Here are some images from the Sep 20, 2003 Virginia's New River Trail Challenge wilderness triathlon! This event was 40 miles of biking, 12 miles of paddling a canoe, and then running a half-marathon (13.1 miles). We finished it in 7 hours 56 minutes. Wahhooo!!!!

Virginia's New River Trail Challenge - 2003

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Starting line smiles All smiles at the starting line. Is that because ignorance is bliss, or because we could smell the biscuits and gravy from the local festival? Don, Karen, Daron, and Kayla
Karen on a quick break Our only bike break was when we stopped to help someone with a flat. Love that Virginia morning fog! Karen is ready to go!
Kayla and Daron after helping out Stand still and smile (I need the break!). Kayla and Daron
Stretch those legs! After a few hours in a canoe, you gotta stand up and stretch those legs!
Passing or being passed? Is Karen passing or being passed?
Shoes On! Lace 'em up!
I'm ready for a run! Thank goodness the paddling's over with. All smiles before we hit the run. Katy, Darian, Karen, and Don
More fuel! Eat while you can! It's a long run to margaritaville! Daron and Kayla
Ready, Set ... Dry socks, fresh GU, and smiles. Ready, set,.... Don, Karen, Kayla, and Daron
Off we go! And they're off!! Again.
Scenic wave! Wave to the camera! A scenic spot on the run. We're smiling because we're only 0.2 miles into the run. Daron, Don, Kayla, Karen, and a volunteer.
And away they go! Heading up the hill. There was only one. 3% grade, 13.1 miles.
Heading out. Heading out for the long haul...
Finish-D & K After many miles and water breaks and gel packs, finally we reach the finish line. And still looking strong!
Finish-Don & Karen Not sure why the two of us are looking kind of whupped. Must be something wrong with the camera.
Karen-still smilin' Give her a few moments of rest, and look at that smile!! Behind the endorphins we're thinking "Wow! I'm still alive! We actually did it!"
Daron & Kyla Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate!
Best in Show-Kayla 2nd Place in age group!!
Best in Show-Karen Woman, Age 30-50; 3rd Place
Marion-the Logi Numero Uno Support Team Captain!!
The Team The Adventure Family Race Team!!

May the adventure continue...!!!!