MARLENE WINS MEDAL AT BIATHALON IN CENTRAL PARK!

Marlene, or 'Lean' as she is now known, ran in the 16th Annual March Madness Biathalon.  The race took place in Central Park on March 24, 2002 which was a lovely spring morning.  Six hundred competitors lined up for the 8:30 AM start.

The course consisted of a 2 mile run, then a 12 mile bike ride, followed by a final 2 mile run.

She completed the race in 1:43.40 and won a plaque for finishing Second Place in her age category.

She is currently training for the 60 mile Avon 3 Day Walk to raise funds for breast cancer research.  The walk is scheduled for October 11-13.  Please click on the link bleow to visit her website.   You'll find details about the Walk and  can make a contribution to sponsor her effort.

http://homepage.bethepeople.com/mphp/3DNY-2002/leanthewarrior

 

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The Starting Line

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Transition To The Bike

Marlene Crosses the Finish Line

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