Eco Challenge participants begin the grueling race on Vandenberg Boulevard Sept. 19. The Eco Challenge consisted of a 4.7-mile run and a 1.5-mile kayak race. The biking portion of the challenge was cancelled due to poor weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nathan Allen)
Capt. Rocky Liesman, 19th Medical Operations Squadron, runs down Vandenberg Boulevard while participating in the base Eco Challenge Sept 19. Captain Liesman ran and paddled his way to a first place finish in the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nathan Allen)
Brad Field, husband of 2nd Lt. Joeli Field, 34th Combat Training Squadron, slices through the water in a kayak while participating in the base Eco Challenge Sept. 19. The Eco Challenge consisted of a 4.7-mile run and a 1.5-mile kayak race. The biking portion of the challenge was cancelled due to poor weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nathan Allen)
Senior Master Sgt. Todd Piazza, 19th Component Maintenance Squadron, shoves off from the shore during the kayaking portion of the base Eco Challenge Sept. 19. The Eco Challenge consisted of a 4.7-mile run and a 1.5-mile kayak race. The biking portion of the challenge was cancelled due to poor weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nestor Cruz)
David Starcher (left), son of Master Sgt. Roger Starcher, 19th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, cruise to the finish line during the base Eco Challenge Sept. 19. The Eco Challenge consisted of a 4.7-mile run and a 1.5-mile kayak race. The biking portion of the challenge was cancelled due to poor weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lausanne Pacheco)