Barrier Island ECOthon

2011 ECOthon Photos & Results

2011-10-25T10:27:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all for experiencing the 2011 Barrier Island ECOthon! And my sincere thanks to all of you, the sponsors and the volunteers who made it possible.

Click the image for a link to photos you can share with friends & family via Facebook.

Here are the final results with cumulative times and places at the Marina transition from kayak to bike and at the turnaround on Capers northern most point. For the more inquisitive, click here for timing and splits at each transition.

Place	Division	Name	Last	Age	TEAM	Finish time	Bike split	Marina Place	Marina time	Capers N Place	Capers North time
1	solo m1	Dirk	Dewitt	37	#1 @ Folly Challenge	03:19	00:53	1	02:26	1	01:09
2	solo m2	Giles	Branch	33		03:28	00:52	2	02:36	2	01:15
3	solo m3	Billy	McCracken	43	#2 @ Folly Challenge	03:37	00:53	4	02:44	4	01:21
4	solo m4	Isaac	Speights	36		03:38	00:55	3	02:43	3	01:17
5	solo m5	Spencer	Beamer	24		03:46	00:53	5	02:53	5	01:22
6	solo m6	Justin	Fisher	32	#4 @ Folly Challenge	03:54	00:51	12	03:03	11	01:27
7	dual m1	Matt	White	28	Team MAN!	03:55	01:00	8	02:55	8	01:24
7	dual m1	Kevin	Jefferies	30	Team MAN!	03:55	01:00	8	02:55	8	01:24
8	solo f1	Michele	Milner	26		04:01	01:03	9	02:58	9	01:24
9	solo m7	Jon	Remold	38		04:01	01:07	6	02:54	7	01:24
10	relay m1	Jason	Coker	29	TransLogic	04:03	00:47	18	03:16	21	01:39
10	relay m1	Derek	Workman	28	TransLogic	04:03	00:47	18	03:16	21	01:39
11	solo m8	Chris	Herndon	41		04:03	01:00	13	03:03	12	01:28
12	solo m9	Chris	Johnson	46		04:04	00:51	17	03:13	20	01:36
13	solo m10	Mike	Creed	31		04:05	01:00	14	03:05	16	01:32
14	solo m11	Todd	Lausch	47	Happy Birthday	04:07	01:06	11	03:01	13	01:28
15	solo m12	Kevin	Bush	35		04:08	01:08	10	03:00	10	01:26
16	solo m13	Todd	Sevier	37		04:10	01:04	16	03:06	15	01:30
17	solo m14	Chris	Lausch	41		04:10	01:05	15	03:05	14	01:30
18	dual m2	Justin	Lucey	51	J & J	04:32	01:11	19	03:21	19	01:35
18	dual m2	Jim	Eagan	51	J & J	04:32	01:11	19	03:21	19	01:35
19	relay x1	Adrienne	Levy	26	Aloha	04:38	01:15	23	03:23	26	01:57
19	relay x1	David	Bettenbaugh	36	Aloha	04:38	01:15	23	03:23	26	01:57
20	relay f1	Catherine	Rubenstein	42		04:41	01:18	20	03:23	25	01:57
20	relay f1	Anne	Powell	24		04:41	01:18	20	03:23	25	01:57
21	solo m15	Rob	Hamill	36		04:44	01:21	21	03:23	17	01:35
22	relay f2	Linda-Marie	Hamill	33	Locals	04:44	01:21	22	03:23	18	01:35
22	relay f2	Beth	Sharp	37	Locals	04:44	01:21	22	03:23	18	01:35
23	solo m16	Patrick	Hackett	18		04:57	02:02	7	02:55	6	01:23
24	Tri 1	Mark	Schwartztrauber	52	Hot Sauce	05:00	01:18	24	03:42	22	01:46
24	Tri 1	Kevin	Ball	33	Hot Sauce	05:00	01:18	24	03:42	22	01:46
24	Tri 1	Adam	Daniels	33	Hot Sauce	05:00	01:18	24	03:42	22	01:46
25	relay m1	Gary	Hardy	59	CHS Moves	05:14		26		27	02:18
25	relay m1	Chris	Tullman	36	CHS Moves	05:14		26		27	02:18
26	Tri 2	Sara	Daniels	33	Glidesdales	05:35		25		23	01:50
26	Tri 2	Mark	Shutters	41	Glidesdales	05:35		25		23	01:50
26	Tri 2	Derek	Sorenson	31	Glidesdales	05:35		25		23	01:50
27	relay f3	Liz	Cuttino	30	team V			27	05:59	24	01:54
27	relay f3	Christie	Minion	32	team V			27	05:59	24	01:54

2011 ECOthon Experience this weekend!

2011-10-20T11:18:00.000-07:00

The 7^th Annual Barrier Island ECOthon presented by Barrier Island Eco Tours is this Sunday, October 23 and is a unique charitable fundraiser for the Charleston Tibetan Society. The ECOthon focuses on appreciating nature & outdoor experiences along this epic journey. Much thanks to our sponsors including:

Here's some IMPORTANT INFO on the ECOthon weekend schedule, gear & safety.

SCHEDULE

~ Sat, 10/22 from 5 to 7 pm ~ Packet pickup at Try Sports (Ste 102, 1903 U.S. 17, Mount Pleasant, SC‎, 843-849-9292 ‎) in Mt Pleasant's Town Centre. They'll have any last minute gear you might need.

~ USA Triathlon is sanctioning the ECOthon and requires your photo ID, and one of the following: a current USAT membership card, a $10 one day license or an annual membership of $39. I'll have forms available for USAT membership. USAT requires a photo ID for ALL participants including ALL relays teams, so don't forget your drivers license! NO PICTURE ID, NO RACE.

SUNDAY, 10/23 @ Isle of Palms Marina

~ 7:30 - 8:30 am CHECK-IN & SET-UP BIKE & PADDLING DEVICE beginning at sunrise. EVERYONE must check-in so we know how many souls will be enjoying the ECOthon experience. Then setup your bike on Morgan Creek Grill's lawn on racks provided by Holy City Coop. Finally, stage your kayak, SUP board or other self propelled floatation device near the boat ramp. For those renting from Coastal Expeditions,there will also be a kayak orientation meeting.

~ 8:30 am ~ PRErace meeting to review safety & course one more time as well as to answer any remaining questions, then start to LAUNCH kayaks, SUP boards, or other self propelled floatation device.

~ 9 am ~ START of the ECOthon at ~60 degrees & 10 mph winds.

~ 11 am ~ Low tide at ~65 degrees.

~ 12:30 pm ~ fastest finishers with the majority finishing between 4.5 to 5.5 hours, so 1:30 to 2:30.

NATURAL ELEMENTS Sunday's NOAA forecast is calling for mostly sunny skies with highs ~70 degrees with a steady 10 mph wind so remember the sun screen. The ocean temp is still around 70 degrees, so quite comfortable.

I highly recommend drinking sufficient amounts of water to achieve your adequate hydration level before getting to the Marina.

HYDRATION I highly recommend drinking sufficient amounts of water to achieve your proper hydration level before getting to the Marina on Sunday, and recommend bringing enough of your own favorite fluid on the paddle/kayak sections as well as for the final biking section. I'll provide water stations on the north end of Dewees Island as well as on Capers Island, and at the Marina.

GEAR & SAFETY:

~ KAYAK ~ If you are planning on renting a kayak from Coastal Expeditions & you haven't contacted them yet, please call them ASAP at 843-884-7684 . They'll have it ready for you at the start and will pick it up after, so quite convenient, in addition to providing PFD and whistle.

Everyone needs some unique method to identify your kayak with an effective marker to make it easier to distinguish from the many others that will be lined up on the south end of Dewees Island.

~ A Personal Floatation Device (Coast Guard Type III) are required to be worn during all paddle sections.

~ WHISTLE will be a necessity and verified by an ECOthon volunteer before entering the water for the kayak and swims, so make sure you've got one! Coastal Expeditions PFD's have one attached that can be removed and replaced... I highly recommend you getting a whistle of your own to carry with you of life's daily adventures because they could save your life or someone you know in an emergency.

~ SWIM ~ Make sure you have a whistle before entering the water and look to see where the currents are moving the swimmers to see where you should enter the water. Feel free to ask someone where to enter the water if you have any question. Also, you'll be responsible for keeping you shoes dry if you wish during the crossing. Fins are allowed, however they must be carried during the Dewees beach run and can be left on Capers Beach during the run on Boneyard Beach. Since safety is first, the Isle of Palms Fire Department & ECOthon volunteers will be in safety boats during the paddle and swim sections so if you need assistance, just whistle!! Of course, if you hear someone whistling and you can be of service, please take care of your fellow ECOthoner until more help can arrive.

~ BIKE ~ Helmets must be worn properly before leaving the transition area and on the entire bike course until crossing finish line. While biking you are required to follow ALL traffic laws and will be immediately DQ'd if found in violation. There are several stop signs and a traffic light; please follow traffic signals. The bike course is not closed, meaning open to traffic and only a couple volunteers on the course but it will be marked at turns with cones, small shark signs, OR even pink ribbon, SO STONGLY SUGGEST you study the course map and if needed, make small notes or a print out to take along with you on the bike.

~ CLOTHING ~ Highest recommendation is COMFORT! This varies between people, so also recommend light and moisture wicking tops & bottoms as well as supportive footware.

Looking forward to seeing ya'll soon.

• This Year's ECOthon presented by

2011-07-22T12:48:00.000-07:00

Barrier Island Eco Tours proudly presents the 7^th Annual Barrier Island ECOthon! This unique event will take place on Sunday, October 23, 2011 over Charleston’s naturally beautiful barrier islands of Capers, Dewees, Isle of Palms & Sullivans. The ECOthon is a sprint style adventure race with paddling, swimming, running & biking, and is a distinctive fundraising event. The ECOthon is designed to offer you the opportunity to be fully immersed in nature while challenging your abilities, with the additional benefit of providing compassionate support to the Charleston Tibetan Society. Previous ECOthons have raised over $17,000 directly improving the lives of Tibetans around the world as well as assisting and inspiring many people affected by cancer thru the Lance Armstrong Foundation &amp. Sincere thanks to ALL the participants, sponsors and volunteers who support the ECOthon!

The Barrier Island ECOthon is ultimately a journey, although it also provides a competitive option for those who wish. It is synergistically designed to encourage a healthy ECOconscious lifestyle, provide a unique opportunity to experience nature while being a benefit not only to yourself, but to others as well through the proceeds of this unique charitable event.The ECOthon genuinely wishes to empower you to strengthen your belief in yourself and your natural capabilities to achieve your dreams! In any moment, each of us has immense inner power to change our world in many positive ways & to make our dreams a reality through the force of a focused mind combined with the power of persistent perseverance! Remember the ECOthon’s motto:

Click to view Post & Courier articles by David Quick.

Aug 27, 2009 'Fall events add adventure to tri scene'

Oct 16, 2008 'Race organizer inspired by nature'

Oct 11, 2007 'Local Athletes ready for some adventure'

2010 ECOthon Photos & Video

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LINK TO ALBUM where you can download pictures.

2010 ECOthon Results

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Hope each of the 67 souls enjoyed the 2010 ECOthon experience!

Results are sorted by overall finish time and include:

~ bike split = the split just for the bike section,

~ padl~bike trxn = cum time at the paddle to bike transition,

~ Swim 2 pre = before entering the 2nd swimming section on Capers, and

~ Swim 1 post = coming out of the water after the 1st swimming section on Capers.

Teams count as only 1 for placement and the divisions are Male/Female/Team with the # placed.

Place	Div	Name		age	Finish	bike split	padl~bike trxn	Swim 2 pre	Swim 1 post
1	m1	Chuck	Hiers	38	03:34	00:41	02:53	01:47	00:57
2	m2	Dirk	Dewitt	37	03:47	00:50	02:57	01:46	00:56
3	m3	Josh	jordan	28	04:05	00:49	03:16	02:00	01:06
4	dual m1	Drew	Marlar	40	04:06	00:46	03:20	01:53	01:00
4	dual m1	Michael	Howell	29	04:06	00:46	03:20	01:53	01:00
5	m4	David	Knight	42	04:09	00:47	03:22	02:00	01:04
6	m5	John	Trepen	26	04:11	00:48	03:23	01:55	01:14
7	m6	Bubba	Catoe	45	04:12	00:51	03:21	02:07	01:06
8	relay m1	Alex	Krance	x	04:22	00:52	03:30	02:06	01:05
8	relay m1		Parker	29	04:22	00:52	03:30	02:06	01:05
9	m7	Colin	Regan	34	04:22	00:57	03:25	02:07	01:04
10	m8	Ryan	Black	31	04:23	00:53	03:30	02:07	01:07
11	dual m2	Patrick	Mahney	24	04:23	01:01	03:22	02:02	01:02
11	dual m2	Sean	Engles	25	04:23	01:01	03:22	02:02	01:05
12	m9	scott	Fister	28	04:26	00:57	03:29	02:07	01:05
13	m10	Bud	Fidrych	54	04:27	01:03	03:24	02:09	01:07
14	m11	Brian	Connelly	2x	04:28	00:52	03:36	02:12	01:11
15	m12	Cody	Chick	19	04:28	00:51	03:37	02:09	01:08
16	m13	Jon	Rembold	37	04:29	00:58	03:31	02:08	01:06
17	m14	David	Betenbaugh	35	04:34	00:56	03:38	02:10	01:04
18	m15	Kyle	Taylor	20	04:39	00:53	03:46	02:18	01:16
19	m16	Jack	Cunningham	55	04:40	00:58	03:42	02:18	01:07
20	m17	Matt	White	27	04:46			02:15	01:12
21	m18	Ross	Geske	29	04:47	01:17	03:30	02:10	01:09
22	m19	Theo	Bliagous	36	04:49			02:12	01:07
23	m20	Brad	Sale	32	04:49	00:55	03:54	02:14	01:09
24	m21	Pat	Riley	39	04:50	00:54	03:56	02:23	01:15
25	m22	Dana	Beach	55	04:51	01:04	03:47	02:17
26	m23	Kevin	Bush	34	04:52	00:59	03:53	02:22	01:12
27	m24	Mike	Domin	36	04:58	01:04	03:54	02:18	01:16
28	relay m2		Blackburn		05:18			02:30	01:14
28	relay m2		Blackburn		05:18			02:30	01:14
29	tri m1	Kevin	Ball	32	05:18	01:10	04:08	02:23	01:26
29	tri m1	Mark	Schwartztrauber	53	05:18	01:10	04:08	02:23	01:26
29	tri m1	Adam	Daniels	32	05:18	01:10	04:08	02:23	01:26
30	m25	Mark	Ellison	48	05:19	00:58	04:21		01:17
31	dual m3	Alex	Liollio	26	05:19	01:07	04:12	02:37	01:33
31	dual m3	Richard	Larson	26	05:19	01:07	04:12	02:35	01:33
32	m26	Bob	Hamill	35	05:20	01:03	04:17	02:28	01:14
33	relay m3	Sammy	Davis	27	05:20	01:16	04:04	02:34	01:22
33	relay m3	Seth	Stewart	27	05:20	01:16	04:04	02:34	01:22
34	f1	Julie	Straub	28	05:21	01:04	04:17		01:20
35	dual x1	Kevin	jefferies	29	05:23	00:59	04:24		01:19
35	dual x1	Erin	McKenney	25	05:23	00:59	04:24		01:19
36	f2	kris	helke	41	05:23	00:57	04:26		01:18
37	dual f1	Meghan	Caine	32	05:25	00:56	04:29		01:21
37	dual f1	Angie	Klick	34	05:25	00:56	04:29		01:21
38	m27	Don	Rice	60	05:31	01:07	04:24
39	m28	Alex	Parker	25	05:35	00:40	04:55		01:33
40	dual x2	Celine	Doucet	25	05:42	01:14	04:28		01:11
40	dual x2	Sebastien	Doucet	27	05:42	01:14	04:28		01:11
41	dual f2	Ashley	Webb	25	05:45	01:10	04:35		01:29
41	dual f2	Kathy	Webb	52	05:45	01:03	04:42		01:29
42	m29	Robert	Cole	32	05:52	01:10	04:42		01:12
43	m30	Thomas	Davis	33	05:52				01:13
44	f3	Adrienne	Levy	25	06:03	01:14	04:49		01:26
45	m31	Chris	northstrom	37	06:38	01:20	05:18		01:33
46	m32	John	powell	35	06:38	01:15	05:23		01:33
	relay m	Justin	Lucey	x			03:36	02:19	01:17
	relay m	Jim	Egan	50			03:36	02:19	01:17
	f	Katie	Zimmerman	29			04:02		01:42
	f	Jess	Young	40			04:05
	m	Kevin	Poindexter	36					01:30
	m	Chris	Edwards	35					01:29
	tri m	Kent	Johnson	22					01:12
	tri m	Doug	Cotty	21				01:55	01:12
	tri m	Mark	Rapisardo	20				02:20	01:12

2010 ECOthon EXPERIENCE this Sunday, Oct 24

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The 6^th Annual Barrier Island ECOthon presented by Barrier Island Eco Tours is this Sunday, October 24 and is a unique charitable fundraiser for both the Charleston Tibetan Society and the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The ECOthon focuses on appreciating the natural outdoor experiences along this epic journey. Just yesterday a group of school children on a Barrier Island Eco Tour watched in amazement at a bald eagle dive bombing a fish carrying osprey in an opportunistic attempt to get some sustenance while a white tailed deer meandered through the golden green marsh grass. Whether your intention is to bring your 'A' game and beat your friends OR enjoy the experience at a more comfortable level, remember to breathe and appreciate the preciousness of each moment.

There's mostly locals from the Low Country of South Carolina sharing the 2010 ECOthon experience with many courageous neighbors from Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, and even a team from the DC area who had such a great time at one of the Capers Island ECOruns that they had to experience the ECOthon and will be paddling stand-up paddle boards!

For more details, check out the recent Moultrie News article 'ECOthon: A new spin on traditional triathlons'.

Here's some IMPORTANT INFO on the ECOthon weekend schedule, gear, safety, USA Triathlon licensing, spectator ferry, and prizes that will be posted soon to the ECOthon blog.

SCHEDULE of the 2010 ECOthon EXPERIENCE:

~ Swim Clinics ~ Join Charleston's holistic endurance coach, David Cross, as he offers tips & strategies in open water swimming for all levels, as well as proven strategies from this 4x ECOthon champion. He can go over ways to get you more comfortable swimming in the open ocean or methods to improve your stroke. Contact him directly and reserve your spot today at dcross5@hotmail.com. He's an all around great motivational coach and a great runner.

~ Thur, 10/21 from 6 to 8 ~ Bring your friends to from Green Drinks and LEEP (Lowcountry Environmental Education Program) for viewing of the award winning 'Web of Water' documentary featured on a 'Southern Lens' program. The meeting will be at World Oriental Kitchen - W.O.K. at 349 King St in downtown Charleston.

~ Fri, 10/22 ~ FULL MOOOON!!

~ Sat, 10/23 from 5 to 7 pm ~ Packet pickup at Try Sports (Ste 102, 1903 U.S. 17, Mount Pleasant, SC‎, 843-849-9292‎) in Mt Pleasant's Town Centre . As a requirement for packet pickup, you'll need to show a photo ID. If you can't make it to packet pickup at Try Sports, I ask you to be at the IOP Marina on Sunday morning no later than 7:47 to pickup your packet . Don't forget your photo ID!

TrySports is also offering their "Pace your Race" competition. You estimate your overall ECOthon time and bike time to see how close you actually get on race day to your planned times.

~ USA Triathlon is sanctioning the ECOthon and requires a $10 one day license OR an annual membership of $39 and will have paperwork available when picking up packets. I don't believe I posted this requirement anywhere and will greatly appreciate your understanding for my oversight.

SUNDAY, 10/24 ~ Barrier Island ECOthon experience @ Isle of Palms Marina & Morgan Creek Grill

~ 7:30 am Sunrise & start packet pickup for those who didn't make it to TrySports and a check-in for those who did so we know how many souls will be enjoying the ECOthon experience. Then can set up your bike & stage your kayak or board or other self propelled paddling device near the boat ramp. There will also be a kayak orientation meeting for those renting from Coastal Expeditions.

~ 8:30 am PRErace meeting to review safety & course one more time as well as to answer any remaining questions. After questions are answered, we'll have an auction of gift certificates from the gracious sponsors such as TrySports, Trek Bikes of Mt Pleasant, The Bicycle & Outdoor Shoppe, the new Sermets Courtyard on Daniel Island, so of course Sermets Corner downtown as well as Charleston Grill, and more, even a bike, YES A BIKE valued between $500 and $600 by Trek Bikes of Mt Pleasant.

All proceeds from the auction will go the LIVESTRONG Foundation and the Charleston Tibetan Society, so your winning bid will be tax deductible to the charity of your choice. Checks are preferred & will not deny ca$h.

~ 8:45 am Launch kayaks, SUP boards, and other self propelled paddling devices. The ECOthon will START as soon as possible when all paddlers are on the water which could take a little time, so great opportunity to take in nature and practice patience if necessary.

~ 9 am HIGH tide

~ 1 pm-ish ~ Awards presentation ~ The majority of us will finish between 3.5 to 4.5 hours, so assuming a start around high tide at 9, the awards ceremony will be around 1 to distribute over $1,500 in prizesdonated by the ECOthon's gracious Sponsors. I sincerely ask that you support them when possible and check out their websites via Sponsor's link. Bi-Lo will provide fresh fruit for restorative energy.

SPECTATOR FERRY Barrier Island Eco Tours is graciously providing a spectator ferry for supportive friends & family that would like a scenic ferry ride to the south end of Capers Island and a beautiful environment to cheer you on. There are a limited number of spaces on the ferry, so please email me if you're interested in this possibility and how many in your party.

NATURAL ELEMENTS Sunday's forecast is calling for 65 at sunrise increasing to 75 under partly sunny skies with light variable winds by mid day, so remember the sun screen. And with this beautiful sunny day in addition to the vigorous exercise, I highly recommend drinking sufficient amounts of water on Saturday to achieve your adequate hydration level. Also suggest bringing your own favorite fluid on Sunday you can leave in the kayak for return trip back to marina as well as for the final biking section or carry with you. I'll provide HYDRATION stations on the north end of Dewees Island as well as on Capers Island. The water temperature is still above 70 degrees in late October! Really? Yea, about 73 degrees in Charleston Harbor, REALLY!

GEAR & SAFETY:

~ KAYAK ~ If you are planning on renting a kayak from Coastal Expeditions & you haven't contacted them yet, please call them ASAP at 843-884-7684. They'll have it ready for you at the start and will pick it up after, so no hassle, in addition to providing PFD and whistle.

Everyone needs to have some unique, special method to identify your kayak with effective marker to make it easier to distinguish from the many others that will be lined up on the south end of Dewees Island. Will have tape or ribbon to place where you wish.

~ A Personal Floatation Device (Coast Guard Type III) & a whistle are required to be worn both during the paddle and swim sections. However, I will make a call before the start and probably waive the PFD requirement for the swims if favorable conditions as in the last 5 ECOthons.

~ WHISTLE will be a necessity and verified by an ECOthon volunteer before entering the water for the kayak and swims, so make sure you've got one! Coastal Expeditions PFD's have one attached that can be removed and replaced... I highly recommend you getting a whistle of your own to carry with you of life's daily adventures because they could save your life or someone you know in an emergency.

~ SWIM ~ Fins are allowed, however they must be carried during the Dewees beach run and can be left on Capers Beach during the run on Boneyard Beach. Since safety is first, the Isle of Palms Fire Department andECOthon volunteers will be in safety boats during the paddle and swim sections so if you need assistance, just whistle!! Of course, if you hear someone whistling and you can be of service before someone else can reach them, please take care of your fellow ECOthoner until more help can arrive.

~ CLOTHING ~ Highest recommendation is COMFORT! This varies between people, so also recommend light and moisture wicking tops & bottoms as well as supportive footware. There's shoes that are drainable and waterproof, but could also fashion some type of dry storage system for ferrying them across.

ECOthon Clinics & Training

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We're pleased to announce (2) SWIM CLINICS this Saturday October 9th & Sat Oct 16th on the Isle of Palms for those wanting to become more comfortable swimming in the open ocean or to just fine tune your stroke in preparation for the Barrier Island ECOthon.

Come join Charleston's Holistic Endurance Coach, David Cross, as he offers tips & strategies in open water swimming for all levels, as well as proven strategies for the ECOthon. He will go over ways to improve your swimming and get you more comfortable with swimming in the open water for $20. David Cross is a Team USA member in the Aquathon (swim/run), professional Ultra Runner, and 4x ECOthon 2-person team champion!

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY AT dcross5@hotmail.com

For those looking for an extra edge, he's also offering 1 on 1 custom hour sessions for $35 at your convenience, as well as a personal 30 minute consultation to develop a specialized training plan for just $25.

Coastal Expeditions is offering a 2-hour KAYAK training session where they'll teach a proper racing stroke, how to get back in the kayak if flip over (not likely, but safety is IMPORTANT) and how to save others if they flip. Each session is $80 for 2 to 4 people, so from $20 to $40 per person. For schedule and more info call 843-884-7684

Click on both of these fine establishments for info about BIKE RIDES any day of the week around the Charleston area!

2010 6th Annual Barrier Island ECOthon on Sun, OCT 24th

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The 6th Annual ECOthon is on Sunday, October 24th!

YES, its ON! Registration is OPEN at Active.com!

1st ever Capers Island ECOrun on June 20

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Barrier Island Eco Tours presents the 1st ever Capers Island ECOrun on Sunday, June 20! A 10k run & 5k FUNrun/walk benefiting the hungry thru Charleston Chef's Feed the Need.

ECOthon Photos & Video

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2010 ECOthon Experience

2009 ECOthon Experience

RESULTS from 5th ECOthon

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This year 79 people participated in the 5th Annual ECOthon!

Hope each of you enjoyed the experience & sincere thanks for sharing in it!

RESULTS by OVERALL place & finish time (of 57) with divisions color coded (Male, Female, miXed). Teams counted as 1.

overall	division	Name		finish	bike split	yak-bike trxn
1	m1	Chuck	Hiers	03:20	00:51	02:29
2	m2	Dirk	Dewitt	03:26	00:53	02:33
3	m3	Daniel	Roberts	03:49	00:54	02:55
4	dual m 1	David	Bolger	03:51	00:54	02:56
4	dual m 1	David	Cross	03:51	00:54	02:56
5	F 1	Heather	Knight	03:52	01:00	02:52
6	m4	Jake	Raser	03:56	00:59	02:56
7	m5	Ryan	Taylor	03:59	01:01	02:57
8	m6	Austin	Duckworth	03:59	00:59	03:00
9	m7	Justin	Fisher	04:01	00:54	03:07
10	m8	Jon	rembold	04:01	01:03	02:58
11	m9	patrick	mahney	04:01	01:15	02:46
12	m10	David	Betenbaugh	04:02	01:04	02:57
13	m11	Perry	Jameson	04:04	01:04	02:59
14	m12	John	Gamage	04:05	00:59	03:05
15	m13	Dominic	Taverniti	04:06	01:05	03:01
16	m14	Ross	Geske	04:06	01:07	02:59
17	m15	Al	Simmons	04:06	01:03	03:03
18	m16	David	Knight	04:07	01:02	03:05
19	F 2	Megan	Caine	04:07	01:00	03:07
20	m17	jason	buckner	04:08	01:04	03:04
21	m18	Darren	Bouknight	04:14	01:08	03:06
22	m19	Jack	Cunningham	04:14
23	m20	Matthew	McHale	04:15	01:08	03:06
24	m21	wesley	cook	04:18	01:11	03:06
25	m22	Mike	Whaley	04:19	01:05	03:14
26	m23	David	Jones	04:19	01:03	03:16
27	m24	patrick	riley	04:19	01:10	03:09
28	m25	Scott	Johnston	04:21	01:03	03:18
29	dual m 2	Jeb	Barton	04:22	01:14	03:07
29	dual m 2	Luke	Blessinger	04:22	01:14	03:07
30	relay m1	Jeff	Johnson	04:25	01:11	03:14
30	relay m1	Sandy	Johnson	04:25	01:11	03:14
31	m26	Jacob	Kaweck	04:26	01:10	03:16
32	F 3	kris	helke	04:27	01:06	03:21
33	dual m 3	Jeff	King	04:30	01:10	03:20
33	dual m 3	Jesse	Parks	04:30	01:10	03:20
34	dual x 1	Matthew	White	04:31	01:08	03:23
34	dual x 1	Elena	zoebisch	04:31	01:08	03:23
35	m27	Shaun	Gorman	04:33	01:11	03:22
36	F 4	Marcie	Milner	04:35	01:25	03:10
37	relay f1	Maddy	Allen	04:36	01:06	03:30
37	relay f1	Jenny	Hagan	04:36	01:06	03:30
38	relay f2	Kristin	Beckmeyer	04:37	01:01	03:36
38	relay f2	Meredith	Sullivan	04:37	01:01	03:36
39	F 5	Kim	Counts	04:40	01:11	03:29
40	relay m2	Chance	Massey	04:40	01:07	03:33
40	relay m2	Matthew	Muse	04:40	01:07	03:33
41	dual x 2	Ben	Ripley	04:40	01:11	03:29
41	dual x 2	Beth	Haley	04:40	01:11	03:29
42	m28	Mark	Ellison	04:44	01:08	03:36
43	m29	Kevin	Bush	04:48	01:24	03:24
44	m30	Mitch	Sterner	04:49	01:11	03:38
45	relay f3	Susan	Johnson	04:51	01:10	03:41
45	relay f3	Onika	Kerber	04:51	01:10	03:41
46	m31	Daniel	Namie	04:51	01:11	03:40
47	m32	Nathan	Snyder	05:00	01:11	03:49
48	m33	mark	canevazzi	05:03	01:18	03:45
49	F 6	Jen	Mascarin	05:06	01:41	03:25
50	F 7	Rebecca	Silleman	05:06	01:19	03:47
51	F 8	Janelle	Varlas	05:07	01:23	03:44
52	M34	Paul	Shuman	05:15	01:45	03:30
53	relay f4	Maggie	Jamison	05:22	01:10	04:12
53	relay f4	Jess	Vande Werken	05:22	01:10	04:12
54	F 9	Alexandrea	Michele Milner	05:25	01:40	03:45
55	relay m3	Jeff	Howell	05:33	01:19	04:14
55	relay m3	Charlie	Toney	05:33	01:19	04:14
56	relay x1	John	Toney	05:34	01:25	04:09
56	relay x1	Morgan	Ziegler	05:34	01:25	04:09
57	m35	Bruno	Rosin	05:38	01:36	04:02
58		Don	Rice	UNTIMED		02:58
59		Brian	Goral	UNTIMED		03:33
60		Eve	Gentieu	UNTIMED		04:08
61		Jared	Rice	UNTIMED		04:14
62		Ryan	Stone	UNTIMED		04:17
63		Sara	Latshaw	UNTIMED		04:22
64		Mark	Mooney	UNTIMED		04:22
65		Sara	Mooney	UNTIMED		04:22
66		Linnea	Freeman	UNTIMED		04:22

RESULTS by DIVISIONS
SOLO Male (35)

division

overall

Name

finish

bike split

yak-bike trxn

m01	1	Chuck	Hiers	03:20	00:51	02:29
m02	2	Dirk	Dewitt	03:26	00:53	02:33
m03	3	Daniel	Roberts	03:49	00:54	02:55
m04	6	Jake	Raser	03:56	00:59	02:56
m05	7	Ryan	Taylor	03:59	01:01	02:57
m06	8	Austin	Duckworth	03:59	00:59	03:00
m07	9	Justin	Fisher	04:01	00:54	03:07
m08	10	Jon	rembold	04:01	01:03	02:58
m09	11	patrick	mahney	04:01	01:15	02:46
m10	12	David	Betenbaugh	04:02	01:04	02:57
m11	13	Perry	Jameson	04:04	01:04	02:59
m12	14	John	Gamage	04:05	01:05	02:59
m13	15	Dominic	Taverniti	04:06	01:05	03:01
m14	16	Ross	Geske	04:06	01:07	02:59
m15	17	Al	Simmons	04:06	01:03	03:03
m16	18	David	Knight	04:07	01:02	03:05
m17	20	jason	buckner	04:08	01:04	03:04
m18	21	Darren	Bouknight	04:14	01:08	03:06
m19	22	Jack	Cunningham	04:14
m20	23	Matthew	McHale	04:15	01:08	03:06
m21	24	wesley	cook	04:18	01:11	03:06
m22	25	Mike	Whaley	04:19	01:05	03:14
m23	26	David	Jones	04:19	01:03	03:16
m24	27	patrick	riley	04:19	01:10	03:09
m25	28	Scott	Johnston	04:21	01:03	03:18
m26	31	Jacob	Kaweck	04:26	01:10	03:16
m27	35	Shaun	Gorman	04:33	01:11	03:22
m28	42	Mark	Ellison	04:44	01:08	03:36
m29	43	Kevin	Bush	04:48	01:24	03:24
m30	44	Mitch	Sterner	04:49	01:11	03:38
m31	46	Daniel	Namie	04:51	01:11	03:40
m32	47	Nathan	Snyder	05:00	01:11	03:49
m33	48	mark	canevazzi	05:03	01:18	03:45
m34	52	Paul	Shuman	05:15	01:45	03:30
m35	57	Bruno	Rosin	05:38	01:36	04:02

SOLO Female (9)

division

overall

Name

finish

bike split

yak-bike trxn

F 1	5	Heather	Knight	03:52	01:00	02:52
F 2	19	Megan	Caine	04:07	01:00	03:07
F 3	32	kris	helke	04:27	01:06	03:21
F 4	36	Marcie	Milner	04:35	01:25	03:10
F 5	39	Kim	Counts	04:40	01:11	03:29
F 6	49	Jen	Mascarin	05:06	01:41	03:25
F 7	50	Rebecca	Silleman	05:06	01:19	03:47
F 8	51	Janelle	Varlas	05:07	01:23	03:44
F 9	54	Alexandrea	Michele Milner	05:25	01:40	03:45

DUAL Male (3 teams)

division

overall

Name

finish

bike split

yak-bike trxn

dual m 1	4	David	Bolger	03:51	00:54	02:56
dual m 1	4	David	Cross	03:51	00:54	02:56
dual m 2	29	Jeb	Barton	04:22	01:14	03:07
dual m 2	29	Luke	Blessinger	04:22	01:14	03:07
dual m 3	33	Jeff	King	04:30	01:10	03:20
dual m 3	33	Jesse	Parks	04:30	01:10	03:20

DUAL miXed (2 teams)

division

overall

Name

finish

bike split

yak-bike trxn

dual x 1	34	Matthew	White	04:31	01:08	03:23
dual x 1	34	Elena	zoebisch	04:31	01:08	03:23
dual x 2	41	Ben	Ripley	04:40	01:11	03:29
dual x 2	41	Beth	Haley	04:40	01:11	03:29

RELAY Male (3 teams)

division

overall

Name

finish

bike split

yak-bike trxn

relay m1	30	Jeff	Johnson	04:25	00:52	03:33
relay m1	30	Sandy	Johnson	04:25	00:52	03:33
relay m2	40	Chance	Massey	04:40	01:07	03:33
relay m2	40	Matthew	Muse	04:40	01:07	03:33
relay m3	55	Jeff	Howell	05:33	01:19	04:14
relay m3	55	Charlie	Toney	05:33	01:19	04:14

RELAY Female (4 teams)

division

overall

Name

finish

bike split

yak-bike trxn

relay f1	37	Maddy	Allen	04:36	01:06	03:30
relay f1	37	Jenny	Hagan	04:36	01:06	03:30
relay f2	38	Kristin	Beckmeyer	04:37	01:01	03:36
relay f2	38	Meredith	Sullivan	04:37	01:01	03:36
relay f3	45	Susan	Johnson	04:51	01:10	03:41
relay f3	45	Onika	Kerber	04:51	01:10	03:41
relay f4	53	Maggie	Jamison	05:22	01:10	04:12
relay f4	53	Jess	Vande Werken	05:22	01:10	04:12

RELAY miXed (1 team)

division

overall

Name

finish

bike split

yak-bike trxn

relay x1	56	John	Toney	05:34	01:25	04:09
relay x1	56	Morgan	Ziegler	05:34	01:25	04:09

Video of 5th Annual Barrier Island ECOthon

2009-11-06T08:24:00.000-08:00

5th ECOthon less than a week away!

2009-10-21T11:11:00.000-07:00

The 5^th Annual Barrier Island ECOthon proudly presented by Half-moon Outfitters is finally less than a week away.

Half-Moon Outfitters has been providing the Southeast with quality goods and services for adventure and travel since 1993.

Hope you're excited and prepared for the ECOthon experience! Here's some NEW IMPORTANT info on the composition of the field, the revised schedule, prizes, gear/equipment, including more safety info. Lastly, USA Triathlon sanctioning requirements and attached USAT waiver.

There are about 90 registered participants with over (65) going solo, (3) 2-person DUAL teams, (1) 3-person TRI team, and (6) RELAY teams!

This year's ECOthon fundraising efforts will exceed $5,000 in charitable donations to the Charelston Tibetan Society and the Lance Armstrong Foundation, so I sincerely thank all the gracious sponsors and you, by participating in the ECOthon experience, for your support! You've each helped me achieve my dreams by improving the lives of Tibetans around the world, both young and old as well as inspiring people affected by cancer to LIVE STRONG. Just over $2,600 provides all the expenses to cover shelter, adequately feed and most importantly educate 20 young Tibetans orphans in Delhi for an entire month! Amazing how effective use of financial resources can improve the lives of many, and not only just today, but in the future by providing an education & opening up the limitless possibilities of a child's imagination!

SCHEDULE:

Saturday, Oct 24 from 5 to 8 pm ~ Packet pickup at Try Sports (Ste 102, 1903 U.S. 17, Mount Pleasant, SC‎, - (843) 849-9292‎) in Mt Pleasant's Town Centre INSTEAD of the previously listed Pre-Race meeting at the Isle of Palms Marina. As a requirement for packet pickup, you'll need to show your photo ID, including each relay member. If you can't make it to packet pickup at Try Sports, I ask you to be at the IOP Marina as early as you can on Sunday morning, and no later than 6:30, to pickup your packet. Don't forget your photo ID!

TrySports is offering their famous "Pace your Race" competition sponsored by Saucony. You just estimate your overall ECOthon time and bike time to see how close you actually get on race day to your planned times.

SUNDAY, OCT 25 at 6 am ~ Packet pickup & Set up your bike at transition area at Morgan Creek Grill lawn, and then stage kayak near boat ramp. At 7 am, there will be a PRErace meeting to review safety & course one more time as well as to answer any remaining questions. Immediately after, there will be a kayak orientation meeting for those renting from Coastal Expeditions which includes a pedal fitting. If you have your own kayak or paddle board, we'll begin to launch them from the ramp adjacent to Morgan Creek Grill transition area after the PRErace meeting. The ECOthon will START as soon as all paddlers are on the Intracoastal Waterway which could take a little time, and hopefully not long after sunrise at 7:30am. I estimate the majority of the leaders should finish within 3.5 hours, so planning on having the awards ceremony around 12 on the Morgan Creek Grill lawn to distribute over $2,000 in sponsor donated prizes including an amazing prize for a special person. There will also be fresh fruit provided by Bi-Lo for energy as well.

Limited Special Offer: If you have family or friends that would like a scenic ferry ride to the south end of Capers Island to cheer you on, there are a limited number of spaces on the ferry boat. Email me if you're interested in this possibility.

PARKING: Please use Mogan Creek Grill's gravel overflow lot, NOT ON PAVEMENT. This is to prevent Morgan Creek Grill's guests from an inconvenience and to be more gracious to our sponsor.

EQUIPMENT/GEAR/SAFETY: If you are planning on renting a kayak from Coastal Expeditions & you haven't contacted them yet, please call them ASAP at 843-884-7684. They'll have it ready for you at the start and will pick it up after, so no hassle, in addition to providing PFD and whistle. If bringing you own, I sincerely hope you've tried it out paddling into currents with some smaller waves. HINT: Flatbottom or Whitewater kayaks don't go that fast into tidal currents. Everyone needs to have some unique/special method to identify your kayak to make it easier to distinguish from the many that will be lined up on the south end of Dewees Island.

A Coast Guard Type III personal floatation device (PFD) and a whistle are required to be worn both during the paddle and swim sections. However, I will probably waive the PFD requirement for the swims depending on conditions, but the whistle will be a necessity and verified before entering the water so make sure you've got one! Coastal Expeditions PFD's have one attached that can be removed and replaced. The Isle of Palms Fire Department and supporting ECOthon volunteers will be in motorized boats during the paddle and swim sections so if you need assistance, just whistle!!

Also, the swimming sections are separated by running sections, so amphibious type shoes are recommended and fins are allowed for the swim but must be carried to & during the Dewees beach run so the choice is yours. Some have asked about 'amphibious shoes'...I recommend COMFORTABLE, mesh covered, moisture wicking and drainable such as Salomon's Tech Amphibian available at Halfmoon Outfitters OR Zoot's available at Try Sports OR whatever else you feel most comfortable in that you've tested yourself. Otherwise, past ECOthoners have fashioned some type of dry bag system for their running shoes carried behind them with line for the swim.

Bike helmets must be worn properly before leaving the transition area and on the entire bike course until crossing finish line. While biking you are required to follow ALL traffic laws and will be immediately DQ'd if found in violation. There are several stop signs and a traffic light and may have someone in the bushes watching, so don't chance it; follow the law or face the consequences.

I strongly recommend you prepare for both wet & sunny weather since we could have both, so definitely some sun screen as well as method to keep your gear dry at the bike transition. Also, one can never have enough water, so suggest bringing your own container you can leave in the kayak for your return trip as well as having enough for your final biking section. I'll provide HYDRATION stations on the north end of Dewees Island as well as a couple on Capers Island.

This year the ECOthon is sanctioned by the USA Triathlon and requires an annual membership of $39 or one day license for $10 in addition to your signature on a legal waiver which I've attached for you to review. You can bring a signed copy with you when you pickup your race packet OR one will be provided in your race packet. I realize I didn't have this membership requirement posted anywhere and will greatly appreciate your understanding for this oversight, but if the extra cash for a one day license is too much please contact me. I'm planning on having more ECOthon events next year & hopefully a series. We'll see what manifests. This might encourage you to get an annual member and to do more USAT sanctioned races next year!

Barrier Islands of Capers, Dewees & Isle of Palms

2009-10-13T12:38:00.000-07:00

The beginning shows brown pelican gliding over buildings on the Isle of Palms with Dewees beach below then zoom out to Capers boneyard.

Update!

2009-09-02T11:32:00.000-07:00

Announcing an Open Ocean SWIM CLINIC for various levels this Friday, Oct 16 at 6pm on Sullivans Island Station 29 beach access (hi tide @ 7:12pm). It will continue every Friday until the ECOthon, and possibly beyond depending on demand, so let me know if you're interested. For more info, click here!

• Course Descriptions

2009-08-18T12:18:00.000-07:00

This year’s ECOthon includes the option of one of the following courses:

ENDURANCE COURSE
34.5 miles solo or in teams of 2 or 3

Kayak 6 miles + Run 10 miles + Swim 1/2 mile + Bike 18 miles

Event begins at sunrise at the Isle of Palms Marina.

Kayak 3 miles up the Intracoastal Waterway to the south end of Dewees Island.
Run 2 miles over Dewees Island.
Swim 1/4 mile across inlet to Capers Island
Run 3 miles over Caper's 'boneyard' beach
Reach checkpoint, turn around
Repeat course in the opposite direction until reaching Isle of Palms Marina
Bike 18 miles across the Breach Inlet bridge to Sullivans Island
Return to the finish line at the Isle of Palms Marina.

Note: Each team member is required to complete the course in its entirety

SPRINT COURSE

2 person team. 23.5 miles per relay member

Each relay member will:

Kayak 3 miles + Run 5 miles + swim ¼ mile + Bike together 15 miles

Event begins at sunrise at the Isle of Palms Marina

1^st relay partner

Kayak 3 miles up the Intracoastal Waterway to the south end of Dewee’s Island
Run 2 miles over Dewees Island
Swim ¼ mile across inlet to Capers Island
Run 3 miles over Caper’s ‘boneyard’ beach
Reach checkpoint, tag 2^nd relay partner
Return to Isle of Palms Marina via ferry to wait for partner.
Rendezvous with 2^nd relay member to begin 15 mile bike ride together across the Breach Inlet bridge to Sullivan’s Island and back again.

2^nd relay member

Enjoy a scenic ferry at sunrise to the checkpoint on Capers Island to wait for partner.
Complete the same course as described above in reverse direction after being tagged by 1^st relay member.
Rendezvous with partner at Isle of Palms Marina to begin a 15 mile bike ride together across the Breach Inlet bridge to Sullivan’s Island and back again.

• Course Map

2009-08-11T11:02:00.000-07:00

** NOTE Google incorrectly lists Capers Island as Bull Island.

Click to view detailed map

PARKING

Morgan Creek Grill & Isle of Palms Marina

80 41st Ave, IOP 29451
Please park on gravel lot, not paved.

Registration Deadline: October 22, 2010

2009-08-01T19:02:00.000-07:00

ONLINE REGISTRATION at ACTIVE.com

The entry fee is $80 per participant ($85 after Sept 25 then $90 after Oct 9) and includes an ECOthon t-shirt, sponsors' gifts & prizes, a post-race awards party, and the opportunity to participate in a distinctly unique event! Entries are limited to 100 participants. Once registered there will be no refunds even if a storm event. You'll be creating good karma because its a charitable fundraising event!

If you need a kayak, call Coastal Expeditions (884-7684) to get special kayak rental rates. Just tell them you're in the ECOthon to get the discounted rate ($25 single & $35 tandem). You'll also be provided a PFD & a whistle. They'll have the kayak & gear at the start and will take care of the equipment after the race.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Brett via email at ecothon@gmail.com.

REQUIRED SAFETY GEAR

2009-07-25T23:53:00.000-07:00

A Coast Guard Type III personal floatation device (PFD) and a whistle must be worn during both the paddle and swim sections, and a helmet during the bike section. Also, the swimming section is separated by running sections, so amphibious type shoes are recommended. Helmets must be worn properly before leaving transition area and until crossing finish line.