I hoped on a plane crossed the ditch and drove down to Lake Taup0, New Zealand.
This was my 4th IM in 14 months.
Before the 7am start the local Maori tribe performed a Hakka to inspire us.
It had been raining for the last 2 days. So we were in for a long wet day.
The moments before the starting canon went off .
3.8km Swim - 1h01:21 (Personal Best in the swim)
It was 14 Deg and wet while I was on the bike.
So staying warm and upright was the main goal.
180.2km Bike 6h25:12
Guess what? It's still raining!!!
42.2km Run 5h05:35 (Not great but the job is done)
Once again it was s great feeling hearing -
"Kim J from Sydney Australia, You Are an IRONMAN!"
At last it was over 12h40:54
At last it was over 12h40:54
Mission accomplished.
These races just never get any easier, you only learn how to suffer better.
