Day 269: Endurance Evolution

In 2009, Joel Gaff and Eric Tingwall had the idea of  organizing a triathlon. As athletes and members of the Michigan State Triathlon Club, they were sure they could put on an event that balanced a challenging, tough course with the natural beauty of Northern Michigan. After some reconnaissance and deliberation, the pair settled on beautiful Bowers Harbor on the Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City. Their commitment to quality events is evident in their choice of locale–participants have a little more elbow room to look around and enjoy the vineyards and bays of Old Mission Peninsula, and to enjoy other racers’ company at the finish line.