Below is the summary of the accomplishments of the participants in the Penguin Athlete Summer Challenge, which ran from June 1, 2004 to September 1, 2004 for a period of 13 weeks. https://www.angelfire.com/ult/pwc2005/summer_challenge.htm
We invite ALL PENGUINS to join us and follow up on these successes by taking on the Penguin Athlete Fall Challenge at the level they are comfortable pursuing.
It runs for 13 weeks, beginning September 15, 2004 and ending December 15, 2004. Full details of the Penguin Athlete Fall Challenge are provided at https://www.angelfire.com/ult/pwc2005/fall_challenge.htm - EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO JOIN!
74 participants enrolled in the Penguin Athlete Summer Challenge.
48 participants (65%) reached Iron Level or better during the 13 week Challenge.
For those reporting running/walking/cycling/swimming distances, they averaged:
1.9 miles run or walked per day or 13.2 miles (over a half marathon) completed per week;
4.7 miles cycled per day or 32.6 miles cycled per week; and
222 yards swum per day or over 1550 yards swum per week.
In 13 weeks, participants had swum over 229 miles; biked over 10,600 miles; and run/walked over 9,250 miles.
This total distance of 20,079 miles is equivalent to 4/5 of the way around the world!!!
Most importantly, the penguins participating supported each other magnificently every step, wheel crank, and stroke of the way!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
*** Penguin Triathlete Challengers: 12 of 17 original participants (70%) achieved at least IRON LEVEL.
Bari 58.1 miles run/walked; 29.1 miles cycled; 30,787 Starting level.
Beth in GA 176.4 miles run/walked; 336.5 miles cycled; 24,375 yards swum; BRONZE LEVEL.
Chris in OH 309.2 miles run/walked; 479.9 miles cycled; 40,140 yards swum; SILVER LEVEL.
Coach Ken 46.5 miles run/walked; 166.6 miles cycled; 10,277 yards swum; IRON LEVEL.
David, friend of Lori 175.0 miles run/walked; 1270.0 miles cycled; 55,530 yards swum; BRONZE LEVEL.
Ellie Hamilton 171.2 miles run/walked; 229.8 miles cycled; 10,248 yards swum; BRONZE LEVEL.
Joyce - Indialantic, FL 60.2 miles run/walked; 154.5 miles cycled; Starting level.
Judi in FL 61.0 miles run/walked; 124.0 miles cycled; 6050 yards swum; IRON LEVEL.
Karen G. in WA 46.0 miles run/walked; 114.5 miles cycled; 16,600 yards swum; IRON LEVEL.
Katie in Dallas 266.6 miles run/walked; 1270.1 miles cycled; 46,112 yards swum; SILVER LEVEL.
Lauri in AZ 182.1 miles run/walked; 246.0 miles cycled; 14,200 yards swum; BRONZE LEVEL.
Linae Boehme-Terrana 79.8 miles run/walked; 680.6 miles cycled; 7270 yards swum; IRON LEVEL.
Murray in SC 26.5 miles run/walked; 68.8 miles cycled; 1850 yards swum; Starting level.
Nancy Toby 249.6 miles run/walked; 51.0 miles cycled; 4350 yards swum; Starting level.
Peggy Martin-McGuire 199.0 miles run/walked; 238.0 miles cycled; 18,400 yards swum; BRONZE LEVEL.
WrayJean in IN 228.0 miles run/walked; 1702.0 miles cycled; 14,000 yards swum; BRONZE LEVEL.
** Penguin Run-Cycle Duathlete Challengers: 8 of 15 original participants (53%) achieved at least IRON LEVEL.
Becky S. 318.8 miles run/walked; 755.7 miles cycled; GOLD LEVEL.
Dawn in Calgary 204.2 miles run/walked; 364.3 miles cycled; SILVER LEVEL.
Deb in WI 56.4 miles run/walked; 18.5 miles cycled; Starting level.
Glynis 439.0 miles run/walked; 811.5 miles cycled; PLATINUM LEVEL.
Harvey 190.1 miles run/walked; 1844 min cycled; SILVER LEVEL.
Heather Moyer 371.5 miles run/walked; 730.0 miles cycled; PLATINUM LEVEL.
Karen C. 211.8 miles run/walked; 182.8 miles cycled; IRON LEVEL.
Kelly @Isle 145.0 miles run/walked; 239.0 miles cycled; BRONZE LEVEL.
Kelly from Toronto 106.0 miles run/walked; 69.0 miles cycled; Starting level.
Pam Rhoades 178.0 miles run/walked; 268.0 miles cycled; BRONZE LEVEL.
** Penguin Run-Swim Duathlete Challengers 4 of 5 original participants (80%) achieved at least IRON LEVEL.
Barbara 376.8 miles run/walked; 64,755 yards swum; DIAMOND LEVEL.
Marie-Claude, Quebec City 39.1 miles run/walked; 5940 yards swum; IRON LEVEL.
Rachel Hilgeford in AZ 103.5 miles run/walked; 10,750 yards swum; BRONZE LEVEL.
Shanyn Money in AZ 234.8 miles run/walked; 22,500 yards swum; SILVER LEVEL.
* Penguin Runner/Walker Challengers: 24 of 39 original participants (61%) achieved at least IRON LEVEL.
Anna Gavrilis-Stran 140.1 miles run/walked; BRONZE LEVEL.
Bill Zulas 328.7 miles run/walked; GOLD LEVEL.
Dave Gegear 40.0 miles run/walked; IRON LEVEL.
Dudley Stadler 102.3 miles run/walked; BRONZE LEVEL.
Elizabeth Stran 149.3 miles run/walked; BRONZE LEVEL.
Erin Sherwood 119.0 miles run/walked; BRONZE LEVEL.
Giddy 39.6 miles run/walked; IRON LEVEL.
Jane Fraytet 144.2 miles run/walked; BRONZE LEVEL.
*jeanne* 163.9 miles run/walked; BRONZE LEVEL.
Jill F. 128.6 miles run/walked; BRONZE LEVEL.
Julie 364.0 miles run/walked; PLATINUM LEVEL.
Kathy Flippo 206.5 miles run/walked; SILVER LEVEL.
Lani Teshima 216.0 miles run/walked; SILVER LEVEL.
Louise T. 91.5 miles run/walked; BRONZE LEVEL.
Mandy J. S. 92.3 miles run/walked; BRONZE LEVEL.
Michelle in OH 180.3 miles run/walked; BRONZE LEVEL.
Ohio Mike 124.7 miles run/walked; BRONZE LEVEL.
Pat in Eugene 364.2 miles run/walked; PLATINUM LEVEL.
Robert S. 97.3 miles run/walked; BRONZE LEVEL.
Shawn Walke 192.5 miles run/walked; SILVER LEVEL.
Steve Toby 126.5 miles run/walked; BRONZE LEVEL.
Sue L. 171.8 miles run/walked; BRONZE LEVEL.
Terri Jordan 70.4 miles run/walked; IRON LEVEL.
Txskatemom 292.7 miles run/walked; GOLD LEVEL.
Why not challenge yourself this fall along with us?
https://www.angelfire.com/ult/pwc2005/fall_challenge.htm