Wednesday, 11 June 2008

Robyn's e-News

Hi All,
Hope you didn't miss the E News too much. There is a bit to catch up on so here goes:
It's the busy, busy dry season again with lots happening in and around Darwin. The Open Water Triathlon last Sunday had a few athletes checking the beach and surrounds in case that croc had moved location. Thanks to RD Dave Janmaat and all the volunteers who assisted with the event. Baby Caden had her first introduction to club racing and was pretty impressed with what she saw.
RESULTS:
1. ITU Triathlon World Championships - Vancouver, Canada 1.5/40/10 - Elite
Elite Men 1 Javier Gomez (ESP) 1:49:48; 2 Bevan Docherty (NZL) 1:50:12; 3 Reto Hug (SUI) 1:50:17; 4 Hendrik de Villiers (RSA) 1:50:18; 5 Matthew Reed (USA) 1:50:27; 6 Simon Whitfield (CAN) 1:50:27; 7 Igor Sysoev (RUS) 1:50:28; 8 Tony Moulai (FRA) 1:50:31; 9 Paul Tichelaar (CAN) 1:50:32; 10 Ivan Vasiliev (RUS) 1:50:34

Elite Women 1 Helen Tucker (GBR) 2:01:37; 2 Sarah Haskins (USA) 2:01:41; 3 Samantha Warriner (NZL) 2:02:32.85; 4 Erin Densham (AUS) 2:02:32; 5 Emma Moffatt (AUS) 2:02:34; 6 Felicity Abram (AUS) 2:03:35; 7 Sarah Groff (USA) 2:04:09; 8 Kate Allen (AUT) 2:04:14; 9 Debbie Tanner (NZL) 2:04:24; 10 Vanessa Fernandes (POR) 2:04:35
2. ITU Age Group Triathlon World Championships
Ceinwyn Whittaker F45-49 64th 2.51.05 (Age group swim shortened to 1.1km for all F waves under 54)
Monica Stewart F55-59 33rd 2.34.58 (this age group and above & all male waves were duathlon of 3km run/40km cycle/10km run)

3. Open Water Triathlon - Casuarina - 300/10/3
1 Mick Outhred 37 mins 37 secs; 2 Mark Anzin 38.07; 3 Sophie Hawken 38.22; 4 Rob Weatherald 39.03; 5 Team Muench/Hall 39.12; 6 Ron Griep 41.50; 7 Brian Gallagher 41.55; 8 John Thyne 42.10; 9 Scott Bevis 42.11; 10 Damien Brown 42.30; 11 Rob Brooks 42.47; 12 Steve Denton 44.27; 13 Ricky Smith 44.34; 14 Alan Stancombe 44.38; 15 Phil Hatty 46.12; 16 Rosie Sullivan 47.10; 17 Lesley Thorpe 49.12; 18 Natasha Rammers 50.41; 19 Col Smith 50.59; 20 Team Stephens/Rea 54.00; 21 Barry Smart 56.48; 22 Ernie Koch 1.01.47
4. Ironman 70.3 Hawaii - 1.9/90/21.1
Male: Chris McCormack 4.04.22 Female: Samantha McGlone 4.30.38
Ali Fitch FPro 4th 4.36.16
Michelle Gailey F25-29 2nd 5.08.19
Daryl Stanley M60-64 3rd 5.58.15
Robyn Stanley F55-59 2nd 6.26.45
5. Ironman 70.3 Boise - 1.9/90/21.1
Male: Terenzo Bozzone 3.53.44 Female: Kate Major 4.24.44
NEXT EVENT ROSTER:
Sunday 22 June 08
Teams Event
750/25/5
Lake Alexander 7.30am start
Race Director: Matt Hubber
Registration: Belinda Birk / Bertram Birk
Timekeeping: Tymeka Mibus / Rosie Sullivan
Fruit / Ice: Lesley Thorpe
1. Start thinking about putting your team together. More on formats in Monday's E News.
2. One day membership (ODM) will be available.
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC
1. WANTED: Desperately seeking support crew person for Katherine Ultra individual competitor. Contact Paul p.bell1@bigpond.com
2. WANTED: Team for swimmer at Katherine Ultra. If anyone is looking for a swimmer contact Fiona 8999 3000
3. LOST: Mobile phone (a Telstra prepaid next G.) in the transition area at the Open Water Tri. If anyone found one please ring Roland 8999 4581
4. Items for this section by Sunday 5pm please.
OTHER NEWS:
1. Australia gets to send a team of three female and only two male athletes to the Olympics. The best of the Aussie guys at World's was Simon Thompson who came in at 12th. Well done, Tommo.
2. Some of the female Age Groups for the ITU World Triathlon Champs had their swim reduced to 1.1km because of the conditions. After the F50-54 wave, officials canned the swim altogether and went to a 3km run/40/10 option for the F55-59 & up and all male categories. So keep that in mind when checking results. Ceinwyn was one of the lucky (?) ones to get a 1.1km swim in and Monica got to do 3/40/10.
3. Oh oh, Tom Boonen has tested positive to cocaine in an out of competition drugs test. Looks like he won't start in Tour of Switzerland.
4. A reminder for all those interested in doing the Katherine Ultra Challenge. On line registration needs to be finalised by 18 June 08 or a late fee will apply.
5. Ali Fitch is in Idaho training for her next IM. It's snowing ! Lets hope the weather improves in the next couple of weeks.
6. Another reminder - City2Surf (15 June 08) entry is also online at www.ntathletics.org.au or entry forms available in NT News. Don't forget compulsory registration for all competitors will take place at the Holiday Inn on the Esplanade from 4.30pm to 6.30pm on 13 June and between noon and 3.30pm on 14 June 08.
7. Open category competitors in this year's City 2 Surf are racing for prizemoney (top 5 male and female). Only open category individual athletes are eligible for prizemoney, but they are ineligible for age group prizes.
8. I'm still pinching myself after getting a slot for Hawaii Ironman in October. An unexpected dream come true. Michelle also picked up a slot but declined. She will be getting some more experience at the 70.3 & Olympic distance events before she takes on the IM distance.
9. A number of our members participated in the NT Road Cycling C'ships at Batchelor over the weekend. Congratulations to Alistair Donohoe U15 Champion and Belinda Birk Womens Masters Champion.
10. Hope your training is going well for the NT Long Course Triathlon (24 August 08). More info shortly on that event.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN....

…you hear every cough and sneeze (on a plane, at the shops, anywhere) and try not to breath so you don’t catch what they have
Triathlon 3 x the fun
Cheers
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News
Facebook Group: Darwin Triathlon Club
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Sunday, 1 June 2008

Robyn's e-News

Hi All,

Conditions for training have been ideal of late. You will have noticed a little nip in the air if you have been setting out early for a ride or headed to the pool for a morning swim. Makes for great running weather.
RESULTS:
1. Ironman Lanzarote - 3.8/180/42.2
Male: Bert Jammaer 8.59.37 Female: Bella Comerford 10.02.27
2. Ironman 70.3 Austria - 1.9/90/21.1
Male: Massimo Cigana 3.56.12 Female: Yvonne Van-Vlerken 4.22.43
3. European Duathlon C'ships - 10/40/5 - Serres, Greece
Elite Men: 1 Dereere, Jurgen BEL 1:45:08; 2 Silva, Sergio POR 1:45:18; 3 Vincent, Yohann FRA 1:45:23
Elite Women: 1 Vodickova, Radka CZE 1:59:54; 2 Louison, Alexandra FRA 2:00:16; 3 Dimaki, Deniz GRE 2:00:22
4. 2008 Madrid BG Triathlon World Cup, Spain - 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run
Male: 1 Javier Gomez (ESP) 1:56:25; 2 Ivan Vasiliev (RUS) 1:56:44; 3 Alistair Brownlee (GBR) 1:56:53; 4 Tim Don (GBR) 1:57:04; 5 Christian Prochnow (GER) 1:57:13; 6 Will Clarke (GBR) 1:57:15; 7 Maik Petzold (GER) 1:57:23; 8 Laurent Vidal (FRA) 1:57:39; 9 Steffen Justus (GER) 1:57:41; 10 Matt Reed (USA) 1:58:09; 11 David Dellow (AUS) 1.58.23; 22 Gareth Halverson (AUS) 2.01.40; Brendan Sexton (AUS) dnf; Andrew Johns (GBR) dnf
Female: 1 Vanessa Fernandes (POR) 2:04:46; 2 Helen Tucker (GBR) 2:05:49; 3 Daniela Ryf (SUI) 2:06:10; 4 Hollie Avil (GBR) 2:06:19; 5 Lisa Norden (SWE) 2:07:35; 6 Elizabeth May (LUX) 2:08:00; 7 Christiane Pilz (GER) 2:08:05; 8 Carole Peon (FRA) 2:08:19; 9 Eva Dollinger (AUT) 2:08:19; 10 Emma Davis (IRL) 2:08:45; 21 Felicity Abram (AUS) 2.12.09; 23 Alee Sharp (AUS) 2.12.39; Erin Densham (AUS) dnf
5. Ironman Brazil, Florianopolis Is - 3.8/180/42.2 is in progress. First out of swim Benjamin Sanson in 50.42 and Carla Moreno 55.46

COMING UP:
The following is information on the Life Be in It day coming up. DTC members are helping out, thanks to all those who have volunteered, there was a fantastic response to a call for assistance for the KidFit Tri.
1. Family Fun & Fit Day - Sunday 1 June 2008 - Lake Alexander Hey Kids, here is your chance to be a real triathlete for a day! KidFit tri is on again, designed especially for you ! This year, there will also be a "Family Fun Walk", "Life Be in it.' NT's 'Life Games' activities and Come 'n' Try events for the whole family to get involved! This is the only event of its kind in Australia and we want you there to make it the best!

Download more information and entry form here: http://www.lifebeinitnt.org/Uploads/Images/FFFRegistration2008.pdf If you require further information contact Maraya Verdonk Programs Co-ordinator: Ph: 8981 7035

NEXT EVENT:

Open Water Super Sprint Triathlon
Surf Club
8 June 08
300m swim/15km bike/3km run
7.30am (note later start time)
Registration Opens 6.45am & closes 7.15am
Race Director: David Janmaat 0423 444 591
Registration: Roland Muench / Andrew M Hall
Timekeeping: Aaron Collins / Natasha Clements
Fruit / Ice: Lisa Quinell
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. WANTED to borrow: wind trainer, to suit person recovering from knee surgery, happy to bribe with beer, would like to borrow for 1-2 weeks until I get enough confidence to ride on the roads again. Contact Tash on tash.rammers@powerwater.com.au or 0410 440 990
2. WANTED TO BUY, RENT or borrow: Kayak/ski for training for Katherine Ultra Challenge. Please contact Sarah-Jane on 0432 921 848

OTHER NEWS:
1. Congratulations to Emma & Aaron on the arrival of their baby daughter, Ashlee Jane Caden. Mother & daughter doing well, Dad yet to come back to earth.
2. Ali Fitch is on The Big Island training hard. Ali will compete in the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii this weekend as a training hit out for Ironman USA Coeur d'Alene in Idaho 22 June 08.
3. An exciting finish to Ironman 70.3 Austria - apparently Bjorn Andersson (3.56.52) was in the lead until last 100m.
4. Monica Stewart and Ceinwyn Whittaker will shortly head for Vancouver for the ITU Age Group World Triathlon Championships (Olympic Distance). We take this opportunity to wish them both great racing in their respective age groups. News is - it's cold.
5. ITU reports that Javier Gomez of Spain delighted his home crowds winning the Madrid BG Triathlon World Cup, the historic 200th in ITU history. He becomes just the fourth man to win ten world cup titles, joining the exclusive group that includes Brad Beven, Hamish Carter and Simon Whitfield. The win also extended his incredible world cup podium streak to 16 races.
6. As part of law week, David DeSilva a local solicitor is running a free seminar "Legal Considerations for Sporting Clubs" Thursday night (29 May 08) at the Jury Muster Room of the Supreme Court 5.30 - 7pm. DTC members are welcome to attend. If you would prefer, channel any questions to Matt Hubber who will be attending on behalf of Triathlon NT.
7. You may have seen references to Body Glide in overseas magazines. Body Glide is now available at CycleZone. Part of it's claim to fame is protection against chafing, blisters and skin irritation & it's safe for use with clothing, plastics, rubber which means its suitable for wetsuits, shoes etc.
8. Another reminder for those doing the Ultra that organisers would like everyone to pre register. Closing date is the 18 June 08 , otherwise there will be a late fee of $20. Competitors can enter online, www.katherine-ultra-challenge.com There is a lot to organise, catering etc, and most of the event helpers are also competing so they don't want to be up late the night before, finalising entries.
9. Further details on this year's Fannie Bay Swim 21 June 08 are available at www.darwinsurfclub.com.au
10. School Sport NT are having a Quiz Night on Friday 13 June 08 to raise funds for the NT team for the Pacific Schools Games. Tables of 6 ($15 a head). You can spooky dress up - RSVP by 6 June 08. For more info phone Lidia 8948 0025
11. Matt King is riding well in Europe. Scored a gutsy 4th in the latest stage.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...
... the butter compartment of your fridge is full of Gu
... you start to panic because you have a sniffle or sneeze in race week
... the pile of tri mags beside your bed starts to get a distinct lean
E News will take a short break until after the long weekend, until then .. safe training
Cheers
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News
Facebook Group: Darwin Triathlon Club for past & present members
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