2011 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
June 3, 2011 - June 5, 2011
Event Results:
Lauren Herring is YPO Champion at the Escape from Alcatraz
Lauren Herring, CEO of IMPACT Marketing in St. Louis, MO, swam 1.5 miles from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco, biked 18 miles through the Persidio and Golden Gate Park, and ran 8 miles along the beautiful coast line to win the YPO triathlon event on Sunday, June 7. Her total time of 3 hours 24 minutes was faster than fellow St. Louis YPO members Greg Twardowski (in his first ever triathlon) and Al Koller to give her the victory.
The overall CEO Triathlon Challenge hosted at the Escape from Alcatraz was won by Matthew Wong of PRIMA USA in NYC in 2:36, and second was Christian Kunz from Austria in 2:52.
- Matthew Wong. Swim 33.07, Bike 58, Run 56 = 2:36.48
- Christian Kunz. Swim 32.56, Bike 1:01, Run 1:09 = 2:52.42
- Lauren Herring. Swim 37.07, Bike 1:09, Run 1:23 = 3:24.10
- Greg Twardowski. Swim 41.30, Bike 1:16, Run 1:43 = 3:53.59
- Al Koller. Swim 1:00, Bike 1:21, Run 1:29 = 4:05.04
Participant Testimonials
"I would definitely recommend CEO challenges to anyone looking to have an amazing experience where you get first class treatment, an insider's view of the event and the opportunity to meet wonderful people."
"Thank you very much for a superb weekend in San Francisco. Everything was perfect (except for my race) and my wife had a great time with you as well. Not sure how it could have been improved – you guys did a great job of keeping us focused on the race, but doing other stuff too."
"The best memory of the event was the great group of people and the support that everyone provided. You guys are the best!"
"It was an amazing weekend in SF that any triathlete could only dream about. I’m still on cloud 9. Ted and the gang took care of all the pre-race details allowing me to spend more time with my wife."
"I compare the experience to flying first class for the first time - it’s difficult to fly on economy now!"
"Having the opportunity to chat and get advice from two triathlon gods, Simon Lessing and Craig Alexander is just surreal."
"Great event, great venue, and CEO Challenges did an AWESOME job hosting us. Ted, Shawna, and the rest of the group did a great job of organization, support, and putting together truly “only in YPO” type experiences. First class organization with first rate people – I highly recommend the event, and the company."
Thanks for the great hospitality, all of the encouragement, and the survival tips (coaching). It was a great weekend."
"Ted, Shawna, Simon and Kristen, thank you for an amazing weekend. You all put together a first class experience for us that I know I'll never forget. The weekend and the race exceeded my expectations in every way."
"I remember several times during the race that I just looked around at the spectacular views on that gorgeous day and said to myself I am so lucky that I get to experience this. And to have a whole cheering section - family and friends and new CEO Challenges friends, made it very special. I also feel pretty darn special that I got to go up and get an award! WOW - didn't expect that one."
"The Escape to Alcatraz was a humbling, yet exhilarating experience. From the rush of jumping off the boat into 55 degree water with 2,000 other athletes, to the gorgeous scenery on the bike course, to the maniacal trail and beach portions of the run, this is like no other Triathlon you will ever do. What makes it really special though, is the support and access provided by CEO Challenges. So, if you want a unique athletic challenge with awesome insider access – call Ted and tell him you want to Escape."
Event Participants
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A portion of each person's entry fee will be donated to the Challenged Athletes Foundation charity - providing wheelchairs and prosthetics to disabled war veterans and athletes with physical challenges. http://www.challengesathletesfoundation.org 























