Collegiate Nationals, Lubbock TX 4/18/09

Vanderbilt University
Thomas Johnson 2:31:44
Kevin Blair 2:44:56
Craig Garmendia 3:03:01

Katy Blakemore 2:26 (15th F, 3rd F Grad Student)
Christiana Bertelsen 2:50:20
Ally Thompson 3:29:58

Photo: Before the race, (from left) KJ, Mac, and Christy looking intense.

Video: I love swim start videos! Notice on the far left side the pile-up that Katy got tangled up in.

Photo: KJ after a smooth transition.

Photo: The bike began with a long, steep climb out of the canyon. At least athletes were no longer cold by the top.

Photo: And then they went over this. There were two canyon crossings like this, otherwise the course was completely flat. And windy. And dry.

Photo: Katie, almost done with the 40K bike, right near the top 10 of her wave. She raced great for only her 3rd triathlon ever.

Photo: ....and tearing up the run course.

Photo: Kristy, flexing her run strength.

Photo: Craig, enjoying the last race of his collegiate career. We were sad to see him go.

Photo: Ally finishing after considerable adveristy. Great job Ally.

Photo: Me, wrenching. I had plenty of work on this trip setting up bikes, driving the van, foraging for food, and taking care of everyone. It was my pleasure, because this group had a great attitude and raced their best.