Here I am at the same race in 2010, just slightly emotional after learning I’d won the women’s amateur race! It’s been such a long time in the making and it’s always a true honor to have a chance to race here.
Today, you can follow me live!
The half ironman distance in the beautiful big island of Kona starts today at 7AM Hawaii Time.
For those unfamiliar with triathlon, we begin with a 1.2 mile swim in Hapuna Beach, followed by a 56 mile bike ride along the Queen K out to Hawi and back and finish up with a half marathon in and around the grounds of the Fairmont Orchid.
Fast, hot and delicious, and just slightly below the redline for a few hours of sheer effort, culminating in the most spectacular (and natural), exhilarating high that I know… this is what racing is all about. And I love every second of every minute of the training that goes into it. Such a huge part of my life, my husbands, and many of my readers, too.
If you’ve never raced and it’s because you prefer not to be competitive with physical activity, that’s cool, as long as you’re moving your body in some way, shape or form. If, however, the only reason is that you don’t think you can, well, that does’t cut it.
Give it a try- you might surprise yourself!
For anyone who’s been following me for a while knows the drill, but if you’re new to my site and blog, virtual spectators can follow live at
using the athlete tracker.
I’m racing under BIB # 1360 in the Women’s 35-39 age group.
Send your great race vibes my way!
Aloha!
Congrats on a great finish and placing!
Nell, congratulations on an amazing race today! This year I didn’t even see you coming out of the long out and back. I was suffering on the run – done the wind already! I saw you out running twice before the event, but I didn’t say anything to you because you looked so focused
I knew you were going to have a great race. Congrats on getting both the Kona and the Vegas slots!
Thank you! It was tough, huh? I felt enough already about the wind, too! It never let up! I hope to see you at an upcoming race!
Great job with your race Sat. You are a machine. My wife Margaret and I have been following you for some time now. She is 100 % gluten free due to thyroid issues and other stuff you blog about often. I am with her most of the time. I am sad to announce that I did not follow your teachings today as Margaret and I raced Rev 3 Quassy 70.3. Last night I had a nice big salad with numerous real leaves. And then I….had It. bread, along with some red meat, but burger red, ah, meat. My 13.1 miles of the run was filled with lower belly cramps. I messed up. We both raced well but the pain was not fun. At 43 you would think I would be a better student. It will not happen again. I am a believer. Thanks for what you do. We live in New Jersey but both of us would love to see one of your appearances one day. Any readers out there, don’t make my mistake. Eat Paleo!! (and pick a flat course
Ouchy.)
Thank you so much! It was a tough day out there! : ) I’ve been through exactly what you describe; often we have to test the waters again and again before we really get the message that those of us sensitive to gluten have to stay the heck away from it…always! I’m sure the next race will go dar better!
I will certainly keep my site updated as to any signings or seminars I do in Jersey!