It is that time of year again!IRONMAN Season.......some welcome it........some dread it!
Athletes are starting to fill the narrow downtown streets and the highway. Personally, I love the electric charged atmosphere. People seem to get an extra oomph and get out more and "get physical" so we see all sorts of body shapes in tight exercise wear. There is much preparation taking place around town and this is going to be a busy week for everyone. For spectators, there is the Parade of Nations on Tuesday evening. Then, the annual Underwear Run is on Thursday morning down Alii drive (usually starts by the triangle area across the street from the Queen's Palace) and then, of course, the big day is on Saturday 8th! Thousands of athletes will compete starting with the swim at 7 am and the deadline to complete the last portion of the race is midnight! Thousands of volunteers and supporters will be lining the streets and highways while some folks will stay home away from the crowds. The kids and I will be out on the highway in the yellow volunteer shirts at the aid station by the Four Seasons........and then after a day of standing on the black asphalt in the bright hot sun, I'll get to go relax at the Aloha Theater for the opening show of "The Diary of Anne Frank"
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