Ultraman World Championships set to begin

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Thanksgiving Day was more than turkey and a day off work for the brave athletes set to start Ultraman Hawaii in Kona this Friday. Gathered for breakfast at the Royal Kona Resort, the athletes and their crews were briefed by race director Jane Bockus on conditions around the big island, as they prepare to begin their round-the-island three-day tour. Then last minute shopping, and planning, and packing, and plotting, on the eve of the most extreme long-distance road triathlon in the world.

Sun sets early in Hawaii, leaving a few red strips of cloud in the sky, and a feeling of inevitability in the hearts and minds of the race competitors. Now they lie abed at the hotel, staring tensely at the ceiling in the dark, wondering what tomorrow will bring.

Distances:

Friday, November 28 - 6.2 mile swim; 90 mike bike ride to Volcano
Saturday, November 29 - 171 mile bike ride to Hawi
Sunday, November 30 - 52.4 mile run back to Kona

Updates daily by Michael Schiff
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