Jim Snider of RideSouth, who organized the recumbent ride, gives some ride
instructions before the start. Holding the ladder is the Birthday Challenge
organizer, Harry Strohm. Bob Everhard (left), along with Floyd Robbins (not
shown) are key Prentiss organizers. See pictures from the Birthday Challenge
at Gateway Southern Miss. Read a report by Jim Snider on the recumbent ride.
Read Railroader J. E. Swager's report on his Birthday Challenge Ride

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The first runner, Terry Knight,  finishes his 24 mile birthday challenge


Phillip Wedgeworth and Richard Sims ran the Challenge

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Randy Saxon (center) and Dennis Bisnette both ran their age (44).
Shown here with Rick Chatham, coming back thru the Lott Circle
aid station manned by volunteers from Southern Pine EPA. Rick
Chatham ran the entire length of the Trace, USM to Prentiss.


Kathyrn and Paul Dunbar rode their challenge on a tandem recumbent

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Jimmy Moore rode his age (84) in kilometers

 

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There were several groups entertaining at the pavilion during the challenge
Dennis and Randy finish their challenge (in about 8h 30m)

Pictures taken during  the Birthday Challenge at
Gateway Southern Miss in Hattiesburg
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