Timberman 09 in pics

The Timberman Triathlon Festival is very popular with age groupers and Pros alike and 2009 was no exception. But Timberman isn't just an Ironman 70.3 race, it also has a short course event and the Gunstock TimberKids Challenge.

The 70.3 race was won by Andy Potts and Chrissie Wellington in blazing fast times and prior to the race a tribute was held to Richard Blazeman Blais. Shooter Eric Wynn was there to capture impressions from the event.

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Michael Lovato seems to be a bit cold here

Slowly athletes eased into the water

Andy Potts in deep thoughts

Prior to the race Chrissie Wellington spread the ashes of Jon Blazeman Blais

The Pros are lined up in a stunning setting

Albert Casadei on his way to 2nd place

Boise 70.3 winner Magali Tisseyre would finish 3rd here

TJ Tollakson completely focused on the task at hand

Dede Griesbauer pushing towards what would be 4th place

The end of the bike is almost in sight for Kate Major

All seems well in Michael Lovato's world

It was good to see Chris Legh back in racing action

Kate Major makes sure to keep the fuel levels up

A joyous Chrissie Wellington crosses the line

But the day is still not over for many

Robert Courtmanche from Londonderry, NH going through an aid station

Would you like fries with that shake?

The champagne flows on the women's podium

It appears that this race winner isn't used to open the bubbly

Chrissie with Bob and Mary Ann Blais, parents of Jon Blazeman Blais