Robyn's E News 19 October 2011

Photo: Chris in action at the Reserve Triathlon

Hi All,

The School Sport NT Triathlon was held at Lake Alexander at the weekend. A huge thank you to volunteer RD Jason Jones and all those wonderful folk who assisted Jason on the day. The field was smaller than anticipated but the competition was on. Our juniors are developing excellent tri skills (as many of you will have noticed at our club events). From little things, big things grow so watch this space next year, this event will be back!

We are expecting another bumper crowd for our event this weekend. The 300/13/3 format is always popular and it’s a great way to spend Sunday morning and still have time to head off for coffee or the markets afterwards.

No late comers please, not registered by 6.45am = no race.

RESULTS:

1. School Sport NT Triathlon, Lake Alexander, 500m swim, 16km bike, 4km run
Senior:

Male: Mitch Ward 52.31

Intermediate:

Male: Joseph White 54.41 Female: Louise Jettner 58.54

Junior:
Female: Bella Hatty 1.01.04

Novice: 250m swim, 10km bike, 2km run

Female: Tia Brain 43.22

2. Australian Duathlon Championships, Barossa Valley, 10km run, 40km bike, 5km run
Male: Matty White 1.55.38 Female: Bev Thomas 2.12.09

3. Race 1 Gatorade Qld, 400m swim, 15km bike, 4km run
Male: Clayton Fettell 40.04 Female: Ellie Salthouse 48.04

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 23 October 2011

Triathlon
Lake Alexander
7am (Registration closes 6.45am)

300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Event Status: CLUB (must be member to participate)

Race Director: Steve Goat
Registration: Paul Usher / Moira Wigley
Timekeepers: Michelle Mitchell / Leigh Milne
Fruit / Ice: Erin Mettam

Note:

1. Please have at least one full water bottle on your bike.

2. This is a non drafting event.

3. Roads are open. Competitors MUST stop if traffic lights are RED

4. No iPods, MP3s etc

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. WANTED TO BUY or LOAN: Wind trainer in good condition needed urgently to keep up training at home! Contact Renae 0488 102 939

2. FOR SALE: Lemond - Limited edition. Blue and Yellow. About 51 cm, in pretty good condition. Serviced by Cyclezone; Comes with Tri bars, cleat peddles and 2 drink bottle holders; the bike used to be Robin Stanley's; About $300.00 Contact Annie 0428 450 085

3. Items for next E News by Sunday 9pm please

OTHER NEWS:

1. Entry for Ironman 70.3 Busselton opens for Triathlon Australia members today (10am WST).

2. 100 yrs young, British runner Fauja Singh smashed the Marathon World record in Canada last weekend. He now claims the fastest marathon Guinness World Record record for a centurion. Singh crossed the line in 8.25.55. Born 1 April 1911 in Punjab, India he only took up running at age 89 after his wife and son died in London. He has completed 7 marathons since then.

3. Looks like Lance Armstrong will be on the start line of the XTERRA World Championships in Maui this weekend.

4. What goes around … my old Lemond has turned up in the For Sale/Wanted section. I loved that bike !

5. Cannibal are busy producing our new tri suits & hope to have them here by the end of the month.

6. Noosa not far away now.

7. Tony Cox was the other Bike Count Tuesday volunteer (along with Leigh Milne) who nominated Darwin Triathlon Club … thanks Tony !

8. Keep the mango madness away … swim, bike, run today !


Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn


Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Photo: Reserve Order Triathlon underway at Lake Alexander

Hi All,

Did you Ride to Work today?

We had a great response to our tri suit & club shirt order and the order has been placed. Unfortunately we didn’t receive enough orders to go ahead with the men’s swimmers or the ladies one piece. Those who ordered these items will receive an email shortly regarding refunds.

There is another big tri weekend coming up with the running of our first School Sport NT Triathlon at Lake Alexander on Sunday. Numbers are modest, expected for a first time junior event, but we will be making sure the kids have a great experience.

Entry for the event, which targets school aged kids (12+) close online tomorrow at www.triathlonnt.com.au . Teams are welcome and there is a novice category for those just wanting to have a try.

RESULTS:

1. Melbourne Marathon, 42km

Male: Japhet Kipkorir 2.11.11 Female: Irene Mogaka 2.35.12

Sue Parora 22nd Elite Female 3.27.26

Other:

Lucie Hardiman 12th Female 3.01.30



2. ITU World Cup, Hutalco, Mexico, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Matt Chrabot (USA) 2.00.37 Female: Juri Ide (JPN) 2.12.52


JUNIORS

Sunday 16 October 2011

School Sport NT Triathlon

School age kids 12+

Lake Alexander

7am

Distances:

Senior/Intermediate: 500m swim, 16km bike, 4km run

Junior/Novice: 250m swim, 10km bike, 2km run

Teams: 250m swim, 10km bike, 2km run

$15 Individuals

$25 Teams

1. Further information & online entry: www.triathlonnt.com.au

2. Online entry closes tomorrow ($15)

NEXT EVENT:



Sunday 23 October 2011

Triathlon

Lake Alexander

7am

300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Event Status: CLUB (must be member to participate)

Race Director: Steve Goat

Registration: Paul Usher / Moira Wigley

Timekeepers: Michelle Mitchell / Leigh Milne

Fruit / Ice: Erin Mettam

HOW CAN YOU HELP AT OUR EVENTS?

1. Even if you are not a rostered volunteer there are many small things that you can do that will assist at our events.

2. It’s a given that all participants help set up and pack away our equipment. Even if you only put one rack back in the trailer it helps. Ask the RD of the day if there are any buoys, witches hats or signs that you can help put out or pick up.

3. Please put any rubbish in a garbage bag. Can’t see a bag? They are kept in our race box near the registration table ~ feel free to get one out if needed.

4. Not competing? You can assist us by helping prepare post race refreshments (cut up fruit, ensure drinks are on ice etc).

5. One of the best ways to help is to ensure you are early to our events. Our registration volunteers are often competitors themselves and need to get registration closed on time so they can be ready to listen to the race brief as well.



6. If you have a particular skill that could be of benefit to our club, please feel free to chat to any of our committee or email darwintriclub89@bigpond.com



FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:



1. Items for next E News & requests for advt re runs by Sunday 9pm please

OTHER NEWS:

1. Variety is calling on you, your family & friends to embrace the Christmas spirit and help raise money for sick and disadvantaged children. Join the Variety Santa Fun Run (2km) to be held on Sunday 27 November 2011 at Mindil. More information at www.varietysantafunrun.com.au – dust off that Santa suit and commit now !

2. An owner has been found for the forlorn Nikes left in transition. It’s a good idea to do a final check before leaving after a race to ensure you haven’t left anything behind. It’s amazing what we forget at times!


3. The Crowie interviews post Hawaii show just what a fantastic ambassador for our sport he is.

4. Entries for Ironman 70.3 Busselton open at 10am (WST) on Wednesday 19th October 2011 for TWA/TA members. General public entries will open on Thursday 20th October at 10am (WST) if entries are still available. More info: www.busseltonhalf.com
5. Those doing the Noosa Triathlon are training the house down at the moment.
6. Course record holders at Noosa are Male: Craig Walton 1997 1:44:13 (out and back course) and Female: Emma Carney 1997 1:54:22 (out and back course).
7. Craig has recently been appointed by Triathlon Australia as National Talent Coach (Qld/NT) so hopefully we will see him in the Territory in the not to distant future.
8. Feeling a bit beat up and battered lately? The build up does that. Up those fluids.
9. Our club will be receiving a donation of $100 as two people nominated Darwin Triathlon Club in the recent Bike Count Tuesday. One was Leigh Milne, not sure of the other, was it you?. Many thanks.


YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …



… you mow your legs more often than your grass

… your hair is never dry

… going to work is your recovery time



Safe Training,

Cheers,

Robyn



Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

E News