2006 East Cooper Coastal Triathlon
Sunday April 23, 2006
7:30 AM
Isle of Palms - Sullivan's Island - Mount Pleasant
0.6 Mile Swim - 16 Mile Bike - 5 Mile Run
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Article from the April 25, 2006 Post and Courier about ECCT
By David Quick of The Post and Courier Staff
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Presenting Sponsors:
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| "... many athletes discover that true adventure is part of themselves, not the sports they play. That is what triathlons promise: an adventure for the body, an exploration into vast uncharted territory of the self. A triathlon is an agonizing self-test, an endless moment of truth when ego must grope for substantiation. Many people will never enter such contests, not because of the effort but because of the risk of self-discovery. The race poses the most frightening question of all; who am I? Am I an imposter, a self-made failure, a coward, a fool? Or, can I use the triathlon to bring out my best human qualities? Can I make it a kind of heroic quest?" |
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The course for the East Cooper Coastal Triathlon is absolutely breathtaking; not just in the sense of being a tourist, but in the sense of an athlete pushing themselves over a course that challenges their athletic ability and at the same time rewards the senses with the beauty of the natural environment. The low lying Isle of Palms Connector that rises 80 feet above the Intercoastal Waterway provides a panoramic view of Sullivan's Island, the Atlantic Ocean, the two mile expanse of marsh that joins Isle of Palms to Mount Pleasant, and the old and new Cooper River bridges off in the distance. Hungry Neck Boulevard, which will be closed to traffic, will provide cyclists, with a criterium-like bike race midway through the triathlon. Crossing over Breach Inlet onto Sullivan's Island and back creates the feeling of almost skimming across the water. The finish line at Town Centre, with food and beverage provided by  , will embrace the finishers with a flourish. A shuttle bus will be available to ferry finishers back to the Isle of Palms. |
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Article from The Post & Courier.
New triathlon course steals spotlight at inaugural event
BY JONATHAN SANCHEZ
Triathlon Becoming Major Attraction for Out-of-State Athletes
BY SARAH WALSTON
Mount Pleasant Recreation Department
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Contact Paul King ECCT E-mail