Race Coverage

On Cloud 9...

Saturday, 16 November 2019 23:10

ED. Sophomore triathlete Shyanne McGregor of Duluth could not have had a more successful Ironman debut: 9:47:52! For MMH purposes, November and December performances apply to the following season's resume. Shyanne, therefore, will come into the 2020 season with a POY-nomination-worthy result already on her scorecard.

By Shyanne McGregor (Facebook - Posted November 3)

Wow!!! What. A. Day.!!! IMFL 2019

The whole last week I was super nervous about the race, but as soon as the gun went off I was surprisingly (for me) calm.
Short but sweet race report:

🏊‍♀️The swim went well! I probably seeded myself a little too far back but I moved my way up the pack. I ended up 7th overall female out of the water. 
🚴‍♀️ Bike: Didn’t let any girls pass me. Kept the rubber side on the road. No flats. Came off the bike 7th female.
🏃‍♀️Run: I’ve never run a marathon until today...after a 2.4 mile swim and 112 bike ride. I kept my pace and ended with a 3:26:03 marathon.
And a finishing time of 9:47:5...

🌟4th overall female and 1st female in my age group!!

Needless to say, I am super happy how the day went!!

My first Ironman and I qualify for Kona?!?!

❤️Thank you to my husband. My #1 supporter who is home right now taking care of our kids. I’m so lucky to have someone who loves me so much and let’s me pursue my passion. Thank you for being my rock, my supporter, my best friend.

❤️Thank you to my family. All of you. For your love and support. For watching my kids during long training days. For your prayers. And for those who came to Florida to cheer me on.

❤️Thank you to my coach, Raymond Botelho, For your incredible coaching. Thank you for seeing my potential and helping me take it to the next level. #RaysWay.

❤️Last but not least, thank you to all of YOU! My friends. Every text, every message and all the words of wisdom and encouragement truly pushed me on yesterday.
I really could not have done it without all of you!!!❤️❤️❤️

I’m on cloud 9 right now!! Which is good because my gait is a bit unsteady right now.