Monday, July 30, 2012

Ten for Texas Race Filling Up! Register today.

The Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas will be capped at 2,500 participants, and is filling up fast!  Register TODAY to ensure your place in the 2012 race!!

Click here to register.



Race Information



10 for Texas

The 7th annual Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas will take place on Saturday, October 13, 2012, and will begin and end at Market Street Central Park, 9595 Six Pines Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380. The 2012 race will be a certified USATF event and will feature a field of 2,500 participant. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. and culminates with a TEXAS SIZE awards party featuring music, great food, and beverages.




             2012 Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas Race Course – Pending County Approval





One 4 Texas

This Memorial Hermann event offers participants a fun run around the confines of Market Street starting at 7 a.m. at the 10 For Texas start/finish line. One 4 Texas is a non-competitive event designed to promote fun and fitness for kids of all abilities, and will be capped at 250 participants. All participants will receive a finisher's medal at the finish line. Parents can run with their child - Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas runners can use this as a warm up!



   





Fees



10 for Texas

Date of Registration
Cost
Early Registration (January 1-May 31)
$50
Registration (June 1-October 7)
$55
Late Registration (October10-13)
$60

*Fee does not reflect online convenience fee



One 4 Texas

Date of Registration
Cost
Registration (January 1-October 7)
$20
Late Registration (October10-13)
$25

*Fee does not reflect online convenience fee





New To 2012 – Finisher Medals!



Every 10 for Texas finisher will receive a Texas shaped finisher’s medal!




10 for Texas participants will also receive a Tech T-shirt and hat!



Volunteers Needed!!



1.      Check out the Volunteer Position Descriptions positions and find what interests you and/or your group.



2.      Sign Up Online!  *Community Groups: please email Pamela Woods at pwoods@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov if you would like to save an area for your group to  be together.  You can then direct each member to sign up online individually.



3.      Information regarding assignment details, check-in, etc…  will  be sent out the week prior to the event.  Each volunteer will receive an official volunteer t-shirt, be invited to the volunteer hospitality tent and have an experience to remember!





NEW in 2012 – Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas Cheer Contest!!!  Register a cheer team today by clicking here!





Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas Official Sponsors



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HITS Sterling, Colorado

Sterling, Colorado was the location for the HITS Series Half Ironman race on July 28-29.  Finish Strong's Jim Harrington competed in the tri and took 2nd in his 45-49 AG.  Jim swam the course in 38:02, then powered for 2:48:44 on his bike, then finished the day with a 2:36:05 very hilly half marathon for an overall time of 6:01:43.  Way to go, Jim!!

Ironman Calgary 70.3

Finish Strong's Don Cole traveled to Calgary located in Western Canada's Rocky mountains to compete in Ironman Calgary 70.3. Swimming the clear waters of Ghost Lake, cycling with the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, and running the beautiful pathways of Glenmore Park; Ironman 70.3 Calgary is as stunning as it is challenging. It’s been voted one of the top ten most scenic triathlons in the world by Triathlete Magazine.
Not sure how much of the scenery Don took in as he raced hard finishing this half Ironman distance race in 5:33:35. Don's splits were 38:35 swim, 2:53:51 bike (58 mile course), and ran the final half marathon in 1:51:19.  Congratulations, Don!

Fambridge Yacht Station Tri

Finish Strong's Jane Foley traveled to England to race at the Fambridge Yacht Station Half Ironman Tri in North Fambridge near Chelmsford, Essex, England. She placed third in her 35-39 age group in a time of 5:22:45.  Jane commented, "Tough race!  Most of the run was on trails, grass and gravel.  There was a strong head wind for half of the ride and the local council had decided to do road works so they had a guy standing non the road with a 'stop/go' board who stopped some of the field (including me). I waited for 3.5 mins while they let the oncoming traffic through!! So frustrating! As a result of that they changed the bike route which cut it short by a mile but with that headwind I didn't mind." 

Jane's splits were 34:41 swim, 3:06:19 bike (17.7 mph), 1:39:33 run (8:39/mi pace).  Great job, Jane!
Any pics?


Aquathlon Nationals


Finish Strong Coach Richard Mac Namee competed in the Aquathlon Nationals on Saturday, July 28 in Mercer Island, Washington.  Richard placed 3rd in his age group and 19th overall in the long course!  His results qualify him for worlds in New Zealand in October.  Richard's overall time was 1:03:44 for this 1500m two loop with “beach exit” Swim and very hilly 10km Trail Run.  Next stop, World Championship!! 

Heart of Dixie Tri

Finish Strong Racing trio of Mike Menster (left), Ronnie Delzer (not pictured) and Dana Lyons (right) received awards at the Heart of Dixie Tri held in Philadelphia, Mississippi on Saturday, July 28.

The Heart of Dixie Tri was a point to point Olympic Tri with a 1/2 mile swim in Lake Tiak-O'Khata, followed by a rolling 27.5 mile bike and a 7 mile run ending at Neshoba County Fairgrounds.  Finish Strong Racing athletes Ronnie Delzer, Michael Menster, and Dana Lyons each put in a good race effort.

Ronnie Delzer came in 5th in his 30-34 AG and 21st overall finishing in 2:15:00.  Ronnie's splits were 13:23 swim, 1:12:43 bike (22.7mph pace), and 47:04 run (6:45/mi pace) -- despite some GI discomfort.

Mike Menster came in 4th in his 40-44 AG and 22nd overall finishing in 2:15:33 -- just 33 seconds behind Ronnie.  Mike's splits were 15:14 swim, 1:10:10 bike (23.5mph pace), and 45:55 run (6:34/mi pace).  Mike had the second fastest run in his AG.

Dana Lyons came in 2nd in his 50-54 AG and 10th overall finishing in 2:08:37.  Dana's splits were 15:24 swim, 1:05:59 bike (25 mph), and 43:48 run (6:17/mi pace).  Dana had the fastest run in his AG.

Congratulations!



 

Monday, July 23, 2012

Tri Waco

 Finish Strong's Cindy McManus, Chantal Requier, and Amy Antley rake in the medals at Tri Waco!

Chantal Requier was third female overall and 1st in her AG at the recent Tri Waco triathlon held on July 22 finishing in 1:54:40 for the 1500 meter, 20K bike, 10K run distance race!  Chantal was joined by Finish Strong teammates Amy Antley who placed 8th in her 35-39 AG in a time of 2:11:05 and Cindy McManis who placed 2nd in her 50-54 AG in the sprint distance race (400meter, 20K bike, 3.4mile run) in a time of 1:22:34.  Y'all rock!