Her First...But Not Her Last

Friends and family came out to Alum Creek State Park on June 26 to cheer Stephanie on as she completed her first triathlon.  Stephanie's glow from her tremendous finish was evident to everyone who was there.

There was no shortage of emotion at the finish line as Stephanie and many of her family members shed tears of pride and joy and Stephanie crossed the finish line that beautiful Saturday morning.

Although a grueling event, Stephanie says that this will not be her last triathlon.

Original Posse Member Completes Triathlon

Triathlon for the Cure

On Saturday June 26, 2009, Stephanie Donofe, an original member of the Fresh Start Posse, completed the Triathlon for the Cure at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center.  Stephanie swam a quarter mile route in Alum Creek Reservoir, then biked 12 miles.  She then finished off the triathlon route by running two miles along the beach at Alum Creek.  Stephanie completed this grueling course in 2:16:39, beating her goal by over 13 minutes.

The First Posse Triathlon Completed