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| Mikayla and me on our way to rack my bike the day before the race. Unfortunately, Kaiya had a fever and couldn't join us |
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| On the ferry on the way to rack my bike, Mikayla holding up her dog "Missy" |
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| Mikayla holding up her Ironkids keychain |
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| Kaiya (3) |
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| Mikayla (5) |
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| At the Ironman expo the day after the race, note the Ironman visors! |
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| After the race, on our way to pick up my bike in New Jersey. I refused to pay $50 for somebody to pick it up when the race already cost me over $900, plus I wanted to stay moving to help my recovery, versus sitting down, so picking up my bike was a good way to do so. |
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| Right after the race |
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| Right after the race |
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| Finishing! My official time was 12 hours and 48 minutes. I had 22 minutes of chip time because I didn't start the race until 7:22 A.M |
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| Almost done, steps away...slowed down to let the guy in front of me get a good picture |
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| The Finish Line corral |
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| I'm moving so fast at the end that I'm just a blur |
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| Done and feeling awesome! |
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| All smiles! |
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| On the west side path around mile 21, my friend Jarrod took a bunch of great pictures. |
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| Feeling the pain, heat, and humidity at mile 21 |
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| Eating a banana! |
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| Entering my passing gear... |
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| On the George Washington Bridge...I feel better than I look |
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| I did it! I'm an Ironman! |
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| How the heck do I get this wetsuit off! |
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| About to give John Korff, the race organizer and my friend, two fist pumps before starting the swim. Check out my cool tinted googles. |
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| I see John Korff and get ready for the fist bumps |
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| Start of the bike, closing the water bottle on my body to avoid getting sticky hands |
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| Trying to get some calories in me before the first big hill |
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| Transition area around 4:50am before the race |
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| Check out that cool medal |
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| Off balance |
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| Mikayla doing a pull up the day before the race and seconds before being stung by a bee and crying bloody murder. Luckily, there was a nurse around to remove the stinger |
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| The swim course |
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| Swim exit area |
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| Mikayla in front of the swim exit wearing her Ironkids keychain |
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| Mikayla |
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| Mikayla took this picture |
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| Bike transition area |
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| Mikayla helped me rack my bike |
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| On the ferry to New Jersey from West 39th street to rack my bike |
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| Self picture on the ferry |
These are so amazing! You're our ironman and a great daddy!
ReplyDeleteTrully awesome Jim! Congrats again. Mikayla has your smile.
ReplyDelete-Mel-
Hello Jim! I don't know if you'll remember me or not. This is Margie who worked with you at the Shell. You drove the Zamboni. You look great, and I'm so proud of you and your healthy lifestyle. I remember days when you weren't feeling too well when you came to work. I've had communications with Kai Li - remember her? She's a lawyer down in FL now. Well kiddo take care
ReplyDeletehi Margie, great hearing from you and of course I remember you. Thanks for your kind words. How did you come across my blog and would you be able to forward Kai Li's email address? What are you up to these days? by the way, we named our second daughter Kaiya. Hope you are well. Regards,
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