13 of my Favorite Things from this Kona Hawaii Trip
1) Quality Time with Kevin, talking, shopping, sight seeing, people watching, snorkeling, checking out different beaches and resorts and sharing sunsets
1) Quality Time with Kevin, talking, shopping, sight seeing, people watching, snorkeling, checking out different beaches and resorts and sharing sunsets
2) Quality Time and good conversations with Kim! Quality Time, catching up, and sharing a good long belly laugh with Jessi! Sharing some good times and getting to know Martin/Vicki & Mark/Daryce better!
3) Participating on the Ironman Fundraiser "Underpants Run"! Having Tri Fusion make the effort to pull together matching Team Apparel, of course in Red and Black!
3) Participating on the Ironman Fundraiser "Underpants Run"! Having Tri Fusion make the effort to pull together matching Team Apparel, of course in Red and Black!
And meeting Andrew Baldwin "The Bachelor, an Officer & a Gentlemen"..... GO NAVY!!!
And Cheering on Andy as he was between Roger and Ben for most of the race. Roger ended up beating him by 1 minute at the finish!
4) Watching the Navy Seals enter the Ironman Swim Course with an amazing Patriotic Statemtent. Sky Diving from Coast Guard Airplanes to enter the water, it was chilling!
5) Snorkeling with my own Snorkel gear that fit..... 
Seeing more than 40 kinds of fish.....
Lots of Sea Turtles.....
An Eel..... 
And a Sting Ray!
6) Having 3 good experiences swimming the Ironman Swim Course
7) Being able to Text back and forth with Adam, Noah and Paisley to keep in close touch with their activities and the events of their days!
8) Running up and down Alii Drive during the pre race week with all the Elite/Pro World Champion Triathletes, it was an honor and inspiration at the same time!
8) Running up and down Alii Drive during the pre race week with all the Elite/Pro World Champion Triathletes, it was an honor and inspiration at the same time!9) Sharing Dinners with the Group different nights and enjoying different cuisines and venues and hearing about all the different things people did during the day. Leni and Jessa did an over the top meal putting on a full on Luau! It was absolutely Scrumptious!
10) Being part of the “Hard Core” Cheer Squad for Roger, Ben and Jeff!!!
11) Waiting at the finish line to Cheer for Jeff, soaking up all the inspiration of of the finish shoot with the accomplishment shared by all the finishers and having the opportunity to share some meaningful conversations with Jeff.
12) Meeting “Pat the Body Walker” enjoying a session myself, bringing several others to enjoy it and being taught and unofficially Certified by Pat to be a “Barefoot Body Walker”
13) Sharing our vacations last meal with Leni enjoying the ocean VIEW seating, palm trees, sunset, awesome conversation and amazing seafood meal 
7 comments:
Kathi-
What an AMAZING trip full of a huge variety of activities...your brain must have been so happy! :)
I love the pictures you took and hearing the details of the trip! I'm so delighted that you had three good swims on the Ironman swim course!!! Way To go!!!
I especially loved the picture of Jeff crossing the finish line. I tracked the TriFusion athletes all day...and when there was a big gap in his bike time...I was concerned! I later learned that he had 2 flat tires!!! So when he crossed the finish...I let out a whoop and holler here in Spokane!
I'm also so happy that you had quality time with Kevin! So important to make that time with all the busy schedules!
Thanks for your recent post on my blog!
Love and hugs to you today!
Linda
Sorry we didn't get that conversation in about the swim anxiety issue, Kathi, but it seemed like the no-pressure-enjoy-the-fishies type of swims we were doing went well.
The energy and joy of the group definitely went up a notch when you guys arrived, and your hosting of meals and conversation at your beautiful condo pool area were great.
Thanks for the cheering energy and the pics -- can't wait to see the whole collection!
I had a sweet swim in the pool today -- not quite like Kona, but (alone in the pool) pretty quiet and peaceful.
How's it feel being back?
Love you,
Tim
I treasured all the time and laughs together... as well as being a cheer squad partner with you. You are an amazing lady! XOXO
I enjoyed so many aspects of our trip, the underwear run, Starbucks, sitting at the beach with you and sharing dinners together.
Looking forward to our next adventure.
Sounds like you had an amazing trip!
I'm so happy to hear you had not just one but 3 good swimming experiences!!! Hopefully they will keep on coming!
mahalo for sharing. Glad you enjoyed the ALOHA spirit!
Kathi!
I love reading your post! What an amazing experience!
ps. I love that you got to meet Andrew Baldwin!!! ;)
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