Chamber director brands Washington as a triathlete destination

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Chamber director brands Washington as a triathlete destination

Published: Saturday, August 7th, 2010 @ 9:12 am
By: BCN ( More Entries )

Above: This happy contender pushes himself out of the Pamlico River to complete his first leg of the competition.

Below: After the swimming leg, it is a necessity to push forward to the bikes kept in the bike pen, where they must cycle to either Goose Creek State Park or Broad Creek. (images by Stan Deatherage)

Above: Amputee contender #98 (do not have his name...please forward if you know it) raises up from the Pamlico River (Below:) and then prepares to make his way, by bicycle, to Goose Creek State Park and back. Now, this guy is the true American stud. I wish I knew this man. (images by Stan Deatherage)

Above and Below: The crowd cheered as if they understood the physical stress that was meted out to these triathletes as they endured the first leg of the arduous swimming course in the Pamlico River, and then as they cycled on to Goose Creek State Park or Broad Creek. (images by Stan Deatherage)

Above: Sam Fulmer, of Washington, heads off on his portion of his relay team's competition to complete the triathalon.

Below: Cyclists pour out from the bicycle pen, with volunteer Lorrie Melton cheering them on.(images by Stan Deatherage)

Above: Determination and conditioning are the twin tools to finishing this trek, and it can be seen in the faces of these athletes.

Below: Judy Jennette, former mayor of Wahington, serves as a volunteer waving the cyclists on the bike route. (images by Stan Deatherage)

Above: A great gaggle of cyclists strike out for Goose Creek State Park and Broad Creek.

Below: It does appear that Connie Cipriano senses the thrill of the competition here, and with her trademark sterling attitude, there's an excellent opportunity that she'll be back again next year for a second helping of this competition's adrenaline rush. (images by Stan Deatherage)