Apr 29, 2012 11:30 amThanks to all our participants. The AthletaThanks for tuning in and please check out all our open 2012 races including the Brand, New, Iron Girl Rocky Gap Triathlon on September 9, 2012 at www.tricolumbia.org!
Apr 29, 2012 11:28 amOfficial Results are in for the Athleta Iron Girl Half Marathon (previous results were unoffical and have changed:
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OVERALL WINNERS OVERALL
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Place Firstname Lastname Ag City St Half Pace
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1 Askale Merachi 25 Washington Dc 1:17:06 5:53
2 Hirut Mandefro 26 Washington DC 1:19:18 6:03
3 Heather McWhirter 34 Glenwood NY 1:21:33 6:14
4 Megan McNew 33 Baltimore MD 1:23:53 6:24
5 Line Lauritsen 29 McHenry MD 1:24:06 6:25
Apr 29, 2012 11:22 amHere are photos of the Athleta Iron Girl Columbia 5K Champions, Cliff Franz and Nora MacPhee
Apr 29, 2012 11:01 amBracelet gift to all Half Marathon finishers
Apr 29, 2012 10:58 amI love Joanie! She has inspired me since 1984 and just having her at the race was enough for me to sign up! ~ Gwen, Iron Girl Half Marathoner
Apr 29, 2012 10:57 am
Apr 29, 2012 10:53 amThanks to all who made it possible, including Howard County Police and HC Fire & Rescue.
Thanks to all our Athleta Iron Girl Columbia Half Marathon Sponsors, Gatorade, Hammer Nutrition, Endurafit, and Princeton Sports, Athleta, MPT, Howard Magazine, Wegmans, Mix 106.5, Milestones Jewelry & Apparel, Polar, The Howard Hughes Corporation, The Mall at Columbia, The Sheraton Columbia Town Center, Finisher Pix, & Freedom Foot & Ankle.
Thanks to volunteer groups volunteering today, Team Fight, Vision Quest, 25/45, Mid Maryland Triathlon Club, YMCA, Friends of the Library, Team in Training, and Girls on the Run.
Apr 29, 2012 10:50 amOur last finisher is coming into the finish line, Billie Sanford of Columbia, MD. Congratulations, Iron Girl!
What an awesome inaugural race it's been!
Apr 29, 2012 10:42 amEveryone enjoyed having Gatorade on the course to keep them hydrated!
Apr 29, 2012 10:39 amFabulous supporters cheering on Iron Girls!
Apr 29, 2012 10:37 amHappy Iron Girl Half Finishers!
Apr 29, 2012 10:34 amRonique says, "Its my birthday on Sunday and what better way to celebrate than to have at least 38 of my friends and family meet me at the start gate to kick off my 38th year!!!! Plus the proceeds go to help others : )....to help give the gift of life is the best bday present!!!"
Apr 29, 2012 10:32 amWelcome to Active Survivors Network!
Apr 29, 2012 10:27 amIron Girls!
Apr 29, 2012 10:25 amMid Maryland Tri Club Supporters - thanks for all your help at our events!
Apr 29, 2012 10:20 amMassage by Bodymason Performance
Apr 29, 2012 10:15 amJean Evansmore, 71 just finished. It's been her dream and now she is an Iron Girl!
Apr 29, 2012 10:13 am12 year old Casey just finished her very first half marathon. She is an Iron Girl!
Apr 29, 2012 10:11 amJoan Benoit Samuelson, Joan Benoit Samuelson, running legend, event ambassador and race spokeswoman. Samuelson, the inaugural Gold Medalist in the Women’s Olympic Marathon
Apr 29, 2012 10:03 am!st place finisher, Askale Merachi of Washington DC
Apr 29, 2012 9:56 amWe have our unofficial winners:
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OVERALL WINNERS OVERALL
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Place Firstname Lastname Ag City St Half Pace
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1 Askale Merachi 25 Washington Dc 1:17:06 5:53
2 Hirut Mandefro 26 Washington DC 1:19:18 6:03
3 Heather McWhirter 34 Glenwood NY 1:21:33 6:14
4 Line Lauritsen 29 McHenry MD 1:24:06 6:25
5 Joan Benoit Samuelson 54 Freeport ME 1:25:39 6:33
Apr 29, 2012 9:50 amLoretta Kusk, age 71 just finished the half...amazing!
Apr 29, 2012 9:28 amJudith Brennan, age 70 just finished 13.1 miles! You are an Iron Girl!
Apr 29, 2012 9:04 amBethAnn Telford is competing today in the Half. She is spokesperson for the GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME® Brain Tumor Awareness Movement, a part of the National Brain Tumor Society; Since her diagnosis 6 years ago with a brain tumor she has dedicated her life to raising awareness and research funds. Since her disease, she has been determined to do things and not put them off. She has completed the Boston Marathon, the Eagleman 70.3 several times and the Ford Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon – twice. GO BETHANN!
Apr 29, 2012 8:58 amAyanna Bailey, mother of two, She has overcome many life obstacles without giving up and now has decided to no longer be a quitter when it comes to running. She is running to show her daughters that she is an “irongirl” and that there are “irongirls” inside of them too!
Apr 29, 2012 8:53 amSmiles and cheers abound at the finish line - many completing their first half marathon here at the Athleta Iron Girl Columbia Half Marathon
Apr 29, 2012 8:52 amThanks to Bodymason Performance Therapy for providing great post race massages! Lots of women are enjoying a relaxing post race massage.
Apr 29, 2012 8:49 amEvery half marathoners is receiving a uniuque 2012 Athleta Iron Girl Columbia bracelet and sterling silver commemorative 13.1 bead.
Apr 29, 2012 8:46 amJessic is running "Because running is empowering and awesome! Its my first half marathon and I don't care if I finish last, the important thing is that I'm putting myself out there :)
Apr 29, 2012 8:44 am
Great view of the start!
Apr 29, 2012 8:40 amTeam Wegmans!
Apr 29, 2012 8:34 amOur 7 minute mile pacer just came throught the finish line.
Apr 29, 2012 8:33 am"I am running in honor of my 46-year-old aunt who just received a heart transplant on February 7th. She is my strength and inspiration. When I feel myself getting discouraged and frustrated, I simply think of her and all that she has endured and also think of the amazing person who made the decision to donate life so that my aunt could have a second chance at life." ~ Jen
Apr 29, 2012 8:33 amAllison is running "Just to see if I could do it! After major knee surgery years ago and a screw holding my patella tendon in place, I didn't think I would run a mile ever again, let alone 13.1!! I have enjoyed every minute of the training journey with my running buddy Jaime Piper Fontanazza and I can't wait to cross the finish line with her!!" ~ Allison
Apr 29, 2012 8:31 amHelen is running "Because I just turned 40, not too late to start, right? Plus after plasma therapy treatment to heal torn ligaments, fractures and plantar fasciitis I needed to show myself I could do it and I want my girls how strong a woman can be. Titanium, baby."
Apr 29, 2012 8:30 amAmy is running because "I made a promise to myself that I would lead a healthy lifestyle, not only for myself, but for my girls. So that they have an active mommy who they can look up to. When I run, I often think of the family health history I am running away from. A cycle that I do not want to repeat... The Iron Girl is the perfect symbol to add to my running journey. As I run on Sunday, I will hear my little girls voices saying "Go, Mommy Go!" and that will keep me moving toward the finish line."
Apr 29, 2012 8:28 amThe sun is shining down on all our athltes and spectators - eveyone is having a terrific time racing and celebrating! Joan Benoit Samuelson just crossed the line in fine form!
Apr 29, 2012 8:24 amMatas Webb is proposing to Mary Jo Centineo who just finished the 5K....she said YES!!!
Apr 29, 2012 8:22 amFirst Half Marathon finisher just came in. It's Askale Merachi. Congrats!
Apr 29, 2012 8:19 amMedals for all finishers!
Apr 29, 2012 8:13 amLeah is running to "prove to myself that I can do anything I set my mind to. I'm running in honor of my grandmother who was just diagnosed with breast cancer a few weeks ago. Her strength is my strength and if she can get through surgery, I sure can get through 13.1 miles with a smile on my face because life is too short!"
Apr 29, 2012 8:10 amThere is Iron Girl Inspiration all around today...
Competing today is April Orr whi is a mlitary wife and a mother of 3 daughters; She trains to teach her children that no matter where life takes you, or the struggles you face you can always decide to put one foot in front of the other and push on. She believes running teaches a great life lesson that no matter where the wall is you can push through it if you choose to.
Apr 29, 2012 8:07 amToday we welcome women from about 20 states and as far away as Iceland!
Apr 29, 2012 8:06 amAnna Miller, 8 years old, just finished her first 5K here at the Athletea Iron Girl Columbia coed 5K! She's an Iron Girl!!!
Apr 29, 2012 8:04 am
Team ASA at the Half Start. ASA helps physically challenged athletes compete in endurance events. Just one of the many worthy charities TriColumbia supports!
Apr 29, 2012 7:58 am5k's are streaming in now. Quite a few Wegmas folks were among the early finishers!
Apr 29, 2012 7:54 amFirst female finisher is Rebecca Slebodnik!
Apr 29, 2012 7:51 amWe have our first 5K finisher - he is Cliff Franz of Silver Spring. Congratulations, Cliff!
Apr 29, 2012 7:47 amWe hope no one gets hurt here today, but if they do, Howard County General Hospital is here with experts manning the Medical Tent!
Apr 29, 2012 7:44 amEveryone loves chocolate! 1/2 Marathoners get a bit of a boost from premium dark chocolate at the 8 mile aid station. We hope it helps their race times!
Apr 29, 2012 7:44 amA big shout out to Howard County Police, EMS and Fire & Rescue. All are here to keep athletes safe.
Apr 29, 2012 7:43 amThe oldest man and woman in the 5k event are Jim Dyment (65) and Joan Lee (73).
Apr 29, 2012 7:42 amWe have a wide field today. The oldest in the half marathon is Betty Perkins (75) and Michelle Hohensee (12) is the youngest.
Apr 29, 2012 7:41 amHappy Birthday today to Mary Jane Chapline, Michelle Digruttolo, Patricia Hall, Rhonique Harris, Smita Hovola, Devon O'Brien, Kristen Reeb, Jeannie Yockman, Kristen Reeb, and to Jeanne who is running the 5K
Apr 29, 2012 7:40 amThanks to volunteer groups volunteering today, Team Fight, Vision Quest, 25/45, Mid Maryland Triathlon Club, YMCA, Friends of the Library, Team in Training, and Girls on the Run.
Apr 29, 2012 7:39 amCongratulations today to Yvonne Carteer, who pursued a career as a cardiothoracic surgeon after her mother sufferd a heart attack at age 37 when he was in the third grade. She has been running for years, as a way to stay fit and as a part of heart attack prevention. She has run in both the NYC and Boston Marathon. Go Yvonne!
Apr 29, 2012 7:33 am
Here is a shot of the half marathon starters!
Apr 29, 2012 7:31 am5K atheletes are off! Many running for the first time! They are charged up!
Apr 29, 2012 7:19 amWegmans, new to the Columbia are here providing the great post race food. There is a group of 50 employees running in the 5K and they are stoked! At the start line now doing a group cheer. Wendy, store manager, is welcoming all athletes and spectators and invites them to the store opening on June 17th.
Apr 29, 2012 7:04 amThanks as well to local athletes who are leading pace groups.
Apr 29, 2012 7:03 amAnd the whole field of over 2000 women are off! They're streaming across the start line and on their way to be cheered along by an army of fabulous volunteers from Team Fight, Vision Quest, 25/45, Mid Maryland Triathlon Club, YMCA, Friends of the Library, Team in Training, and Girls on the Run. Thanks to all our enthusiastic volunteers! The event could not happen without you!
Apr 29, 2012 7:01 amTeam ASA is off! Best of luck to them!
Apr 29, 2012 6:59 amJeff Meeks, race announcer is providing us with a fabulous rendition of the National Anthem.
Apr 29, 2012 6:58 amThanks to all our Athleta Iron Girl Columbia Half Marathon Sponsors, Gatorade, Hammer Nutrition, Endurafit, and Princeton Sports, Athleta, MPT, Howard Magazine, Wegmans, Mix 106.5, Milestones Jewelry & Apparel, Polar, The Howard Hughes Corporation, The Mall at Columbia, The Sheraton Columbia Town Center, Finisher Pix, & Freedom Foot & Ankle.
Athleta Iron Girl Columbia Half Marathon & Coed 5K
Apr 29, 2012 6:53 amAlso competing today, with the assistance of Athletes Serving Athletes (ASA) are challenged athletes, Teona and Janae. Both student athletes are from the William S. Baer School in Baltimore City. This will be Janae’s 2nd half marathon, and Teaonia’s 1st. They are being assisted by ASA WingWomen, Melinda Peters, Katye McNulty ,Emily Augustus, Joselin Martin,Jen Ungerland, Meghan with ASA, Nancy Papa-Doran, Pilar Chissell, Nancy Papa-Doran, Diana Desierto (Relay Team ASA - Team Janae)
Athleta Iron Girl Columbia Half Marathon & Coed 5K
Apr 29, 2012 6:51 amVigo, Founder of TriColumbia is here welcoming all. Introducing Joan Benoit Samuelson, Olympic Gold Medalist and race spokesperson, who will be running this event and will be at the finish line to welcome and congratulate Iron Girl finishers!
Athleta Iron Girl Columbia Half Marathon & Coed 5K
Apr 29, 2012 6:46 amGood Morning and welcome to the Inaugural running of the Athleta Iron Girl Columbia Half Marathon & Coed 5k to benefit the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center where the air is filled with excitement and you can feel the inspiration in the air. Many women are racing in memory of or tribute to loved ones. Others are racing for a charitable cause or to be a better role model for their children.
Archived Trilights
- Iron Girl Half Marathon 2013 (April 28, 2013)
- Athleta Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon 2012 (August 19, 2012)
- Celebrating Heroes Triathlon 2012 (June 24, 2012)
- Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Triathlon 2012 (June 10, 2012)
- The Columbia Triathlon 2012 (May 20, 2012)
- Iron Girl Half Marathon 2012 (April 29, 2012)
- Athleta Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon 2011 (August 21, 2011)
- Celebrating Heroes Triathlon 2011 (June 26, 2011)
- Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Triathlon 2011 (June 12, 2011)
- The Columbia Triathlon 2011 (May 22, 2011)
- Athleta Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon 2010 (August 22, 2010)
- Celebrating Heroes Triathlon 2010 (June 27, 2010)
- Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Triathlon 2010 (June 13, 2010)
- The Columbia Triathlon 2010 (May 23, 2010)
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