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2008 RyanMan 70.3 Triathlon

The Third Annual Ryanman Triathlon! The first year, it was a full Ironman distance: 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run. Last year and this year, it was a half-Ironman or 70.3 triathlon (1.2 miles swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run - 70.3 miles total). The Ryanman is a "fun" triathlon. It's not really a race - we try to keep the group together, and regroup at the transitions as necessary.

Four people completed the swim, 8 people started the bike, with 6 people completing the entire 56 miles, and 14 people started the run, with 3 completing the 13.1 mile distance.

Two people, Team NordicSkiRacers Ryan "Ryanman" Robinson and Mike Muha, finished the entire event.

The party after was fabulous!

(All photos by Erica and Mike Kotajarvi. Mike did the swim and the bike, but Achilles tendon issues kept him form the run).
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Hamming it up before taking the plunge.
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Hamming it up before taking the plunge.

  • Hammer Nutrition fuels the Ryanman!
  • Hammerheads giving props to their fuel!
  • The conditions were perfect as our four contenders ready themselves for the 1.2 mile swim.
  • Hamming it up before taking the plunge.
  • This is OUR platform. We challenge you to take it from us!
  • Ryan was given little warning as Mike Muha made his first assault. Remember, the swim portion of a triathlon is a full-contact sport.
  • Okay...Mother Nature didn't think we were wet enough by just being in the water. She made sure we would be wet if we were to get out too!
  • And the rain continued. Our lifeguard, Michelle Robinson, never left our side.
  • Little Rylie, wet, but still soooo cute!
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  • The swimmers just finishing 2 of 3 laps. Notice Mike Kotajarvi PASSING Mike Muha. No, that's not a photo chop! haha
  • Michelle was just as wet as the swimmers thanks to all the rain. We're pretty sure she had to bale out her kayak at least once.
  • Kudos to the spectators that braved the rain. <br />
Note: Erica Kotajarvi did an awesome job snapping all these photos. All the while holding an umbrella in one hand!
  • Ryan finishes not long after John to complete his swim.
  • One down, two disciplines to go.
  • Mike Kotajarvi staggers from the water. Oooof! That was a LONG swim!
  • Michelle is all smiles knowing that this is all done. Time to dry off!
  • It Came From The Abyss!!!!! Is it the Creature from the Black Lagoon? Is it Godzilla? No! It's Mike wrapping up the swim.
  • I lost my shoe! It's in here...about a foot down!
  • The crew poses for a shot just before heading out for the bike portion. It was still raining.
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