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Ten members travel to Lake Guntersville, Alabama.
8/15/2010
This year led to some great finishes at the 2010 Mountain Lakes Triathlon.   More >>
 
Debbie Carey takes 3rd overall female at the inaugural Tri Oxford!
8/15/2010
This year's new event by Start2Finish was a great event for all.   More >>
 
The Annie Oakley, Sharpshooter and Showman Shooter take over Herb Parsons.
8/2/2010
Three great events took place at Herb Parsons Lake this past weekend, just east of Memphis.   More >>
 
Skinner represents Team USA at the 2010 Long Distance Triathlon World Championships!
8/1/2010
Jeff had a great finish placing 16th in the 55-59 age group and as the 2nd American in that group! Amazing!!!!!   More >>
 
John Phillips heads to his homeland for an Ironman.
8/1/2010
John completed the 2010 Ironman UK this past Saturday, July 31st.   More >>
 
Lesley qualifies for "Best of the US" at the Music City Triathlon.
7/26/2010
Just shy of a dozen MTR members traveled to Nashville to partake in the Music City Triathlon weekend.   More >>
 
Thunder makes a small presence at the Heart O' Dixie Triathlon.
7/25/2010
Fejfar takes age group at this year's race.   More >>
 
Memphis Thunder had some great results at the 2010 Mighty Mite Triathlon!
7/18/2010
Hallett pushes into the top 10 men while Brainard takes top female spot!   More >>
 
Burch takes top in her age group at the 2010 Sunfish Triathlon!
7/11/2010
Lisa Burch had a great race at this year's Sunfish Sprint Triahtlon.   More >>
 
Newman is heading to Kona!!!
6/28/2010
Mark Newman took the top spot at the Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs Lake Triathlon and earned a spot at the 2010 Ironman World Championships in Kona!   More >>
 
Thunder has a massive turnout and great results at one of the area favorites, the Dragonfly Tri!
6/20/2010
Thunder had over forty participants between individuals and relay teams, brought home two overall awards, and earned eight other age group awards!   More >>
 
The Dyer duo take on the Publix Siesta Key Triathlon!
6/13/2010
Husband and wife Tim and Cassandra Dyer took advantage of the opportunity to get in a new race venue while on vacation.   More >>
 
Brainard, Meneley and Newman all take podium spots at Ironman 70.3 Kansas!
6/7/2010
Seven MTR members took on this half-Ironman distance event, with three members qualifying for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in November!   More >>
 
Skinner takes age group again at the Coliseum Rock 'N Rollman Half!
6/6/2010
Jeff defended his age group title again this year in the hottest race Macon has seen in a long time.   More >>
 
The Heatwave Triathlon again hosts a great event for MTR members!
6/6/2010
Wendy Fejfar brings home some nice pottery as the 2nd place Athena.   More >>
 
The Memphis in May weekend drew out tons of Memphis Thunder Racing team members!
5/24/2010
Lesley Brainard leads the charge taking 5th overall female and 1st Masters!   More >>
 
Skinner and Greenburg have podium finishes at Gulf Coast Triathlon!
5/10/2010
Choppy waters, gusty winds and seasonally warm temps made this years race a challenge for all the finishers.   More >>
 
Tune takes top spot at the 2010 King of the Hill Triathlon!
5/2/2010
A rough weather weekend didn't slow down Billy on his way to the top of the field at Tupelo's spring race.   More >>
 
Newberry and Vancil take on St. Anthony's.
4/26/2010
Scott and Jon traveled to Florida to take on this great Olympic distance event.   More >>
 
Thunder Cares Road Clean-Up
4/20/2010
Several team members led by Scott Marcom spent last Saturday morning picking up trash on Wolf River Blvd between St. George's and the Church. Many Thunder and local riders ride this section of the road so hopefully their ride will be a little more scenic.   More >>
 
Congratulations to our Boston Marathon finishers!
4/20/2010
Nicki Hutchens and Debbie Carey represented Memphis Thunder at this year's event.   More >>
 
Thunder heads down to New Orleans!
4/19/2010
Three MTR members took on this years 70.3 event.   More >>
 
Brainard and Tune place top at the Los Locos Duathlon!
4/12/2010
The new Spring timing for this event brought out a huge number of Thunder participants   More >>
 
Another great Thunder turnout at Ole Miss!
3/29/2010
Over 15 Memphis Thunder Racing athletes completed this year's Rebelman Triathlon.   More >>
 
It was a cold and wet Germantown Half-marathon weekend!
3/22/2010
Please follow the link for the full story and list of finishers.   More >>
 
Rain and "Thunder" were in store for the Natchez Trace Duathlon.
3/22/2010
Wet and stormy weather turned this weekend's events into a duathlon only.   More >>
 
Memphis Thunder takes on Sylamore once again!
2/21/2010
Fourteen members once again braved the river crossing on this great mid-south ultramarathon.   More >>
 
Thunder Cares Entertains at Page Robbins Adult Day Care
2/15/2010
Thunder Cares Entertains at Page Robbins Adult Day Care   More >>
 
Newberry appears in "The Commercial Appeal".
1/19/2010
MTR member Scott Newberry appeared in a January article of "The Commercial Appeal", the local Memphis area newspaper.   More >>
 
Thunder was everywhere at the Memphis Marathon Weekend!
12/6/2009
Memphis Thunder Racing had over 40 members complete the Grizzlie House 5k, Memphis Half-Marathon, or Memphis Marathon this past weekend!   More >>
 
Meneley brings home hardware at the 70.3 World Championship!
11/15/2009
Sandy Meneley and Jeff Fejfar represented Thunder at the 2009 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Clearwater, Florida.   More >>
 
Four Thunder members take on the Ironman!
11/8/2009
Fogel, Newberry, Skinner and Wiese completed the 2009 Ironman Florida triathlon this past Saturday!   More >>
 
Memphis Thunder Racing heads to Austin!
10/26/2009
Seven team members traveled to Austin, Texas to compete at the Longhorn Ironman 70.3 Triathlon and Aquabike.   More >>
 
The Inaugural "Du at the Wolf" was great fun for all!
10/25/2009
Memphis Thunder Racing held its 1st Annual offroad duathlon this past Saturday at the new Wolf River Wildlife Area.   More >>
 
Sills and Crossman qualify for Boston!
10/19/2009
Allen Sills and Roy Crossman make their qualifying times at the 2009 Detroit Marathon this past weekend.   More >>
 
Brahm takes second overall female at Tri the Lake!
10/5/2009
Leslie took second overall at this Heber Springs sprint-distance race.   More >>
 
Memphis Thunder Racing takes on Ironman 70.3 Augusta.
9/27/2009
Sandy Meneley earns her spot for the 70.3 World Championships in November!   More >>
 
Thunder has a great turnout at the Los Locos Duathlon!
9/27/2009
Lesley Brainard takes 3rd overall female at this great local race.   More >>
 
Newberry and Kimler complete the half-ironman distance at Atomic Man.
9/27/2009
Scott took 4th in his age group at this challenging race.   More >>
 
A little wet, but the Kids Tri for Cory was great fun for all!
9/21/2009
Almost 200 athletes, ages 7-14, completed the 5th Annual Kids Tri for Cory, presented by Memphis Thunder Racing.   More >>
 
Skinner takes 4th age group at the Long Course Triathlon National Championship!
9/20/2009
Jeff qualified for the 2010 Long Course Triathlon World Championship with his great performance.   More >>
 
Memphis Thunder Racing takes the 2009 Southeast Region Club Series Championship!
9/19/2009
The Thunder women traveled to Gainesville, Georgia to bring home the 6th straight SERCS championship!   More >>
 
Memphis Thunder takes on the Cedars of Lebanon Triathlon.
9/13/2009
Team members Bill Bell and David Clifton represented Thunder at this year's event.   More >>
 
Fejfar takes second overall at the 17th Annual Wolfpack Triathlon!
8/31/2009
Seven MTR members took on the trails of Shelby Farms this past weekend.   More >>
 
Bell and Musser complete the McMinnville City Triathlon!
8/30/2009
Bill Bell and Merle Musser complete this Team Magic event.   More >>
 
Thunder is represented at the USAT Age Group National Championships!
8/23/2009
Fejfar, Tune and Hallett competed against the rest of the nation in their respective age groups.   More >>
 
Three complete the 23rd Annual Sandestin Triathlon!
8/23/2009
Scott, Forsdick and Lafferty traveled to the Florida panhandle to complete this great event.   More >>
 
Keeton and Scott represent Thunder at Tri Fall Creek Falls.
8/17/2009
Justin and Clayton completed this Olympic distance event in Pikeville, Tennessee.   More >>
 
Over forty MTR members complete the Showman Shooter and Sharpshooter Triathlons!
8/16/2009
Thunder had an outstanding turnout at this year's newest races, the Showman Shooter Triathlon and Sharpshooter Supersprint.   More >>
 
Tune takes 3rd overall at the 2009 King of the Hill!
8/9/2009
Billy Tune biked the second fastest bike split of the day to put himself in position to place overall.   More >>
 
Eight complete the Mountain Lakes Triathlon.
8/9/2009
Debbie Dees and Jeanine Watts bring home age group awards!   More >>
 
Simek completes the Ironman 70.3 Steelhead!
8/2/2009
Philipe traveled to Benton Harbor, Michigan, this past Saturday to compete at this event.   More >>
 
MTR checks out the new Music City Triathlon course.
7/26/2009
Thunder had a small contingent travel to the 31st Annual Music City Tri this past Sunday.   More >>
 
With seasonally cool temperatures, the only hot part of this year's MightyMite Tri was the water!
7/19/2009
Over 35 MTR team members completed this year's race   More >>
 
Traylor and Truitt take on Chattanooga.
7/12/2009
Scott and Bruce both completed the Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon this past weekend.   More >>
 
Thunder heads down to the Sunfish Triathlon!
7/12/2009
Jim Baas and David Clifton completed this year's Sunfish Triathlon this past weekend.   More >>
 
Zoccola & Brahm place overall at the Race of Grace Triathlon.
6/28/2009
Four Memphis Thunder Racing team members completed this race over the weekend.   More >>
 
Hallett becomes an Ironman at Coeur d'Alene!
6/22/2009
Josh completed the Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene this past weekend.   More >>
 
Thunder has a huge turnout at the Dragonfly Triathlon!
6/14/2009
The storms parted and Memphis Thunder Racing had 40 team members complete this year's race!   More >>
 
ThunderCares raises over $2200 through "Racing for a Cause".
6/11/2009
Memphis Thunder Racing donated $2252.73 to Teen Challenge of Memphis on June 10th, 2009.   More >>
 
MTR has great results at the 2009 Toad Suck Tri Fest!
6/7/2009
Mitchell, Phillips and Hazen all come home from Lake Beaverfork with hardware.   More >>
 
From Memphis to Switzerland!
6/7/2009
Chris Mueller traveled to Rapperswil-Jona, Lake of Zurich, to complete the Ironman 70.3 Switzerland Triathlon!   More >>
 
Fejfar completes the USA Triathlon Southeast Regional Championship.
6/7/2009
Jeff Fejfar completed the Festival of Flowers Triathlon in Ninety Six, South Carolina.   More >>
 
Five MTR team members complete the Heatwave Classic Triathlon.
6/6/2009
Traylor, Carter, Bible, Watts and Crawford completed the Heatwave Classic Triathlon this weekend.   More >>
 
Skinner takes age group at his second half of the season!
5/31/2009
Jeff Skinner took home the top spot in the 55-59 age group at the Coliseum Rock 'n RollMan Triathlon.   More >>
 
Brahm, Simmers and Bible complete the GJCC Memorial Day Triathlon.
5/26/2009
Leslie, Suzanne and Chuk each took home age group awards at this years event.   More >>
 
No rain, but plenty of "Thunder" at the 2009 Memphis in May weekend!
5/18/2009
Memphis Thunder Racing had over 50 team members participate in this year's Memphis in May Triathlon events.   More >>
 
Skinner wins age group at the Gulf Coast Triathlon!
5/10/2009
Jeff Skinner wins the 55-59 age group at the 2009 Gulf Coast Triathlon in Panama City Beach.   More >>
 
Thunder Racing Road Clean-up Day
4/29/2009
Seven Memphis Thunder Racing members joined together to wallow through the mud and filth to put the trash along Reynolds Road in its rightful place.   More >>
 
Jon Vancil completes the famous St. Anthony's Triathlon!
4/27/2009
Even with the swim cancelled, Jon still has a great race in St. Petersburg, Florida.   More >>
 
Dakin and Keeton represent Thunder at Powerman Alabama.
4/20/2009
Melanie Dakin, Justin Keeton and Karen Packer all competed in duathlons this past weekend.   More >>
 
Thunder was well represented at the Boston Marathon.
4/20/2009
Five Memphis Thunder Racing members completed the 2009 Boston Marathon this week!   More >>
 
Eight Thunder team members take on XTERRA Memphis!
4/19/2009
Eight team members of Memphis Thunder Racing took on the wet and muddy course of the 1st annual XTERRA Memphis offroad triathlon this weekend!   More >>
 
Doug Ruddle takes age group podium at the Escape from Fort Desoto Triathlon.
4/12/2009
Doug took 3rd place in the 45-49 age group this past Saturday in St. Petersburg, Florida.   More >>
 
Thirteen members of Memphis Thunder complete the largest 70.3 to date!
4/6/2009
Thirteen team members completed the inaugural Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans triathlon this past Sunday, April 5th.   More >>
 
The 21st Annual Wolfman Dualthlon has another great Thunder turnout.
3/30/2009
Jeff Fejfar took 5th overall to win his age group and Cindy Ashe, Ben Shaw, Trevor Hopper and Scott Mitchell each earned a podium spot in their respective age groups.   More >>
 
Memphis Thunder Racing has another great showing at the Rebel Man Triathlon
3/30/2009
MTR had 20 finishers of the once again chilly Rebel Man Sprint Triathlon this past Sunday, March 29th.   More >>
 
Tune and Newberry place overall at the inaugural Natchez Trace Triathlon & Duathlon.
3/23/2009
Nineteen members of Memphis Thunder participated at the newest local race, the Natchez Trace Duathlon and Triathlon this past Sunday.   More >>
 
Nicki Hutchens takes 2nd Grandmaster at the Germantown Half-marathon!
3/16/2009
Eleven MTR team members took place in the Germantown Half-marathon and Mayor's Cup 5k this weekend.   More >>
 
MTR gets cycling safety signs put up around Collierville.
3/9/2009
Memphis Thunder Racing purchased and worked together with the city of Collierville to put up road signs to help bring awareness to cycling safety.   More >>
 
Shaw and Bible take age group wins at the "Du it in the Dirt" Duathlon
3/9/2009
Ben Shaw and Chuk Bible both took age group wins at the 2009 Du it in the Dirt Duathlon this past weekend in Hot Springs, Arkansas.   More >>
 
Thunder Participates in the Sylamore 50k/25k Trail run
2/23/2009
12 Thunder members participated in the Sylamore 50k & 25k Trail run this past weekend.   More >>
 
Newberry, Traylor and Truitt complete the Mardi Gras Marathon
2/2/2009
Scott Newberry, Scott Traylor and Bruce Truitt all finished the Mardi Gras Marathon in New Orleans this past weekend.   More >>
 
Memphis Thunder Racing has great results in the Road Race Series.
1/18/2009
Memphis Thunder Racing has great results in the Road Race Series.   More >>
 
Thunder is all about at the Memphis St. Jude Marathon Weekend!
12/7/2008
Over 30 members of Memphis Thunder Racing completed one of the three races this past weekend.   More >>
 
Greenburg and Sills complete Ironman Arizona!
11/24/2008
Memphis Thunder Racing adds two more team members to the Ironman list!   More >>
 
Thunder adds 17 members to the "Ironman" list!
11/2/2008
Seventeen Memphis Thunder Racing team members completed their first Ironman on November 1st at the Ford Ironman Florida triathlon.   More >>
 
Some may ask how you train for a 112-mile bike leg?
10/26/2008
Click "more" for the answer...   More >>
 
Ronda Jacoby completes the Great Floridian Triathlon!
10/26/2008
Ronda completed the full-iron distance race this past weekend in Clermont, Florida.   More >>
 
Local Triathlon Team Turns Non-Profit and Gives Back to Community
10/16/2008
The following story was posted in part in several local, Memphis area publications.   More >>
 
Memphis Thunder has a great race at the Longhorn Ironman 70.3
10/6/2008
Four team members completed the Longhorn Ironman 70.3 triathlon in Austin, Texas.   More >>
 
Kelsey Markham takes age group Duathlon World Title.
9/28/2008
Kelsey Markham took the 18-19 age group World Title at the ITU Short Course Duathlon World Championship.   More >>
 
Thunder takes part in another Los Locos Duathlon.
9/28/2008
Several Memphis Thunder Racing team members competed at the Los Locos Duathlon this past Sunday, September 28th.   More >>
 
Kelsey Markham becomes age group national champion.
9/21/2008
Kelsey won the 19 and under division at the 2008 USAT National Age Group Championships!   More >>
 
Music City Triathlon finishers miss out on the swim leg.
9/15/2008
Due to local weather conditions, participants in the Music City Triathlon did not complete a swim, and finished the bike and run in 40mph gusts and wet conditions.   More >>
 
Memphis Thunder Racing results from the Old Hickory Lake Triathlon.
9/7/2008
Congrats to Melanie Dakin, the lone Thunder member at the Old Hickory Lake Triathlon.   More >>
 
Memphis Thunder Racing has a strong group at the Great Illini Half.
9/7/2008
Twelve MTR team members competed at the 2008 Great Illini Half at Lake Mattoon Beach, Illinois this past Saturday.   More >>
 
MTR takes home the 2008 SERCS Championship from Peachtree!
8/24/2008
Skinner, Simmers, Lee and Sanders competed at the TRI Peachtree City Triathlon this past Saturday and brought home the 2008 Southeast Region Club Series Championship once again for Memphis Thunder Racing!   More >>
 
Thunder enjoys the 16th Annual Wolfpack Triathlon.
8/18/2008
Thunder members enjoyed the offroad fun of this year's Wolfpack Triathlon at Shelby Farms this past Sunday.   More >>
 
The Degray Lake Triathlon Festival was a hit as always.
8/17/2008
Several Memphis Thunder Racing team members participated at the Degray Lake Triathlon Festival this past weekend.   More >>
 
ThunderCares and Special Olympics athletes hold a great field day!
8/17/2008
Memphis Thunder Racing and athletes from the Memphis-area Special Olympics held a field day on Saturday, August 16th, at Halle Park.   More >>
 
Thunder has a strong showing at the Mountain Lakes Triathlon.
8/10/2008
Four team members completed the Mountain Lakes Triathlon on Saturday August 9th, in Guntersville, Alabama.   More >>
 
Thunder was proud to take part in the 1st Annual FitCity Triathlon!
8/10/2008
Thunder was extremely proud to be a part of the newest Memphis area triathlon on Saturday, August 9th.   More >>
 
Plenty of heat and hills at the King of the Hill Triathlon!
8/3/2008
Several team members completed the 3rd Annual Tupelo King of the Hill Triathlon on Saturday, August 2nd.   More >>
 
Thunder was nine members strong at Heart O' Dixie.
7/27/2008
Nine Memphis Thunder Racing team members completed the 29th Annual Heart O' Dixie Triathlon this weekend.   More >>
 
Three members completed the Cedars of Lebanon Triathlon!
7/27/2008
Several MTR team members completed the Cedars of Lebanon Triathlon on Saturday, July 27th.   More >>
 
Bruce Truitt and Jeanine Watts complete the Vineman Ironman 70.3!
7/21/2008
Congrats to our two Memphis Thunder Racing team members who traveled to California!   More >>
 
Thunder members travel to New York City to race!
7/21/2008
Kelsey Markham, Reed Walters and Tom Bononno traveled to the Nautica New York City Triathlon this past weekend.   More >>
 
MTR has a great turnout at the 25th Annual Mightymite Triathlon!
7/20/2008
Memphis Thunder Racing had a great turnout at the 25th Annual Mightymite Triathlon this past Saturday July 19th, in Forrest City, Arkansas.   More >>
 
"Racing for a Cause" raises $5653 for the Church Health Center!
7/16/2008
Memphis Thunder Racing presented a check for $5653 to the Church Health Center on Wednesday, July 16th. These funds where raised by "Racing for a Cause" at the Memphis in May Triathlon.   More >>
 
Thunder competes at the Sunfish and Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlons.
7/13/2008
Members of MTR competed at both the Sunfish Triathlon and the Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon this past weekend.   More >>
 
Barbara Zocolla has another strong showing at the McMinnville City Triathlon.
6/29/2008
Barbara Zoccola was the lone MTR member at the 2008 McMinnville City Triathlon on June 28th. She came away with another age group first place!   More >>
 
Damie Roberts takes top honors at the 2008 Race of Grace Triathlon.
6/22/2008
Three MTR team members competed at the 2008 Race of Grace Triathlon this past Saturday, June 21, in Philadelphia, Mississippi.   More >>
 
Thunder shows strong at the Dragonfly Triathlon.
6/14/2008
Memphis Thunder Racing had a strong showing at the 2008 Dragonfly Triathlon at Sardis Lake this weekend.   More >>
 
Way to go Thunder finishers of the Heatwave Classic Triathlon.
6/8/2008
Several Memphis Thunder Racing team members completed the Heatwave Classic Triathlon in Ridgeland, Mississippi.   More >>
 
Congratulations to the finishers of the Coliseum Rock 'N RollMan Half!
6/1/2008
Four Memphis Thunder Racing team members completed the Coliseum Rock 'N RollMan Half this past Saturday, May 31st.   More >>
 
Memphis Thunder has a race filled Memorial Day weekend.
5/27/2008
Memphis Thunder Racing had three team members compete at both the Y-TRI and the GJCC sprint triathlons this past weekend.   More >>
 
Thunder once again has a great turnout for the Memphis in May weekend!
5/19/2008
Memphis Thunder Racing had 6 individual finishers complete the Mountain Bike Triathlon and 39 individual finishers complete the Memphis in May Triathlon this past weekend!   More >>
 
Congratulations to the Memphis Thunder finishers of the Gulf Coast Triathlon.
5/11/2008
Several Memphis Thunder Racing team members completed the Gulf Coast half-ironman distance Triathlon this past Saturday, May 10, 2008.   More >>
 
2nd annual "Cycle for Safety" in memory of Cory Horton was a huge success!
5/5/2008
2nd annual "Cycle for Safety" in memory of Cory Horton was a huge success!   More >>
 
A small but strong Thunder showing at the Alabama Coastal Tri - um, I mean Du.
5/4/2008
Damie Roberts takes 5th overall and Jeff Skinner takes 3rd in the 50-54 age group this past weekend at the Alabama Coastal Tri. Because of rough water conditions, the race directors changed the format to a run-bike-run duathlon for this event.   More >>
 
Congrats to our MTR Mr. Trophy Ironwill Triathlon finishers!
5/4/2008
Congrats to all our Memphis Thunder Racing athletes who completed the Mr. Trophy Ironwill Triathlon on May 3, 2008.   More >>
 
1st Annual "FitCity" Dash n Splash was a great event!
4/18/2008
WellWorx Sporting Clubs 1st Annual "FitCity" Dash n Splash on Friday, April 18, was a great event.   More >>
 
Team Magic puts on another great duathlon weekend in Irondale, and MTR was there.
4/14/2008
Several Memphis Thunder Racing team members competed at the Powerman Alabama Duathlon and WhistleStop Duathlon this weekend.   More >>
 
MTR 2007 season recap slideshow!
4/9/2008
In case you missed the party, or had a few too many to remember, here is the slideshow presented at the party.   More >>
 
Thunder runs amok in the mud at the Wolfman Duathlon!
3/31/2008
Although the weather threatened with rain, thunder, and lightning, the Wolfman Duathlon made an unforgettable race experience for all those who participated.   More >>
 
MTR beats the cold to compete at the Rebel Man sprint triathlon.
3/30/2008
It was a cool and windy day in Oxford, but Memphis Thunder Racing had a awesome turnout for this popular local race. Congrats to all the finishers!   More >>
 
The MTR Triathlon Clinic on Saturday, March 1st, was a huge success!
3/2/2008
The MTR Triathlon Clinic on Saturday, March 1st, was a huge success!   More >>
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