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THE WEST VIRGINIA TRIATHALATOR 2004

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Saturday, April 24, 2004 Marlinton, West Virginia: Great Greenbrier River Race: Canoe, Mountain Bike, Run (Teams); Location: Riverside Park in Marlinton located on 1st Avenue; 2004 Results At: greenbrierrivertrail.com; 2003 Results At: greenbrierrivertrail.com; 2002 Results At: greenbrierrivertrail.com; 2001 Results At: greenbrierrivertrail.com; 2000 Results At: greenbrierrivertrail.com

Sunday May 16, 2004 : New River Gorge, West Virginia: Odyssey Adventure Racing Academy: Adventure Racing Camp - 5 or 7-Day course; Location: Camp Washington Carver; Phone: (757) 645-3397; email: info@oarevents.com; Register On-Line At: oarevents.com; Course Info: Instruction in land navigation, whitewater paddling and swimming, mountain biking, and fixed ropes skills including rappelling, ascending, and traversing. Aspiring adventure athletes interested in being a part of this fast-growing sport, and experienced racers who want to become more proficient will learn necessary outdoor skills at beautiful Camp Washington Carver. The Academy is the longest-running AR school in America. In addition to covering the above disciplines, we cover physical training, racing strategy and gear selection. Activities are held in scenic locations throughout the beautiful New River Gorge area. Classroom training takes place in the Camp Washington Carver cabin, the largest chestnut-log structure in the country. Instructors are accomplished adventure racers and experts in the various disciplines. The 6-day course culminates with the popular Endorphin FIX 2-Day Adventure Race

Saturday May 22, 2004 : New River Gorge, West Virginia: The Endorphin FIX: 2-Day Adventure Race/125 miles PRO class/75 miles Adventure class; Location: New River Gorge National Park, WV; Phone: (757) 645-3397; email: info@oarevents.com; Register On-Line At: oarevents.com; Course Info: ALL NEW COURSE! A USARA National Championship Qualifier. Widely known as the "toughest 2-day race in the country", the popular 40-hour Endorphin FIX combines an extremely rugged 125-mile course with the magnificent beauty of the New River Gorge. Teams of 2 and 4, as well as solo competitors, hike and bike through the Appalachian Mountains, paddle on the New and/or Gauley Rivers, and conquer a thrilling fixed ropes challenge. This is an unsupported race, meaning no assistance crews are required.; 2003 Results At: oarevents.com; 1999-2003 Results At: oarevents.com

Saturday, May 29, 2004 : Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia: Potomac Highlands Expedition Adventure Race: 60 hour expedition adventure race; Location: Monongahela National Forest, WV; email: Brad Hunt

Saturday, June 12, 2004 ::: Thurmond, West Virginia: - Captain Thurmond's Challenge: Bike 11 miles, Paddle 8 miles, Run 6 miles; Location: 11am Mandatory Race meeting at the Fayette County Courthouse; 2004 Results At: iplayoutside.com; 2003 Results At: iplayoutside.com or newrivercvb.com; 2002 Results At: iplayoutside.com; 2001 Results At: iplayoutside.com; 2000 Results At: iplayoutside.com; 1999 Results At: iplayoutside.com; 1998 Results At: iplayoutside.com

Sunday, June 27, 2004 ::: Oak Hill, West Virginia: ACE Canyon ORT - A Nissan Xterra Point Series Event: Swim 1.5miles, Run 7 miles, Mountain Bike 10 miles; Start Time: 8:45 shuttle departs to start, race start 10am; Location: ACE Adventure Center then shuttle to Stonecliff Public Access, New River Gorge National River; Phone: 1.888.223.7238; email: beth@aceraft.com; Price: $55 race fee, $9 USAT 1 day fee; Course Info: 1.5 mile swim in the New River, w/current, negotiating one Class I rapid. Off road trail run is a seven mile leg with a 1000 vertical feet elev. gain. Mt. Bike leg is 10+ miles with spectacular view of New River Gorge and swim/run transition 1000' below! Very scenic but tough.; Directions To Race From I-64, I-77: Take US 19 North (exit 48)to the Main St./Oak Hill exit. Turn right. At the Speedway Gas station(.1 mile) turn left on Minden Rd. Follow signs 2.9 miles to ACE Adventure Center.; Directions To Race From I-79: Take the US 19 South (exit 57)to the Main St./Oak Hill exit. Turn left, cross bridge. At Speedway Gas station(.2 miles)turn left on Minden Rd. Follow signs 2.9 miles to ACE Adventure Center.; More: Free camping, Free tshirts(first 100 reg.), Free raceday lunch, Free race party presented by Newcastle.; 2004 Results At: xterraplanet.com; 2003 Results aceraft.com: Overall / Age Group also at: iplayoutside.com; 2002 Results At: iplayoutside.com; 2001 Results At: iplayoutside.com (There is a $10 late fee after 6.18.04 NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION)

Saturday, July 3, 2004 ::: Parkersburg, West Virginia: Adventure Pursuit Triathlon: Extreme Torture Challenge Triathlon: Run 10 miles, Paddle 6 miles, Mountain Bike 20 miles; Mud, Sweat and Chaffed Buns Triathlon: Run 3 miles, Paddle 4 miles, Mountain Bike 5 miles; I Finished a Triathlon: Run 1 miles, Paddle 2 miles, Mountain Bike 3 miles; Children's Triathlon: Run Ľ mile, Short Paddle, Mountain Bike 1 mile; Ten-Minute Triathlon: Run Ľ mile, Short Paddle, Mountain Bike 1 mile; Location: Mountwood Park; Phone: (304) 485-0911; email: adventurepursuit@hotmail.com; Register On-Line At: Active.com; 2003 Results At: iplayoutside.com / Active.com; 2002 Results At: iplayoutside.com; 2000 Results At: iplayoutside.com; 1999 Results At: iplayoutside.com

Saturday July 10, 2004 ::: Wheeling, West Virginia: Faith In Action Caregivers Sprint Triathlon: Swim 400 meters, Bike 15.5 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Start Time: 7:30 a.m.; Location: Wheeling Jesuit University; Phone: (304) 243-5420; email: faithinaction@1st.net; Price: $40 USAT members, $49 non-members, $80 teams; Course Info: 400 meter swim in indoor pool at the McDonough Center, Wheeling Jesuit Univ.; 25 K bike on police patrolled course from Wheeling Jesuit Univ. to Washington Ave. then east on National Road to Lumber Ave. to the Shilling Bridge. Course goes through the Elm Grove Crossing Mall parking lot to Krause Rd. then to National Rd. East on National Rd. to Middle Creek Road. Middle Creek Rd. to base of Union Hill Road. Turn around and return to Wheeling Jesuit Univ. following same route. 5K run on cross country trail on campus.; Directions To Race: From Interstate 70 take the Washington Ave. exit and follow signs one quarter mile to Wheeling Jesuit University. Volunteers will direct race participants.; 2003 Results At: TriFind.net (Individual and team competiton winners receive medals. Overall male and female winners recieve trophies. Individuals can compete in gender, age and weight categories. Teams can compete in categories such as family team, business team, clergy team, faith community team, combined age teams, and civic/social club teams. All proceeds from the race will benefit Faith in Action Caregivers, a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of independent living of older adults and people with disabilities through the shared ministry of faith communities. Typical free services include transportation to medical appointments, shopping, errands, chores, respite, friendly visiting and other services provided regardless of income level.)

Sunday, July 11, 2004::: Richwood, West Virginia: Scenic Mountain Triathlon: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 17 miles, Run 6 miles; Location: Summit Lake - approximately 8 miles East of Richwood, WV on Route 39/55; 2003 Results: richwoodwv.com; 2002 Results: Click Here; 2001 Results At: iplayoutside.com; 2000 Results At: iplayoutside.com; 1999 Results At: iplayoutside.com; 1998 Results At: iplayoutside.com

Saturday, July 31, 2004 ::: Huntington, West Virginia: Tristate Kid's Triathlon: Kid's Triathlon; Location: Beech Fork Lake; 4 miles off Route 152 in Lavalette (Near Lavalette, WV); Register On-Line At: Active.com; Course Info: The children’s triathlon will have 3 age categories and different distances for each: 7 and 8 year olds will swim 100 yards, bike 1 ˝ miles, run Ľ mile; 9 and 10 year olds will swim 150 yards, bike 4 miles and run 1 mile; 11 and 12 year olds will swim 200 yards, bike 6.2 miles and run 2 miles. : (Huntington is located at the intersection of Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky, directly on the Ohio River.)

Sunday, August 01, 2004 Huntington, West Virginia: Tristate Triathlon: Short Course: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 25 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Long Course: Swim 1500 meters, Bike 25 miles, Run 6.2 miles; Start Time: 7.45am; Location: Beech Fork Lake; 4 miles off Route 152 in Lavalette (Near Lavalette, WV); 2004 Results At: doitsports.com; 2003 Results At healthyhuntington.org: Olympic / Sprint / Relay / Challenge (Huntington is located at the intersection of Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky, directly on the Ohio River.)

Saturday, August 28, 2004 ::: Morgantown, West Virginia: Sprint Splash 'n Spin Triathlon: Swim 330 yards, Bike 10 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Location: Marilla Park & Pool (Morgantown is in northern West Virginia, 77 miles south of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania)

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