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‘The Bridge’
That gut retching feeling gone as Scott has just past “THE BRIDGE’ Still going strong, and getting nearer the finish of day 2. Drew has filmed the moment.
Approx 115k to go
After some fast downhill sections, now climbing again, and heading to Honokaa, and Malasadas. Scott has 5 hours in the bag, so still going strong.
Support Crew
Getting closer to the top of Saddle Road, and then the descent into Hilo. Scott’s ohana cheering him on. The heat getting to the support crew. Lyle, and Jochen making sure course is clean!
Moving along!
This was 40 mins ago at the 40k mark, just about to climb Saddle Road. Moved up to 10th place!
Day 1 Race report from Scotty
Up at 5am after not really sleeping much, a Coconut Cashew Chocolate Chip Hammer Bar (the BEST pre race food). We were at the pier nice and early, and I felt really calm (wow!). We had so many great visits with every athlete we met and the usual pre race excitement. I set everything up…
Update and some photos
Swim start and exit. The swim was tough for everyone, but Scott came out of the water in high spirits and feeling strong, and no sickness. And, I did mention to Lyle that the chickens at the road side had no puke to eat! Consistent and strong. Awesome crew members Scott has been going strong…