On the ferry leaving Lahaina (Maui) for the island of Lanai

After the crazyness and a whole seasons’ build up to XTERRA Worlds on Maui, we were looking forward to a low stress travel & racing experience at TriLanai. We had such an amazing experience at the race (Liezel’s 1st triathlon!) and on the island- read the last years blog here.

TriLanai is about charity:

This year $20 000 was raised from the TriLanai off road triathlon!

10% of the island’s population voluteer at the race. A large part of them from the islands only school- Lanai High and Elementary.

All proceeds from the race goes to local charities, incl buying the sporting equipment and sending the school kids to other islands for sport meets.

Lanai PONO Softball team: “Thanks for the $1,160 to Lanai PONO Softball 12u for ferry tickets to play games on Maui thanks to TriLanai sponsors, athletes, and volunteers!”

The Kamalii softball team looking good!

Lanai High and Elementary school art.

School sport and getting kids active from an early age is close to our hearts, so Liezel and I did a motivational talk at the high school.

“Follow your passion, dream big, be active and healthy for life by enjoing sport.”

Todd Winston (in black shirt) is taking over organization from Chris Levvorn- whos done an amazing job growing the event till now.

Race morning, fresh off the ferry, I saw were my friends from XTERRA Italy- they heard about the race the day before and quickly took the ferry race morning. Forza Italia!

 

Familiar faces in volunteer shirts. Mahalo!

Low key, fun event for beginners, do it as a team, and even an odd pro floating round comprar viagra genérico online.

Odd relaxed pro that is

The swim is in a marine reserve of Manele bay. The fish life is so brilliant and close, I didnt dont want to breathe – in case I miss some of the underwater scenery. Photo from a radio controlled drone by Paradise Aerial Photography- the future of photos and video achat viagra professional.

The hefty pavement climb made for nice views at the top, but also a fast (as you like) jeeptrack downhill.

“Sprint” distance (750m swim, 18km MTB and 5km run) made for a springy step. Loving the Hoka Rapa Nui racers!

What golf courses REALLY are made for…

Thomas Vonach (L) was 2nd and Todd took notes and business cards all day long. Excited to see the event grow.

Our island friends Armin and Jenna. Living in paradise.

Bode clears gap jumps on his little downhill bike. I met him and his parents here last year.

“40” on the calf and a hectic, busy season with ups and downs in the rearview mirror. Thanks to everyone who played a role.

Ice cream and Beer season is now officially open.