A Club Sponsored by Ipswich Borough Council

Welcome to New Members

Allan Molyneux. Allan lives in Ipswich. He has done a few triathlons and duathlons before. He has recently moved out of London. He has done the Alton Duathlon.

Oliver Calver. Oliver lives in Woodbridge and has come into the sport from mountain biking. He did some triathlons last year, including Culford and wants to get more involved in the sport.

I hope you make them welcome when you see them around.

Derrick Smith from Ipswich. Derrick ‘has done a few’ triathlons. His claim to fame is that he completed the Ironman Germany last year. As he says ‘he can keep going!!’

Michael Jones from Haughley near Stowmarket will also add to our strength. Michael has been running for Stow Striders over the winter and has produced some excellent results in road running. I also know that he is no mean time triallist as well.

Susie Scorer Lives at Leiston. Ran a superb 69 minute for her first attempt at 10 miles in the recent Bentley 10 for third place female. Congratulations!

I hope you make them all welcome when you see them around.

Congratulations to Graham White 2003 Suffolk 5mile champion and Suffolk 10 mile champion in 45 – 50 category. I have just received confirmation. Nice to see there’s still life in the old boy!!

Congratulations to Dave Copland for finishing second veteran in the Eastern Area Cyclo Cross League. Dave is a relative newcomer to cyclo cross and finished only 6 points out of 180 behind the winner.

Congratulations to the Ladies team of Susie Scorer, Heather Haywood , Kate Stannett and Lou Tanous who tied for first place in the Gt. Bentley 10 mile road race. (We were warded second place on a count back but I won’t mention that.)

These races count towards the club championship. Our own promotions are not included, nor events on the dame day as our races. The best 4 races count and you are allocated a score calculated as a ratio of your time to the person’s time who finished 40% down the field. Separate men’s and women’s calculations. Races carry a tariff according to the level of competition and then the whole thing is multiplied by an integer to give a nice round number. If you score 100 you have done extremely well! Sounds complex but it does work and irons out any inconsistencies caused by different strengths of field. Honest.

7/5/07 Cambridge Duathlon 7km/35kn/7km

7/5/04 Milton Keynes Duathlon 10km/40km/5km

16/05/04 Waveney Valley Triathlon - 400m/20km/3.2Km
23/05/04 Furzefield Triathlon - 750m/20km/5Km
27/06/04 Bedford Tractors - 400m/23km/5km

6/6/04 Braintree Triathlon 400m/25km/5km
1/8/04 St Albans Triathlon - 400m/20km/5km

15/8/03 Cambridge Triathlon 1500m/40k/10km

29/8/04 Milton Keynes Triathlon 1500m/40km/10km
4/9/04 Clacton Triathlon - 1500m/40km/10km

12/9/04 Grays Sprint Triathlon - 400m/20km/5km
?/9/04 Blackwater triathlon - 400m/23km/6km

There may be further additions to the list as the season progresses. However as long as the event is a BTA sanctioned event in the Eastern area and it is not midweek, it is not off road and it doesn’t clash with a date for our events and pull away valuable marshals it will count!

Walden triathlon cancelled to be replaced by the Bedford Tractors Triathlon.

Culford Triathlon Change of Date. The advertised date of July 18^th is not possible because we cannot get the pool. The event will take place one week later on Sunday 25^th July.

Ipswich Junior Triathlon Change of Date. The original date clashes with the return of school so the new date will be

Sunday 29^th August.

The website is up and running at Ipswich-triathlon.org Many thanks to Charlie Stannett for setting it up. He has clearly spent a lot of time designing the site. Do visit it!

New Club Kit many thanks to Adrian Green ably supported by Kate and Charlie Stannett who have designed a new club kit. We will still be keeping the old style running vest. A committee meeting was convened to judge the best designs. The new kit will be in club colours of red black and white and there will be a variety of cycling and triathlon garments available. When Adrian has the artwork ready Charlie will scan it onto the website. There will be at least an eight week gap before the new kit is available and prices will be published later. I suspect that the kit will sell at roughly the same price as the old kit. This price was heavily subsidised.

Ipswich Borough Council has offered sponsorship for coaching courses. Denis Spashett has already used some of the money to fund his coaching qualifications. If anyone else is interested in a coaching qualification please contact Denis or myself.

For those who like to travel further a field. Over the last 2 years Ipswich Tri Club has competed in the national league. Here is a list of league events. Last year Steve Robinson coordinated the league however I have no idea who is going to take over if Steve is not continuing in this role.

28/3 Primera New Forest Duathlon 170

4/4 Dragonslayer Duathlon 165

25/4 Ashbourne Duathlon 175

25/4 Hereford Duathlon 155

25/4 Venray Powerman 180

5/5 Madeira Triathlon World Champs 185

16/5 Blaenavon Triathlon 190

16/5 Swindon Duathlon 170

22/5 Lanzarote Ironman 220

23/5 Burnsall Duathlon 175

23/5 Redditch Sprint Nat. Tri Champs 170

31/5 Geel Duathlon World Champs 180

6/6 Braintree Triathlon 160

6/6 Bala Middle-distance Nat. Tri. Champs

6/6 Weymouth Half-Ironman 195

13/6 Windsor Triathlon 180

19/6 Ironman France 220

26/6 Dambuster Triathlon 180

27/6 Worthing Triathlon 180

1/7 Sater Long Course Triathlon World Champs 205

4/7 Bournemouth Triathlon 180

4/7 Ironman Austria 220

4/7 Ironman Roth 220

11/7 Ironman Germany 220

11/7 Cleveland Long Course 195

11/7 Swarkstone Triathlon 180

18/7 Birmingham Triathlon 180

18/7 Longest Day Triathlon 220

18/7 Culford Sprint Triathlon 160

25/7 Milton Keynes Triathlon 180

25/7 Ironman Switzerland 220

1/8 London Triathlon 180

1/8 Fredericia Long Course Duathlon World Champs 200

8/8 Swanage Triathlon 180

22/8 Sherbourne Half-Ironman UK Triathlon 200

29/8 Wolverhampton Triathlon 180

4/9 Belfast Duathlon 170

4/9 South Coast Classic Triathlon 180

5/9 Clacton Triathlon 180

11/9 Zofingen Powerman Duathlon World Champs 210

11/9 Nice Long-distance Triathlon 210

11/9 Vitruvian Middle-distance Triathlon 195

12/9 Derby Triathlon 165

26/9 Milton Keynes Nat. Duathlon Champs 165

26/9 Ipswich Duathlon 155

The Eastern Region Triathlon Association are offering two series events for 2004. The club has registered with both series. You will still have to enter the race in the normal way. Main Race series; Three events from Group A and two from Group B to qualify.

Sprint Triathlon Series: Four events from group A to count for the series.

This is an individual competition There is also a team prize first 4 to count. There will be more details on the Eastern area website which is currently being built by Richard Fuller of East Essex Tri Club.

More competitions I hear you say! Yes but these are for the Juniors and Youths. For more details contact Denis Spashett.

Ongar Aquathlon 04.04.04

Rayleigh Triathlon 12.06.04

Peterborough Aquathlon 26.06.04

Rob Maclean Cambridge Triathlon 04.07.04

Upminster Triathlon 24.07.04

Stowe School Milton Keynes 14.08.04

Ipswich Triathlon (Framlingham) 29.08.04

Milton Keynes Duathlon 06.03.04

Ongar Aquathlon 04.04.04

Eversholt (Woburn)Triathlon 02.05.04

Waveney Valley Triathlon 16.05.04

Peterborough Aquathlon 26.06.04

Culford Triathlon 25.07.04

Stowe School Triathlon 15.08.04

Ipswich Triathlon (Framlingham) 29.08.04

Running

The Bungay Cross Country fixture brought the Suffolk League series to a close on Sunday 22nd February. Five club "representatives" braved the sleet and wind prior to the start: The redoubtable Susannah Rosenberg, the incomparable Dave Copland, the ubiquitous Steve Robinson, Steve's brother Mark and myself. An interesting and winding route took us across just over five miles of Broome Heath, a picturesque area of grass and gorse dotted with wetland pools and even the odd specimen of waterfowl.
Despite my own, rather "modest" performance, the team did well, with standout performances from Dave and Steve. As usual the post race catering and the generally welcoming atmosphere topped off an enjoyable morning's exercise. Having taken part in the series for the first time this year I must confess to being hooked. The emphasis on team, rather than individual, performance makes a nice change to the focus of the summer season and as placings, not times, are what matter you can forget the watch and focus on the back of the guy in front. A great way to stay fit through the off season, I recommend it to any one who wants to build some leg strength and stamina before the Spring. And that's all of us, isn't it? See you there next winter.

There was a good turnout of ITC members at this very well organised race. With a choice of two distances - 10k for the County Championships and 20k for the foolhardy - most of our club runners were the fools... err, is that right?
All the usual suspects were there, plus a few of the lesser spotted variety.
There was free pre-race massage which got my muscles nicely warmed up. The start was at the school gate with clear pace markers (minutes per km). I snuggled into the 5-6 minutes per km section along with the gang I run with at the cross-country. Dave C was up front with the big boys. And we were off...
The course was well-marked and there were plenty of marshals. The 10k was an out-and-back route, while the 20k was a keyhole shape. The course had a couple of hills and an evil incline in the last 500 metres. Two rather nifty Norfolk runners gave David Miller a run for his money. Rob Joy came in first at 30.53. I was hot on his heels at 54:35, not a pb, but I was pleased with my time.
At the finish line we were given a bottle of St Peters organic ale - yum! and there was plenty of hot vegetable soup. This kept me warm while I waited for the first 20k bunch to finish. Matt Whitfield of Bingley Harriers came in at 66.06 - 3 minutes ahead of the second runner. Fortunately Dave (Copland) came in 30th at 78.29 (a pb I think) , so I could get out of the fresh air and cover up. It was a tough choice between a cup of tea and biscuits or the bouncy castle. Couldn't do both or we'd have spilled the tea. We queued up for an extensive free post-race massage. By the time it was our turns the presentation was underway. Picture me all relaxed, delighted the race was over, having my muscles manipulated by a strong young man, when I heard my name announced. Blimey - I was 3rd in my age group (40-44) in the County Championships. Result.
10k results (assorted)

1 30.53 Rob Joy Norfolk Beach Runners M Open
2 31.33 Amos Guy City of Norwich AC M40
3 32.09 David Miller Woodbridge Shufflers M Open
94 47.36 Sarah Scrivens Ipswich Jaffa F45
126 50.38 Anne Fish Stowmarket Striders F55
132 51.1 Grayhame Fish Stowmarket Striders M50
166 54.35 Susannah Rosenberg Ipswich Triathlon Club F35
226 61.59 Roberta Tottle Ipswich Triathlon Club F45 - name change, or are you still Barbara?

20k results (assorted)
1 Matt Whitfield 66.06 Bingley Harriers Male Open
30 David Copland 78.29 Ipswich Triathlon Club M40
45 Graham White 81.27 Bildeston Bounders M40
104 Tonya Antonis 89.51 53-12 Multisport F35
123 Nick Collinson 92.01 Ipswich Triathlon Club Male Open
164 Nik Beeston 95.40 Ipswich Triathlon Club M40
231 Emma Mathews 103.52 Ipswich Triathlon Club F35
232 Gary Mathews 103.53 Ipswich Triathlon Club M40
264 Charlie Stannett 110.02 Ipswich Triathlon Club M40
281 Kate Stannett 113.12 Ipswich Triathlon Club F35
311 Sue Hargadon 118.07 Ipswich Triathlon Club F45

56^th Suzie Scorer 69.16 (3^rd Lady)

136^th Nik Bestow 76.49

138^th Heather Collinson 77.01

195^th Charlie Stannett 83.23

224^th Kate Stannett 86.07

267^th Louise Tanous 94.02

A special mention must go to Louise Tanous who stumbled and fell during the race. She go to her feet and limped home because she new tat we needed a team of 4 to qualify! Well done that girl!

We are in the process of getting another supplier of club clothing particularly cycling tops and tri suits now that Alexa have stopped producing club kit.

Old Kit

T shirts (red) £5 Sweatshirts (red) £10

Training (Drill) tops (black) £15 Crop triathlon vests (Lycra)- £15

Short sleeved cycling tops £20 Long Sleeved Cycling Tops £25

Short sleeved cycling skin suits - £30

Long Sleeved ‘Lombardia’ cycling tops full zip 3 rear pockets £35

Running vests (ladies and gents styles) - £15

1 pair of Shimano Ultregra race wheels, ideal for new season
and fast bike splits ! £100. Please call Gary Matthews on 07971 602482

Brand New Kona Bike (52cm frame) Never been used (a little too small for owner. Retails at £700 Offers Stuart Ford. SFord@cozen.com

Peugeot Boys Blue / Yellow Racing Bike 12 gears. Suit 10 – 12 year old. £90. Phone Janet Henderson 01728 830101

Raleigh Racing Bike (White) 18" Frame 24" Wheels 5 Gears £35 ono

Universal Mountain Bike 14" Frame 20" Wheels 12 Gears £25 ono

Phone Steve Hicks on 01473 624761

Sun 14^th Bildeston 10k and half marathon 10.00 am

Sun 28^th Joe Cox 10 mile Stowmarket

Sun 4^th Bungay marathon and half marathon

Sun 4^th Milton Keynes Duathlon 10k/40k/5k

Fri 9^th Sudbury 5 mile and fun run

Sun 18^th London Marathon

Thur 6^th Newmarket Heath 6k run

Sun 9^th Woodbridge 10k

Sun 23^rd Ipswich Jaffa 5 mile / 10 mile

Tue 25^th Bungay 10k series race 1

Fri 28^th Kirton 5 mile

Fri 4^th Bury Friday 5 and fun run

Fri 11^th Jaffa Friday 5 and fun run

Tue 15^th Bungay 10k series race 2

Fri 25^th Stowmarket Friday 5 and fun run

Sun 27^th Bedford Triathlon 400m / 23k / 5k

Chair - Ron Bareham (01787) 282189

Secretary - Simon Palmer (01449) 711906

e-mail: simon.palmer@talk21.com

Treasurer - Paul Bones (01986) 872402

Men’s Captain - Nick Collinson (01394) 380337

Junior Co-ordinator - Dennis Spashett (01473) 270573

Kit Coordinator Adrian Green 01379 388855

Communications and Webmaster Charlie Stannett

Deadline for next issue of ITCH March 26^th