Robyn's E News 3 December 2012

Hi All,

We were again very lucky with the weather on Friday evening.  The storms rolled past Lake Alex and we got our splash n dash underway to some rumbling and a distant lightning strike. 

200/2 x 3 proved to be a cerebral and well as physical workout and was thoroughly enjoyed, as were the very welcome post race refreshments. 

Our thanks to Race Director Rob Brooks for his time & effort to set up our event.  To keep us on our toes Rob had three different run courses for competitors to negotiate!  Thanks also to Sue Parora who was shadowing Rob & at the same time, learning the art of race set up.

Our sincere thanks also go to our many roster volunteers and those who helped out on the evening.  We extend a big thank you to Surf Lifesaving NT volunteers who provided water safety on Friday evening. Their presence at our events is reassuring and greatly appreciated.

RESULTS:

1.  Splash N Dash, Lake Alexander, 200/2 x 3

Male:  Brett Verity  35.33  Female:  Stef Puszka  39.21

Full results posted to our website

2.  Ironman 70.3 Phuket, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Chris McCormack 4.04.40  Female: Melissa Hauschildt 4.23.30

Ben Sanders 8^th M35-39 4.59.35

Grant Preddy 8th M25-29 5.12.42

Kylie Gaffel 1^st F30-34 5.19.19

Glen Scholz 28^th M30-34 5.34.58

Lucy Thompson 14^th F30-34 6.27.50

3.  Kepler Challenge, NZ 60km Alpine Run

Male: Vajiin Armstrong 4.55.24  Female:  Ruby Muir 5.37.55

David McLeod 201^st 8.43.33

4.  XOSIZE #2, Vic, 250m swim, 10km bike, 2.5km run x 2

Male:  Leigh Stabryla 1.02.59  Female:  Meg Lambe 1.09.17

NEXT EVENT:

Christmas Splash N Dash

Juniors & Seniors

Nightcliff Pool

Saturday 15 December 2012

6pm

1km run, 200m swim, 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run

Junior distances to suit.

Roster:

Race Director:  Rob Weatherald

Registration:  Anna Goat / Christine Friebel

Timekeepers:  Louise Ogden / Peta Jeggo

Fruit / Ice:  Russell Peacock

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1.  FOR SALE:  GIANT Defy 55.5cm men’s road bike & accessories worth around $1000 new ; alloy with carbon forks , Tiagra and new roubaix and continental 23' tyres. It is kept in excellent condition and rides very smooth. Accessories include:Laser 02 helmet, shimano pedals, riding glasses (dhb - 3x swappable lens), cat-eye computer, profile-bars, moon front light (500 candles USB charge), rear USB charge light, 2x drink holders, 2x bike pumps (bontrager push and frame attached hand pump),  rear carry bag, spare tyres and tubes, puncher repair kit, gas canister kit with canisters,chain cleaning oil. Optional: shimano shoes and cleats (size 44-45), 4x bike pants (size 34-36ish), 3x cycle gurnseys (size large).  $1200 for everything to get you on the road with nothing more to buy - Contact Alex 0404 616 441

2.  FOR SALE:  Orbea TT trial for sale; 2009 Orbea Ora - Black and White - 51cm; Profile T2 bar and extensions; Durace – Running gear including brakes shifters etc.; just had brand new cables put on it;

Ritchey Protocol rims; $1250 Ono; In good condition.  Contact Leigh 0419 925 499

3.  FOR SALE:  Computrainer System - with Storage Unit – Flat Screen TV  Selling for $2200 ono. Contact Sue 0402 795 558

OTHER NEWS:

1.  I got way ahead of myself last week and wished those heading to IM WA good luck.  The race is, of course, this weekend …  so you have an extra couple of days to wish Ali Croser, Leigh Milne and Dave Croser good luck

2.  Ironman may have withdrawn from yet another Asian race but we can now look forward to Challenge Laguna Phuket.  Challenge is also mentioning a new iron distance event for Asia, eyes peeled for that one.

3.  Interesting watching the various transition methods used on Friday evening.  Some lightning quick efforts observed and also some sitting down  on the job!

4.  Good to have club life member Anthony Beven in the field on Friday.  Thinking he may have lost a little speed, but will give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he was finding it a little warm!

5.  Well done new member Graham Havens!  Always exciting to see people achieve more than they thought possible.

6.  Time to start looking around for your Christmas accessories to wear at our Christmas Splash N Dash. 

7.  Christmas Splash N Dash is a whole of club event.  We have our event, the juniors participate over their distances and then we have a combined jnr/senior relay.  Wonderful way to end the year.

8.  Wow a quick check of entry lists shows those doing IM Cairns or Cairns 70.3 are going to have a lot of support from within. 

9.  Tony Burns is back in Oz safely after his Egyptian adventures.

10. It’s getting busy on our roads with everyone rushing around prior to Christmas and with the wet weather around it pays to be little more cautious. Stay safe out there. 

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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Robyn's E News 26 November 2012

Hi All,

It seems silly season is already here and we have members heading in all directions.  We are an amazingly mobile group!  For those of us remaining in Darwin, there are still a couple of events on our calendar before Christmas to enjoy.

This week we head to Lake Alexander for our next Splash N Dash event.  If you thought Waterfront was testing, it’s time to toughen up as we go 200/2 x 3 on Friday J

Sound a bit daunting?  You are always welcome to complete one or two of the swim/run laps or form a team.

RESULTS:

1.  Gatorade Series #1, St Kilda, 500m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Male:  Peter Kerr 53.25  Female:  Penny Hoskins 1.02.15

Stef Puszka 1^st F25-29 1.05.45

2.  Ironman Cozumel, 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run

Male:  Ivan Rana 8.15.07  Female:  Mary Beth Ellis 9.15.38

NEXT EVENT:

Friday 30 November 2012

Lake Alexander

6pm

Splash N Dash

200m swim, 2km run x 3

Roster:

Race Director:  Rob Brooks

Registration:  Rowena Eastick / Justin Tranter

Timekeeping:  Barry Smart / Justin Tranter

Fruit / Ice:  Anna Newlove

COMMITTEE NEWS:

1.  Work is continuing on our new trailer design thanks to Tony Cox, Phill Hatty, Steve Goat and Glen Scholz.

2.  The Club financially assisted juniors Joseph White and Bella Hatty to attend Qld All Schools Triathlon.

3.  Race Director and other guidelines have been updated, a collaborative effort.

4.  Sponsorship subcommittee is meeting this week.  Aim is to formalise club sponsorship/member benefit arrangements.

5.  Committee is meeting with stakeholders with a view to adding a new corporate triathlon to our calendar next year.

6.  Junior co-ordinator Jason Jones reported junior events have been well attended.  We would like to encourage junior attendance at our junior triathlon skills sessions on 1^st & 3^rd Wednesday at Casuarina Pool 5-6pm.  Final session for 2012 takes place Wednesday 5 December.  Tri skills sessions then resume 30 Jan 12.

TRIATHLON NT NEWS:

1.  Coach required for the NT Schools Triathlon Team to compete at the 2013 National School Sport Championships to be held in Penrith NSW in April. If you are interested please email Triathlon NT EO Alan Day here.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1.  FOR SALE:  Orbea TT trial for sale; 2009 Orbea Ora - Black and White - 51cm; Profile T2 bar and extensions; Durace – Running gear including brakes shifters etc.; just had brand new cables put on it;

Ritchey Protocol rims; $1250 Ono; In good condition.  Contact Leigh 0419 925 499

2.  FOR SALE: 2012 Scott Contessa Female road bike; Frame: Speedster 6061 alloy; Fork: carbon, alloy steerer; Group set: Shimano 105; Parts: carbon seat post; Wheels: Scott Team hubs, Alex Race 28 Aero rims; Size: XS 49cm; In perfect condition, selling to upgrade; $1200 Contact Holly 0414 210 543

3.  FOR SALE:  EMC 54cm men’s road bike; alloy with carbon fork and seat post, Shimano 105 and Vittoria tyres.  It is as new and only done about 120km's.  If anyone is interested its $1100  It rides well and doesn't have a scratch on it. Contact Phillip 0418 878 532.

4.  HOUSE SITTER WANTED: Looking for House/dog sitter in the triathlete friendly Ludmilla area 27 December - 11 January Contact Raz 0407 118 449

5.  FOR SALE:  Computrainer System - with Storage Unit – Flat Screen TV (so you can view your courses & virtual training partner).  You just need a computer to hook up to. The Wet Season is almost here and if you are planning on using a wind trainer, have a look at this amazing system . You can download any course you are training for (over 100 Ironman, half ironman, Tour De France courses are already on the system) – it comes with the latest software upgrade and is an amazing tool to give you the edge when racing in places where you can’t train on the course. Computrainer system costs $2499 + $60 for the stand. The storage unit cost $800 and the TV around $1000. Selling for $2200 ono. Contact Sue 0402 795 558

OTHER NEWS:

1.  Oops, I spoke to soon.  That pesky Waterfront fish did upset a couple of our competitors at the Splash N Dash last week.  Thankfully the water safety guys were on hand and helped the swimmers who were somewhat distressed.

2.  A number of our members are heading to Thailand for Ironman 70.3 Phuket.  They include Lucy Thompson, Kylie Gaffel, Grant Preddy, Ben Sanders and Glen Scholz. Good luck!

3.  Kylie Sheffield has now officially made her big 'comeback' after three years.  Kylie participated in a novice event in Canberra yesterday and says she definitely picked the right distance. Nothing has changed – still hates the bike and loves the run. She even wore her DTC trisuit which apparently is starting to look a bit shabby but still holds everything in and up!

4.  Those heading west this week for IM Western Australia include Ali Croser, Dave Croser and Leigh Milne. Wishing them calm waters, tail winds and cloud cover.

5.  Lots of members were spotted in the Santa crowd at Variety Santa Run yesterday.

6.  General entry for IM 70.3 Cairns opens tomorrow 10.30am our time.  The TA member allocation sold out extra fast last week.   

7.  Racing away or know someone who is?  We would love to get a heads up on events our members are attending.  Makes results searching so much easier. 

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

… you find yourself yelling at cars to “hold your line”

… you appreciate your sunglasses more because they allow you to anonymously observe the wonders of tight fitting lycra over race tuned triathlete bodies

… you appreciate Gu because not only can you eat it, it also provides added hand stickiness that makes for better bike handling through improved handlebar grip

Safe training,

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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