Passing Through Bonny Hills
The annual Ironman Australia, held in the Greater Port Macquarie region, passed through Bonny Hills on Sunday Morning. The whole coast road was closed for the day meaning there was no going anywhere from 7.45 am till 4.15 pm. A bit annoying but I found, thanks to Michelle, plenty to do at home for the day - an Autumn Spring clean for example!!!! Of course a photo shoot at the Aid Station near the end of our street was a must so I was there at 8 am ready for the first lot of Ironmen and women on their bicycles to come through. The station was at the top of a long hill so with them moving a little slower it was easier to capture the action. The addition of the young volunteersin the photos I feel added something special. The event is held over three legs - a 3.8 km swin leg, a 180km cycle and then believe it or not, a 42km run (226km or 141mile total). The event took the eventual winner 8 hours 17 minutes and 38 seconds. Pretty amazing stuff realy when I think how I feel after say a 60 km ride let alone adding another 120 plus on top of that a run and a swim!!
Anyway I have added an album for you if you wish to take a look and to
make ut easy I have added an extra slideshow link if you wish!!
Michelle walking Deedee
