Texas Star Triathlon

Congrats to eight Finish Strong athletes who participated in Texas Star Sprint Triathlon in Montgomery on Sunday, July 12. Alan Jones, Bret Strong, and Kathy Morris won their AGs.  Others enjoying podium finishes were Carl Holt and Karen Goodwin.  Here are the team results below.

Alan Jones 53:50.9 - 1st in AG and 3rd overall!

Carl Holt - 1:00:35.6 - 3rd in AG
Gordon Irving - 1:04:07.0 - 5th in AG
Andreas Grossmann - 1:05:25.8 - 6th in AG

Bret Strong - 1:00:11.4 - 1st in AG
"Eddie" Daniels - 1:22:26.5 - 10th in AG

Karen Goodwin 1:13:25.5 - 2nd in AG
Pia Grossmann 1:17:04.4 - 4th in AG
Kathy Morris 1:22:04.5 - 1st Athena

For more on results including splits, go to:

http://www.runhoustontiming.net/race_result/1436744176_9876578_Texas Star Tri Age Group Results 2015.htm

Buffalo Springs 70.3

 Congrats to Kent Morris who raced Buffalo Springs 70.3 and placed 3rd in his AG and qualified for the 70.3 world championship in Austria in August!  Kent reports, "I ran with extreme pain due to a compressed nerve in my left foot but managed 3rd place and a slot to the world championship in Austria in August! I had a HIM swim PR and a bike PR on that course."  Kent finished with an overall time of 5:16:00.14.

Finish Strong's Karen Thomson also had a fabulous race placing 14th in her AG with an overall time of 6:13:04.87.

For more on results, go to: http://www.cadencesports.com/eResults.php?raceid=962&event=70.3%20Searchable%20Results

ITU World Championship

Congrats to Michelle Howard who represented Finish Strong Coaching as part of TEAM USA at ITU World Championship on June 27 in Sweden.  Michelle finished in an overall time of 8:51:33.

Pool Swim locations for Summer

Here is the pool schedule for the rest of the summer.

Monday 7-8pm;
6/28-7/27 @ Alden Bridge
8/3-8/31 @ Creekwood

Wednesday 7-8pm;
6/3-7/29 @ Bear Branch
8/5-8/31 @ Creekwood

Saturday 6:30-7:30am;
6/3-6/27 @ Alden Bridge
7/4 – NO SWIM
7/11-8/29 @ Forestgate

Sylvan Beach Du and Tri

Sixteen Finish Strong athletes represented the team well at the Sylvan Beach Du and Tri on Sunday, June 14 in La Porte, TX.  Competing in the duathlon were Dana Lyons (1st in AG and 6th overall), Sara Portilla (2nd in AG), Julio Morales (6th in AG), Gordon Irving (8th in AG) and Keith Sacchieri (7th in AG).  Competing in the triathlon were Ann Erickson (1st in AG), Sharon Morin (7th in AG), Kathy Morris (3rd in AG), Charles Lussier (7th in AG), Troy Cormier (7th in AG), Alan Ramsey (9th in AG), Stephen Clouthier (11th in AG), Jeff Goodwin ( 12 in AG), Bret Strong (5th in AG), Ken Page (8th in AG), and Phillip DePrang (5th in AG),  The team came in 4th overall.

Here's results:
Duathlon
Dana Lyons 1:14:39
Sara Portilla 1:26:25
Julio Morales 1:29:59
Gordon Irving 1:34:01
Keith Sacchieri 1:42:35

Triathlon
Ann Erickson 1:37:27
Sharon Morin 1:52:32
Kathy Morris1:53:28.8
Troy Cormier 1:21:53.6
Charles Lussier 1:23:46
Alan Ramsey 1:24:39.0
Stephen Clouthier 1:28:45.0
Jeff Goodwin 1:28:47.4
Bret Strong 1:27:39.1
Kenneth Page 1:47:15.0
Phillip DePrang 1:28:49.2

http://www.eztoregister.com/assets/SylvanDu15.HTM

http://www.eztoregister.com/assets/Sylvantri15.HTM

Ironman 70.3 Eagleman

Congrats to Finish Strong's Jim Harrington who raced the Ironman 70.3 Eagleman on Sunday, June 14 in Maryland.  Jim had a great race finishing in 6:06.

Here are Jim's splits:

Harrington, Jim

USA

47

476

00:40:24

02:37:41

02:44:34

06:06:30

For more results, go to:

http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/coverage/athlete-tracker.aspx?race=eagleman70.3&y=2015#axzz3d3evsNG7

Boulder 70.3

Congrats to Finish Strong's Taylor Riall, Rodrigo Abascal, and Susan Hardwick-Smith for racing on Saturday, June 13 at Boulder 70.3.

Taylor finished 22nd in her AG in an overall time of 5:54:52.  Taylor's splits were 37:35 swim, 2:57:40 bike, and 2:12:16 run.  Taylor reported that sections of the run course were gravel and slick.  She had a bad fall but pressed on to complete the race.

Rodrigo finished 19th in his AG in an overall time of 5:57:23.  Rodrigo's splits were 35:32 swim, 2:46:33 bike, and 2:30:27 run.  Rodrigo's parents and girlfriend, Amanda, were there to cheer him on to finish his fourth 70.3 race!

Susan finished 24th in her AG in an overall time of 6:07:18.  Susan's splits were 43:24 swim, 2:54:25 bike, and 2:16:40 run.

Way to go, Team!!

Rodrigo ready for swim

Rodrigo on bike course

Rodrigo on the run.