IRONMAN Coeur D' Alene 2011

While in Coeur D'Alene for a family visit, the CDA Ironman event was taking place in downtown.  I woke up early to go down and photograph the event.  I got a good spot- up front and by luck I was standing next to Mike Dibens and his wife Julie Dibens. At the time I didn't know who they were until later after picking up a Triathlete Magazine and realizing she is a current world champs and record holders.  Super inspiring watching thousands of people charge into the cold lake of CDA embarking upon one of the most intense competitions around.  I'm glad that I got up early that morning.

 Julie Dibens warming up with her husband Mike Dibens

Julie Dibens: Ironman CDA2011

                               

IRONMAN CDA 2011

                                

 IRONMAN CDA 2011

                                 

Julie Dibens : Ironman CDA 2011

                                

 Ironman CDA 2011

                                

Julie Dibens Ironman CDA 2011

                                 

  1st Julie Dibens at the finish line Swim: 52:36 / Bike: 4:52:18 / Run: 3:27:09

                                 With a new women's record time :09:16:40

                                

   1st Craig Alexander : Swim: 50:46 / Bike: 4:38:44 / Run: 2:46:54. 

                                 Setting a new record time: 8:19:48

                     

 2nd, Maik Twelsiek, Swim: 50:43 / Bike: 4:29:09 / Run: 3:01:25