angela Librio, Ron Griep, Jo Ellis, Moira Wigley, Tara Luck, Hannah Johnston, Alex Wetten and Niamh Buckley.

10. Sorry to hear Col Smith is still hospitalized after his recent bike crash.  Col says surgery is now a possibility to plate his shoulder area and he looks like being out of action for quite some time.  Hang in there Col, must be mightily frustrating.

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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