Christine Johnson

Community Support 2016: Roadside Cleanup

VDOT Adopt-A-Highway Program If you follow our group on Facebook, you probably read the news that our club has taken on sponsorship of a local road in Mathews County as part of the VDT Adopt A Highway program. It will be a few weeks before our sign is installed – we will likely schedule ourContinue reading “Community Support 2016: Roadside Cleanup”

Micro Triathlon 2015: Inaugural Event

Near-freezing temperatures this morning, Sunday Oct 18th, did not discourage participants in our inaugural “Micro Triathlon” held at Williams Wharf in Mathews County. After pre-race instructions, the event started at 8:45am and the outside temperature hovered around 40 degrees – the water temp was more favorable at about 65. After finishing a quarter mile swimContinue reading “Micro Triathlon 2015: Inaugural Event”

Gwynn’s Island Race 2015: Inaugural Event

Article from Gazette Journal of Gloucester/ Mathews on July 2, 2015 Although the weather forced the cancellation of the Gwynn’s Island Festival this year, the Kukini race went on as scheduled. The Gwynn’s Island Fire Department was the start & finish line for the two events: 1 mile fun run kicked off at 9am followedContinue reading “Gwynn’s Island Race 2015: Inaugural Event”

Horn Harbor Duathlon 2015: another in the books!

Another HH Biathlon in the record books for VTTR club members, participants, and supporters! In total, 11 competitors took part in the event: 9 completed both segments (4.75 mile run & 0.85 mile swim) and 2 did one component (Liz did the “run only” and Donna did the “swim only” – potential great relay team!?)Continue reading “Horn Harbor Duathlon 2015: another in the books!”

Put In Creek Duathlon 2014: Inaugural Event

Running + Kayaking: starting & finishing in downtown Mathews! Early morning on Sunday, October 12 Jessica, Doug, and I challenged ourselves to another group duathlon – this time, running 3 miles and kayaking 2.5 miles. We met at Williams Wharf and staged our kayaks there as our Transition Point with our Support Crew. Then weContinue reading “Put In Creek Duathlon 2014: Inaugural Event”

Horn Harbor Duathlon 2014: Inaugural Event

After getting the “OK” from Horn Harbor Marina, two Club Members – Christine & Doug – were first to try out this course on 7/19/2014. The HH Biathlon is two legs: a 4.75 mile run followed by a 0.85 mile swim. We staggered the run start time – departing from the Johnson’s house on BrushContinue reading “Horn Harbor Duathlon 2014: Inaugural Event”