Christine Johnson

Horn Harbor Duathlon 2018: got jellys?

The weather was perfect for our (free) club-organized event, and the jellyfish were NOWHERE to be found. The water was really calm, and the run was mostly shady. Neighbors were out on their dock cheering on the participants. We had our first Mom-Son duo this year (kudos to Wiley & Amy M); Doug P – who has completedContinue reading “Horn Harbor Duathlon 2018: got jellys?”

Community Support 2017: Civic League & YMCA

Gwynn’s Island Festival Race proceeds donated to local nonprofits. The Gwynn’s Island Festival race is our club’s largest fundraiser, and is our opportunity to showcase the things that make Mathews County so special: the friendly people, the community feeling, and the terrific location for sporting events. Our annual race – the Kukini 8k & 5kContinue reading “Community Support 2017: Civic League & YMCA”

Horn Harbor Duathlon 2017: still at it

With ideal weather, three participants completed the 2017 Horn Harbor Duathlon this morning, with very close times: 2017 Results. We tracked the run & swim splits this year (next time we will include a split for transition time), and we added water markers for the swim as well: giant yellow rubber duckies anchored in the harborContinue reading “Horn Harbor Duathlon 2017: still at it”

Micro Triathlon 2016: Weathering the storm

Hurricane Matthew vs Mathews Micro-Triathlon On the 2nd running of the VTTR club-sponsored Micro-Triathlon at Williams Wharf, the competitors broke records and braved Hurricane Matthew which was blowing up the east coast from the Carolinas. The previous course record of 1:02 in 2015 was shattered by Cale Hendricks (50:42) in this fast-paced event. Complete resultsContinue reading “Micro Triathlon 2016: Weathering the storm”

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”