IM Kona '19: Behind the scenes

With so much happening before, during and after the Ironman World Championship, I wanted to share some of my favorite photos from our time on the big island. In no particular order.......

Enjoying the island fruit. 

I did it! Volunteer - don't let me fall over! 

First dip in the ocean since arriving. 

Getting reunited with the Queen K. 

Running in the energy lab. 

Yum...gelato. 

Will swim for ice cream. 

If our thoughts had emojis. 

Evening sunset walk. 

Never too much pre-race ice cream. 

Another big cruise ship coming to town. 

My happy place...swimming. 

"Sandy" the local turtle ;) 

White sands beach. Salt water therapy. 

White Sands Beach. 

View from our condo. 

More time on the Queen K. 

Running with friends. 

Enjoying time with Ericka. 

Cheers - pre-race non-alcoholic beer. 

Teammies in Kona. 

Paparazzi. 

More gelato. Hey, it's hot in Kona! 

Getting checked in for the race. 

All checked in! 

Hey, there we are! 

Expo exploring. 

Parade of Nations - Czech! 

The real Iron Man??

Bike check in! 

Sara - all ready to go! 

Pre-race smiles with Livingston (from Levelen).

Post race Czech athletes pic. 

Post-race discussion with our athletes...over ice cream. 

Visiting the Hilo zoo on the other side of the island. 

I like your hat! 

Beautiful bird! 

Plant-based lunch in Hilo. Yum!

Rainbow over the mountain. 

I see you goat! 

Post race Acai bowls. 

Good bye palm trees. 

Good bye sunsets. 

Hello kitten snuggles!