PCST Masters Rock The Gulf Coast Triathlon!
PCST Masters Use Tsunamis Tattoo Power at Gulf Coast Triathlon 70.3 Ironman Race!
Each year the Panama City Swim Team is a major force at the very popular Gulf Coast Triathlon Race. However, in years past our presence has been as a volunteer group with a small handful of swimmers, parents and coaches who have competed in the 1/2 Ironman event. While we were still there as volunteers this year, our impact on the triathlon that brings competitors from all over the country and even world was not limited to that typical group.
The PCST Masters program, which has continued to grow since its inception in March 2012, had a tremendous amount of success at the 2012 Gulf Coast Triathlon, and I am very excited to be able to share it with you!! Not only did we have a lot of improved swim portions of the race (which I heard was pretty rough waters this year), we also showed up in style as many of our PCST Masters swimmers sported the new PCST Tsunamis Tattoos this year during their race. :) You guys looked goooooooooood! :) (Don't worry.........the tats are temporary.) haha.
A special congratulations goes out to David Shearon and Kristen Woodward who came away from the grueling race with some major accomplishments. Tsunamis.................I've completed this race twice myself and I can tell you that simply finishing is something that would make most people cringe. So when I tell you that David Shearon finished 20th overall in the entire race that had nearly 1,000 competitors, you know that's unbelievable! And when I tell you that Kristen Woodward had the fastest swim time in her age group and the 9th fastest overall swim time for all females, you know she accomplished greatness. Well done to both of you and well done to everyone who finished the event and achieved your goal times. We are super proud of you!
And guess who else was in the mix with one of the fastest swim times in the entire race??? Surprise surprise, COACH SARAH! :) She has been training her booty off and we are very proud of you and your awesome race "Moach Marah". :)
PCST Masters Top Individual Finishers!
David Shearon 20th overall, 2nd in his age group, and 34:44 swim time!
Tonya Blocker 313th overall, 9th in her age group, and 50:48 swim time!
Kristen Woodward 329th overall 12th in her age group, and 35:27 swim time!
Mike Ropa 357th overall, 44th in his age group, and 39:24 swim time!
Sarah Mrazek 367th overall, 7th in her age group, and 33:15 swim time!
Matt McGuire 480th overall, 40th in his age group, and 1:00:21 swim time!
Tony Bennett 483rd overall, 44th in his age group, and 55:32 swim time!
John Hunter 523rd overall, 80th in his age group, and 48:31 swim time!
Jamie Ortiz 578th overall, 22nd in her age group, and 40:57 swim time!
Esteban Berenguer 587the overall, 11th in his age group, and 36:56 swim time!
Michael Zapata 600th overall, 55th in his age group, and 58:06 swim time!
Alice Guay 631st overall, 18th in her age group, and 49:47 swim time!
Relay Participants
John Seiffer (Male team 2nd Overall 41st) swim time 33:25
Esteban Berenguer (Mixed team 8th Overall 438th) swim time 36:56
Amanda Sulzberger and Christian Weber (Mixed team 10thOverall 504) Bike & Run
Message From Coach Phillip
He is incredibly proud of each of you....................he LOVED the power of the Tsunamis Tattoos..............and he apologizes if he left anyone out. There were A LOT of race results to sort through! :) If we have any of your times, places or splits listed incorrectly, please email Coach Jonathan to let him know and we will change it in the news article. You worked hard, deserve the credit and we want you to be recognized properly.
Want To See The Meet Results For Yourself??
Here is a link to the results page if you wish to take a closer look http://chiptimes.com/?TabId=
CATCH THE WAVE!
Coach Jonathan
