so a few weeks ago i had the distinct pleasure to go to lake placid to watch and support my dear friend and training partner jas in his amazing feat of completing his first ironman. here are some of the pictures from that amazing weekend. we (me, suzanne, jaye and fiona) volunteered the day before the race in the bag check area and were able to meet thousands of athletes. that was such an incredible experience, like nothing i’ve ever done before. the following day was an early wake up call and then a day of following jas, figuring out timing, making sure we were fed and rested, meeting loads of people along the way, and watching his incredible journey through the course.
the weather was tricky that day – swimmers were pulled from the water due to an insane thunderstorm, then it cleared up to a gorgeous day that ended in a cool evening. watching the determination and perseverance of the athletes that day was inspiring and touching.
jas had a tremendous day. he was happy and healthy throughout his race. he finished and i was able to spend time with him in the finisher area, where he was chatty and happy. i couldn’t have prayed for a better day for him.
on our way to volunteerbreakfast the day before with the ironmanyumflowers at breakfastwhat a great place! the green goddess market. it has an awesome cafe inside with all sorts of vegan options. i wanted to move in.the ovalthe sheps!the oval. breathtaking as you approachso many bagsthis was my volunteer spotwhoa. look at all those bagsthe bagsthe ironman, resting, legs up the day beforeone of my favorites!lunchthe most delicious meal, black bean soup and an amazing smoothie from the good bitethe ovalwhat an incredible viewlook at ALL THOSE BIKESthe transition areawe’re on the shuttle! (and it’s 5:00!)the finishing shoot…before the racethe ovalthe swim startthe beginning, the middle and the end of the swimthe swimgorgeous mirror lakegorgeous mirror lakethe pros have startedswim start!the swimso many peoplebeautiful startthe raintaking a little catnap during the stormall the special needs bags for the bikethis dude had a beer and a sandwich in his special needs bag. interesting.lunchtime! supporters need to eat too!should i be happy?i’m so happylook it’s sunshine!starting the run.yup.
here he comes up this hillhere he comesup the hillthe finishthe finishall the “catchers”happiness is being done!happiness!!so happylet me talk!!can i eat?please stop taking picturesthe day after! looking strong and happy.they gave him a fancy seat cover
lizzie fortin 