IMPRESSIVE VICTORIES AT THE 2011 MEMORIAL HERMANN HOUSTON TRIATHLON!

Peter Mallett won the 2011 Memorial Hermann Houston Triathlon on Sunday in dramatic fashion with a time of 1:57:55. He truly gave it all he had as he was taken to the hospital for a brief period afterwards due to exhaustion. His impressive victory was just one of many great performances this past weekend. Rounding out the top 5 for the males was Robert Wade in 2nd with a 1:58:35, local OULer Grant Glauser in 3rd with a 1:59:58, Derek York (winner of the Bridgeland Tri) with a 2:01:11, and Dean King at 2:01:53 racing amazingly in his last US race before moving back to Australia.

The women did a stunning job as usual turning in some very impressive times. Out Rival athlete Sarah Gray continued to leave her competition in the dust as she cruised to an impressive 5 minute victory over her next closest competitor turning in a time of 2:07:16. Sarah's coach, Michelle Leblanc, with a time of 2:12:40 was 2nd, Liz Baugher took 3rd at 2:17:38, Grace Benes was 4th at 2:20:12, and 5th place belonged to Kristi Darby with a 2:25:30.

HOUSTON TRI RESULTS

Results link:
Kids Du - http://eztoregister.com/assets/HoustonDUKids11.HTM
Olympic - http://eztoregister.com/assets/HoustonTriOly11.HTM
Sprint - http://eztoregister.com/assets/HoustonTriSprint11.HTM

WATER QUALITY

We've had some concerns come in about the water quality for the Houston Triathlon. No worries, we would not put you into the water without testing it. The report (3 samples) is in our hands and has passed with flying colors. The lake is full, clear, and beautiful. No more excuses. It's go time people!

HOUSTON TRI DIGITAL GUIDE POSTED!

Please take some time to download and view our 2011 Memorial Hermann Houston Triathlon Official Race Guide. This guide is your comprehensive lifeline to knowing all you need to know to have a fun, safe, successful race. We recommend that you also print this guide as we will not be including a copying your race packet you receive at packet pickup. 

TUCKERTON ROAD UPDATE

We just received confirmation that they are cleaning up the last connecting strip of pavement on the elementary school side of Tuckerton. This will fully connect the strip. They cleared all the dirt off the underlying pavement yesterday and today they'll pop the curb and clean it all up.

HOUSTON SELLS OUT!

The Olympic (800) and Sprint (700) are completely sold out! That's a 450 person increase from last year! Thanks for everyone's massive support. You're all the reason we're able to keep raising our standards and pushing the limits on what we do for you. On another note....We are happy to welcome Brandon Adame, the first C-Different athlete to race an Onurmark Productions Event. Believe it or not he snagged up the very last entry to the sprint and completely filled up the race. Talk about timing!

COMPLETE SELLOUT OF THE HOUSTON TRI SHOULD HAPPEN TODAY!

Houston Triathlon Olympic Distance is already SOLD OUT but the waiting list is up and running on active.com. We still have 8 Sprint Distance spots left before we move to a waiting list there as well.

EARLY HOUSTON TRI PACKET PICKUP A SUCCESS!

More than 450 athletes picked up their packet yesterday at Fleet Feet Sports on Wooday/Voss! Thanks to Fleet Feet for their help and hospitality and thanks to all of you that showed up to get your packets.

GREAT HOUSTON TRI PRE RACE CLINIC AT TOWNE LAKE!

Thanks to all those that braved the elements only to be rewarded when the thunder, lightning, and rain dissipated around start time for our swim/run clinic yesterday. With about 100+ that remained they were able to get a great feel for swimming the lake and running the course. Although not what we had planned due to weather restrictions, a great time was still had by all.

The Houston Triathlon Olympic distance is now sold out. The waiting list has started through our registration site. It's free to get on the Olympic distance waiting list and the first 50-75 have a great chance of getting in at packet resale. Those wanting to compete in the sprint still have a chance to register as we have 26 spots remaining before that distance also goes to a waiting list.

HOUSTON TRI - 97% FULL!

1 Olympic Entries & 56 Sprint Entries Left!

HOUSTON TRI PACKET PICKUPS

Remember we have 2 packet pickups for the Memorial Hermann Houston Triathlon. The first is this Sunday (18th) from Noon-5pm at the Voss/Woodway location of Fleet Feet Sports. The other is the day before the race, Saturday, September 24th at the City Centre Life Time Fitness, 3rd floor from 11am-5pm. You may get your packet either day.

WE ARE ALMOST SOLD OUT AT 1,500!

94% FULL! Only 24 olympic distance spots and 82 sprint distance spots left. We should sellout this week. The newsletter and guide will go out by end of week. That typically spikes registration. If you're still thinking about it now's the time. If you miss registration and we sellout we will have a waiting list registration that starts when we reach sellout but there are no guarantees.

MORE UPDATES POSTED!

We have posted a brand new very detailed course map that is completely inclusive. Checkout the course map page to view it. We have also posted the swim waves, colors, and start times on the wave starts page. Lastly we have updated the registration list (minus race number assignment).

PRE RACE CLINIC & PACKET PICKUP THIS WEEKEND 9/18

This Sunday, September 18th, 2011 we will be hosting a pre race clinic out at Towne Lake. It's $20 to signup. You'll get to swim the lake and run most of the run course. We will also take you through the setup and have a short course talk with Q&A. TJ from Swim Shops of the Southwest will be on hand to do a short 15-30 min talk prior to our swim practice. Hydration and snacks provided. Checkin at 7:30am, start time 8:00am. Signup by clicking the register button to the left of the slideshow.

Also on Sunday, we will have our one pre race packet pickup. This will take place at Fleet Feet Sports of Voss and Woodway. You may pickup your packets Noon-5pm. Thanks!

LIMITED ENTRIES AVAILABLE

Only 175 spots left to race this year's Houston Triathlon. Don't procrastinate any longer, it's going to be a great race!

HOUSTON TRIATHLON IN LESS THAN 3 WEEKS!

The Memorial Hermann Houston Triathlon at Towne Lake will is less than 3 weeks away! If you haven't registered or know someone who still needs to, let them know there's less than 250 spots left until we reach our cap. Thanks to Towne Lake, Lone Star College Cy-Fair, and the Berry Center for helping to make the switch back smooth this year. We are excited!