Jamie concentrates while heading into bike leg (Photo by Paul Forsythe)

Jamie Beal took 5th overall among 128 female finishers. The race brought early morning showers and threats of even more rain had everyone worried about slippery roads for the bicycle leg. Fortunately, the course dried out and the mostly overcast conditions were a blessing for the competitors; as a result, the change in weather created a picture perfect day for the Northwest Indiana race. The race covered 0.25 mile swim, 12.4 mile bike and a 3.2 mile run.

Happy with her swim and bike splits; Jamie was disappointed with her running, something she is working on. Jamie is a mother of three boys, and she works full-time as well. How does she get it all in? She is at the health club swimming at 5:00 am. Whatever it takes, Jamie is focused and becoming very successful in her sport.