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Lake Logan International Triathlon 2011

Lake Logan International Triathlon Unparalleled for Location

The Lake Logan International Triathlon preparation begins before sunrise. The original triathlon at Lake Logan celebrates its 6th anniversary as part of the Lake Logan Multi Sport Festival.  The international distance race has quickly become one of the premier races in the Southeast, attracting athletes from across the country. Lake Logan and the Lake Logan Episcopal Center may be the most beautiful triathlon venues in the country.  The swim in this pristine mountain lake has a unique…

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August 8, 2011
Journal

Jennifer Pharr Davis Exceeds Appalachian Trail Record

Yorke Pharr, Jennifer's father, consoles his daughter early in the emotional moments after arriving at Springer Mountain.  Time on Yorke's watch indicates 3:30 pm.  Jennifer arrived at 3:26pm. Jen Davis - author, adventurer, guide, coach, inspirational speaker, and natural leader -- has broken her own record and that of the  male record holder for completing the Appalachian Trail from one terminus to the other. The culmination of this very focused and emotional experience culminated at…

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August 1, 2011
Flag Day

We need a flag …

"We need a flag!  We have never had a flag!", so declared a Veteran and trustee member of the William G. White YMCA board of trustees in Winston-Salem, NC.  And now they do with all the pomp and circumstance appropriately provided. January 8, 2011. [portfolio_slideshow]

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January 11, 2011