Ironman Kona swim experience

October 11th, 2008 by Conrad Stoltz

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I couldn’t figure out what the squeaking sounds were, till the dolphins were right next to me. They hung around for a while and swam amongst the 100s of other swimmers - delighted squeals piping up everywhere…

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Amber in familiar territory- Kona start line. Its her 3rd Kona IM. Her best time was 10hr40 in 2005. Her number is 1609 and she is in the 30-34 age group. Follow online at www.ironmanlive.com

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On the bottom of the ocean. Follow the arrows…

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And YAY! you have a catamaran sailboat serving Kona Coffee on the swim course.

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Coffee drinkers under water

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Scott Molina served coffee… He is one of the “Big Four”, one time IM winner and is “just participating” this weekend.

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