Travis and I flew over to the Big Island last weekend for the Ironman Honu in Kona. Honu is the Hawaiian word for the Green Sea Turtle. My cousin Monique stayed home with the girls and we flitted off like care-free kids for 4 fabulous days all to ourselves.
Travis trained tediously for 22 weeks for this 70.3 mile triathlon. Broken down it's a 1.2 mile swim, 47 mile bike ride and a 13 mile run. This is his 3rd Ironman. Here he is warming up in our room the night before. (really he's just being goofy)
This bike is his pride and joy and the envy of many ironmen.
This was by far the most beautiful setting for any race he has done. This is the finish for swim.
Getting marked the morning of the race.
Go number 1037!!
All swimmers are in the water waiting for the shot. 
See how his duds match his bike? That's no accident. 
His finish time was 5 hours 35 minutes. I think he did really awesome. If you asked him he would say "Well, I finished." The swim was the biggest challenge. There were winds and the water was choppy and had a pretty good current against them. He totally rocked on the bike, his time was up there with the pros. 
Good job Travis!! 
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Ironman Honu in Kona
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Congratulations, Travis, on a great finish! Hope you two enjoyed your time away as well.
Looks and sounds tough! Good for him. Will you be joining him next year? I cannot even imagine the strength it takes to complete an Ironman. Hope all is well! Love ya!
Teresa
Ryan here. Great job Travis!!! Sorry but I am especially impressed with the Orbea. We are excited to see you next year at the world championships!
Way to go Trav!!! But, who's that guy with the shaggy hair?? I didn't even recognize you! Wish we could have been there to cheer you on!!
Congratulations to Travis!
That is quite a feat.
Dennis was training for the Lake Placid Ironman this year but he ruptured his achilles!!!! Now he is just hoping to run again soon after months of recovery .....
And kaycee, you are as lovely as ever in your new shades from Ross. : )
Kitty
yeah, Travis looks way different with longer hair-barely recognized him. Wow, what an accomplishment. Not something I could ever imagine putting my body through.
Nice work Trav! We are both so proud of you. You truly inspire me. I'm glad you guys had a fun little vacation as well... And very glad you found a Ross! I love my bargin shopping too :)
brother way to go!! your bike is georgous. it even makes you look good.. sure miss you guys . ps kaycee did you change your hair a little? you look fabulous. by the way this is mark.
Hooray for Travis! Our family athlete!!! Sounds like a fun trip. I'm glad you're having such neat adventures.
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