Meet the Vineman Staff

I'm Russ Pugh, the President and founder of Vineman, Inc. I was lucky enough to start the Vineman events back in 1990 when I was 23 years old. Over the years the events have grown and evolved into what they are today. In 2009 we will have 2100 racers for Vineman Ironman 70.3 on July 19, 800 racers for the "Full" Vineman, 350 racers for Barb's Race, and 300 AquaBikers on August 1; and 600 racers for the Vineman Showdown on April 11. Over the years we have believed in putting on events in beautiful venues which are well supported and athlete friendly. Thanks for being part of our events over the past two decades!