Sheriff Ashe Competes in the Sheriff Sprint Pool Triathlon

Hampden County's Sheriff Ashe teamed up with two of his grandchildren to compete in the Sheriff Sprint Pool Triathlon on Sunday, May 4th in Ludlow, MA. His participating in this event underscored the wonderful support provided by the Hampden County Sheriff Department and Country Bank for this fun triathlon.

Fortunately the torrential downpours that plagued much of the state on Sunday avoided Ludlow. (Sheriff Ashe must have some friends in high places). About 200 competitors braved the chilly temperatures completing a 300 yard pool swim, 9 mile bike ride through some beautiful rural roads, and a 3 mile run through pretty neighborhoods.

Paul McCloskey's 48:50 bested Matt Sullivan's 49:45 for top honors. Jennifer Scalise-Marinofskey was the top female finisher in 52:41 (fifth place overall) with Amy Warrington taking second place in 55:38. The male relay of Scott Martin, John Kenney, and Scott McConnell was the first relay in 49:50 followed by the mixed relay of Robert Hannon, Zach Hannon, and Linda Somers in 50:17. The top five competitors in each category earned points towards the end of season drawing for a gorgeous custom Guru bicycle frame (retail value $4600).

Quadmultisport, the official bicycle mechanic for the FIRM race series, provided support on the bike course. And Summit Spring Water provided refreshing spring water for participants at the finish line. At the awards ceremony, Quadmultisport conducted a drawing for a free Quintana Roo wetsuit, a pair of Desoto tri shorts, and a computerized diet analysis from Vescio Multisport Performance Services.

The next FIRM race is the Sudbury Sprint Triathlon on Sunday, May 11. That race has been sold out for months. If you didn't register for it in time, still swing by to cheer on Olympian Jarrod Shoemaker and a number of pro triathletes among the 500 competitors.

• The Official F.I.R.M. Race Refund Policy can now be found on the information page.
• Established in 1986, and located in Charlton, Massachusetts. F.I.R.M. is the second largest race promoter on the East Coast.
• In the 2006 season, F.I.R.M. organized –races assisted Lions Clubs, Recreation Departments, YMCA’s, Fire Departments, and Boys and Girls’ Clubs with generation of $175,000