Pine Belt Pacers Forum

In an effort to raise money for the Oak Grove High School Track team there will be a duathlon in Hattiesburg on March 28th. The proposed distances are 2 mile run, 10 mile bike, 2 mile run.

The race is the senior project for Jessica Humpherys. Last year, Jessica finished 4th in the 800 meters at the state meet with a time of 2 minutes and 31 seconds. Jessica has been working hard in trying to gain sponsorships and could use any help in putting on this event. Jessica is also going through the process of getting the race USAT sanctioned and hopes to have the race at the same Heritage location as the Eagleman tri.

We will get information out ASAP, but I wanted to let you all know about the event so you could mark your schedules. FYI, this race is the same day as Azalea Trails, but would be a great way to begin a taper for the Half-Ironman in New Orleans.

Thanks,
Speedy

Jessica has been granted permission for the race to be held at Heritage.

The date you are talking about is the same as the ATR in Mobile. My wife and I and I'm sure others would like to support your race and cause but the ATR has a long history and most I'm sure have already signed up.So just a thought ,if you could find another date you would most likely draw more people. In fact the next day Sunday looks pretty good,,just a thought.

Anyone who is worried about missing the Azalea Trail run, Audrey and I offer this plan: Do the Du and then follow us to New Orleans (Jefferson) for the 24th Annual Ochsner Run @ 5:00 pm with the best After-party of any race. See the link below

http://www.ochsner.org/donate_volunteer/special_events/

Any updates on this Duathlon? Is it going to take place?

Yes, more info would be good, as I am also very interested in doing this race.

This race will take place on March 28th. Jessica has obtained a couple sponsors and is hoping for more. We will get the forms online soon.

Today I was given the news that Jessica will be moving to Utah next week. So, there will not be a race this year. Hopefully, the track team will be able to plan a Du for next year.

Sorry for the news.