Doing the Du
The 2011 Fallston Duathlon has come and gone, and looking back on the race I’m happy to say that it was a huge success. Success for a race can be measured in several ways, but the most important measure is the feedback from our participants. We strive to provide an experience that exceeds expectations, and we were able to accomplish that. The original goal of the Fallston Duathlon was twofold – to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and to establish a race in Harford County that appealed to both beginning multisport athletes and seasoned veterans. This year we raised over $2,200 for LLS, bringing the total funds raised from this event to over $6,500. We’re proud to make this donation on behalf of our participants, and appreciate all those who signed up and supported the cause.
This year we also made some adjustments to the bike portion of the course to enhance participant safety and avoid some dicey Harford County back roads. The race atmosphere is great for beginners, as fellow racers are happy to share their experience and knowledge on transitioning, USAT rules, and all of the other details that go into a multisport race. The event also appeals to athletes who have been competing for years and are looking for a tuneup for other duathlons and triathlons later in the season.
We are constantly working to improve our races, and sincerely appreciate the feedback we have received on the duathlon. The weather was perfect, the participants were amazing, and the cause was more than deserving – sounds like a success to me!
