RaceLog

Hi Everyone,

I just received my race photos from Kona!!  The swim photos are crazy. Take a look at the gallery here:

http://www.tri2bemore.com/index.php/triresources/gallery/category/3-ironman-kona-2011

Coach Liz

Saturday RACE DAY!
Had a great night sleep and awoke by alarm at 3:30 AM.  I felt well rested and excited to the get the day started!  Dressed, breakfast, and ready to leave at 4:40 AM!   Arrived in Kona a little after 5:00 AM.  Transition opened at 4:45 AM.  Parked near Palani Drive and walked down to the transition area.  Dropped off special foods bags and then headed to body marking.  I lucked out and got a real perfectionist!  They use ink and stamps to apply the numbers and no ages on our calf! To prevent smearing, sunscreen is applied after the swim. I had about a half hour before the professionals went off and one hour until the amateur start.  I checked in my pre-swim bag and sat down on the ground.  It was warm but I felt good and relaxed.  Small world, I ran into a woman from Baltimore in the Port-a-Pot line!  She got in with a lottery slot.  I listened to the pro wave start and then completed a short series of dynamic warm ups.   Fifteen min prior to my start, I headed for the water along everyone else.  It moved quickly even though officials were checking all speed suits to ensure they were textile.

Sunday:

Left BWI airport at 7:00 AM. “Up-graded” seats to the exit row.  Not sure if it was really an upgrade or not, since the seats didn’t recline but there was supposedly more leg room. Arrived at KOA airport at 2:00 pm and waited ~30 min for our bags.   Picked up rental car and headed to the supermarket to stock up for the next two weeks.   Groceries are expensive but the produce is really fresh.   We made our way to Kealakekua Bay just South of Kona.   The house was big with floor to ceiling windows that opened up to the beautiful Kealakekua Bay.  We could see Captain Cook monument from the deck.  We made Ahi tuna on the grill for dinner with a Spinach Salad. I tried to stay awake on Sunday but I think I only made it past 8:00 pm.