The Galena Triathlon was named one of the "top 10" sprint triathlons in the U.S. by the USAT. The organizers and the Galena community have always put on a great race, and this year was no exception. Race morning began a little on the chilly-side with the water temperature hovering around 63 degrees. Most of the competitors wore wetsuits, but there were a few brave (or crazy) enough to go without. The challenging 16.8 mile Galena bike course wound its way through the hilly landscape of Jo Daviess County, culminating with a 4.3 mile run. The race was well-supported, and it always astonishes me how welcoming the community is of all the athletes. If you weren't able to race the Galena Triathlon this year, you should definitely put it on your 2008 calendar. Once again, Team Polar placed high in the standings. Elisa ran an excellent race placing third overall with a time of 1:37:29 and Jason completed the course in a blistering 1:26, taking first in his age group. Congratulations Elisa and Jason on a spectacular race.
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