Laura Barnard (Triathlete) – Atlanta, GA

(Female – Age 45 - 2009)

Had completed one half-ironman distance just before I began coaching her.

Began coaching 4/12/09

5/03/09 - Rock ‘n Roll Half Ironman/ Macon GA

Goal was to finish the event under 6 hours.

5:51:29 a 24:04 PR (Previous best time 6:14:33)

8/01/09 – Vineman Ironman/Napa Valley, CA

Goal was to finish the event under 13 hours (1^st Ironman Distance).

12:46:22 (5^th AG)

9/27/09 – ESi Ironman 70.3 – Augusta, GA

5:37:29 a 14:00 PR (Previous best time 5:51:29)

11/28/09 – North Central Trail Marathon/ Baltimore, MD

3:48:11 – 2^nd Place Age Group – Boston Qualifier

(Original Goal to break 4:00 and Secondary Goal to break 3:50)

2010

5/15/10 - Brasstown Bald Buster Century - 1st Female

(Highest Point in state of Georgia - 14,000+ feet of climbing)

7/26/10 - Lake Placid Ironman/New York

13:09:04

12/11/10 ~ Tashka Trail 50K Race (Running) ~ 3rd Overall Female ~ 13th OAL ~ 5:53:22