PT Solutions team member Steve Locke had endured many seasons of triathlon that ended in injury or near misses at qualifying for the Ironman World Championship.  This year everything came together with refining his run training and modifying his race calendar to accomodate his new training.  Steve had a very successful Louisville Ironman this year finishing fourth in the 45-49 age group to qualify for a trip to Kona.  October 9 was a great day and one that Steve had dreamed of attending.  With his family in attendance and PT Solutions making the trip to Kona, Steve had the triathlon thrill of a lifetime.  1800 athletes converged on Kona with qualifying times from around the world.  At 6:30 am the pro athletes took their turn in the 2.4 mile swim and at 7:00am, Steve Locke took his turn.  The Kona course did not dissappoint in challenge, with heavy wind at the bike turn around and with air temperatures reaching 104 and pavement temperatures topping 120 degrees.  Steve realized his dream of finishing the race, maybe not with the time that he wanted, but surely with the victory lap he deserved.  Congratulations Steve Locke from all us at PT Solutions – we were glad to be on the journey along the way.

With the physical therapy and athletic training team standing by at Lake Lanier, the triathlon team had a great showing.  Clayton Tillery came in as overall winner after recovering from his Ironman Louisville race.  Courtney Moormann, Tony Cianciola, Laurie and Kevin Kimbell and Jason Scott had great Age Group showings.  The race sported over 1000 athletes this year with many beginners to the sport in attendance.  The race officially closes the local area triathlon season, now team members look toward season ending Ironman races to close out 2010.