FTP Race Results

Marking the end of the season, many athletes were up to the challenge of going long. Many athletes took on the challenge of a 70.3 mile race and one took on the full 140.6 distance. Congrats to all the athletes in accomplishing their milestones.

Augusta 70.3

Kristine Mylls - 6:43

Austin 70.3

Sam Miller - 5:24

Jessica Miller-5:49

Rev3 South Carolina Olympic

Dave Bishop - 2:20:19 2nd AG

Joleyn Smithing - 2:53:36 3rd AG

Corris Morris - 2:58:37

Beach 2 Battleship Full

Jonathan Farmer - 12:31

White Sands Sprint #2

Matt Mantz - 1:18:01 1st AG

FTP coaching was blessed this season to send TWO athletes to compete in the ITU World Championships in Beijing China. Both Dave Bishop and Andrew Dollar qualified for Worlds last year at the USAT National Championship by finishing within the top 20 of their age group against a stacked field of athletes.

ITU World Championships (Beijing)

Sprint Distance

Andrew Dollar - 1:17:24 - 1st American in his Age Group

Olympic Distance

Dave Bishop - 2:28:08 - Top 20 in his age group among 78 world class athletes

The inaugural NashVegas took place on September 10th offering athletes the option of a half iron, olympic or sprint distance race. It wasn't too our surprise that FTP athletes dominated the field as the culmination of their training was on display for everyone to see.

Tucked away in a state park, Cedars of Lebanon is a local favorite. The 300m pool swim is inviting, but the 16 mile bike course challenges athletes in numerous ways (including a section of really rough riding).

Results:
Andrew Dollar - 1:11:27 3rd Overall
Carissa Miller - 1:32:12
Becky Meagher - 1:42:28 1st AG
Suzy Demijrian - 1:31:33 2nd Relay
Jenny McClellan - 1:31:33 2nd Relay
Susan Settle - 1:47:33

FTP was everywhere in July. Many athletes left the confines of middle Tennessee to represent the team in other areas.

Cincinnati Triathlon (OH)
Carissa Miller - 1:24:09-1st place

Chattanooga Waterfront
Sam Miller - 2:27:25
Jessica Miller - 2:51:14
Kristine Mylls - 3:31:02
Corrie Morris - 3:00:09
Becky Sharpe - 3:26:35

Phillips Chain of Lakes Triathlon (WI)
Joleyn Smithing - 1:50:38 - 3rd AG

Nantucket Island Triathlon (MA)
Jake Schwarz - 1:29:26 (first timer!)

Indian Springs Triathlon (GA)
Jessica Van Orden - 1:32: 53 (3rd place AG)

XTerra First Coast (FL)
Jessica Van Orden - 3:29:23

Panther Prowl Triathlon
Brad Jackson - 1:06:54 (2nd place)

Strawberry Fields Triathlon (CA)
Lauryn England - 2:50:01 (30+ minute PR!!!)

Hands down the best event in middle Tennessee. There is no easy way around this race. It is in the middle of summer. River swim. Fast, rolling bike. And a brutal, killer run course that leaves your quads quivering at the finish line. And the Olympic athletes get to complete it twice. All in all, it was another awesome day for FTP

Sprint
Becky Sharpe (relay) 1:34:20 - 1st Female Relay
Jessica Miller-1:14:36, 3rd AG
Matt Mantz-1:12:30
Lindsey Nelson-1:24:48
Terry Walker-1:34:55
Donna Parker-1:50:25
Derek Charles-1:33:49

Olympic
Dave Bishop-2:31:36-2nd AG
Andrew Dollar-2:30:34
Jonathan Farmer-2:37:34
Gerald Alvis-4:11:32
Lora Fox-2:45:25-2nd AG
Suzy Demirjian-3:34:45-First Olympic
Deanna McCarthy-4:18:39 2nd AG
Becky Meagher-3:41:12-2nd AG

DC Triathlon
Sprint:
Donna Parker - 2:21:41

Olympic:
Terry Walker - 3:21:44 - First Olympic distance race


RC Cola-Moon Pie 10 Miler
Frank Fay 1:19:59

Fast Frank Fay made his time goal with less than 1 second to spare! Now he is off to marathon training.

Jessica Van Orden
Blaylock Lakes Triathlon 1:38:31
Possum Trot 10k 53:10