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It took us a day to recover from the 20 hours of Kona spectating. We managed to snorkel at a nearby beach in the afternoon, and that was about it. By Monday, we had our mojo back and, after some … Continue reading
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by Ollie: More and more people pushed onto the seawall. There were families fighting for a seat where they could say hi to mom or dad. There were Germans wearing sleeveless shirts tucked into booty shorts who snapped pictures from … Continue reading
By Betsy: During the final 5 hours of the Ironman, after Katie’s race was finished, people run in the dark as they hope to make it across the finish line to hear the announcer holler, “[your name here], YOU… ARE… … Continue reading
By Betsy: As a roadside cheerleader, I spent the day hollering encouragement to strangers, often not able to discern if they were men or women. Swimming, cycling, running…many folks look the same…helmets, goggles, tight clothes. You’d think it’d be easy … Continue reading
The run is the triathlon leg most accessible spectators. The Kona route features a couple loops that return through the heart of town, meaning you can see your favorite runner 3 or 4 times. Better yet, veteran spectators have bikes … Continue reading