This past weekend TS2 Coaching and friends invaded Richmond to take on the Toughman half ironman and sprint triathlons. Coach Todd, Coach Nick, Heather, Matt, Karrie, Blake, Angie, and Michele would be taking on the half ironman, while Greg, Chris, Sarah, David, Jimmy, Scott, Linda, and Shelby toed the line for the sprint triathlon. Here is our day in pictures (more to be added):
Michele preparing for the swim
Coach Todd exiting swim and transitioning to the bike
Coach Nick transitioning to the bike
Coach Todd out on the challenging bike course
Coach Todd and Coach Nick out on the run
Sarah on her way to an age group win in the sprint triathlon!
Tornadoes on the bike course
Matt, Angie, Heather, and Blake with great finishes
The Tornadoes finding some shade after their tough day on the course
Special recognition goes to Karrie for the completion of her first half ironman triathlon. Way to go, Karrie!
On the podium with Sarah
Chris with an overall sprint triathlon win, and David takes home 2nd place!
Friend of TS2 Coaching, Josh, taking home 2nd overall in the aqua bike race
Finish Placings and Times:
Half Ironman Triathlon
Coach Nick, 5th overall/1st M30-34/4:37:31 PR
Coach Todd, 6th overall/1st M45-49/4:39:19
Blake, 2nd M55-59/5:33:32
Matt, 15th M35-39/5:59:31
Angie, 3rd F40-44/6:01:40
Heather, 3rd F45-49/6:12:52
Karrie, 8th F40-44/7:15:00
Sprint Triathlon
Chris, 1st overall/1:04:44
David, 3rd overall/1:12:03
Greg, 7th overall/1st M45-49/1:13:44
Sarah, 5th overall/1st F30-34/1:22:35
Scott, 2nd M45-49/1:25:47
Jimmy, 4th M45-49/1:29:15
Shelby, 1st F20-24/1:46:02
Linda, 3rd F45-49/1:47:34
Photo Credit: America Multisport and Amanda Tranbarger Photography