Magnathon Triathlon

Magnathon Triathlon
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Swam, biked and ran my first triathlon today in Magna. Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation included a novice category in the Magnathon Triathlon so those of designated with an "N" only had to swim 200 meters, bike 12 miles and run one mile. I finished in 1:20.52 which was good enough for a first place ribbon in my age group. Dave and Dalon also scored blue ribbons in their age groups. All in all a great first triathlon experience. I knew I'd be OK with the swimming and biking but the run was the intimidating part for this former non-runner.

On Golden Pond (budget version)

On Golden Pond (budget version)
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I've seen sunsets on the Great Salt Lake since I was a little boy living on the hill in Bountiful. I still see the lake, sometimes in unlikely places.

Antelope Island Moonlight Ride

Antelope Island Moonlight Ride
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It's been a year since I first heard of the moonlight journey across the Great Salt Lake to Antelope Island. Friday night we rode the ride, howled at the moon, fought the wind, gulped free food and drink at the vistors center, fought our way back across the causway, then Jeep-pooled it back home--all by no later than 2:00 a.m.