[photo left: Rachel Main running strong to the finish. ]

PacWest was well represented on Sunday at Ironman Coeur d’ Alene. All nine members successfully completed the 104.6 mile course in impressive fashion. Our superstar of the day was elite age grouper, Rachel Main (2010 USAT ranked 15th W30-34), who took 2nd in her age group and was the 6th overall amateur with a blazing 10:27:17. She additionally posted the second fastest bike split of the day! She easily qualified for the 2010 World Championship in Kona in October.

Meanwhile fellow PacWest elite team member, Andrew Campbell, posted the fastest time of the day in 10:17:19 and 20th in M30-34. Way to go Andrew!

BIG CONGRATULATIONS to our first time Ironmans Frank Carozza (11:32:22), Brian Thompson (11:46:34), Michael Wollman (13:47:09), Todd Smithline (15:14:15) and  the rest of our “veteran” Ironmans – Jay Ridgeway (11:34:37), Nicky Barber (12:29:57) and Roy Herder (13:47:22).

The spectacular race venue, thousands of volunteers and supporters were absolutely amazing. We can’t wait to return in 2011 with an even bigger crew. Go PacWest!