Ironman Triathlon

On Sunday, June 27, Greg participated in his very first Ironman Triathlon in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He has been training for this for the last year. My parents live in Hayden, just north of Cd'A so we were able to stay with them which was great.

We were blessed to have several friends come to cheer him on as well. Our friends, Ryan & Suzanne Standish drove all the way up from Sacramento with their two kids to support Greg. And, our friends, Randy & Sharla Jamison and their two children drove 8 hours from Boise to see us. We are lucky to have such wonderful friends!

In addition, my wonderful sister was able to watch my children for the day so I could focus on being there to support Greg and cheer him on. And, my brother-in-law was amazing by being there to photograph Greg along the route wherever he could. He got some incredible pictures! What a wonderful family I have!

The few days leading up to Sunday's race were filled with short training excursions, various triathlon events and meetings. It was quite busy. So when Sunday morning finally arrived, I think we were all ready. Well, as ready as we could be.

Greg's goal was to do it in 12 hours or less. The race started at 7 am. Here are the results:

Participants:
2703 registered
2291 started the race
2096 completed the race


Race Start Time: 7:00 am

Swim Distance: 2.4 miles
Greg's official swim time: 1:27:45
Greg's overall rank after the swim: 1563

Greg's transition from swim to bike: 13:05

Bike Distance: 112 miles
Greg's official bike time: 6:01:52
Greg's overall rank after the bike: 972

Greg's transition from bike to run: 4:53

Run Distance: 26.2 miles
Greg's official run time: 4:19:38

Race Finished: 7:07:13 pm

Official total time: 12:07:13
Greg's final rank after the run: 654

What an incredible performance for Greg! I am so proud of him and how hard he worked. What an accomplishment for his first Ironman! He came in 654 out of 2096 people. I think that is absolutely amazing! Here are some pictures to highlight the day.


Me and Greg about an hour before race start

In his wet suit all ready to go

Coming out of the water after the 2.4 mile swim

Coming out of the swim into the transition area to bike

Headed out of the 1st loop of the 112 mile bike ride

Now he's running in the 26.2 mile marathon

Getting his picture taken right after crossing the finish line

Showing off his finisher medal

Me and My Iron Man!

Our friends Ryan & Suzanne Standish were there to cheer Greg across the finish line

At the Ironman participant luncheon on Monday