2000 Half Vineman
By Eric Barron
For those looking for variety in their racing, the sunny, Northern California
town of Santa Rosa hosted the Half Vineman. Triathletes lined up for a 1.2 mile-
swim, 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. The men had it easy, running in
only 80-degree weather. The air was baking, however, by the time the women
hit the run, though we all know that women are tougher than men.
Terence Young, yes, the same Terence Young that broke his clavicle into
three distinct parts a few months ago, astounded all with a total time of
4:47:41.49 (one can only imagine why they felt compelled to record race times in
hundredths of a second). His racing tip, "Just because you have to pee does not
mean you have to stop." Kelly Smith, who has done little more training lately
than Terence, also had a nice race. Lawrence Spear achieved his goal of
breaking six hours, and would have finished even faster had he not suffered back
spasms, forcing him to walk most of the last three miles. On the women's side,
Stephanie Cahn had a great run considering the conditions, and continues to
gain triathlon experience. Finally, with the Ironman Canada looming seven
weeks in her future, Elizabeth Farnan wisely listened to her body and called it a
day before the end of the race.
Triathlete Swim Bike Run Total
Terence Young 33 2:41 1:33 4:47:41.49
Kelly Smith 34 2:56 1:45 5:16:30.98
Lawrence Spear 38 3:11 2:02 5:52:59.73
Stephanie Cahn 43 3:29 2:00 6:13:40.78
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