04/01/2026
🏅 March 2026: A Month of Grit, PRs, and Unforgettable Debuts! 🏅
The 2026 season is officially here, and our athletes showed up in a BIG way this March. From battling injuries and tough conditions to smashing personal records, this crew left it all out there. 💪🔥
Here’s a full recap of their incredible accomplishments:
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🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃♂️ Evan Bennett
70.3 New Zealand – March 7
Finish: 7h 2m 56s
> Crushed the swim with a fantastic effort
> Showed serious grit through GI issues on the bike
> Conquered the run after battling a run injury for months leading in
> A hard-fought race, proof that finishing strong is always a victory!
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🏃♂️ William Ma
St. Patrick’s Day 5k – March 15
Finish: 19:27 (6:16 pace)
> 🎉 FIRST TIME SUB-20! Huge PR, congrats!
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🏃♀️ Alexandria Brown
Shamrock Classic Half Marathon – March 28
Finish: 1h 46m 46s (8:09 pace)
> Completed her first half marathon and absolutely crushed her debut!
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🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃♂️ Alex Genuario
70.3 Oceanside – March 28
Finish: 4h 48m 27s
> Phenomenal PR performance — all-around stellar race!
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🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃♂️ Mark Megathlin
Lavaman Olympic Tri – March 29
Finish: 3h 26m 40s
> Faced 20–25mph winds and challenging Kona conditions
> Gritty, persistent, and gave it everything, a true test of strength
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🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃♂️ Michael “Sandy” McClinton
Lavaman Olympic Tri – March 29
Finish: 3h 36m 42s
> 🥈 2nd place in the 75–79 age group!
> Also conquered the island’s mana with a champion’s mindset
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Congratulations to all our athletes for an incredible start to the season! Your hard work, resilience, and heart inspire us all. Here’s to more milestones ahead in 2026! 🚀👏
