Done

Well it's rest time after a late lunch on the day after the race.  Kim has gone from sitting to leaning on one side to lying down and is fading fast.

 Huge day yesterday.  For Kim but more importantly for supporters who were running round like blue arsed flies to be at the best vantage points at the correct times.

 Slowest race ever for Kim but the best result.  10th out of the water, 3rd snapping at 2nd's heels off the bike and 5th over the line - enough to get her onto the stage tonight.
Watching the start

Happy Times

On th big stage

Support Crew
I had the pleasure of being her catcher - you can volunteer to "catch" people as they cross the line and escort them to the recovery area (or medical if they need it).  Great to get the first words of people happy to have finally crossed the line and a brief story of their journey.

 Long recovery included sit, then lie down, then drinks, food, food, massage, food then the short walk home with bike and gear.

 None too worse for wear and tear - a few chafes, no serious blisters but tired legs.  Not so bad we couldn't walk around Waikoloa for an hour today but tired.

 And you'd think the night of the race you would sleep like a dead person but between the odd cramp and muscle spasms sleep is not satisfying.  Might be better tonight after the presentation dinner, yet another trophy to add to the hundreds littering our house and another great achievement.

 Photos coming.

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