Ironman Kalmar, Sweden, Timberman 70.3, Ironman Mont-TremblantAugust 22, 2013
On the professional front, the weekend began in Kalmar, Sweden where PRO Pedro Gomes produced the fastest bike split of the day and went on to win Ironman Sweden, in a time of 8:19:30. This success spilled over into Sunday as both the Timberman 70.3 and Ironman Mont-Tremblant were taking place. PRO’s Chris Baird and Jessie Donavan each found themselves on the podium, and in 4th place with times of 3:59:31 and 4:32:33, respectively, at the Timberman 70.3. Chris’ run time of 1:13:11 was the fastest of the day, by over three minutes and a course record. Just north of the border, in the Quebec province of Canada, Ironman Mont-Tremblant saw PRO’s Kim Schwabenbauer and Jennie Hansen finish a grueling day, very strongly, and with the race's two fastest marathon times in 3:03:45 and 3:04:34, respectively. In Timberman's age-group race, athletes Rich Burke and Alex Begg stole the show. Each took home 2nd place divisional finishes, with blazing times of 4:21:08 and 4:31:15. Alex had the fastest swim and bike splits for his 50-54 AG, while both athletes finished with their division’s 2nd fastest run splits! In all, 20 QT2 Systems age-group athletes raced. Of these, eight finished in fewer than five hours, and seven in under six hours, with four Half-Ironman PR’s. The age-group athletes at Ironman Mont-Tremblant were not to be outdone. On the men's side, Julian Underwood had the M40-44 AG's fastest run split of 3:08:40, and went on to win his division in 9:23:54, earning him a much coveted Kona slot. Steven Quinn was next in 9:35:52, good enough for 3rd place M30-34, and another Kona slot. Just behind Steve, was Joe Redmond, who’s time of 9:42:39 was good for 5th M30-34, and yet another ticket to Kona.
For the women, Brigitte Paulick ran a blistering 3:20:08 marathon, the fastest female amateur run, on the day, winning the F35-39 AG, in 10:04:06 and booking a trip to Kona. Next was Kate Weiler who’s time of 10:47:00 earned her a 7th place finish, for F30-34, and a roll-down slot to the World Championships. The final trip to Kona for the day was earned by Della Jennings, who’s time of 11:37:11 was good for a 3rd place finish in the F50-54 AG. The overall results for the day were spectacular! Seven more athletes earned a trip to the Ironman World Championships, in Kona, this October. There were two division wins, two third-place divisional finishes, seven top-5 finishes, and 10 top-10’s, with two athletes completing their first Ironman distance races! As always, thanks again to all of our sponsors who continue to help us succeed in all aspects of the sport: QuintanaRoo, Pearl Izumi, NormatecMVP, Powerbar, Fuelbelt, Fast:Splits Multisport, Rudy Project, Blue Seventy, Nuun, WellsFargo Advisors, SaltStick, SRM, Dr.SearsZone, Be WellBoston and Salmon Health & Retirement. Next Stop: The Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI on October 12th, 2013. See you then!
QT2 Results - 2013 Timberman 70.3 - Those receiving awards included:
QT2 Results - 2013 Timberman 70.3
Chris Baird - 3:59:31, 4th Pro Male *1:13:11 1/2 Marathon - Fastest of all men
QT2 Results - 2013 Ironman Mont-Tremblant - Those receiving awards included:
Kim Schwabenbauer - 9:23:02, 5th Pro Female
QT2 Results - 2013 Ironman Mont-Tremblant
Kim Schwabenbauer - 9:23:02, 5th Pro Female
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