When I prepared this post about the upcoming Hawaii Ironman Triathlon Ford World Championship in Kailua Kona October 11, 2008, I found this great personal Ironman review by a former participant. Who else can give you a better picture of this challenging race in Hawaii!
It looks like that 2007 Hawaii Ironman winners, Chrissie Wellington and Chris McCormack are in top shape which they both proved in winning the recent Frankfurt Ironman, where 2,200 athletes from 45 nations were pushed to top performances by 500,000 spectators. In the women's race British Chrissie Wellington missed breaking the world record. Chris McCormack from Australia won the men's race, crossing the finish line in just under 8 hours. The Ironman Frankfurt is rated number two in the world after the Hawaii Ironman. So we can expect a great 2008 Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Championship!
Get emotional watching the 2007 Hawaii Ironman Men's Finish when Chris McCormack was crossing the finish line.
It looks like that 2007 Hawaii Ironman winners, Chrissie Wellington and Chris McCormack are in top shape which they both proved in winning the recent Frankfurt Ironman, where 2,200 athletes from 45 nations were pushed to top performances by 500,000 spectators. In the women's race British Chrissie Wellington missed breaking the world record. Chris McCormack from Australia won the men's race, crossing the finish line in just under 8 hours. The Ironman Frankfurt is rated number two in the world after the Hawaii Ironman. So we can expect a great 2008 Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Championship!
Get emotional watching the 2007 Hawaii Ironman Men's Finish when Chris McCormack was crossing the finish line.
Got to be fair to the ladies. Watch Chrissie Wellington cross the finish line of the 2007 Hawaii Ironman. Hope this got you guys in the right mood for the 2008 Kona Ironman.
If you want to be part of the 2008 Big Island Ironman race as one of the thousands of spectators, don't wait much longer. Kona hotels are already quite booked for rhe Ironman week starting 10/6/08, and Kona vacation rentals are getting booked fast as well. We recommend to participants or spectators for your stay in Kona for the Ironman to rent a fully equipped Kona vacation rental or condo. You pay the same or less at a Kona vacation condo with kitchen than at a Kona hotel and can save lots of money cooking your own meals at your own kitchen. Visitors from Germany may check here 'Hawaii Ferienwohnung Big Island' for Kona Ironman.
We'd love to hear from you with your special Hawaii Ironman experience. Where did you stay in Kona? What impressed you most during your Ironman day in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island? Share your personal Kona Triathlon Ironman with our blog visitors. Mahalo and aloha, Pua Hawaii Vacations
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6 comments:
Good review, it makes me very interested.
Thank you :-)
Great to hear that our Hawaii Ironman post got your interested in this spectacular event. That's what it's all about when writing an article. Who knows, maybe your will even plan a visit to the Big Island for the 2008 Kona Ironman?!
I'm not much of a sports fan and I worry about professional athletes being considered role models for our children - some of them are so unworthy. The tri-athletes, though - most of whom are amateurs - embody, for me, what sports should be about: personal achievement, sportsmanship, goal-setting, focus. Maybe I'll make the trip one day to pay homage to these true athletes!
Visiting for the Carnival of Aloha!
Much mahalo Skeet for coming over for a visit from the Carnival of Aloha and read a little bit more about the Ironman, its athletes and the dedication and efforts it takes for each one to accomplish and finish this ultimate competition of endurance.
In the past, I watched many of the Hawaii Ironman races, and each one was unique, but my biggest experience was when I was part of the volunteer team of massage therapiss. We experienced the total exhaustion on one side but at the same time, the utmost happiness for accomplishing the race. I won't ever forget it!!!
Make it your goal to visit the Big Island Ironman this year or the following. Become part of the Ironman spirit. It will get under your skin!
Stay away from the crowds...somewhere different...check out Affordable Hawaii at Pomaika'i "Lucky" Farm B&B at www.luckyfarm.com.
Aloha Lucky Farm,
I just visited your Lucky Farm B&B. What a wonderful place for a Kona Ironman stay. And all your accommodations within an affordable range! After all the Ironman hectic and excitement, Kona visitors would like to enjoy a peaceful place like yours.
I expect offers of affordable Hawaii Ironman accommodation for the 2009 Triathlon will be a big incentive for visitors to come to the Big Island this year.
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