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.