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November 12/13: BIG WEEKEND for Marathon/Half-Marathon Training Program.
Fantastic results from a dedicated, hardworking group of athletes !
Richmond Marathon (Richmond, VA)
21 runners : 21 finishes / 9 first-timers / 15 PR's / 6 Boston Qualifiers
Battleship Half-Marathon (Wilmington, NC)
8 runners : 8 finishes / 3 first-timers / 5 PR's
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Oct 8: Duke Blue Devil
In a stellar debut Iron-Distance performance, Ivy Pointer completed the Duke Blue Devil in 12hr 6min. After a solid swim, and controlled ride, she blasted through the field with a 4hr 20min run, placing THIRD in the women's field. |
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July 24: Ironman Lake Placid
Susan W. (pictured right with Coach Jay) completed her 23rd Ironman, finishing in 12:58:57. This finish placed her 5th in her Age Group, so congrats on a podium finish !
Fernando P. tackled his DEBUT IRONMAN in fine style, passing 300 athletes on the run to cross the line in 12:58:35.
(note : Fernando and Coach Jay waited in line the morning following the race to sign up for the event in 2006!)
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| April 19 : 109th Boston Marathon
Several IronCoach athletes (and members of the IronCoach Marathon Training Program) ran the BOSTON MARATHON. Excellent performances by all on this DEMANDING course !
- Fernando P. 3:17:06
- Vani S. 3:23:39
- Nancy B. 3:32:15 (a PR !)
- John C. 3:44:58
- Sarah S. 3:59:02
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| Nov 13 : Philadelphia Marathon
- MIKE BROCIOUS entered his first marathon in Philly, posting an impressive 3:44:25. Its been a big 2004 for MBro, as he completed his first Half Ironman in June at Eagleman (pictured right)
- RACHEL BEARMAN debuted in Philly as well, posting a 4:00:34. Rachel was a member of the IronCoach Marathon Training Program, and represented the group well !
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| Nov 13 : Richmond Marathon
BIG DAY for the members of the IronCoach Marathon Training Program ! On a windy, challenging course we saw many PRs, successful first marathons and a few BOSTON QUALIFIERS...way to go Team !
- Liam O : 3:05:00 (Boston)
- Rona V : 3:16:46 (3min PR / Boston)
- Lillian B : 3:27:20 (18min PR / Boston)
- Tammy D : 3:47:52 (first marathon / Boston)
- Sarah S : 3:49:27 (first marathon / Boston)
- Grover C : 3:51:46 (his "comeback"!)
- Patty C : 3:53:28 (first marathon)
- Joan B : 4:35:32 (11min PR)
- Martha B : 4:47:58
In the 8K race, Tom Loy posted an impressive 35:47 finish, and was there to cheer on his teammates in the marathon. |
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Nov 7 : New York City Marathon
- BOBBY BILES raced the prestigious NYC Marathon. After coming through the half comfortably in sub-3hr pace, he cramped in the surprisingly hot weather. Bob kept his game face on and toughed out a 3hrs 27min finish.
Nov 6 : Ironman Florida
- DAN LEHMAN (right) had a breakthrough day in his fourth Ironman, laying down a SUPERB run (3hours 56min) for a 30minute PR (10hours 33min). It must have been the arm warmers on the bike !
- SUSAN WALLIS finished her SIXTH CONSECUTIVE Ironman Florida only 3 weeks after an impressive race in Kona. Susan's time of 12hrs 26min shows her incredible consistency at this grueling distance.
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| Oct 23 : Great Floridian
- SARA TUSSEY put together a fantastic first Ironman at the Great Floridian Full Distance Triathlon (2.4mi / 112mi / 26.2mi). Following a strong swim and ride, she held her position with a 4hr 16min marathon to come across the line in 5th position OVERALL (11hours 58min) . Way to go Sara !!!!
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| Oct 16 : IRONCOACH in Kona
- SUSAN WALLIS battled the ferocious winds at IRONMAN HAWAII and powered through a strong run to finish 10th in the 50-54AG with a 14hours 5min clocking. Considering that the drop-out rate at this year's race was at its highest, we consider just finishing this one a huge achievement ! Susan continues her tradition of "back-to-back Ironmans" by tackling Ironman Florida on Nov 6.
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| Sept 12 : BUSY DAY FOR IRONCOACH ATHLETES !
- RICHARD EVANS competed in his FIRST IRONMAN in Madison, Wisconsin. After a decent swim, he powered through the bike in just under 6 hours, then brought it home with a solid marathon to finish in 12hours 47min. Richard has only competed in a handful of triathlons and did his FIRST half-Ironman back in June, so keep an eye out for this talented competitor !
- DAN LEHMAN took a break from his Ironman Florida build-up to test his fitness at the Duke Half Ironman (NC). Backing up a solid swim and aggressive ride with a super run on a TOUGH course, Dan crossed the line in 5hours 18min. This placed him FIFTH in the 40-44 AG. Watch out Panama City, Dan is running well !
- BOBBY BILES tackled the unique "multi-stage" triathlon known as Survival of the Shawangunks, or "SOS" (New Paltz, NY). With a much-improved swim and excellent run fitness, Bobby moved up to FIRST in age category and 12th overall ! His 5hours 1min result nearly placed him among the elite group of athletes to crack the elusive 5hour barrier.
- COACH JAY also travelled to SOS with Bobby. After a year-long hiatus from competition, and coming off a 7-week training period, Coach Jay managed a 19th place finish (5hours 14min). Watch for Jay to make his "comeback" next Spring at the North Carolina Triathlon Series.
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