August 26, 2010 - August 30, 2010

Event Results:

First-time is a charm for Kelleher

John Kelleher, owner of Kelleher Ford in Brandon, Manitoba, won the 2010 CEO Challenge at Subaru Ironman Canada is his first-ever Ironman.   Kelleher ran a very fast 3:45 marathon to pass both Derek Glanvill and Billy Downs in the final miles of the event!   It was a very tight finish, with the top 3 CEOs only separated by seven minutes.

John Kelleher Swim 1:25, Bike 6:12, Run 3:45 = 11:34.38

Billy Downs Swim 1:04, Bike 5:59, Run 4:24 = 11:38.07

Derek Glanvill Swim 1:20, Bike 5:50, Run 4:12 = 11:41.44

David Kurtz Swim 1:14, Bike 6:32, Run 5:15 = 13:12.29 

Feedback:

75% rated the event as Exceeding their expectations

25% rated it as Far Exceeding their expectations 

Summary of 'the best part of the program':

• The group of CEOs
• The chance to share the experience with others
• The opportunity to chat with the sport's Pros (Jasper Blake, Heather Wurtele), and someone tied closely to the event (Ted Kennedy) is a real plus
• The race, and the people!
• VIP passes for family and friends (especially Starbucks on race day)
• Low race numbers
• Meeting the other CEOs
• Hospitality from Ted
• The Pros were awesome (Jasper was great)
• Logistical ease with the location of the hotel - proximity of bikes, bags, expo, etc
• Convenience
• The venue and people were fantastic - the whole thing was incredible!