Reston Triathlon a Dry Duathlon !

Reston Doctor Dennis Sager, an Internal Medicine specialist and FAA Examiner, once again was a volunteer at the 28th Reston Triathlon at South Lakes High School

After torrential rains, the 28th Reston Triathlon was a sunny Run-Bike-Run Duathlon. The opening run from South Lakes High School through the trails of Reston, Virginia was conducted using the same heats as the swim waves. The fast 3-lap bicycle portion was longer since bikers were not starting from Lake Audubon. The 10km running course was the same as in the past, with volunteers placing signs, chalk arrows and manning the route.

As a testament to the importance of safety to the Reston Triathlon Association, the medical tent was nearly empty after the race. Lead by the medical team of Town Center Orthopedic surgeon Tom Fleeter, FAA and Internal Medicine specialist Dennis Sager, the popular Reston athletic event had experienced doctors on hand “just in case.”

Athletes representing RATS, FeXY, TriPerformance, Team Z, WorldGators, DC Tri, duked it out for local bragging rights. Perhaps a team category should be added for next year’s race. Live music by the “Sock Monkeys,” massages, fruit, pizza, free bread from Herndon’s Great Harvest Bakery, random prizes from Potomac River Running and other treats made for a memorable multisport morning.