Hallie Truswell – Hallie is a first time Ironman World Championship qualifier.  She secured her Ironman slot at Ironman Australia in April.  Hallie had an outstanding race and placed 3^rd in her age-group with a time of 11:23:07!  The long and grueling hours that she put in at the pool, on the bike trainer and in the cold rainy weather paid off as her swim, bike and run splits were all very strong.  Hallie started her race off with a blazing fast swim of 56:21!! We are all very proud of Hallie and her accomplishments and we are excited to see her race in Kona!

 

Teresa Nelson – Teresa qualified for the Ironman World Championships for the second time in a row.  In May she raced at St. Croix 70.3, one of the toughest Half Ironman’s around, and won her age group with a time of 5:06:26!  She had an exceptional race and her swim and bike splits were right up with the professional women.  Her hard work and dedication all winter paid off and we look forward to supporting Teresa in Kona!

 

Robin Sayed - Robin is a first time Ironman Hawaii qualifier.  She earned her qualifying slot in June at Ironman Coeur D'Alene.  She had a fantastic race and placed 3^rd in her age group with a time of 10:57:27! Robin’s focus on the bike paid off with the fastest bike split in her age group of 5:35:16.  Her dedication in her training is impressive with all of her other responsibilities.  Robin is a mother of 2 and works full time.  We are looking forward to seeing Robin race in Hawaii!

 

Aaron Burby – Aaron is a first time Ironman World Championship qualifier.  He earned his qualifying slot at the always challenging Ironman Canada.  Aaron had an exceptionally strong race season leading up to Canada with outstanding performances at Escape from Alcatraz and New Balance Half Ironman.  Aaron started his qualifying performance with a superb swim split (1:00:52) and a very strong bike leg (5:22:33).  He stayed strong and focused on the run and finished in 10:05:40!  Aaron has improved year after year and his exceptional work ethic and passion for reaching his goals paid off with a well deserved opportunity to race in Kona!  We are all extremely proud and happy for Aaron and look forward to seeing him race again in October!

 

Greg Pelton - This will be Greg’s first time racing at the World Championships in Kona.  Greg was one of the lucky 150 lottery winners this year! Greg has raced at Ironman Arizona and Ironman Grand Columbian.  He has also completed countless Half Ironman races.  Greg had an exceptionally strong race this year at the Satsop Sprint Triathlon where he won the race!  Greg is very deserving of the Ironman Hawaii lottery slot and we look forward to seeing him run down Ali’i drive