After 9 months of training….Ironman Coeur D’Alene finally arrived.
J and his friend Geoff both successfully finished with arms raised high.
I am so proud of both….it takes so much dedication, determination, and physical and mental strength to not only compete in an Ironman but to train for one. Well done!
Here’s a bit about our time in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho…
the boys practiced in the fridged but beautiful waters of Lake Coeur D’Alene (water was in the 50s)
While the boys practiced….Geoff’s family, Mom and Dad and I took a short hike on Tubb’s Hill
The Food
Fisherman’s Market
we stopped for lunch and some local foods
what is a Yak you ask….
that is a Yak….mmmm
granola made in neighboring Spokane
local preserves and jams…huckleberry and cherry
I LOVE bin sections!!!
J says I get more excited about grocery stores than clothes stores…..I must agree
Ciao Mambo’s for some carbo-loading
Janie and the tour of Nachos all’ Italiana
Tootsie Rolls…paper thin whole egg wrappers stuffed with fresh ricotta
cheese, mozzarella and homemade pesto
Gnocchi con Carne & Lasagna with sauteed spinach
quit possibly one of the best “burger joint” burgers I have ever had
seriously Dad, a double patty
I got so excited to see J on the course…
Mom and Dad cheering along the triathletes
Geoff stopping to give some love to his family
the finish line in sight
to come… pictures form the rest of vacation…Glacier National Park, Yellowstone, & Grand Tetons
