Luray Triathlon: Viewpoint from the Race Director:...

This continues my “RACE REPORT” on the Luray Triathlon from the Race Director’s perspective. Please read the “Pre-race” article before you read this one if you haven’t already: CLICK HERE. This question that I both love and hate the most on race weekend: “Are you the race director?” It usually means something has gone wrong and I need to fix it, which in a nutshell describes...

Luray Triathlon: Viewpoint of the Race Director: P...

The 4th Annual Luray International and Sprint Triathlons were held at Lake Arrowhead in Luray, VA this past weekend with more than 500 athletes competing each day including 30 athletes who earned a “Luray Double” hand-engraved goblet by successfully finishing both races. Athletes represented 19 different states with 75% coming from Virginia. The youngest competitor was 14 and the oldest was 76. As triathletes,...

My interview on WHSV Ch. 3 about the Luray Triathl...

Last night I participated in a tourism meeting organized by the Luray – Page County Chamber of Commerce. I was there to promote the Luray Triathlon to the Page County businesses. The Luray Triathlon, now in its fourth year, will bring in 1,200 athletes plus spectators to Luray and Page County on race weekend – August 15 and 16 – which brings in significant tourism money to the community. Below is...

Luray Triathlon Race Report by the Race Director (...

Luray Triathlon 2006This race started for me almost a year ago…. August 2005 I want to produce a triathlon. I’ve toyed with the idea of producing my own race but have been hesitant to make the commitment. I’ve been working with the Reston Triathlon as one of the Race Directors (there’s 7 of us now) for several years so have the experience to do it and the perspective to know that it’s a lot of work and potentially...