See how it unfolded

kudos to the folks at Sharendipity for turning us on to Twitter - you can see how the whole day unfolded..

Sat, 11:57:19 a.m.	see everyone at the Welcome Reception - Grey’s Tied House, 3 p.m.!
Sat, 09:13:45 p.m.	Hello world! What a great day - and thanks for being spotters for these athletes! cya manana….
Sat, 11:52:37 p.m.	man, why am I still up when I have to be up at 4:30 a.m.? Sigh…..
Sun, 06:19:09 a.m.	at HQ, getting ready! the BIG DAY
Sun, 06:21:00 a.m.	For those following us out on the course, send msgs to number 40404, and in the message body, type ‘@triabetes I saw so and so on here!’
Sun, 06:32:55 a.m.	the sun is coming up. gorgeous!
Sun, 06:33:54 a.m.	25 minutes until start…. clear sky’s; fingers crossed that it holds
Sun, 06:38:05 a.m.	the excitement is running hi! TONS of people at start… I can see them from the window! Jam packed.
Sun, 06:38:26 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/alkr
Sun, 06:38:42 a.m.	heading down in minutes…. photos on the way
Sun, 06:51:25 a.m.	Pros are off!!!!
Sun, 06:53:19 a.m.	Triathletes are getting into the water. 9 min until start. Many are in the water already
Sun, 06:55:03 a.m.	Wish sending photos was working. *Perfect* Start… Sun is up, mostly clear, high 50’s, a little breeze… Great!
Sun, 06:57:38 a.m.	Most of the athletes are in the water. Just heard a roar from then in the water
Sun, 06:58:12 a.m.	2200 athletes in the water
Sun, 07:00:05 a.m.	Holding the line… Boats getting out of the way… BANG…. Crowd goes crazy!!! They are off!
Sun, 07:00:29 a.m.	It is like white water! WOW
Sun, 07:01:17 a.m.	That is impressive
Sun, 07:04:53 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/almc
Sun, 07:07:34 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/almg
Sun, 07:12:33 a.m.	Swimmers are spreading out now
Sun, 07:14:32 a.m.	Pros are coming around for their second lap
Sun, 07:22:39 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/alo0
Sun, 07:23:11 a.m.	Mandatory bike-lust picture (sorry!)
Sun, 07:24:38 a.m.	Crowds spreading out over a half mile ok the lake.. Some very colorful shirts, some with slogans not appropriate for a family news feed
Sun, 07:26:47 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/aloa
Sun, 07:27:43 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/aloe
Sun, 07:29:15 a.m.	Hot air balloon coming over the lake where the swimmers are
Sun, 07:29:36 a.m.	Here come the pros….
Sun, 07:31:57 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/alon
Sun, 07:33:22 a.m.	Lots of coffee being consumed by this crowd
Sun, 07:34:59 a.m.	Ah, coffee, crowds, little kids all over the place doing what the do best (being cute)… And the smashing pumpkins blaring from speakers
Sun, 07:45:55 a.m.	those on the course who have cameras? call Adam (or come to HQ) and we’ll get them up on the web!
Sun, 07:51:08 a.m.	unscrewing safety locks on 8 story windows so we can get our banner out on the side of the building so people can see it… life is good
Sun, 07:54:07 a.m.	who is writing about triabetes today? send the links in!
Sun, 08:00:04 a.m.	getting prepared for bill carlson (bib # 1574) for coming out of the swim
Sun, 08:04:50 a.m.	bills IN! SMOKING time
Sun, 08:05:22 a.m.	He just ran by the triabetes supply table at the transition area
Sun, 08:08:30 a.m.	@SEAGER Still in the water…. bill just came out
Sun, 08:12:34 a.m.	I don’t know bill’s swim time exactly, but it was somewhere between 60-65 minutes…. for 2.4 miles? (swoon)
Sun, 08:16:49 a.m.	Bill swam in 1:03
Sun, 08:17:01 a.m.	athlete updates live at: http://tinyurl.com/68osuu
Sun, 08:18:02 a.m.	you need these bib numbers to track people: Ann (2079), Steve Ahn(778) Dave (501), Steve Chop (1148), Bill Carlson(1574)….
Sun, 08:18:50 a.m.	Brian (740), joe (1767), Aaron (204), Peter (426), John (543), Larry (1836), Steve Parker (1149)
Sun, 08:20:18 a.m.	you can hear the crowds 5 blocks away on the 8th fl of a building…the transition is happening!
Sun, 08:20:59 a.m.	message @triabetes if you would like specific updates on an athlete
Sun, 08:22:08 a.m.	Peter is in!!!!! That surprised us here as no one knew he was *that* fast
Sun, 08:23:12 a.m.	1:61:52 for peter. Peter, you are a GOD. Smoke the bike buddy!
Sun, 08:25:01 a.m.	Steve Ahn is just in… right behind peter…
Sun, 08:26:06 a.m.	ok, so this is a group of gods…. sharks really
Sun, 08:34:27 a.m.	the adrenaline is pumping at HQ….
Sun, 08:34:37 a.m.	bunch of athletes just came in, in a row
Sun, 08:34:54 a.m.	Steve parker: 1:30 (go steve!)
Sun, 08:35:30 a.m.	joe: 1:25 (nice joe!)
Sun, 08:38:14 a.m.	steve chop: 1:31…
Sun, 08:38:56 a.m.	lots of IronFans (triabetes supporters) on the ramp between swim and bike
Sun, 08:39:23 a.m.	they exit the lake and have to run up a helix car ramp up 4 stories to the top of a parking garage…. it is just lined with spectators!
Sun, 08:39:43 a.m.	The noise is unbelievable! we can hear it blocks away, and those who are there say it is wild
Sun, 08:40:31 a.m.	Dave’s out! 1:32…. great time dave
Sun, 08:44:28 a.m.	haha… just received a note saying dave’s alive. you bet he is!!!
Sun, 08:45:00 a.m.	Perry’s out. 1:40. All right perry!
Sun, 08:45:29 a.m.	for many, the swim is the toughest leg; while it is the first, so you are fresh, it can just take a lot out of ya…
Sun, 08:45:49 a.m.	the word is that they are looking QUITE good
Sun, 08:46:16 a.m.	Larry Smith is out!
Sun, 08:46:32 a.m.	brian is out!
Sun, 08:48:37 a.m.	oh oh… we are getting word that brian came out with peter…but the tracker doesn’t show him having come out of the water. We’ll find him
Sun, 08:53:00 a.m.	everyone is out
Sun, 08:53:36 a.m.	anne is out at 1:46
Sun, 08:54:00 a.m.	larry was out in 1:41
Sun, 08:54:14 a.m.	and John came out with Ann at 1:46
Sun, 08:54:48 a.m.	the triabetes table at the transition area says that brian did indeed come out quite early…. but the tracker isn’t showing that.
Sun, 08:54:59 a.m.	shoot! I hope his chip is working!
Sun, 08:57:49 a.m.	so all athletes are on the bike course… time to go grab some coffee! brb
Sun, 09:09:22 a.m.	word from @ClaudiaLaycock is that anne picked up bike and is through the transition area
Sun, 09:09:44 a.m.	she was on Aaron’s heel
Sun, 09:19:22 a.m.	a bunch of family and volunteers have been stopping by; getting directions, extra tee-shirts, and saying hello. Feel free to do the s a.m.e!
Sun, 09:22:35 a.m.	dave dropped some kit (not sure what…) in the transition area…and asked michelle to look around…so that is what they are doing
Sun, 09:43:06 a.m.	families are popping up out of the woodwork at triabetes HQ; nice folks
Sun, 09:43:42 a.m.	the triabetes folks at the transition area are back; they are completely jazzed. Everyone was looking fantastic
Sun, 09:51:09 a.m.	to put bill’s swim time of 1:03 in perspective, the pro’s were finishing it in 55 minutes; bill was only 8 minutes behind them. hot
Sun, 09:58:37 a.m.	NOTICE: Brian Foster’s chip is NOT working. if you see him, let him know.
Sun, 10:01:45 a.m.	the weather is changing… it was getting quite warm but now it is getting a hazy and overcast…. fingers crossed that it is not a storm
Sun, 10:03:16 a.m.	people have asked about blood-sugars. Only one athlete was a little low…everyone else was just about *perfect*.
Sun, 10:04:51 a.m.	bill and Brian just passed Mt. Horeb
Sun, 10:09:01 a.m.	NOTICE: brian foster knows his chip is not working… he needs to tell an official or transition person (someone in green)
Sun, 10:22:12 a.m.	Hello to Dr. Matt from the Triabetes HQ crew!
Sun, 10:27:42 a.m.	JR from insulindependence is on his way to HQ!
Sun, 10:28:19 a.m.	The finish line is getting setup (though we have some time!)
Sun, 10:32:18 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/am9b
Sun, 10:33:11 a.m.	Ah, some pre-race jitters on the sidewalk; no photo needed
Sun, 10:35:20 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/am9h
Sun, 10:36:44 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/am9s
Sun, 10:41:46 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/amat
Sun, 10:42:15 a.m.	Bill is headed back into Verona on Midtown Rd. Yeah Bill!!!
Sun, 10:42:34 a.m.	Folks relaxing at the starbucks right at the finish line; they are doing mucho business
Sun, 10:53:52 a.m.	They are putting a new chip on brian’s shoe
Sun, 11:08:03 a.m.	Peter and Brian are headed into Verona. Way to go guys!!!
Sun, 11:09:02 a.m.	Estimating bill hitting the next transition between 1:10 and 1:20
Sun, 11:13:50 a.m.	estimating that P is going to finish the bike in 5:45. just tested in the 400s. run estimate=3:45
Sun, 11:14:38 a.m.	race photos on the triabetes facebook page!
Sun, 11:16:28 a.m.	Steve Ahn on Old Sauk Pass- yeah Steve!!!
Sun, 11:17:16 a.m.	Multiple bill sightings throughout Verona. Keep the updates flowing!
Sun, 11:18:04 a.m.	@ClaudiaLaycock thanks for the update.
Sun, 11:18:10 a.m.	Bill is almost halfway- you’re a rockstar.
Sun, 11:21:06 a.m.	What a town. There are runners and bikers all over the place.
Sun, 11:21:56 a.m.	Streams of spectators on bikes heading to Verona. I’m not one of them; on a bus instead
Sun, 11:22:58 a.m.	Aaron just left Mt. Horeb
Sun, 11:30:45 a.m.	Triabetes pics: http://tinyurl.com/69rmu3
Sun, 11:31:25 a.m.	@tricia with some updates (thanks!). Brian and pete still neck and neck, passing the half way mark
Sun, 11:32:14 a.m.	John Moore just went thru stagecoach
Sun, 11:32:26 a.m.	Chris letting us know from the bike course that there is some grade A partying going on. People are having a great time
Sun, 11:33:31 a.m.	Chop, Ahn, and Brady at Midtown.
Sun, 11:35:07 a.m.	The weather is cooling off a bit, with just a slight breeze. Mid to high 60’s
Sun, 11:35:27 a.m.	NOTICE: Does anyone know if Bill is near Verona?
Sun, 11:36:31 a.m.	John Moore on Timber now.
Sun, 11:37:03 a.m.	Parker is on Old Sauk Pass
Sun, 11:39:19 a.m.	Anne is on Old Sauk- way to go Anne!!!!!
Sun, 11:43:30 a.m.	It is a festival out here on the bike course! Thousands of spectators tailgating…
Sun, 11:45:45 a.m.	Bill just got on 92
Sun, 11:45:49 a.m.	16 yr olds on security detail… You don’t see that everyday
Sun, 11:47:32 a.m.	Steve anne just went by Verona HS
Sun, 11:48:20 a.m.	Steve Parker, Anne Findlay, John Moore on Timber Lane- keep it up guys!!!
Sun, 11:52:41 a.m.	An athlete is about 6 min behind steve ahn…. Missed who it was
Sun, 11:54:49 a.m.	Ahn and chop passed half way mark
Sun, 11:55:18 a.m.	Bill passed 92 about 5 min ago
Sun, 11:55:55 a.m.	Hang in there P!!!
Sun, 11:58:36 a.m.	P is on Hwy G
Sun, 11:59:04 a.m.	People have a lot of energy on the bike here… They are universally jazzed
Sun, 12:02:51 p.m.	Miles, you’re the man. Rock on.
Sun, 12:03:33 p.m.	John just passed Verona HS. Looking fantastic, and giving a good wave
Sun, 12:10:31 p.m.	John Moore passed Verona hs about 8min ago
Sun, 12:12:17 p.m.	Bill just cleared Mt. Horeb
Sun, 12:18:04 p.m.	Steve 3.0 just went by Verona hs
Sun, 12:19:04 p.m.	Larry is through old sauk pass! good work!
Sun, 12:19:21 p.m.	Steve just passed Verona
Sun, 12:24:49 p.m.	501 passed Verona hs
Sun, 12:31:57 p.m.	Anne passed Verona, looking top notch
Sun, 12:34:29 p.m.	Dave passed verona hs 9 minutes ago
Sun, 12:38:22 p.m.	http://twitpic.com/amv1
Sun, 12:38:44 p.m.	Hockey on the course; anytime anywhere
Sun, 12:42:50 p.m.	Larry and Aaron at Midtown.
Sun, 12:43:36 p.m.	Wind picking up on the course
Sun, 12:43:45 p.m.	Peter and Brian passed J and Garfoot
Sun, 12:44:21 p.m.	The speedy ones are going through Verona now
Sun, 12:45:35 p.m.	The water stop is awesome… They are doing running handoffs
Sun, 12:48:17 p.m.	Some are coming off the hill towards the aid station and they are flying
Sun, 12:50:20 p.m.	The volunteers on the course are awesome.
Sun, 12:51:11 p.m.	When they make a successful handoff, there is pleasantries passed and they are excited
Sun, 12:57:45 p.m.	Aaron just went through Verona aid station. Cruising!
Sun, 01:03:52 p.m.	Bill Carlson passed S on Timber Ln. Bill is on fire!!!!
Sun, 01:05:53 p.m.	Blair is staked out on Mile 66
Sun, 01:08:47 p.m.	NOTICE: Blair has insulin at 102 mark
Sun, 01:10:23 p.m.	Blair you’re a rockstar.
Sun, 01:17:36 p.m.	HELLO WORLD: Bill Carlson has 21 left to go on the bike and requests a chili dog.
Sun, 01:18:53 p.m.	Steve Ahn headed to cross plains.
Sun, 01:23:24 p.m.	P is on Old Sauk Rd. Keep it up Nero!!!
Sun, 01:25:36 p.m.	Brian Foster is thru Old Sauk Rd. You’re the man, Big B.
Sun, 01:25:55 p.m.	Bill passed Verona aid station: at 102
Sun, 01:26:03 p.m.	We can hear cheering here at HQ!
Sun, 01:26:57 p.m.	Brady is on Garfoot to Cross Plains. Yeah Joe!!!!!!!!!!
Sun, 01:27:54 p.m.	Anne is headed into Mt. Horeb.
Sun, 01:28:42 p.m.	John Moore on Garfoot headed to Cross Plains.
Sun, 01:41:50 p.m.	Peter and Brian just finished Midtown Rd.
Sun, 01:51:33 p.m.	Peter FLEW through vernona
Sun, 01:52:01 p.m.	Brian was one min behind looking awesome
Sun, 01:59:24 p.m.	Aaron is out
Sun, 02:00:02 p.m.	chop is at midtown
Sun, 02:00:31 p.m.	Dave passed Mt. horeb about 10 min ago
Sun, 02:01:18 p.m.	SHOOT: Aaron dropped
Sun, 02:05:11 p.m.	Ahn thru Old Sauk
Sun, 02:06:06 p.m.	Leaving Verona with a full bus of spectators. There is an unbelievable amount of energy considering
Sun, 02:07:32 p.m.	Next to cyclists on bus; they are smoothly passing us
Sun, 02:09:13 p.m.	Oh man! Cyclist crashed at intersection. She got up but her bike looks trashed. Oh that sucks
Sun, 02:11:35 p.m.	I missed the fried milk curds at Verona. I guess I haven’t lived yet
Sun, 02:23:36 p.m.	Update about Aaron coming
Sun, 02:29:47 p.m.	Adam, yer da bomb :-p
Sun, 02:38:34 p.m.	Bill exited T2!!!
Sun, 02:40:01 p.m.	Brady over the big hill and heading towards verona
Sun, 02:41:32 p.m.	Joe had a low bg (38!) that he had to deal with; slowed him up bit I’m glad he can still go!
Sun, 02:45:29 p.m.	john moore cruised through verona and blair reports he is looking gooooood
Sun, 02:46:02 p.m.	for those following and concerned about Peter, we have placed extra insulin (needles and vials, plus 2 extra omni-pods) at T2
Sun, 02:46:58 p.m.	we are sending people to the start and end of the T2 transition to sync up with him…
Sun, 02:47:26 p.m.	SO, things are looking good
Sun, 02:48:07 p.m.	UPDATE: that was quick… it has been confirmed directly that Peter is *OK*
Sun, 02:50:09 p.m.	we are a bit behind on some updates….
Sun, 02:51:16 p.m.	BILL: did the bike at 6:07 and is out on the running course
Sun, 02:52:08 p.m.	Peter: 6:10 bike… yikes! he is also out on the run
Sun, 02:52:38 p.m.	the times we are getting are about 10-15 min delayed
Sun, 02:52:38 p.m.	the times we are getting are about 10-15 min delayed
Sun, 02:53:36 p.m.	oh shoot… the word on Brian’s chip was that it was accidently left on his shoe :(. So we’ll have times for him soon..
Sun, 02:54:00 p.m.	but when I saw him on Verona at 102 mile mark, he was about 1:30 min behind peter…and he was all smiles!
Sun, 02:55:39 p.m.	We cannot get information about aaron while he is in medical… they won’t allow that… We’re trying to get info from them….
Sun, 02:55:49 p.m.	but he is with medical; so he is with the pros
Sun, 02:57:56 p.m.	anne is at midtown
Sun, 03:00:02 p.m.	Peter and brian are together on the run… arm and arm! on the course together
Sun, 03:00:15 p.m.	parker at midtown!
Sun, 03:02:33 p.m.	dave should be just behind parker
Sun, 03:03:39 p.m.	so for you number folks… peter jumped up his ranking by 250 spots
Sun, 03:09:44 p.m.	blair got some good photos of John from the bus back to downtown from verona
Sun, 03:10:09 p.m.	oh oh…. getting hungry at HQ… feeling grouchy! but what do we have to complain about
Sun, 03:15:22 p.m.	ok, fingers crossed here…. larry is going to be close to the cutoff time for the bike (5:30).
Sun, 03:15:41 p.m.	CHOP is on the run! woa, wasn’t expecting that… he made some great cycling time
Sun, 03:17:20 p.m.	steve chop made some fantastic time on the bike: 6:25. well done steve!
Sun, 03:17:50 p.m.	reports are flying furiously right now… we have our agents sneaking around (but with dead cell phones)
Sun, 03:19:58 p.m.	Miles is down at the medical working on getting information about Aaron
Sun, 03:20:27 p.m.	and miles sure can talk…because he got the race officials to clone brian’s bike/run time off of peter’s… they normally would NEVER do that
Sun, 03:21:30 p.m.	miles; what is your secret?
Sun, 03:23:46 p.m.	I’m taking my transition lessons from Chop; he FLEW through T2… obviously itching for more pain on the run. go steve!
Sun, 03:27:49 p.m.	word from our secret sources is anne is looking MOST excellent, and smiling. what is WRONG with these people? I’m in pain and happy?
Sun, 03:29:11 p.m.	the stands are starting to fill for the pro’s crossing
Sun, 03:29:55 p.m.	the movie crew is moving onto the running course (well, most of them anyway). and saw that sexy brian just run by!
Sun, 03:30:52 p.m.	bill wants a chili dog… well bill, it is on the house!
Sun, 03:31:18 p.m.	the HQ is starting to fill up; time to refuel a bit before heading back on the course (and plenty of bathroom stops for the little ones)
Sun, 03:31:49 p.m.	the little guys are troopers! This is a long day with bus rides, weird eating schedules, little sleep… and they are hopping
Sun, 03:32:22 p.m.	they want to know as much about their athletes as possible; I wish I had something more specific!
Sun, 03:32:31 p.m.	We’ll send them back out again and let them scream to their hearts content
Sun, 03:33:00 p.m.	ahn is in t2
Sun, 03:33:21 p.m.	the crowd is going NUTZ outside
Sun, 03:35:32 p.m.	the pro’s must be close…the crowds outside are really going crazy; 5-8 deep on the sidewalks around here
Sun, 03:36:05 p.m.	the weather is holding out for us! slightly breezy, high 60’s, a bit hazy… we really lucked out so far (knock on wood!)
Sun, 03:37:08 p.m.	joe is in transition… but he is tightening up. Aleve to the rescue. Joe, you are doing very very well
Sun, 03:38:00 p.m.	Still working on finding about Aaron…. miles talked with the med folks and he isn’t with them (right now) and he isn’t in any hospital
Sun, 03:38:39 p.m.	We are wondering if he stopped at a medical tent but did NOT drop out after all…. We’ll keep you posted
Sun, 03:38:56 p.m.	drama, suspense, rumors… we bring it all!
Sun, 03:40:43 p.m.	Joe…. well done. HQ is very excited about your Transition. So is your wife
Sun, 03:41:40 p.m.	Larry is on Timber… he is just before the big hill… we are estimating 60-75 min until finish. SMOKE it larry!
Sun, 03:42:18 p.m.	Ray stopped in HQ… looking a bit sweaty but full of stories from the road. and swapping drives for the camera.
Sun, 03:42:55 p.m.	from ray… hard to shoot today…. shades coming in and out… messing up with the shots.
Sun, 03:43:27 p.m.	I’m getting in the way… asking ray too many questions…. oh, ray is telling me stories that I can’t really share. sorry!
Sun, 03:44:13 p.m.	I wonder if Ray got some of these stories on tape…. heh
Sun, 03:44:39 p.m.	john moore just came through transition
Sun, 03:46:33 p.m.	sighting of john moore from the 8th story.
Sun, 03:47:36 p.m.	ray got shots of everyone… and chatted them up
Sun, 03:48:19 p.m.	Steve Chop said all he wants to do is finish up and see his kids.
Sun, 03:48:33 p.m.	And pete wants a pizza…hahaha.
Sun, 03:50:44 p.m.	joe’s run just started…. I hope you are feeling a bit better joe!
Sun, 03:51:01 p.m.	ray almost got arrested! They didn’t have the proper credentials for the bike; they were threatened… but RAY…ray took it too them
Sun, 03:52:06 p.m.	john said he feels great and is not that tired… fast run to you john
Sun, 03:52:57 p.m.	ahn is fighting a headache…but clear pee. thanks steve (he lost his pricker, but is teating a lot now, went a bit high…but is clearing)
Sun, 03:53:45 p.m.	teating? I can’t spell! He is treating his high and is doing well. On the run and his numbers are coming back down
Sun, 03:56:33 p.m.	Bill said he was having a great day…. but that was after he lost it on the curb during transition… so I guess that is a good thing?
Sun, 03:56:51 p.m.	he is getting prepped for chili dogs
Sun, 03:58:21 p.m.	John is running very well… great transition time and he just jumped into the run… watch out
Sun, 04:00:52 p.m.	ohhhh… I’m looking at some of the footage from the course. Folks, you are in for a treat. the start footage is stunning
Sun, 04:04:02 p.m.	ray is very excited about the footage
Sun, 04:05:02 p.m.	the finish was spectacular…
Sun, 04:05:12 p.m.	(not that I saw it…but that is the word!)
Sun, 04:09:53 p.m.	brian is at picnic point
Sun, 04:10:13 p.m.	that is half way through the first loop… so pretty much at a 10k
Sun, 04:12:19 p.m.	Larry just went through verona… and going at a pretty good click
Sun, 04:13:42 p.m.	about 30-40 minutes to go until larry hits the transition. Go Larry!!!
Sun, 04:21:04 p.m.	bill is at the stadium; enjoying the screaming college students I’m sure… the roar in and around the stadium is supposed to be unreal
Sun, 04:22:35 p.m.	that puts bill about 3/4 through his first loop (of two)
Sun, 04:26:35 p.m.	oh! Ann is on the run!
Sun, 04:26:51 p.m.	wicked fast T2 time to boot
Sun, 04:26:55 p.m.	Nice bike ann; she made up some good time; jumping up in the rankings
Sun, 04:29:42 p.m.	michelle just came back…with some good stories
Sun, 04:29:53 p.m.	joe said “I got this thing”
Sun, 04:32:14 p.m.	aaron cramped terribly…. oh man, that just stinks (and that is saying it politely)
Sun, 04:35:00 p.m.	I missed out on the walking tacos…. frittos with chili. They are raving about it at HQ
Sun, 04:39:36 p.m.	brian is a crazy man out there today. Screaming for his cheerleaders
Sun, 04:45:36 p.m.	oh! brian just finished the half marathon. 8:05 mile. wowzers
Sun, 04:45:52 p.m.	oh! Dave just rolled into T2…and in VERY high spirits.
Sun, 04:50:20 p.m.	parker is in the transition!
Sun, 04:51:10 p.m.	Peter is now in the 2nd part of the marathon….
Sun, 04:51:15 p.m.	his split is looking good
Sun, 04:55:45 p.m.	anne passed through spring and randall on the run
Sun, 04:55:55 p.m.	right near the stadium
Sun, 04:58:36 p.m.	ah, the damage of kids left unsupervised in the HQ… little rascals!
Sun, 05:00:47 p.m.	dave is though the transition! I’m calling to get the scoop from the inside source (his wife!)
Sun, 05:01:47 p.m.	and steve parker just under the building about 4:50
Sun, 05:03:34 p.m.	brian is high on adrenaline right now… running across the street to give *anyone* in a blue shirt a hi-five. brian is an animal.
Sun, 05:05:51 p.m.	ok folks, cheer larry into T2!!!!
Sun, 05:14:52 p.m.	peter and brian are well on their way on the 2nd loop… it sounds like they are approaching or through the stadium
Sun, 05:15:24 p.m.	bill is approaching his first loop. Cheering for ya bill!!!!
Sun, 05:26:41 p.m.	NICE!!!!!!!!! Larry is in T2. go larry go!
Sun, 05:27:21 p.m.	all athletes on the course are now off the bike
Sun, 05:28:08 p.m.	@seager thank you for the updates!
Sun, 05:29:53 p.m.	it sounds like bill is finished with his first lap; he has been spotted on the course!
Sun, 05:34:23 p.m.	larry is out on the course and looking great
Sun, 05:35:16 p.m.	that is fantastic…. talking about gutz… he was close enough to the cutoff that they would have asked him if he wanted to stop the race
Sun, 05:35:54 p.m.	the fact that he is out on the course speaks volumes. Larry, hats off to you. Those watching; cheer him on like crazy
Sun, 05:37:23 p.m.	and larry had a great transition time; he focused and hustled out to the course
Sun, 05:43:21 p.m.	Sorry folks; trying to upload more photos but no luck. The view from hq is awesome
Sun, 05:54:55 p.m.	Ahn and Moore are on their way from the stadium.
Sun, 05:56:29 p.m.	Larry @ Spring and Randall 1st lap
Sun, 05:57:08 p.m.	Ahn, Brady, John back from Stadium
Sun, 06:05:53 p.m.	About 1k from the finish line, spotting for the crew. Lots of gritted teeth and determination
Sun, 06:07:21 p.m.	Heard that bill is still sick on the run, but he is utterly determine to finish…. And still cracking jokes
Sun, 06:09:25 p.m.	Sun is going behind the buildings. The temp is a bit chilly in the shade, which is probably just perfect.
Sun, 06:09:36 p.m.	Joe is c
Sun, 06:10:20 p.m.	Joe is coming in for his first loop… Looking tough and determined
Sun, 06:15:03 p.m.	The Boone boys (ahn and Moore) are running together, coming in for their first lap
Sun, 06:19:19 p.m.	Joe on his way back out for his last loop
Sun, 06:23:55 p.m.	Moore and ahn passed again, running together and cracking jokes between the two of them. Awesome
Sun, 06:39:42 p.m.	Peter is about to cross!!!!’
Sun, 06:40:25 p.m.	He is looking determined but with a VERY relaxed smooth gate
Sun, 06:41:36 p.m.	Just saw Anne! Coming through for completing her first lap. She looked focused. Go Anne!
Sun, 06:46:54 p.m.	Dave is cramping badly, and is going to finish but was planing on visiting an aid station to stretch it out and maybe pick something up
Sun, 06:47:31 p.m.	Pete crossed and it was perfect
Sun, 06:50:47 p.m.	Brian seriously cramped but the man is back on the course and within a few miles of crossing. Guts!
Sun, 07:06:22 p.m.	It is now 12hrs into this most grueling of races, and most everyone still says thank you when you cheer them on
Sun, 07:09:01 p.m.	As they once said ( but for something totally different) nuts!
Sun, 07:10:07 p.m.	Brian is getting very close and is looking STRONG. Cheer him in
Sun, 07:26:21 p.m.	Brian is meeting up with his buddy
Sun, 07:26:52 p.m.	As he said, it was hairy there for a bit, but he made it
Sun, 07:27:33 p.m.	And yes he did!!! With a smile
Sun, 07:32:29 p.m.	Parker is looking very solid. He wants a faster pair of legs, but he likes the rest of himself.
Sun, 07:39:24 p.m.	Dave is now on his second lap. He is hurting quite a bit but everything is showing a massive dose of grit. Let’s bring him home
Sun, 07:40:08 p.m.	Parker came back around to start his second lap with a good pick-me-up
Sun, 07:43:02 p.m.	There goes dave for his second lap, with a power fist in the air
Sun, 07:44:24 p.m.	These people are crazy
Sun, 07:44:48 p.m.	Stating the obvious of course!!
Sun, 07:46:13 p.m.	No updates on joe except that he started his 2nd lap about 100 min ago
Sun, 07:52:12 p.m.	“wet water. Come get your wet water. The best water in Wisconsin”
Sun, 07:54:25 p.m.	There are 9 on the course. Bring them home!
Sun, 07:57:52 p.m.	It is dark out here! Fall is here
Sun, 08:02:29 p.m.	Larry is coming around for his first lap, and he is looking like he has only run a half marathon. It was *great* to see him
Sun, 08:02:54 p.m.	Bill is passing mile 23
Sun, 08:03:15 p.m.	Go bill! The dude defines tough
Sun, 08:05:55 p.m.	Larry might have had a rough bike, but nothing is going to stop him now
Sun, 08:06:42 p.m.	He’s going to be testing soon, but all his kit is in working order
Sun, 08:20:58 p.m.	Steve chop is coming in with a singular focus. The man is finishing right now. Wow is he determined.
Sun, 08:22:56 p.m.	He saw me, kicked it up, and we were barely ready for him. He pulled that out of his suitcase of courage
Sun, 08:28:56 p.m.	The costumes are out! I’m sharing the street with batman and a roman…. Something
Sun, 08:31:41 p.m.	A guy I met on the plane, a stranger, is finishing!!! It is awesome what we are seeing out here
Sun, 08:36:44 p.m.	Chop gave it all at the finish line. He is ok and finished with …. Well, I’m at a loss to describe it
Sun, 08:39:56 p.m.	Chop had to visit the wiZards with IV’s and salt, and came out on top
Sun, 08:42:51 p.m.	Joe Brady is coming in…. With understated courage
Sun, 08:43:35 p.m.	Joe, our hats are off to you. Folks, give him a big cheer
Sun, 08:44:56 p.m.	Chop just wants to see his kids
Sun, 08:56:09 p.m.	Bill is coming in! He hit it hard and really pushed, but the last bit was rough. Yet he refocused and brought it home
Sun, 08:56:51 p.m.	Ahn and moore are on his tail! They might finish together!!!!
Sun, 08:57:58 p.m.	Trifecta! Steve and john ran it together, and looked so strong at the end
Sun, 08:59:32 p.m.	Bill, it wasn’t the race you wanted, but it was a thrill to see you push it. Kudos
Sun, 09:04:37 p.m.	Even batman is inspired
Sun, 09:06:01 p.m.	Here comes the rain! Well, sprinkles really
Sun, 09:06:30 p.m.	Ok.. Rain it is
Sun, 09:21:55 p.m.	This is awesome!!! In the rain comes Anne! With one focus… A lady with a mission. Bring it home Anne!
Sun, 09:25:06 p.m.	The rain is letting up
Sun, 09:27:54 p.m.	We hear that dave is working the miles off, with buckets of courage
Sun, 09:29:26 p.m.	The crazies are out!!!
Sun, 09:39:42 p.m.	The cheese heads are spotted! Now I feel like I’ve been in the cheese state!
Sun, 09:41:38 p.m.	3 to go! They’re coming home
Sun, 09:46:52 p.m.	It is getting quieter on the streets, except for the finish line, which we can here blocks away
Sun, 09:47:24 p.m.	Stop light are blinking
Sun, 09:53:17 p.m.	These people are in such amazing shape, but it has been a mental game for hrs now.
Sun, 10:31:05 p.m.	Parker is coming in! He kept asking where he was going to meet his iron kid; nothing else mattered. The crowd is going to roar him across
Sun, 10:34:19 p.m.	The crowd at the finish line is loud!
Sun, 10:56:33 p.m.	Larry is here! He was running with his son and just looking so solid. Larry, happy 60th!
Sun, 10:57:08 p.m.	So solid, and going at a good smooth clip to boot
Sun, 11:17:54 p.m.	And there it is! DAVE finished
Sun, 11:18:48 p.m.	And what a finish it was! He couldn’t have smiled any bigger. PARTY
Sun, 11:57:22 p.m.	and then my batteries died after that last msg
Sun, 11:57:34 p.m.	Seeing dave cross was the icing.
Sun, 11:58:19 p.m.	The athletes are bed; we are cleaning up hq…and tomorrow the stories start
Sun, 11:58:37 p.m.	they’re yelling in the last of the athletes as there are less than 2 minutes until they close the course!
Mon, 12:00:08 a.m.	and there they go! The red flashing lights bring up a group of athletes…and they are going nuts crossing the finishing line
Mon, 12:00:53 a.m.	there it is!!! The end of Ironman Wisconsin 2008. 12 athletes with Type1. Hats off guys and gal.
Mon, 12:01:00 a.m.	night
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