Sunday, December 21, 2014

The 12K of Christmas

Congrats to Finish Strong's Mike Menster who raced The 12K of Christmas race on Saturday, December 20.  Mike finished 1st place in his AG; 2nd Master's, and 8th overall in a time of 47:11.
The award was a candy cane!  Love it!  Any pics?

Monday, December 15, 2014

Dallas Marathon

Congrats to Finish Strong's Daniel Fleming who ran the Dallas marathon held on Sunday, December 14th along with 20,000 other runners.  Daniel finished in 03:34:49 placing 26th in his 25-29 AG.  Way to go, Daniel.


Daniel shows off his bling from 2014 Dallas Marathon!
Daniel reports, "Conditions were pretty ideal - 60 degrees, cloudy, occasional mist, decent humidity but not enough to have an impact. New course was decent - quite a bit of elevation change for Dallas, not especially scenic. All-in-all great experience."

For more on race results, go to:
http://dallas.mychiptime.com/searchevent.php?id=9004

Buckeye Marathon

Finish Strong's Christelle Gigant finished the year with a strong showing at the Buckeye Marathon held on Saturday, December 13 in Buckeye, Arizona. Christelle won her age group and was 2nd overall female finisher completing the Boston Qualifier in 3:32:50.  Way to go, Christelle!






Event: Marathon 
Bib #: 930    Gender: F    Age: 37    Location:     
Chip Time:03:32:50
Overall:14 / 99
Gender:2 / 40
Age Group:1 / 5
Pace:8:07/mile
Start Time:8:00 AM

Christelle reports, "It was a great race indeed!! Sadly a very tough course with 16 miles steady incline which made my time much slower than I wanted (3:32:49) but I finished 2nd overall female, won 1st place AG and qualified for Boston 2016 with 12 min to spare!!! And my amazing boyfriend was the most incredible supporter/cheerleader/ portable fuel station volunteer EVER!! I ran a solid race today! I am happy!"

For more on race results, go to:
http://buckeyemarathon.itsyourrace.com/Results/3134/2014/20136/930

Sugar Land 30K

Congrats to Finish Strong's Michelle Howard and Alberto Agnosti for their amazing finishes at Sugar Land Finish Line Sports 30K held on Sunday, December 13.  This is a huge race with stiff competition.

Michelle finished 7th in her AG in 2:46:08.8 (8:56/mi pace)
Alberto finished 20th in his AG in 2:43:57.2 (8:49/mi pace)

Alberto looking good at Sugar Land 30K!
For more on results, go to:
http://www.eztoregister.com/assets/30K14.HTM

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Jingle Bell Run 5K in The Woodlands

The Woodlands hosted at Jingle Bell 5K Run on Saturday morning, December 13.  Finish Strong's Carl Holt finished 2nd overall (less than a second behind the overall winner who was 9 years younger) and 1st place among men's 40-49 AG.  Carl finished the year with a PR at 20:34 @ 6:38 per mile pace.

Carl Holt with strong finish!!


Another Finish Strong athlete who had a personal best at this race was Cheryl Perry.  Cheryl came in 2nd in her AG.


Cheryl Perry with a new personal record for 5K!

Sunday, December 7, 2014

San Antonio Rock N Roll Half Marathon

Congrats to Lara Font who had a personal best at the San Antonio Rock N Roll half marathon on Sunday, December 7.  Lara finished the race in 1:35:46 (7:14/mi pace)

FSC's Lara Font rocked the half marathon in San Antonio.  New PR!




Texas 10 Conroe

Finish Strong Coaching runners participated in this year's last Texas10 series race in Conroe on Sunday, December 7.  FSC's Kevin Baker (1:06:19.9 -2nd in his AG),  Jed Beck (1:32:59.1), Matt Horak (PR - 1:23:57.0),  Rebecca Schany (1:37:43.1), Geoffrey Zubay (1:09:39.5 - 4th in AG), Alan Ramsey (1:22:01.3),  Cheryl Perry (PR - 1:41:03.0), Aisha Hassan (1:50:41.5)  ran the 10 mile race. Jennifer Rowe (38:19.8 - 1st in AG) and  Katerina Savelieva (42:15.1 - 2nd in AG) ran the 5 mile race. Way to go, Team!

Kevin Baker wins 2nd in his AG!



For more on results, go to:
http://eztoregister.com/assets/Conroe10M-14.HTM  10 mile results
http://eztoregister.com/assets/Conroe5M-14.HTM  5 mile race results



Bahrain Challenge Series 70.3

Congrats to Finish Strong's Jerry Palmer and Lars Finanger who raced 70.3 Bahrain on Saturday, December 6th.  Jerry finished in 52nd in his 45-49 AG with an overall time of 6:13:38.  Jerry's splits were 40:31 swim;  2:56:21 bike and 2:26:53 run. Lars placed 30th overall and 3rd in his AG in an overall time of  4:10:06.  Lar's splits were 26:21 swim; 2:10:00 bike and 1:28:06 run.

Jerry (on right) with Sheik Nasser Hammad.  Jerry comments, "6:13 finish time, pro winner finished in 3:35! Best part of the race, 2013 Ironman World Champ Pete Jacobs handing out medals and meeting Sheik Nasser Hamad, a super triathlete and very nice and gracious host."
   
Jerry reports, "Last race of the year so gave it 100%. Great swim for me, 40 minutes. Hammered on the bike and finished in 2:54 and a respectable 2:26 run. 6:13 is actually a 70.3 PR for me. After grinding out so many long races it was fun to just let it loose a little. The event itself was unlike anything I've ever experienced. Kona is Kona but the $ spent and attention to detail at this race was incredible. Met tons of pros and the Prince of Bahrain. It was like going to a baseball fantasy camp for triathletes."

Lars (middle) at finish line with Andreas Klingler and Zibi Szlufcik at Bahrain International Circuit.

Lars commented, "Very cool to see another major event in the Middle East. Growing up a short drive across the Bahrain-Saudi Arabia Causeway made me consider a long course race again. A huge draw for expats living, working and training in Saudi Arabia and other ME countries."

For more on results, go to:
http://raceresults.sportstats.ca/display-results.xhtml;jsessionid=88CBE9A27CA5C79AE9F8A8BE5615162E?raceid=20744&status=results


Monday, December 1, 2014

Kemah Olympic and Sprint Distance Race - Sat-Sun, April 11-12, 2015

Only 150 Olympic distance spots remain on the boat for the 2015.  They are over 75% sold out and have extended the price increase 24-hours as a courtesy to those still wanting to register.  To create a more spacious race experience we are capping the race at 250 less athletes this year. This will mean 150 less for the sprint and 100 less for the Olympic. The Olympic will sellout even faster with only 650 spots available and a number of them already being claimed. Register now if you want to do this great race!  https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=9163251
 


Sunday, November 30, 2014

Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 10K

FSC's Jim Harrington reports, "Thankful to be able to run a 10k in the snow and ice at -6 for 8th place overall with a 49:09."


Katy YMCA 5K Turkey Dash

The Abascal family ran the Katy 5K Turkey Dash on Thanksgiving.  Ira reports, "Four months after my foot surgery, Thanksgiving day was my first race and it was a 5k Katy YMCA Turkey Dash. I happily ran with my husband and two sons and did a time of 30:17!"  

Manuel (Sr.), Manuel (Jr.), Irasema, and Rodrigo.  The family that runs together!

For more results, go to:

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Run Thru the Woods

62 Finish Strong athletes and their families were at the Run Thru the Woods Thanksgiving 5 mile, 3 mile, and 1 mile kid's run on November 27.  Gorgeous weather, pancakes from Egg and I, what more could one want?  Some photos and report results tabulated thanks to Russell Meyer (who also was first in the Clydesdale division in the 5 miler!)

Carl Holt wins his AG in 3 miler and his daughter Emma  ran the 5 mile and finished 7th in Female 10-14 with a time of 40:53.


Andreas Grossman competes in 5 miler.

Mike Menster - 2nd in his AG!

Bill Glaser won male master's in 3 mile race.

Christina Farooq won 2nd in her AG in the 5 mile.

Deb and Anna Lyons won their AGs in the 5 miler.

Kevin Baker wins 2nd in  his AG in 5 miler.
Alan and Sara Jones ran the 5 mile race and their boys ran the 1 mile race.

Results for 2014 - Run thru the Woods - 5 Miler

Female Finishers: 963
Male Finishers: 1039
Total Finishers: 2002

Lars Finanger             27:03.8  1st Male 30 to 34
Emily Finanger           33:24.5  3rd Female overall


Chris Weir30:45.4
Kevin Baker
31:08.1
 2nd Male 35 to 39
Rip Reynolds
31:15.4
1st Male 45 to 49
Michael Menster
31:47.2
2nd Male 40 to 44
Casey Clark
32:02.5
Skip Moschell
33:06.0
3rd Male 55 to 59
Stephen Barrass
34:48.5
Tim Vibrock
34:51.3
Aki Laine
35:00.9
Christina Farooq
35:21.3
2nd Female 35 to 39
Anna Lyons
35:52.1
1st Female 15 to 19
Alan Jones
36:28.6
Sara Jones
36:29.1
Scott Farrand
38:14.7
Phillip Deprang
38:32.7
Eduardo Garzon
38:37.4
Kristen Gohlke
39:05.2
Nancy Decker Lent
39:18.3
Andreas Grossmann
39:27.6
John Mcgowan
39:38.2
Gordon Irving
39:42.1
Jessica Knupp
40:08.1
Katerina Savelieva
40:21.6
Deb Lyons
40:42.5
1st Female 50 to 54
Kenneth Page
40:50.4
Kristin Collins
41:26.3
Sarah Moore
41:57.1
Rebecca Akin
42:20.5
Phil Marquez
42:24.7
Pam Meaux
42:25.7
Sharon Morin
42:37.4
Debbie Martin
43:42.9
Shirley Santangelo
43:54.8
Kimberly Pilcher
45:12.9
Michelle Irving
46:06.5
Karla Brooks
46:13.5
Ileana Carroll
46:34.3
Sara Vanderford
46:34.4
Rebecca Schany
46:55.6
Janet Luna
47:01.8
Kristie Chandler
47:36.2
Megan Bruegger
49:27.1
Sharon Davis
49:41.9
Kathleen Crea
50:16.5
Keith Sacchieri
51:22.2
Jeff Goodwin
52:00.9
Stefanie Roberts
56:05.7




Clydesdale/Athena Division

Runner's NameChip TimeDivision Award
John Tortorici
42:20.4
Isabelle Revelli
58:50.8


Results for 2014 - Run thru the Woods - 3 Miler
Female Finishers: 733
Male Finishers: 715
Total Finishers: 1448

William Glaser18:08.21st Male Master Winners
Gabriel Belforti
18:50.3
2nd Male Master Winners
Victor Martinez
20:48.0
1st Male 40 to 44
Carl Holt
21:03.7
1st Male 45 to 49
Charles Lussier
25:41.2
Ryan Myers
26:58.5
Ligia Felsen
32:20.5
 (She switched to 5 mile)
Michael Everett
33:28.8

Results for 2014 - Run thru the Woods - 3 Miler
Youth Finish Strong Members as of 11-26-14


Runner's NameChip TimeDivision Award
Brady Talley
29:45.8
Hayden Kob
31:39.0
Jacob Snider
34:05.2
Emmett Kob
42:33.9



For more on race results, go to:
http://runthruthewoods.org/race-results/

Monday, November 17, 2014

Ironman Arizona

Ironman Arizona was held on Sunday, November 16 in Tempe. The cooler November race date made it an attractive event for over 3,000 triathletes who compete on the one-loop swim in Tempe Town Lake, the three-loop bike and the two-loop run. This year there were over 1,100 first-time competitors.
Dana on run.

Kari on run!

Finish Strong Coaching athletes were in the mix.  Kari Gilley had a great race placing in the top 10 of her AG finishing in 11:14:23.  Troy Cormier had a fine race finishing in 11:10:02.  Susan Hardwick-Smith did well and finished in 12:46:46. Manuel Abascal finished yet another Ironman in 15:04:23.  Dana Lyons had a great start coming off the bike 3rd in his AG, but hip and leg cramps led to his withdrawl form the race at mile 10 of the run.

Here are the results:
Troy Cormier        01:10:50 swim  05:46:42 bike  04:03:06 run   11:10:02 overall
Susan Hardwick-Smith 1:27:04 swim  6:38:06 bike  4:24:30 run 12:46:46 overall
Manuel Abascal - 01:19:48 swim 07:11:25 bike 06:09:53 run 15:04:23 overall 
Kari Gilley --       01:21:03 swim 05:43:58 bike 04:00:34 run    11:14:23 overall 
Dana Lyons  --     1:13:06 swim 05:15:17 bike - DNF


Friends of FSC
Michael Collins - 01:23:51 swim 05:37:22 bike 04:12:32 run 11:26:20 overall
Olesya Prystayko 01:04:02 swim 05:24:27 bike  03:38:21 run   10:11:09 - 15th pro female
Don Cole  --         01:15:29 swim   06:29:09 bike  04:38:01 run    12:38:45
Winston Cervantes -  01:23:58 swim 05:56:23 bike 06:23:56 run 13:55:05 overall
Mary Kerschbaum - 01:39:22 swim 07:20:35 bike 06:01:38 run    15:32:21 overall
Michael Collins on run

Manuel, Ira, Olesya, and Dima at IM AZ


For more results, go to:
http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/arizona/results.aspx?rd=20141116&race=arizona#axzz3JN6G8hLL

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Texas Tough Duathlon

The 1st annual Texas Tough Duathlon/5k Race Series takes place at the peak of autumn in the Texas Hill Country on Sunday, November 9 . The 5k starts at the renowned Scenic Loop Cafe and loops out into the beautiful hills of northwest San Antonio. The 21 Mile road ride will be on a hilly out and  back course.

Our daughter, Anna, competed in her first duathlon here - and won first collegiate woman!
Anna Lyons and Jim Griffis at Texas Tough Duathlon!

For more results, go to:

http://www.active.com/san-antonio-tx/duathlon/races/texas-tough-duathlon-2014




Bel Inizio 5K

Congrats to Finish Strong's Michelle Howard who placed 2nd in her AG at Bel Inizio 5k with a time of 22:21.0 (a blistering 7:14/M pace.)  Great job, Michelle!

For more results, go to:
http://www.eztoregister.com/assets/Bel5k14.HTM

Disney Half Marathon

Congrats to Lara Dunlap-Font who set a new half marathon PR of 1:38:33 at wet race in Disney World on Saturday, November 9.


RWB - Red White & Blue 5K

Congrats to FSC's John McGowan who ran a 23:20 for the 5K RWB Veteran's Run at Northshore Park on Saturday, November 8.  It was a PR for John and he took placed 1st in his age group (40-44).

John McGowan wins his AG and PRs at The Woodlands RWB 5K Veteran's Run!

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Run the Woods 5K

FSC showed up in a big way to the Run the Woods 5K held in Alden Bridge in The Woodlands on Saturday, November 8.  34 FSC adults and 6 FSC Youth Runners enjoyed racing on this gorgeous morning at the local race hosted by Luke's Locker.  Congrats to all!

Some of the FSC gang at Run the Woods 5K!
Rebecca Akin and Christina Farooq post-race smiles!


Here are results:

Kevin Baker - 18:30 - PR for this race!
Casey Clark - 20:08
Steve Barrass - 20:34
Victor Martinez - 21:48
Christina Farooq 22:03
John Tortorici - 22:15
Joseph Tokarz - 22:24
Kristen Gohlke - 22:34
Fernando Aziza - 22:36
Adnan Afzal - 22:44
Will Blackbird - 22:44
Rebecca Akin - 23:26
Max Bachrach - 23:44
Ted Oberg - 23:48
Jessica Knupp - 24:11
Katerina Savelieva - 24:17 - PR!
Ken Page - 24:21
Sarah Moore - 24:21 - PR!
Ellen Kurtz-Hammond - 24:58
Frank Halter - 25:04
Ji Sohn - 25:14
Dan Kennedy - 25:37
Federico M. - 26:04
Michelle Irving - 26:40 - PR!
Kristie Chandler - 26:57
Eddie Daniels - 27:27
Senthil Kumar - 28:28
Sharon Eason - 29:02
Janet Luna - 30:01
Vanessa Perez - 30:10
JR Escabana - 30:11




Youth 5K (led by Coach Mike Flake)
Rhett McCabe - 23:40
Nick Beagle - 26:46
Colby Szelei - 27:33
Phillip Steffen - 32:15 - 1st 5K
Fernando Aziz, Jr. - 32:42

Coach Sharon leads youth in 1 mile run


Youth 1 mile (led by Coach Sharon Morin)

Caleb Bigler - 6:55
Penelope Steffen - 10:43
Noah Beagle - 10:52
Nate Beagle - 11:50
Annabelle Bachrach - 11:45


Thursday, November 6, 2014

Ironman Texas will sell out in days not weeks!

Folks Heads Up!! IRONMAN Texas is DANGEROUSLY close to filling. If trends continue it will sell out in days not weeks. Please pass to your club-mates on the fence. It is officially time to "get off the fence"!  (This info is from Ironman Athlete Development Coordinator as of 11/6/14)








Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Houston Half Marathon

Congrats to Finish Strong Coaching's Katerina Savelieva, Claudia McMeeken, and Aisha Hassan all ran the Houston Half Marathon held on October 26.

Aisha reports, "We ran the Houston Half Marathon this morning. No PR/AG but it was great warm-up for our next race "Th Classical 25k" on Nov. 16th. Flat course, good weather, nice looking medals, cool beer at the finish line, fantastic view of downtown Houston, and awesome time running with friends...what more can one ask for?"

Aisha, Katerina and Claudia enjoyed the Hosuton Half Marathon!

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

DRC Half Marathon

FSC's Ron McCauley completed the DRC half marathon in  PR time of 1:36:47, a 7:23/mile pace.
Ron reports, "I ran mid-7:20's first half and slowly picked up pace at mile 8 and ran 13th mile in 6:58. Weather was in the mid 40s and breezy on and off around White Rock Lake."  Way to go, Ron!

Monday, November 3, 2014

NYC Marathon

Congrats to Finish Strong's Alan Jones and Rip Reynolds who accomplished the New York
City marathon held on Sunday, November 2 along with 50,000 other runners.  Despite very chilly temperatures and gusty winds, Alan and Rip both finished this major marathon.  Rip finished in 3:29:52.  Rip says, "Brutal wind - incredible race/experience!"  Alan finished a few minutes later in 3:33:40.  Alan reports, "Gutting it out at mile 24 in Central Park for a 19 minute PR despite 42 degree temps and 23 mph winds.  Hills and bridges quite humbling."

Alan Jones at mile 24 of the NYC marathon!

Alan Jones at finish line of NYC marathon


For more results, go to:

http://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/results






Oilman Texas Triathlon

Another big day for Finish Strong Coaching athletes at Oilman Triathlon (half Ironman distance) held on Sunday, November 2. Thirty-five FSC athletes braved the very cold, windy conditions and took part in the event. Huge thanks to Travys Townson who got a lot of good pics (check out our Finish Strong Coaching FB page for more pics.)


FSC's Aki Laine jumps for joy at the finish line at Oilman! 

Meagen Kelleher  --   7:01:54.5  --  2nd in her 14-19 AG -- 1st 70.3!
Maclane Fulvio --       6:35:25.6 -- 2nd in her 20-24 AG -- 1st 70.3!
Lauren Jesiolowski -- 6:23:39.0 -- 8th in her 30-34 AG -- 1st 70.3!
Nicole Schoppe --      6:21:08.1  -- 8th in her 35-39 AG
Gabriela Coates --      6:59:30.8 -- 15th in her 35-39 AG - 1st 70.3!
Liah Olson --              7:22:58.5--  19th in her 35-39 AG - 1st 70.3!
Jennifer Forsberg --    7:37:50.3 -- 22nd in her 35-39 AG - 1st 70.3!
Taylor Riall  --            5:54:18.4 -- 4th in her 40-44 AG
Sara Hartley  --           8:28:35.0 --  16th in her 45-49 AG
Sara Binau --              7:06:32.1  --  9th in her 50-54 AG


Luke Williams --         5:27:06.0 -- 10th in his 25-29 AG
Aki Laine --                 5:15:15.7 -- 7th in his 35-39 AG
James Vultaggio --      6:01:45.9 --  28th in his 35-39 AG
W. Dale Claudel    --   5:09:54.7 -- 4th in his 40-44 AG
Michael Menster --      5:23:50.5 -- 7th in his 40-44 AG
Leandro Morales --      5:37:04.7 -- 13th in his 40-44 AG
John Tortorici --           5:59:03.9 --  31st in his 40-44 AG
John McGowan -          6:11:19.4 -- 38th in his 40-44 AG
James "Carl" Holt         6:07:01-- 29th in 45-49 AG - 1st 70.3! 10 min PR on run
Jim Harrington --          5:32:30.2 -- 5th in his 50-54 AG
Kyle Hanna --             6:13:40.9 --  18th in his 50-54 AG
Scott Farrand --          6:34:41.9  --   26th in his 50-54 AG
Alberto Agostini -     6:06:26.3 --      2nd in his 55-59 AG - 1st 70.3 race!


Relays:

Tres Amigas - 6:16:50.8 -- 5th in female relay
(Kathleen Crea - swim, Sara Vanderford - bike; Gloria Shrewsbury - run)

Zee German's - 6:49:44.9 - 8th in male relay (even though they were a mixed team)
(Andreas Grossman - swim, Pia Grossman - bike, Detlef - run)

Karen, Michael & Deb - 5:21:48.3 -- 10th in mixed relay
(Karen Thomson - swim, Michael Collins - bike, Deb Lyons run)

Finish Strong Racing team - 5:56:32.9 - 26th in mixed relay
(Ashley Zavada - swim; Keith Sacchieri - bike; Sharon Morin - run)

PKB Express -  6:26:32.7- 36th in mixed relay
(Patti Williamson - swim; Khurran Khan - bike; Brady Williamson - run)


For more on results, go to:
http://www.eztoregister.com/assets/OilAG14.HTM


Texas 10 Katy

Congrats to Finish Strong's Kevin Baker and Katerina Savelieva for their podium finishes at Texas 10 Katy.   Katerina came in 2nd in her AG and 7th overall at the 5 mile race in 41:42.7.  Kevin reports, "She felt so good she ran an additional 5 miles after finishing."  And 2nd place AG for Kevin Baker in the 10 mile race with 1:04:52.8 (missing PR by 1.8seconds).  A winning weekend for this couple!



5 Mile
Place
Name
City
Bib No
Age
Gender
Age Group
Chip Time
Gun Time
Pace
1
Heather Welsch
Alvin TX US
636
12
F
1 1-14
31:41.3
31:43.3
6:20/K
2
Kaytlynn Welsch
Alvin TX US
746
14
F
2 1-14
32:49.0
32:50.9
6:34/K
3
Anne Ekern
Houston TX US
777
46
F
1 40-49
35:16.7
35:22.1
7:03/K
4
Erika Park
Houston TX US
637
39
F
1 30-39
35:20.2
35:24.8
7:04/K
5
Juliee Sparks
Conroe TX US
645
38
F
2 30-39
36:30.6
36:36.9
7:18/K
6
Megan Phelps
Cypress TX US
754
27
F
1 20-29
37:13.6
37:26.9
7:27/K
7
Katerina Savelieva
The Woodlands TX US
647
42
F
2 40-49
41:22.0
41:42.7
8:16/K

10 Mile

Male Finishers


------------ 5M Split ------------
------------ Finish ------------
Chip
Gun
Place
Name
Bib No
Age
Gender
Age Group
Rnk
Time
Pace
Rnk
Time
Pace
Time
Time
1
Roberto Moratilla
516
36
M
1 35-39
1
25:22.5
5:04/M
1
28:16.2
5:39/M
53:38.8
53:41.2
2
Matthew Manning
467
34
M
1 30-34


136
56:42.7
5:40/M
56:42.7
56:45.7
3
Ben Cohen
473
29
M
1 25-29
2
30:08.8
6:02/M
2
30:41.8
6:08/M
1:00:50.6
1:00:52.6
4
Jose Garcia
418
45
M
1 45-49
3
31:56.4
6:23/M
3
32:15.1
6:27/M
1:04:11.5
1:04:16.0
5
Kevin Baker
59
39
M
2 35-39
6
32:25.0
6:29/M
5
32:27.8
6:29/M
1:04:52.8
1:04:55.6



https://www.nolimitstiming.com/results/default-mobile.aspx?event=30154&r=9471