Mid Season Sponsor Update - Heather Gollnick
Source: Editor
Second place finishes at Ironman Arizona and Coeur d' Alene indicate Gollnick is on track
For Immediate Release: 07/24/06
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Three-time Ironman Champion Heather Gollnick has started off her 2006 season in championship form. Gollnick finished second at Ironman Arizona in April and then repeated her second place finish at Ironman Coeur D'Alene in June at the Women's Professional Championships.
"I'm really happy with the way things have been progressing so far this year", said Gollnick. "I am so hungry for another Ironman victory. Finishing behind women like Michellie Jones at Arizona and former Olympian Joanna Zieger at Coeur D' Alene, although frustrating, makes me realize that I can race with the best in the world", commented Gollnick. Gollnick has been one of the sports most consistent long course pro's finishing atop the podium at three of her last four Ironman events.
"I've been working so hard on my run over the last year. I was consistently in the 3:25 marathon range but this year I've had a tremendous break through and now I'm running in the 3:15 range - the fastest run split at IM CDA", said Gollnick. Gollnick is now focused on the Hawaii Ironman Championships in October. The remainder of her season will be focused on shorter 70.3 series races and other half ironman/Olympic distance races to allow her time to recover and build for Hawaii. "I'm feeling so confident this year with my overall performances. Finishing in front of great runners like Kate Major at Ironman Coeur D' Alene and Desiree Ficker at Ironman Arizona give me tremendous confidence as I prepare for Hawaii", said Gollnick.
Gollnick's accomplishments would not have been possible if not for her sponsors. "There is absolutely no way I would be able to do what I am doing without the support of my sponsors", said Gollnick. "I am forever grateful to all of you for believing in me and providing your unconditional support.
CLIF BAR
Thank you Dylan and the rest of the crew for your years of support - the bars, gels and drinks are the best around.
OOMPH
Thank you Scott and Julie for all of your hard work. Your attention to detail and eye for fashion has been greatly appreciated.
FIG NEWTONS
Thank you, thank you, and thank you! Without your financial support I would not be able to do what I do. Your support over the last three years is greatly appreciated-and thanks for making healthy snacks for my kids!
ORBEA
I want to thank Tony Karklins from Orbea for spending so much of his own time to design and build my custom Orbea bike. I know that the new bike and fit has helped me become a faster cyclist and runner.
ZIPP WHEELS
Thank you to Zipp Wheels for building the lightest and fastest wheel sets available. I've been riding the Zipp disc and 404 front wheel and the results speak for themselves.
PROFILE DESIGN
Thank you to Chris Travers and the gang at Profile Design for your continued support and for your ability to engineer unbelievably light bars.
IRONMAN HELMETS
A special thanks to one of my newest sponsors - Ironman Helmets. Both Arizona and Coeur D'Alene were warm weather races - your helmets were light, comfortable and cool.
BLUE SEVENTY
One of the main reasons for my improving swim is the sleek and fast Helix wetsuit from Blue Seventy - thank you Guy and Tim!
INSIDE OUT SPORTS
Cid, Sr. and Cid, Jr. - thank you for your continued support at the races and for your friendship.
JR IRONBODY/RIGHT TOYOTA
Your friendship and support have made this year extra special.
CHIROKINETICS
Thank you to Dr. Bergman and Norma for fine tuning my nutrition and keeping me in tip top shape!
PENTA WATER
Thank you Dave Cheatham for providing the best water on earth!
RADIUS WELLCARE
Thanks Neil and the gang at Radius for providing all my healthcare needs
VILLAGE BIKES
Thank you Ed for your constant support - you are my bike savior.
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Chris McCrary at Katalyst Multisport Management - (415) 215-3412, or send an e-mail request to chris.mccrary@katalystmultisport.com.
For more information on Heather Gollnick please visit www.heathergollnick.com.
Golllnick - 2nd place finish Ironman Coeur d'Alene
Heather Gollnick - front page photo of the Coeur d' Alene Press
Gollnick - 2nd place Ironman Arizona
2006 RACE RESULTS
Date: Race: Place:
Jan. 22 Pucon Half Ironman 4th Overall Female
March Colonial Bank _ Marathon 1st Overall Female
April 9 Ford Ironman Arizona 2nd Overall Female
www.ironmanarizona.com
April 23 ODA Thunder Run 10k 1st Overall Female
www.oda.edu/new
April 26 Fort Desoto 5k 1st Overall Female
May 13 Siesta Olympic Triathlon 1st Overall Female
Altavistasports.com
May 21 Disney _ Ironman 5th Overall Female
www.floridahalfironman.com
June 4 Tri-America Olympic Triathlon 1st Overall Female
June 11 Crazy Dick's Triathlon 1st Overall Female
www.flrunning.com/results
June 25 Ironman CDA 2nd Overall Female
www.ironmancda.com
July 16 Morton Plant Mease Triathlon 1st Overall Female
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