On Saturday, July 11, 2009, Steven L. completed his second Diamond in the Rough Triathlon, while proudly wearing his NORSA jersey. The DITRT is a compromised Olympic-distance Triathlon, consisting of a 1 mile (1600k) Swim, a 27 Mile (43.5k) Bike and a 5 Mile (8k) Run. Steven was able to cut about 8 ½ minutes from his 2008 race time, finishing in 2:47:15. Complete Results.
About 450 competitors met in Perryville, MD, located at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay. The swim was full of itchy grass and competitive athletes who weren’t afraid to push others out of their way. Yet again, Steven found himself lacking a wet suit, and hopes NORSA will obtain one for him in the next fiscal year. The bike took competitors through rolling countryside. Steven remembered this bike course from last year, so the mile-long hell-climb at mile 20 was no surprise to him. The run was a flat out-and-back along the river, which was accompanied by a steady breeze coming off the water.
Competitors were parked-in until roads re-opened, so the post-race party was large and fun. Your typical race fare was provided, including roast-beef and turkey sandwiches and fruit. Steven had a great time at this mid-summer race, and he hopes other NORSA members will sack-up and join him next year!
About 450 competitors met in Perryville, MD, located at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay. The swim was full of itchy grass and competitive athletes who weren’t afraid to push others out of their way. Yet again, Steven found himself lacking a wet suit, and hopes NORSA will obtain one for him in the next fiscal year. The bike took competitors through rolling countryside. Steven remembered this bike course from last year, so the mile-long hell-climb at mile 20 was no surprise to him. The run was a flat out-and-back along the river, which was accompanied by a steady breeze coming off the water.
Competitors were parked-in until roads re-opened, so the post-race party was large and fun. Your typical race fare was provided, including roast-beef and turkey sandwiches and fruit. Steven had a great time at this mid-summer race, and he hopes other NORSA members will sack-up and join him next year!
3 comments:
Congrats Steve. You beat my 2007 time at the DITRT.
Excelsior.
Also note how the race has grown over the years - 250 competitors in 2007, 275 in 2008 and 450 in 2009.
pardon me - 375 in 2008
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