Situation:
Joanne and I traveled to Kona, Hawaii with Ginger and Kurt for a vacation and to cheer on Ginger at the Ironman World Championships. Ginger is an outstanding athlete and kicked serious butt, finishing 3rd in the W25-29 age group on one of the all-time toughest weather conditions athletes have experienced. One day Joanne and I hope to return to Kona as participants!
Friends:
Trip:
Our first day in Kona, HA. We saw Natasha Badmann a few moments earlier.
Hawaii is beautiful!
Chi Chi's. Joanne and I discovered this drink on the first day and consumed it throughout the trip.
I look goofy, but Joanne is HOT!
Self portrait out mountain biking the Mana Road.
Heading off in the distance.
Ginger and Kurt starting the day with a healthy breakfast. Well, at least Ginger is.
A star panel talked about Ironman and the race. Joanne's favorite athlete is Macca in the middle. I love all the women equally, except the cheater.
Joanne and I made these signs to hang up on the bike course for Ginger during the race.
There were very few other signs out there. The women in 25-29 new not to mess with Ginger.
These are our hand held signs that Joanne made. So professional.
Here I am with my training buddy idol. Ginger dominated 2004 on her way to Kona in a break out year.
Yeah, she's the boss!
And their off. The Ironman swim start is an amazing site.
Enough spectating, let's EAT!
Kurt and I check out the competition. We provided reports to Ginger throughout the race.
The Cheering Crew.
She's so fast, it's blurry.
Ginger on the podium at the awards banquet. 3rd place W25-29 in the WORLD! She's in the black top and pink dress.
Helicopter ride.
Muana Loa.
The chopper below us gives you a perspective to how big that waterfall is.
The Arizona in Pearl Harbor.
The Arizona Memorial.
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