Lonestar 70.3

Galveston hosted the Lonestar 70.3 on Sunday, April 10. The day started off with a 1.2-mile saltwater swim, followed by a 56-mile scenic bike along the Gulf Coast of Texas, and ending with a 13.1-mile through Moody Gardens. Sixteen Finish Strong Racing athletes participated.

Rodrigo Abascal, 18, was strong in all 3 disciplines. He finished 13th in AG! His splits were 32:47 swim/2:52:39 bike/1:47:14 run for an overall time of 5:16:18.

Jim Harrington, 47, had the 12th fastest swim in his AG! Jim swam 31:48, biked 2:49:10, and 2:05:32 run for an overall time of 5:30:26.

Patrick Sexton, 41, had the 11th fastest swim in his AG and finished 27th overall in his AG! He had a flat on his bike and rode on a flat tire for the final 3 miles. Despite the flat, he had an excellent race. His splits were 30:31/2:36:41/1:49:24 for an overall time of 5:00:58.

Greg Gibbons, 38, had a strong bike and run to finish 49th in AG! Greg's splits were 35:39/2:40:58/1:53:42 for an overall time of 5:15:41. Maureen Gibbons, 38, set a PR that was 40 minutes faster! Her times were 41:15/3:28:39/ 02:28:34 for an overall time of 06:45:43.

Linda Trinkle, 44, had a super race with the 18th fastest bike and 17th fastest run in her AG! Her splits were 41:20/2:52:09/1:51:52 for an overall time of 5:30:06. Nicely done, Linda!

Mike Bard, 40, had the 5th fastest swim in his AG! His splits were 29:44/2:36:55/ 2:02:36 for an overall time of 5:13:50. He was 306 overall and 50th in his AG.

Jose Contreras, 30, was consistent in all 3 legs! He swam a 41:32, biked a 3:10:12, and ran a 2:21:59 for an overall time of 6:21:40.

Jody Gaddy, 46, had a fine swim and bike, but DNF the run. His swim was 46:57 and bike was 3:17:23.

Rip Reynolds, 45, proved he's more than a fast runner. He posted a 43:23 swim and2:55:20 bike for an overall time of 5:24:46. He was 430 overall and 40th in his AG.

Michelle Nelson, 43, had the 22nd fastest bike in her AG and came in 30th overall! Her splits were 40:52/2:56:54/2:09:11 for an overall time of 5:52:35. Michelle came in 30th in her AG.

Mary Kerschbaum, 51, came in 25th in her AG! She powered through the race with a 53:22 swim, 3:22:02 bike and 2:47:28 run for an overall time of 7:13:01 placing 24th in her AG.

Don Cole, 52, finished 11th in his AG and 376 overall! Don had a strong 7:50/mile half marathon for finish the half ironman in 5:19:28. His splits were 37:55/2:52:19/1:42:37.

Bradley Johnson, 51, kept moving up in his AG from 71st to 31st! Brad's splits were 45:47/3:02:02/1:50:49 for an overall time of 5:49:23.

Gavish Mago,31, DNF swim, but still biked and ran hard (sub 7/mi)on the course. Javier Noyola treated the race race as am aquathon and swam and biked, but skipped the run on account of a foot injury. Javier swam the course in 35.26 and biked 2:38.38.

Great job, Finish Strong athletes!!