Ok, this Mason's first post. But I wanted to share how awsome my dad is. First of all last November, he competed in the Tempe Ironman and finished first in his age group (65 -70). He finished under 12 hours, which qualified him to compete in this years Ironman world championship in Kona, HI. I can't quite comprehend the exhaustion that he felt.
Growing up He often would wake me up at 5 in the morning to go on 50 mile bike rides with him. So I understand the pain involved in riding long distances, but what they do is unbelievable. First He swam 2.2 miles in the ocean, then biked for 11o miles, with extreme winds and heat in excess of 100 degrees, finally he tops of the day with a full marathon. I am so proud of Dwight for doing this, it makes me want to compete in some thing physical as well. Go DAD.
Getting Ready for the race.
Out of the water he was 26th place out of 35. But during the bike, which he dominates, he worked his way up to 10th. He had a strong run and ultimately finished 10th in his age group. Not bad for 65 against the best in the world.
Congratulations. Sharon was there for him the entire race. 
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