In the women’s race, Johanna Nielson won convincingly in a time of 2:04:02, nearly three minutes faster then runner-up, Keena Schaerrer.  Heather Penrod completed the women’s podium.

See below for top finishers.  Click HERE for complete results.

Top Men

Heath Thurston, 1:46:44
BJ Christenson, 1:47:12
Devan Tandy, 1:50:27

Top Women

1) Johanna Nielsen, 2:04:02
2) Keena Schaerrer, 2:06:59
3) Heather Penrod, 2:07:23

10:05:09 Jeff Shilt, Boise
13:40:38 Larry Schumitz, Boise
15:03:46 Steve Hodges, Boise
15:25:55 Janice Fountain, Boise
16:30:48 Robert Wilkin, Nampa
16:37:33 Terry Pitkin, Boise

09:39:29 Brian Hadley, Coeur D’Alene
10:13:52 Cameron Chestnut, Coeur D’Alene
10:20:22 Keants McGonigal, Hayden
10:24:14 Heath Wiltse, Coeur D’Alene
10:25:58 Nathan Birdsall, Coeur D’Alene
10:32:44 Tom Lamphier, Coeur D’Alene
10:35:22 Ralf Vonsosen, Middleton
10:39:25 Kenny McDaniel, Boise
10:39:47 Nicolle Clutter, Coeur D’Alene
10:41:26 Chad Krosschell, Meridian
10:56:03 Chrystie Hjeltness, Post Falls
10:56:24 Matt McDowell, Boise
10:58:13 Ron Ayers, Hayden
11:01:26 Jeffrey Miller, Star
11:02:53 Travis Newby, Hayden
11:09:02 Derek Garcia, Post Falls
11:11:52 Mike McKinney, Post Falls
11:14:37 Trish Deim, Meridian
11:16:01 Trevor Yankoff, Coeur D’Alene
11:17:43 Dan Wold, Boise
11:21:54 Matt Green, Boise
11:22:23 Al Mayer, Coeur D’Alene
11:29:22 Jim Zuba, Moscow
11:37:28 Kip Sharbono, Coeur D’Alene
11:43:34 Fred Weber, Coeur D’Alene
11:43:57 Angela Marozzo, Post Falls
11:44:50 Jon Baune, Coeur D’Alene
11:48:15 Bruce Taylor, Boise
11:50:15 Todd Davis, Coeur D’Alene
11:52:09 Patrick Mullen, Coeur D’Alene
11:53:50 Kent Hern, Rathdrum
11:53:54 Robert Mallory, Hayden Lake
11:54:01 David Bond, Hayden
11:55:48 Roger Dunteman, Coeur D’Alene
11:58:21 Randall Simon, Boise
11:58:31 Caleb Hiebert, Coeur D’Alene
11:59:54 Dallas Dixon, Coeur D’Alene
12:00:02 Scott Walker, Post Falls
12:02:25 George Rohlinger, Coeur D’Alene
12:07:52 Gerron Johnston, Meridian
12:11:33 Derick Taylor, Hayden
12:11:45 Jay Merritt, Boise
12:12:16 Jeffrey Hanson, Coeur D’Alene
12:13:48 Dan Kaestner, Coeur D’Alene
12:21:15 Joe Quercio, Coeur D’Alene
12:22:42 Christopher Morris, Hayden Lake
12:22:56 Mike Terry, Coeur D’Alene
12:23:00 Michael Schmeling, Post Falls
12:24:34 Marty Lindgreen, Meridian
12:24:37 Judy Sverchek, Coeur D’Alene
12:25:12 Jeffrey Pointer, Boise
12:26:25 Bill Buley, Coeur D’Alene
12:33:13 Cary Greegor, BOise

Top Male Finishers

Jay Marschall 4:49:34
Zane Morris 4:54:11
Michael Olsen 4:59:34

Top Female Finishers

Kayleen Uibel 5:18:59
Jeanette Schellenberg 5:36:13
Aimee Larking 5:46:11

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Click HERE for complete results.

Top Men

1. Terenzo Bozzone 3:53:28
2. Chris Lieto 3:55:44
3. Joe Gambles 3:55:54

Top Women

1. Kate Major 4:24:44
2. Desiree Ficker 4:31:20
3. Heather Wurtele 4:31:47

12:21:42 ROUSSET, TERRY BOISE ID USA
13:32:44 STEVENSON, JERRY RATHDRUM ID USA

04:23:55 EVERETT, KEVIN BOISE ID
04:51:24 ENDSLEY, SHAUN COEUR D’ALENE ID
05:07:11 MCDANIEL, KENNY BOISE ID
05:09:46 MCDOWELL, MATT BOISE ID
05:23:19 AYERS, RON HAYDEN ID
05:28:07 ENDSLEY, SUZANNE COEUR D ALENE ID
05:33:09 THIRY, ROB BOISE ID
05:35:01 BARNES, CLIFFORD MERIDIAN ID
05:58:17 FERNAND, RICHARD BOISE ID
05:58:18 FREDE, MICHAEL CHICAGO ID
05:59:15 HEAD, BENJAMIN REXBURG ID
08:34:46 CURL, KATHRYN IDAHO FALLS ID

TriHive recently caught up with Boise 70.3 race director, Keith Hughes to get his take on the inaugural race held on June 1, 2008.

TriiHive (TH:): Why was Boise chosen as a 70.3 site?

Keith Hughes (KH): After meeting with the World Triathlon Staff in Lake Las Vegas Resort for our Iron Girl event WTC was thrilled with that venue they asked if I had any other great locations for an event. Boise was my automatic answer (for several reasons) First it is one of the most beautiful cities in the country (City of Trees). Second it is the most pro-athletic communities I know of - period. It seems almost everyone is into some sort of outdoor activity. Third, the local triathlon community is very strong and growing.

TH: What other races have you directed?

KH: I have directed over 20 triathlons during the last 5 years. From Lake Las Vegas to Metroman in Asbury Park, New Jersey. This year we have added the Aflac Iron Girl Lake Las Vegas which will be televised on NBC nationwide.

TH: How was the course chosen?

KH: Ironman likes to showcase the special features of each venue that hosts an Ironman/70.3 event. The bike course features all of the terrain Boise has to offer, including a climb to the Birds of Prey Sancturary and ride through downtown Boise. The Boise Greenbelt (see Why Boise above) is a beautiful run and bike trail along the Boise River which runs through the heart of the City. It is completely shaded and completely flat. There is not a better inner city run anywhere and really showcases Boise.

TH: Can you tell us little about the main staging area and the terrain of the different legs of the race?

KH: The Race will be centered around Boise’s BoDo District. With T2 and the finish line block apart. Both host hotels sit between T2 and the finish line. The district is lined with restaurants, coffee shops, pubs and shops. The awards ceremony will be outdoors at the Boise Center.

TH: Would you consider it fast (i.e.easy or difficult)?

KH: The course should be extremely fast. There are two short steep climbs on the bike course, but it is mainly rolling terrain with the final three miles descending gradually into downtown.

TH: Will it ever be considered as a Saturday race?

KH: This year the event is on Sunday because T2 is on the main road into down town. We can not close that road until after rush hour on Friday (same for our finish line area) which would not give us enough time to set those areas up, and have athletes check their gear bags into the transition area. We are very seriously looking at slight location modifications for 2009 to move the race to Saturday. I realize the importance to the regional athletes for Saturday events which is why all of our Las Vegas races are on Saturdays.

TH: Anything else athletes should know about the event?

KH: The City of Boise and the local businesses are really rolling out the welcome mat for this event. I think the athletes will not only find a great race course but unmatched hospitality. It is also a great course if you have friends and family that want to watch you race. With T2 right downtown and the run course making two loops through BoDo, less then 50 yards from the finish line the action will be easy to see.

TH: What is the breakdown for 70.3 Worlds slots?

KH: 5 Pro slots, 45 age group slots.

For more information about the Boise 70.3 event, visit www.ironman.com/events/ironman70.3/boise70.3

MARCH
March 28, 2008
Snake River Sprint Tri
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Sprint

MAY
May 24, 2008
Triathlon at Rigby Lake
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Olympic & Sprint Distances

JUNE
June 1, 2008
Boise 70.3
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70.3 (Half Iron)

June 7, 2008
VikingMan Triathlon
www.VikingMan.org
Half Iron (70.3)

June 21, 2008
Redfish Racing Triathlons
www.RacingForRecoveryHalf.com
Sprint & Olympic Distances

June 22, 2008
Ironman Coeur dAlene
www.IronmanCDA.com
Ironman

JULY
July 6, 2008
Race the River Triathlon
http://www.racetheriver.com/
Sprint Distance

July 19, 2008
Hayden Women’s Sprint Triathlon
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Sprint Distance

July 26, 2008
Burley Lion’s Spudman Triathlon
http://burleylions.org/spudman.html
Olympic Distance

AUGUST
August 9, 2008
Emmetts “Most Excellent” Triathlon
www.emmetttri.com
Sprint & Olympic Distances

August 16, 2008
Rush Triathlon
www.RushTriathlon.com
Sprint & Olympic Distances

August 16, 2008
Hayden View Triathlon
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Sprint Distance