Yes, this is the temperature which had welcomed us to Las Vegas on Thursday after a lengthy flight from Manchester.
On the descent to the Sin City. A majestic view of Lake Mead
A city in the middle of the desert.
So, here we are the day before Ironman 70.3 World Championship. There are about 2,100 athletes here representing all fifty U.S. states and as many countries. To our surprise, we have learned that Poland is represented by a contingent of over ten triathletes. It was great meeting some of them today.
Friday was a registration day for me and, although the heat has been oppressivee, the Ironman Village was "pulsating" with energy and excitement.
Athlete number 366 - its official
In the middle if the Ironman Village before the crowd settled in
No matter how busy, I always find time to undergo a little ART therapy.
Under the skilled care of Dr. Marone. All the blood went to my head, but it was well worth it. She did a great job. Today, she repeated the treatment and I feel awesome.
Next, a little time spent in the village, getting the bike tuned up and meeting some interesting people. Some of you may know them.
With Heather Fuhr, former Ironman World Champion and a multiple Ironman winner.
With an Australian, Richie Cunnngham after his ART treatment. He is one of the best in the world at the 70.3 distance.
With Deede Grisbauer, an Ironman champion, at the Amway expo booth. Amway is making a strong entrance into the triathlon market.
Who would not recognize this man? Meeting Graig Alexander at the Panera Bread in Henderson. Graig is the defending Ironman 70.3 World Champion and a triple Ironman Hawaii World Champion. At 39 years of age he will be defending both titles this year. There must be something in the Panera bread.
Last evenings athletic itinerary culminated with the athlete welcome dinner at the Westin Hotel in the Lake Las Vegas Resort. The event was graced by the performance of a couple of the Russian Olympic team's artistic gymnastics team members.
I think, WTC has done a good job, there.
The room was packed. They only ran out of cookies this time.
Today was a busy day, as well. This is a point-to-point race which requires a lot of coordination and driving around to get things done. The transition bags have been dropped off and the bike racked.
The volunteers were awesome, as they always are.
Time to finish this update and get some rest before getting up tomorrow at 2:30 AM. I hope the hotel will provide the wake up call this time.The race starts at 6:30 AM. My wave gets in the water at 6:45. It should be a fun day.
The back side of the swim venue. We will be swimming underneath the bridge and head for the T1 to the left. Until the next time ;o)
So, here we are the day before Ironman 70.3 World Championship. There are about 2,100 athletes here representing all fifty U.S. states and as many countries. To our surprise, we have learned that Poland is represented by a contingent of over ten triathletes. It was great meeting some of them today.
Friday was a registration day for me and, although the heat has been oppressivee, the Ironman Village was "pulsating" with energy and excitement.
No matter how busy, I always find time to undergo a little ART therapy.
Next, a little time spent in the village, getting the bike tuned up and meeting some interesting people. Some of you may know them.
Last evenings athletic itinerary culminated with the athlete welcome dinner at the Westin Hotel in the Lake Las Vegas Resort. The event was graced by the performance of a couple of the Russian Olympic team's artistic gymnastics team members.
Today was a busy day, as well. This is a point-to-point race which requires a lot of coordination and driving around to get things done. The transition bags have been dropped off and the bike racked.
Time to finish this update and get some rest before getting up tomorrow at 2:30 AM. I hope the hotel will provide the wake up call this time.The race starts at 6:30 AM. My wave gets in the water at 6:45. It should be a fun day.
