(5-17-10) PPP turned out to be a smashing success again this year with over 3,000 participants - a new record - skiing, biking, running and paddling their way across Central Oregon. Marshall Greene, won his fifth consecutive title, while Stephanie Howe dethroned reigning women's champ Sarah Max.
At the end of the bike leg, only two minutes separated the top three men with Greene out in front. Despite the efforts of runner-up Andrew Boone, the gap proved too large to close between the run and paddle portions of the multi-sport race.
On the women's side, Bend's Sarah Max had some technical difficulties during the paddle and was passed by XC Oregon teammate Stephanie Howe who finished less than one minute ahead. Both women trained together for the annual event, which has traditionally been dominated by individuals with a strong cross country skiing background. 2010 proved no different with Howe and Greene noted as two of the best at the discipline in the Northwest.
Teams and individuals from across the region participated in this year's event, which marked the 34th annual edition of this Northwest classic.
Complete results can be found HERE.
