2007 Ryanman Triathlon

Ryan Robinson's 2nd Annual Ryanman Triathlon. This year's event - a half-Ironman distance triathlon: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride, and a 13.1 mile run. See http://www.nordicskiracer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=1811 for results!

At the staging area: "I think it's time to siwm!"
Ryan said, "The water is so bad in the lake right now, that I have to take an allergy pill before I swim!" Turned out the water was not that bad...
"Let's go!"
They're off!
Ryan used empty bleach bottles and a GPS to create an out-and-back course on Darb Lake. Swimmers did three laps.

Mikey provide swim support from the Kayak.
It's raining! Give me the umbrella!
Ryan heading toward the finish.
Putting on shoes for the run back to the house. "Wonder how long before Spencer gets in?"
Spencer is not too far behind...
Spencer running back to the house after making a wrong turn in the neighborhood. "I thought it was two lefts then a right..."
Ryan talks with Greg Worrel about the bike route.
They're off! Spencer's lagging a little as he gets into the right gear.
Ryan, Spencer, Greg, and Mike Muha heading out of West Bloomfield. All bikers are members of Team NordicSkiRacer.com! Go NordicSkiRacer!
Bike leg done. "Daddy, are you finished yet?"
Changing into running gear.
Ryan leads the pack at the finish of the second running loop. 7.5 miles down, another 5.6 to go...
Spencer gets a quick drink before heading back out on the run.
Mikey and Ryan finish 13.1 miles.
A quick drink to recover then on to the second event of the day: Ryan's birthday party!