Race Coverage

Acabado Rapido!

Wednesday, 17 May 2017 23:10

By Ruth BrennIan Morrey

Ironman 70.3 Pan American Pro Championship, Monterrey, Mexico!

4th Overall 4:14...something.

Very talented and deep field & super important race for me to set up my season.
Swim: Started out by digging myself into a hole with a slow nonwetsuit swim in second to last place. But, the best thing one can do is have acceptance of 'what is', take a deep breath, stay task focused, and fight until the very end.
Bike: 2:18. Gradually gained time, but didn't catch anyone until the very end, making for a very lonely first 3 hours.
Run: Fastest half marathon of my life (1:18:04, 5:55/mi ave) dating back to 2001 when I ran 1:18:21 at age 23 at Grandmas half, without a swim or bike beforehand. :) At age 41, we can say things like this that we are proud of. I felt like I was floating along for 13 miles....

Mark Morrey: This guy is unreal. Has the busiest week at work, makes a 24-hour Mexican visit where he demonstrates world class split-giving, spectating and unconditional love and support. He didn't take a single race picture. Ain't nobody got time for that when you have a job to do!
Coach Matt Hanson: Matt, I am starting to understand how you can consistently hammer in 2:41 Ironman marathons. Matt has been guiding me through the past 8 weeks, and after some of the most challenging sessions to date, I am discovering a new depth to what I am made of on the race course. Thank you.

Sponsors:
Matt Hawkins (Rochester Cycling)
Tiffany Piotrowicz (Terraloco),
Anne Hed (Hed Cycling),
Ally Murphy (Ally's Bar),
Brian McQuilkin Joan Kopacz (Active PT),
Matt Remick & Christopher James Zink (Rochester Athletic Club)

I stay "small" and local for a reason. You guys are the BEST, BEST, BEST! So grateful for all you do for me. Team effort today!

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