Incirlik Duathlon

With a time of 49:13, Capt. Brian Robertson, 39th Contracting Squadron, crosses the finish line of the Strain your Brain Duathlon Saturday, March 13 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The race, a modified duathlon, consisted of a 5K run and 12K bike, and more than 30 people participated in the fitness event. Prizes such as base exchange gift certificates and base theater passes were given to the top three men (under 30 and over 30) and women. At a time of 38:54, Staff Sgt. Brad Williams, 39th Maintenance Squadron, earned the best time for the men and Kim Ventura, wife of Anthony Ventura, Incirlik Army & Air Force Exchange Service manager, earned the best time for the women at 51:18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alex Martinez)

Incirlik Duathlon

Ernest Fasoldt, 39th Force Support Squadron fitness center manager, describes the running and biking route of the Strain your Brain Duathlon to participants before the race Saturday, March 13 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The race, a modified duathlon, consisted of a 5K run and 12K bike, and more than 30 people participated in the fitness event. Prizes such as base exchange gift certificates and base theater passes were given to the top three men (under 30 and over 30) and women. At a time of 38:54, Staff Sgt. Brad Williams, 39th Maintenance Squadron, earned the best time for the men and Kim Ventura, wife of Anthony Ventura, Incirlik Army & Air Force Exchange Service manager, earned the best time for the women at 51:18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alex Martinez)

Incirlik Duathlon

Participants of the Strain your Brain Duathlon take off from the start line Saturday, March 13 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The race, a modified duathlon, consisted of a 5K run and 12K bike, and more than 30 people participated in the fitness event. Prizes such as base exchange gift certificates and base theater passes were given to the top three men (under 30 and over 30) and women. At a time of 38:54, Staff Sgt. Brad Williams, 39th Maintenance Squadron, earned the best time for the men and Kim Ventura, wife of Anthony Ventura, Incirlik Army & Air Force Exchange Service manager, earned the best time for the women at 51:18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alex Martinez)

Incirlik Duathlon

Participants of the Strain your Brain Duathlon pace themselves during the running portion of the race Saturday, March 13 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The race, a modified duathlon, consisted of a 5K run and 12K bike, and more than 30 people participated in the fitness event. Prizes such as base exchange gift certificates and base theater passes were given to the top three men (under 30 and over 30) and women. At a time of 38:54, Staff Sgt. Brad Williams, 39th Maintenance Squadron, earned the best time for the men and Kim Ventura, wife of Anthony Ventura, Incirlik Army & Air Force Exchange Service manager, earned the best time for the women at 51:18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alex Martinez)

Competitors run, bike to duathlon finish line

Published March 17, 2010
By Senior Airman Alex Martinez
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- More than 30 people participated in the Strain your Brain Duathlon Saturday, March 13 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The race, a modified duathlon, consisted of a 5K run and 12K bike, and prizes such as base exchange gift certificates and base theater passes were given to the top three men (under 30 and over 30) and women. At a time of 38:54, Staff Sgt. Brad Williams, 39th Maintenance Squadron, earned the best time for the men and Kim Ventura, wife of Anthony Ventura, Incirlik Army & Air Force Exchange Service manager, earned the best time for the women at 51:18.