Snapshot of 2010 Vermilion Harbor Triathlon

Swim start at the Vermilion Harbor Triathlon. More photos can be found here.

Back Roads and Beaches relay team runner Joanna Johnson finishes strong in the olympic relay.

Despite the threat of rain in today's forecast, it turned out to be a beautiful day in Vermilion for the annual HFP Vermilion Harbor Triathlon. Results from the triathlon will be posted here.

Congratulations to first place olympic relay team, Back Roads and Beaches. Team members include swimmer, Jim Janasko of Amherst; cyclist, Todd Westley of Elyria, and runner Joanna Johnson who is part of the Oberlin College Cross Country team.  Much of the cycling course utilizes the Back Roads and Beaches route. Congratulations to all the athletes that came out to enjoy the great weather, challenging course and formidable competition. To see a full album of today's race and the participants, check out the Back Roads and Beaches Facebook page.

2010 NCN Lorain Lakeview Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon recap

Almost 200 participants enjoyed near perfect weather for yesterday’s Lorain Lakeview Sprint Triathlon/ Duathlon hosted by NCN Racing. Posted results indicated the overall winner for the sprint triathlon was Jeff Wilson whose overall time was 1:01:31. Second place overall was Brooks Butler with an overall time of 1:02:23. First place, women’s division was Joanne Collins with an overall time of 1:12:20. Second place women's overall went to Angela Ridgel with a time of 1:15:05. First place duathlon men’s division went to Michael Larimer, second to Mark Wladecki. First place duathlon women’s went to Julie Visconsi, second place to Anja Jankowsky. Final results are posted here and more photos from yesterday’s race can be seen in an album at the Back Roads and Beaches Facebook page.

Thank you and congratulations to first place relay team - Back Roads and Beaches!

2009 Vermilion Harbour Triathlon recap

It was a hot but otherwise beautiful day for the 2nd Vermilion Harbour Triathlon today. About 500 people showed up to compete in Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike. Overall winner for the Olympic Tri was Ross Hartley with a time of 2:02:25. Overall female was Andrea Myers with a time of 2:23:57. Complete results can be found at the HFP Website here. Adam Kuncel, wearing the Back Roads and Beaches logo, came in 12th overall with the impressive time of 2:19:30. Congratulations to all the athletes who participated in today’s race, including the 1st place Olympic distance team Back Roads and Beaches that consisted of Eileen Bringman (swim time 24:10), Don Haradem (bike time 1:11:25) and Graham Wellman (run time 39:40). Thanks also to Jim Galloway who represented BRaB and placed first in the 50–54 category.

Below are some scenes from today’s race. For more photos click here to Visit Lorain County’s Photostream

From left: Jim Galloway (placed first in the 50–54 category Olympic distance tri), Team BRaB: Don Haradem (bike), Eileen Bringman (swim), Graham Wellman (run)-first place Olympic team.

Triathlon News

Congratulations to Adam Kuncel who placed 2nd in 25–29 category at the Cleveland Triathlon. Adam’s overall time was 2:15. Left, Adam transitions from swim to bike; below, Adam receives his award. This Saturday, BRaB will be getting photos at the Findley Triathlon. Good luck to all racers! (photos courtesy of Adam Kuncel)