2006-Kona

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The geico gecko followed me!!!
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The view from my deck. Ahhh. Life is rough.
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What do you mean my name isn't on the list?!?!?! ( just kidding, it was there )
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Check out the snazzy blue wristband!
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Sitting on the infamous seawall in the middle of Kailua. This is where the finish line will be. Swim buoys out over my right shoulder.
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"The Pier" in the background. A transition area is beginning to take shape.
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The lava fields just off the Queen K.
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View from the Queen K looking up at the volcano
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Constant sight on the Queen K the week before the race
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One of the rolling climbs just north of the airport
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In Kawaihae getting ready to ride up to Hawi.
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On the road about 6 miles from Hawi
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Going.....
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....going.....
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....gone!
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View off the north side of the island on the road to Hawi
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The view from the condo was horrible.
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... totally unbearable
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Bike check-in! Next time I see it will be when I come out of the water the next day.
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There's my ride!
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Mmmmm, gel. Mmmm, perpetuem.
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Race morning is here. Sun just coming up over the volcano.
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Swim course getting final prep
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Pros are getting ready to start
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All the Age Groupers hanging on DigMe beach just before the pro start.
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First AGers in the water
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Pro Start!
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Lots of AGers warming up now.
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Starting to line up!