HLB Tri Team members Mark Hardiman, Stacie Neroni, and Arnold Pamplona took one step closer to reaching their goal of finishing a Half Ironman Race. They competed today in the Vineman Aquabike, a race consisting of a 1.2-mile swim in the Russian River and a 56-mile bike ride through the vineyards of Sonoma. "All we have to do is tack on a half marathon, and we're there," remarked Neroni, anticipating October's San Diego Triathlon Challenge, which will be the Team's first Half Ironman. Neroni was right to be excited. She continued her dominance in the swim, completing the 1.2-mile course in under 40 minutes.
Vineman Aquablike--Swim: 1.2 miles; T-1 (Swim-Bike Transition); Bike: 56 miles
Neroni--Swim: 39.29; T1: 4:32; Bike: 3:29:50; Total: 4:13:52
Hardiman--Swim: 49.44; T1: 5:14; Bike: 3:15:03; Total: 4:10:02
Pamplona--Swim: 41:46; T1: 3:05; Bike: 3:01:43; Total: 3:46:35
Hardiman and Pamplona get marked for the race
The author of this website will get in serious trouble for publishing this picture of Neroni
Ever popular, the HLB Tri Team takes time to mingle with their adoring fans
A group shot before plunging into the Russian River
Hardiman completes a textbook transition
Hardiman and Neroni at the finish line
