Ironman Texas

ORR Athletes Pre-Race, not everyone could make the photo :-(

Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas 2012 brought an amazing field of athletes to the Woodlands this past Saturday, May 19th, 2012. Race morning temperatures were cool at the swim by Texas standards, but the day began to heat up as soon as the sun came out full-force. Eventually the athletes were met by windy conditions and a searing sun on the bike course. The run course gave no reprieve. Despite conditions that have now given Ironman Texas a "tough" reputation, the OutRival Racing athletes proved to be tougher!  Among the group were several smoking fast splits and finish times, Ironman PRs, and even a Kona Qualifier! Congratulations to OutRival Racing athletes and their families for making it through an exhilarating but very challenging day!

Below are the results for ORR.  Congrats to Coach Michelle LeBlanc for winning the 35-39AG, finishing 8th overall female, and qualifying for the Kona Ironman World Championships. Bob Maus finished 15th in the 45-49 AG with a 10:39:25. Roberto Guiot, Tate Wright, and Nathan Winkelmann also finished in the top 10 in the AGs with sub-11 times! Courtney Livaudais had the third fastest amateur swim time at 58 minutes. Way to go ORR!

Adam Martin	13:46		Marcos Omelanczuk	11:17
Ana Lemus	12:59		Matt Horak	13:10
Bob Maus	10:39		Melissa Rothe	14:07
Brandon Pounds	15:39		Michelle LeBlanc	9:53
Brian Perry	12:42		Mike Young	12:15
Courtney Livaudais	13:18		Nathan Winkelmann	10:38
Dennis McErlean	16:28		Raul Luzardo	11:50
Erin Rivers	12:51		Raul Villareal	13:08
Jason Hradecky	15:38		Rene Barragan	13:11
Jeff Kouts	14:49		Richard Tramm	13:41
Jodi McErlean	13:41		Roberto Guiot	10:16
Kelly Jenkins	15:49		Stephen Johnson	11:29
Kirsten Krause	11:55		Steve Wren	13:10
Kristine Anthony	14:53		Susan Koimann	15:29
Kyle Stanosheck	15:39		Tammie Machester	16:19
Laurie Mazeikas	15:03		Tate Wright	10:22
Leonel Guerrero	14:44		Woodie Zachry	12:34
Logan Palmenberg	15:38		Yuji Iwanaka	12:06
Luis Texier	14:08

Special thanks to Corey Oliver of Britanni Louise Photography for some excellent photos. Check out our photos on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/?sk=app_2305272732_2392950137

Coach Ana Lemus

Brandon Pounds and Richard Tramm

The Swim Start

Post-Race 

Coach Michelle LeBlanc