Ironman 2013 - Stephen Longo

My brother-in-law is my hero! He completed the Ironman Triathlon in Tempe, AZ today. What an incredible feat, and what an incredible event. For those who don't know this is a full triathlon - meaning 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and full 26.2 mile marathon. Who can even imagine!

We went to see the start of the race at Tempe Town Lake this morning at 7am, and he just finished 11 hours, 49 minutes and 56 seconds later. Holy cow! Not just completed, but for a first timer an incredible time...actually 9th in his age category.

No words can explain the accomplishment, nor can it explain the scene at the start with close to 3,000 competitors on the water - they look like larva.

These pictures are really cool - hope you enjoy them.











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