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Xterra Off-Road Triathlon Takes Over Grafton Lakes State Park

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By Doug La Rocque
Despite the early start, 7 am to be precise, all the participants in the 17th annual race were ready to go.  [private]

Winners Daryl Weaver, Kelli Montgomery
Winners Daryl Weaver, Kelli Montgomery

The event started with a 1k swim around the beach, a 20k bike ride and finished with a 6k run.  Water and Gatorade were present throughout the course, with power bars, fruit and even a massage awaiting the participants as they crossed the finish line.  This year’s overall winner was Daryl Weaver of Lititz, PA with Kelli Montgomery of Wallingford, CT leading all the female racers.

 

Racers charge across the beach at the start of the race, heading into the water Photo by Doug La Rocque
Racers charge across the beach at the start of the race, heading into the water Photo by Doug La Rocque
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Obstacles such as this rock are part of the course at this Triathlon. Photos by Doug La Rocque

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