Shelly Howe strides through the last half mile of gravel off-road run. A s morning temperatures began their rise, racers began the last leg of their run, past the last water station, and on to the final hill before a descent to the finish. Amy Mohelnitzky , 25-29, charges into the last mile of her run. E xcept for the addition of a few USAT rules, the Vernal Dinosaur Triathlon is reminiscent of the informal races common to triathlon a decade ago. With potential to be one of the best races in the mountain West, Vernal seems content to remain small and laid back.
Young spectators watch the race shaded by sagebrush and sand.
T he reward for overall winners is a coveted piece of dinosaur dung. Hardened over the ages and bearing traces of last night's dinner from another era, the dino doo doo far outclasses your ordinary chunk of Plexiglas. Overall winner Andy Johnson, Denver, displays his trophy.