Robyn's E News 16 Oct 09

Hi All,

Ironman Hawaii is over for yet another year and our Darwin crew came through with flying colours. Words cannot describe the feeling of crossing that Ali'i Drive finish line after such a huge day. Thanks to all those who sent messages of support to Nikki, Stu and myself - very much appreciated.

This is a quick E News, more Monday when I've caught up with all the happenings here at home. Got some news or results? Please email through.

RESULTS:

1. Race 1 Duathlon Series, Lee Point

Male: Chad Anderson Female: Shaye Hatty

(Results will be posted to website soon)

2. Ironman World Championships, Hawaii, 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run

Male: Craig Alexander 8.20.21 Female: Chrissie Wellington 8.54.02

Stu Fitch 8th M55-59 11.05.08
Nikki Roddie 52nd F30-34 12.04.48
Robyn Stanley 12th F55-59 13.54.11

3. Melbourne Marathon, 42.2km

Male: Asnake Fedadu 2.17.32 Female: Lisa Flint 2.34.08

Kelly Rowe 26th F25-29 3.38.26

Others:
Peter Eason 7th Elite 2.26.16

4. Gold Coast Half Ironman, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Clayton Fettell 3.52.11 Female: Caroline Steffen 4.26.41

Tim Ellison 2nd M45-49 4.26.49
Heath Porter 23rd M25-29 4.51.59
Bec Thyne 1st F18-24 5.20.42
Phil Blumberg 3rd M55-59 5.45.40

COMING UP JUNIORS:


1. The Junior Season kicks off this Sunday 8am at Lake Alexander (Boat Ramp).

2. Please see attached flier for more info.

NEXT EVENT:

1. We apologise for not yet confirming venue for Race 2 of the Duathlon Season.

2. This is due to circumstances beyond our control.

3. Please watch this space for more info on Monday.

Sunday 25 Oct 09
Venue TBC
Duathlon Race 2 Series & incorporates NT Duathlon Championships
5km run / 20km ride / 2.5km run

Race Director: Tim Ellison


FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

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


OTHER NEWS:

1. Bike Count from Kona: (last year’s totals in parentheses) - Cervelo – 462 (415);Scott – 109 (103); Specialized – 93 (66);Felt – 92 (89);Trek – 90 (103); Kuota – 85 (117); Cannondale – 68 (68);Orbea – 56 (68); Kestrel – 54 (35); QR – 52 (79); Argon 18 – 43 (less than 10); Giant – 40 (51); Look – 39 (48); Guru- 28 (27); Pinarello – 26 (19); Ceepo – 24 (less than 10); Isaac – 18 (26); Litespeed – 18 (35) etc.

2. Aero Wheel Count from Kona: Zipp – 1936; Hed – 229; Mavic – 165; Xentis – 134; Bontrager – 100; Reynolds – 63; Shimano – 48; Corima – 37
Campagnolo – 35; Easton – 34; Lightweight – 29; SRAM – 23; Planet X – 22; Rolf – 17; Nimble – 17; Edge – 13; Ceepo – 11; Fulcrum – 6
Other – 212 (Includes unidentifiable wheels plus wheel count of less than five)

3. Aero Helmet Count from Kona: Giro – 288; LG – 272; Rudy Project – 102; Bell – 62; Spiuk – 31; Specialized – 23; Lazer – 18; LAS – 15; Met – 12; Uvex – 9; Selev – 6

3. Component Group Count at Kona: Shimano – 1360; SRAM – 289; Campagnolo – 107; Other – 8

4. Triathlon Australia has announced dates and locations for events forming the 09/10 Challenge Series. The Australian Triathlon Championships (Sprint and Olympic) will be held in Adelaide weekend of 20-21 March.


Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

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Robyn's E News 9 Oct 09

Hi All,

Greetings from Hawaii where the who's who of triathlon are cut, buffed and ready to race Sunday morning Darwin time (Sat in Kona). The Aussie pros are looking great and are here in droves.

Meanwhile back at home, our duathlon series gets underway this weekend. No doubt the bike / run specialists are happy to ditch the swim for awhile and we will see a shuffling of the leaderboards.

COMING UP:

Sunday 11 Oct 09
Lee Point
Duathlon
7.00am start (registration closes 6.45am) No late comers - please be considerate of registration volunteers who may also be racing and sign in early (Pete, Phil et al probably means leaving home 5 minutes earlier)

Race Director: Rob Brooks
Registration: Paul Tilbrook / Pete Brady
Timekeepers: Michelle Gailey / Robyn Orchard
Fruit / Ice: Peta Jeggo

Notes:

1. Many of you are happy to assist with body marking on race morning and your help is appreciated.

2. Timekeepers are better able to read race numbers if they are written in block print DOWN the arms.


FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. ROOM AVAILABLE: Room to Rent in Parap; Great location, close to CBD, beautiful fully furnished home with pool. Offers a large A/C room with own Bathroom and toilet.
Looking to share with a mature, professional person, non smoker, who loves animals.
No time wasters, no party animals, no couples. $300 per week + expenses + bond
Contact: Sue 0402 795 558

OTHER NEWS:

1. White is the must have race gear colour here in Kona. Looks great but knowing what one swim in Lake Alex would do, makes it easy to leave on the shelf.

2. The second of the junior tri skills sessions was conducted at the wavepool lagoon. The regulars were joined by a number of new kids who gained lots of skills and will feel very comfortable when the junior calendar gets underway (Oct 18 - Lake Alex).

3. Nikki Roddie, Stu Fitch and yours truly are only two sleeps away from start time. We are off to the Carbo Banquet and race brief tonight. Bike check in happens at various times tomorrow afternoon depending on race number and then it's all in the lap of the weather gods.

4. Believe Mick Outhred is still waiting the arrival of his AUS uniform for Worlds in Perth.

5. Ian Norton is up to date with the latest in nutrition information from the Sports Medicine conference he is attending in Kona. We clearly do not eat enough on IM race mornings !

Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News