Tuesday, October 11, 2011

The Day of Days in Kona!

Day 24 Hawaii, Kona, Sunday 09/10/201 Presentation Day

The work is done for another year for all the Ironman men and women and todays the day they revel in and reflect on their amazing achievements out their in the unforgiving lava fields of Kona!

The finishers - YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!
"Keep Your Love" was the motto for the 2011 event
Enjoying breakfast around the pool at the SOAS post race get together 
Pete chatting with Chris Corbin and Brit 
Great way to spend the morning!
Mingling poolside, sipping Mimosa, and overlooking the beautiful bay

Great triathlon clothing for women!


THE CROWNING!

What a great night! 
The hula dancers gyrate those hips, getting the presentation crowd at the AWARDS BANQUET
 into the partying mood for the night 

 Mike Reilly - the legendary
"YOU ARE AN IRONMAN" commentator
was inducted into the HALL OF FAME!
The oldest competitor 81 year old Lew Hollander from Bend, Oregon,
 won his age group 80-85!
They all look much younger! says something about keeping fit!
I'm back into the gym tomorrow!!!!!!
http://kona.ironmanlive.com/#axzz1aIlMpeKp
for times
No 1 Chrissie Wellington

Wonderful to see Mirinda Carfrae and Leanda Cave up there in 2nd and 3rd 

Great to see these ladies achieve!
http://kona.ironmanlive.com/#axzz1aIlMpeKp
for times
He's got a taste now - been the goal of his hard work
to stand here on the stage in Kona in the TOP 10
Congratulations - we are very proud of you!



THE GREAT!
A new course record!
No 1 Craig Alexander!
Amazing athlete, role model and ambassador for the sport

Great to see the men achieve!







The 2011 Champions

Luke , Amanda and Adrian post presentation!

Amanda - She's the girl - Luke's rock and inspiration!!!!!
How lucky is Luke - she's amazing!!!

THE K-SWISS AFTER PARTY at HUGGO'S
Luke and his good friend from Las Vegas - Rob 
Adrian, Nev and Carol enjoying the evening! 
Pete holding forth! What is Rob thinking?????


On the left- one of Luke's athletes and his wife
Steph, Adrian, Nev, Carol, myself and Pete
Me enjoying a great night
Hi Matty!
The band pumps it out - didn't matter that you were trying to talk! 
Earnest conversation re the race and the good times!
Nev and Carol

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