I watched this amazing start from the side and then went over to the TZ to volunteer. 2008 was an incredibly tough day; it poured for most of the day. I've signed up for 2009 and now pray for better weather...though not too hot!
I was there watching my husband compete. I have never seen anything quite like this; very inspirational. I am a "fun runner" who like the old 5K--but this might just push me to do something WAY out of my comfort zone. The announcer was awesome, the fans TREMENDOUS, the town so welcoming and the weather....the pits!!!!
I was told that the swim would be 'fun' .. I was scared to death of it, I was wrong - I'm a cyclist but this really was the best part of the whole day. Of course i hung back a bit and took nearly 1:40 to complete the swim, I'm sure things were much different in the 'scrum!'
Thanks for posting this video - along with the audio it really does give the best feel for the race start!
Man was there ever a brutal race ahead of all of these swimmers. Rain all day long and still so many of them finished. The cannon for the pro start nearly made me crap my pants. I was standing right next to it and wasn't aware it was about to go off.
@jamestotheA that was hilarious! I almost crapped my pants laughing.
emailtdh 1 week ago
what about the giant crocs lol
jas1999lise0333 2 years ago
I watched this amazing start from the side and then went over to the TZ to volunteer. 2008 was an incredibly tough day; it poured for most of the day. I've signed up for 2009 and now pray for better weather...though not too hot!
torontoquads 3 years ago
I love the swim portion of ironman lake placid. Mirror Lake is perfect, and the 2 lap swim makes it fun for the spectators!
Lightnerd29 3 years ago
I was there watching my husband compete. I have never seen anything quite like this; very inspirational. I am a "fun runner" who like the old 5K--but this might just push me to do something WAY out of my comfort zone. The announcer was awesome, the fans TREMENDOUS, the town so welcoming and the weather....the pits!!!!
fridayniteribs 3 years ago
I was told that the swim would be 'fun' .. I was scared to death of it, I was wrong - I'm a cyclist but this really was the best part of the whole day. Of course i hung back a bit and took nearly 1:40 to complete the swim, I'm sure things were much different in the 'scrum!'
Thanks for posting this video - along with the audio it really does give the best feel for the race start!
mlhalf 3 years ago
Man was there ever a brutal race ahead of all of these swimmers. Rain all day long and still so many of them finished. The cannon for the pro start nearly made me crap my pants. I was standing right next to it and wasn't aware it was about to go off.
JamestotheA 3 years ago
I was there too !! It really is an amazing site. It brought tears to my eyes, especially since my brother was there competing !
dlh04655 3 years ago