Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Tejas Triathlon 2011




Steven Clouthier enjoying the bike portion of the race.




Irasema finished strong at Tejas Triathlon!






Rodrigo Abascal took 3rd in his AG!







Kirk Noyes and Steven Clouthier celebrate post-race.



The 11th annual Tejas Triathlon was held on Sunday, June 5th, 2011 in Sugarland, Texas. Nearly 800 triathletes competed in this awesome sprint distance race with a 600 yard swim, 11 mile flat and fast bike, and a shaded 3 mile run. Among those competing were Finish Strong Racing members Irasema De Aquino, Rodrigo Abascal, Kirk Noyes, Craig Wakefield, and David Holsey.

Here are the results:

Irasema De Aquino came in 17th in her 40-44 AG with an overall time of 1:29:51. Her splits were 15:42 swim, 39:31 bike, 30:59 run.


Ira's son Rodrigo Abascal finished 3rd in his 15-19? AG. Rodrigo finished in 1:01:03. His splits were 8:52 swim, 30:09 bike (25.9mph pace), and 20:41 (6:54 per mile pace) run.

Kirk Noyes came in 25th in his ridiculously competitive 35-39 AG to finish in 1:09:30. He swam the first leg in 11:53, biked the second leg in 33:42 (23.1 mph), and finished strong with a 21:49 (7:16 per mile pace) run.


Craig Wakefield came in 4th in his 40-44 AG. He was the fastest swimmer in his AG posting a time of 8:40. He biked the course in 27:21 (28.5 mph pace). He ran the final 3 miles in 21:20 (7:07 per mile pace) for an overall time under 1 hour - 59:09.


Also competing in the 40-44 AG was Stephen Clouthier who finished in 1:10:24. His splits were 11:03 swim, 31:21 bike (24.9 mph pace), and 25:31 (8:30 per mile pace) run.


David Holsey took 5th in his 65-69 AG with a time of 1:23:15. David had the fourth fastest swim in his AG at 13:54. The fifth fastest bike in his AG at 38:58 (20 mph). David finished strong with the third fastest run in his AG in a time of 27:31. Good to see David back from injury and racing again! (Photos courtesy of Scott Pinkston.)

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