Thursday, April 29, 2010

Ironman New Orleans 70.3 recap

This is a little - err...ok - a LOT late in posting but I am just getting caught up now - sorry.


Anyway - it is REALLY awesome to be able to race a major race in a major US city.

The race was great - video recap is at the bottom but here are a few pix.

New Orleans is really coming back - the city does have soul and it shows.

Ironman New Orleans

We took a tour by carriage of the French Quarter and I usually don't do this kind of this...

I do stuff...I don't sit back and watch but this was incredible.

It gave us a chance to see the tourist things and stay off the feet as well :)

Ironman New Orleans

I was denied Cafe Du Monde on this trip so I will have to go back!!!

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The finish line is really incredible as it is set right downtown.

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The swim was in Lake Poopatrain - yeah - that part - not so great :)

Ironman New Orleans

Peter finished the swim and headed out on the bike.

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The bike course was windy and flat with only a few bridges - just perfect for FL riders.

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The start of the run was REALLY hot and in spite of this picture - it was not at all staded.

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13.0 miles later - the finish chute is a welcome sight.

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I don't think I could have gone much harder.

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was able to run into 3rd place in AG and picked up a little bling :)

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We had a chance to go blow off some steam after the race on Bourbon Street.

Congrats to Peter and Steve for great races and an awesome after party.

Ironman New Orleans

Ironman New Orleans

Ironman New Orleans

Here is a race recap...

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