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It’s A Wrap! : Inaugural James River State Park Event In The Books

April 20, 2015

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©2015 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : Photo By BRLM Photographer Shay Munroe : A runner finishes the course at the inaugural JRSP Duathalon. The course was changed last minute from a triathlon after heavy rains made the river too unsafe for the water portion of the event. — ©2015 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : Photo By BRLM Photographer Shay Munroe : A runner finishes the course at the inaugural JRSP Duathlon. The course was changed last minute from a triathlon after heavy rains made the river too unsafe for the water portion of the event.

Gladstone
Buckingham County
The first in a series of events held at James River State Park this past weekend was a great success. Originally dubbed as a triathlon, the event was turned into a duathlon after heavy rains upstream last week created unsafe conditions for the kayak portion of the race.

To see more pics from this past weekend's event, head on over to our Facebook page for more by clicking on the image above. — To see more pics from this past weekend’s event, head on over to our Facebook page for more by clicking on the image above.

And for even more pics, click above to see Kim Chappell's photos who helped organize for BRLM. — And for even more pics, click above to see Kim Chappell’s photos who helped organize for BRLM.

Here are the race details and winners via Devils Backbone Adventures.

Adventures on the James Games – ‪#‎FinishWithGold‬ No. 1 is in the books….
Great weekend. The weather shaped up to be sunny and pretty darn warm at James River State Park. Unfortunately the River volume remaind too high at 11kcf for a safe kayak.

The Run/Bike/Run modification made for a quick start as Ethan Johnson burned up the first Run in 22:17. Solo Men Winner Brad Fiala scorched the MTB 8 mile course in 46:12. Ed Ross-Clunis held a strong consistent race coming in 2nd Solo Male.
Solo Women Winner Carrie Parker took a overall time of 1:52:59 to secure top spot over Lisa Schott and Samantha Schinnell!
Great Job everyone!

Thanks to presenting sponsor – Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Media Coverage – Blue Ridge Life Magazine

Caffeinated Sponsor – Trager Brothers Coffee

Appomattox River Company, Friends of James River State Park, Carquest and all the rangers of James River State Park and great volunteers!
SOLO MEN TOP 3
Fiala, Brad – 1:36:23
Ross-Clunis, Ed – 1:44:23
Mackey, Joseph – 1:49:59.0
SOLO WOMEN TOP 3
Parker, Carrie – 1:52:59
Schott, Lisa – 2:23:18
Schinnell, Samantha – 2:33:59
Complete race results and splits:
http://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=40605

Look for details on the next event coming soon!

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