Half-Champs-2-2005

bike1
Somewhere near the end of the bike.
run1
Out on the run course, in the beating sun.
run2
Near mile 10 on the run. Somehow still able to smile.
run3
Going up one of the last hills before the end.
run4
Cresting the top of the last hill, about mile 12.5. I can hear the noise at the finish from here.
finish1
finish2
Looking strong crossing the finish line. 5 hours, 31 minutes, 57 seconds after I jumped in the water.
finish3
Someone get me something cold to drink. I'm done!