In the afternoon I reassembled the bike, slowly hoping not to cause any problems. Everything came together finally and I had only to inflate the tires. The extender on the rear wheel and the air valve didn't work so I had to take out part of the tube, open the Schrader valve then put the tire and tube back together. Thanks to some quick texting help from Martin, I finally got it all together. I planned to run this afternoon but instead gave the bike a test ride for about 10 miles. The whole assembly project from start to finish took about 3 or 4 hours. While out on the test ride I passed Amber Moncreife, former Ultraman winner, and Chris Mccormick who has won ironman several times.. There were both quite fast. I also saw that Conrad Stoltz, Xterra champion is in town, holding court at Lava Java before swimming. I'm sure we will be spotting celebs all week. Also saw a few challenged athletes on the road.
Tomorrow I'll go for a one hour ride, low intensity, and a short run later in the day. Going to go to the Ironman office for banquet tickets for friends and family. Charlotte and Bob are here already, Kanoa and Anna arrived today, Kaleo, Mike and Maria, also sister Teri and Danny will be here Wednesday, Emmy and BJ arrive Friday. Martin arrives Thursday. Also will be attending the Iron Gents and Ladies welcome tomorrow. Comes with buffet dinner. Might check out the Ironman Village and souvenir shops when they open.
After dinnner at Rosie's Cantina, headed back to the condo to post todays blog and get some sleep.
There were competitors out on the roads all day and in the water. Saw Macca filming with a van and chase car for a two camera shot.as he was running down Alii Road. That is the plan for the next day so until I see you, A hui hou, see you on the road.
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