Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon
September 2008
Congratulations to David Bevins, Paul McCarthy, Pete Lozicki and Pat Drueke (not shown) for participating in the triathlon—no small feat, indeed! They are amazing triathletes!
Patrick left the scene before the Team Rhoades McKee photo...but check him out leading a pack of runners.
The Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon had 1,087 registered participants—with 989 finishing (323 females/666 males).
It was a beautiful morning at Collins Park/Reeds Lake.
The first heat of swimmers hit the water—approximately 7:30 a.m.
An overview of a portion of the crowd at the water transition area.
At the water transition area.
Aid Station #4—manned by Rhoades McKee and St. John’s Home folk.
Aid Station #3—Team Rhoades McKee (and family). (picture by Cecilia Schwartz)
Mary Ann Cartwright handing off a cup of H2O to Michael Smith, the overall winner of the Men’s division. (picture by Cecilia Schwartz)
The "finish" line.
The opposite side of the finish line banner.
So many trophies!
Lisa Bonney, VP of Development of St. John’s Home, with the mountain bike to be raffled. A total of $1,334 was collected on behalf of St. John's Home (www.stjohnshome.org).
The winner of the mountain bike—Gabe Vanlangevelde from Holland.
EGR folk:Shannyn Fasbender, Cathy Cohen and Susan Perry (Susan is the Race Coordinator of EGR, Parks & Recreation).
Our own David Bevins was one of seven participants who chose to compete in the Chariot Division of the Triathlon. The Chariot Division consists of pulling a disabled child in a kayak/raft for the one-half mile swim, in a buggy behind the bike for 17.2 miles and then finishing up in a jogging buggy for the 4.9 mile run. David’s overall finish time was an amazing 2:15:37 for the entire race! Hats off to David for not only his participation in the triathlon, but more importantly, for giving a disabled child the opportunity to experience the triathlon first hand. David, you’re an amazing triathlete!
The medallions for the Chariot division.
