The Ironman Kona Hawaii 2010 is-taking place today.
The 2010 Ironman in Kona, Hawaii consits of a 2.4-mile swim, an 112-mile bike ride and a final 26.2 mile run. The Ironman is one of the Hardest endurance races in the world. The Expected Time for professionals is about 8 hours, while amateurs often need 12 hours Thurs REACH the finish line.
The setting for the Ironamn in Koona is beautiful. It is nicely described in an article titled "Hawaii Ironman Kona 2010: What to Expect." That post in Raymond Britt describes his experience from the Kona Ironman and show the interested reader what to expect.
About the swim they writes:
"There is no Ironman swim That is as enjoyable as the one in Kailua-Kona Bay."
And this is what they writes about part of the bike ride:
"The winds are maddening. And the mile markers are there, again, constantly reminding you how far you've gone Not. Just hang in there. Everyone is Dealing With The Same Conditions. Everyone Will Tell the Same Story "when the race is over: the winds were Everything You Heard They Would Be. Rough. "
After You've Come That Far, The Running will take your last bit of energy:
"Then it's your turn. The best 100 yards in endurance sports. Slow down. High Five Spectators., Cross the line with your favorite gesture as Mike Reilly says it: You are An Ironman. You'll Never Be The Same. Welcome to the Club. "
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