Texas10 Huntsville

Katerina takes 3rd in her AG!

Another AG win for Kevin Baker!

Congrats to Finish Strong athletes Kevin Baker, Katerina Savelieva, Aisha Hs, Nora Wilson, Ellen Kurtz-Hammon, and Rip Reynolds who ran the Texas10 Huntsville race.  Lots of awards won by our team!

Another AG win for Nora Wilson.  Then on to Boston!

Aisha looks good  posing on the podium!

Kevin Baker - 1st in his AG again! (another glass trophy for his collection) - 1:06:22
Katerina Savelieva - 3rd in her AG (plus she won $50 raffle)
Aisha Hs - 1:38:18
Rip Reynolds - 1st in his AG - 1:08:39
Nora Wilson - 1st in her AG again!
Ellen Kurtz-Hammond - 3rd in her AG 1:37:20.4

For more detailed results, go to :
https://www.nolimitstiming.com/results/default.aspx?event=27089

Upcoming Social Boston Run at Luke's Locker on April 16

TriAggieland

Congratulations to Finish Strong athletes who competed at the TriAggieland sprint triathlon in College Station on Sunday, April 6.  Ed York had a fantastic race and finished 1st in his AG and 10th overall with a time of 1:01:00.  Danny Hannon took 2nd in his AG and 16th overall finishing in 1:03:52 .  Kathy Morris finished 5th in her AG in 1:33:51.  Way to go!  Any pics?

For more results, go to
http://rrptiming.com/results/2014/triAggieland

Big D Half Marathon

Congratulations to one of FSC's newest member, Amanda Cruise, who raced the Big D in Dallas on Sunday, April 6.  Amanda ran a 1:44:50 and took 5th in her age group.  Way to go, Amanda!  

Amanda Cruise looking great after her Big D race!

Ironman Texas 70.3

Strong winds and cool temperatures greeted those who participated in Ironman Texas 70.3 event on Sunday, April 6 in Galveston.

Coach Dana wins his AG at IM TX 70.3

Dana and Pam Ferguson - ready to swim!

Debbie Martin, Sara Vanderford, Gloria Shrewbury, Pamela Paling, John Tortorici look fabulous after finishing.

John Tortorici, John McGown, Zach Miller looking fierce!

Mike Loudis!

Frank and Pamela!

Finish Strong Coaching was represented by 26 hardy individuals.

Here are overall results:

Tim Monk - 4:27:28

Dana Lyons - 4:34:46 - 1st in 55-59 AG

Felix Hagemann - 5:03:22 - 1 1/2 hour PR!
Troy Cormier - 5:07:17

Alan Jones - 5:12:20

Zachary Miller - 5:12:59
Chris Wendt - 5:13:01

Jason Langridge - 5:26:22 - PR
Pamela Ferguson - 5:33:26
John Tortorici - 5:38:38

Chris Hirsekorn - 5:39:27
Geno Zicarelli - 5:43:35 - PR by 40 minutes!

John McGowan - 5:53:24 - PR
Scott Pinkston - 5:55:51

Mike Loudis - 5:57:13
Abraham Hernandez - 6:11:36

Michelle Howard - 6:13:38

Gloria Shrewsbury - 6:21:14
Danny Ratliff - 6:21:23
Pamela Paling - 6:22:45
Debbie Martin - 6:26:28

Sara Vanderford - 6:41:45
Denise Shannon - 6:56:13
Frank Halter - 7:02:15

Kari Gilley did the bike portion in a relay "Da-Lisch" and biked 2:28:58.

Travys Townson - (39:19 swim, 2:24:09 bike, DNF run)

Women's Pro Triathlete (FSC homestay visitor from Ukraine)

Olesya Prystayko - 7th women's pro - 4:25:52

Olesya takes 7th among pro women!

Check out lots more photos courtesy of the lovely Irasema, 

https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A45fEtEvGiunN3

For more results, go to:

http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/coverage/athlete-tracker.aspx?race=lonestar70.3&y=2014#axzz2y7Xw7RxM

Muddy Trails Bash

Congrats to all the Finish Strong Coaching athletes who took part in the Muddy Trails Bash hosted by The Woodlands Township Parks and Rec held at Creekside Park on Saturday evening, March 5.

Perfect temps for a run at Muddy Trails Bash!

5K
Anna Lyons - overall female winner - 19:08 (6:10/mi pace)
Lauren Porter - 2nd female overall; AG winner - 20:23
Gabriel Belforti - master's winner - 20:12
Ron McCauley - AG win - 20:26
Deb Lyons - AG win - 24:38
Fernando Ariza - 26:19
Gordy Bunch - 27:42
Katherine Powell - 3rd in AG - 27:45

 Anna wins the 5K race! (Proud mom above)

Bret wins his AG!

Aisha Hs places 3rd in her AG and PRs by over 2 minutes!

10K
Lars Finanger - 2nd overall - 35:28 (5:42/mi pace)
Bill Glaser - AG win - 42:18
Skip Moschell - 44:32 (I think they had you in the wrong AG.)
Edson Jones - 45:28
Bret Strong - AG win - 46:55
Phillip DePrang - AG win - 49:29
Aisha Hs - 3rd in AG - 56:42
Jeanette Hagelskaer -56:59
Angel Hoover - 1:10:12
Ronnie Delzer - couldn't find your results?

Skip Moschell looking good!

Phillip DePrang and Vera Heg win their AGs. 

2K Run with Dog
Kevin Baker
Kim Bowden and family

Kevin Baker ran fast (6:20/mi pace) with his dog at the 2K!

Katerina with her dog.

Huge thanks to Dutch Thomson  for providing his fascial stretching therapy for our athletes.  Wonderful!

For more pics, go to Finish Strong Coaching Facebook.

For more on results
http://www.athleteguild.com/running/the-woodlands-tx/2014-twfg-muddy-trails-bash/results/division

Open Water Swim

We had a great turnout last night (Wednesday, April 2) at Open Water Swim.  35 enjoyed a nice tri-swim practice in Lake Conroe and even though it was fairly windy, the 1000 meter course was protected form the southerly wind and waters were fairly calm if not a bit chilly (low 60's).

Great fun at Open Water Swim.  Photo courtesy of Steve Hardy.