I had a PR time at the Ironaman distance in Germany in July.
My 13 hours 08 minutes finishing time bested my previous Ironman time by 52 minutes. The German's staged a perfect race, with 5000 volunteers, 60 miles of closed roads and a party atmosphere that only they could pull off. They made each athlete feel as if they were leading the race! Here are some shots from the race.
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“Live each day as it is going to be your last, becasue one day it will be.”
Ray Charles”
The swim start. 2300 of my closest friends heading for the starting line.

The swim start. 2300 of my closest friends heading for the starting line.


Out of the swim and still smiling!

Out of the swim and still smiling!


Ready for 112 mile  tour through the German countryside.

Ready for 112 mile  tour through the German countryside.


On the open road.

On the open road.


Cobblestone on a short steep hill they called “The Hell”.

Cobblestone on a short steep hill they called “The Hell”.


Must be early on the run, only 25 miles to go!

Must be early on the run, only 25 miles to go!


Doesn’t look like as much fun now. But Frankfurt the river and a great backdrop.

Doesn’t look like as much fun now. But Frankfurt the river and a great backdrop.