Gary completed his last day of the Triple Iron 422 journey - three Ironman distance triathlons in three consecutive days. Below is a look at Gary’s amazing Day Three …
Gary started at 7 a.m. with the 2.4 mile swim and got back about 8:45; taking it slow-smart according to his coach. He looked good coming out of the water, and took time to get some nutrition in the transition tent before off to the bike. Saw him on the bike around 11:20, and he had a smile!
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- Nearly 2,300 participants enter the water to begin the Ford Ironman Arizona race.
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- The race is off!
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- Swimming
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- Swim out …athletes transition to bike.
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- Ford Ironman Arizona transition area
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- Gary transitioning from the swim segment to the bike.
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- Transition area.
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- Gary on the bike segment of the Ford Ironman Arizona
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- Gary biking on Day Three
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- Gary has enough energy to give us a smile …transitioning to the run.
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- Gary transitioning from bike to run. Last 26 miles!
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- Gary transistioning from bike to run.
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- Gary transitioning to the run segment of Day Three!
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- Gary finished!
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- Gary hugging his wife after completing 422 miles!
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- Gary gets some encouragement from his coach, Tom Manzi, on the last stretch.
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- Gary finishing the race.
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- Gary finishing the Ford Ironman Arizona race at 14:12.01!
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- Gary celebrating with his wife, Patricia, after completing 422 miles.
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- Gary with coach Tom Manzi.
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- Gary celebrating after completing 422 miles in 3 days!
It’s almost 9:45 p.m., and we are PRAYING that it is over!!!!! And that you are o.k.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU DID IT!! YOU DID IT!! A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!
Awesome job Gary! Thanks so much for all that you have done. You and Patricia are truly a blessing! Enjoy your sleep and I pray you recover quickly!
UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!No words can possibly express the wonder of your achievement.’ Congratulations!!!
Carol and Jim
Way to go gary! We are proud of you. Praise God!
Awesome, Gary. I’m very proud of your achievement. Take a much deserved rest!!!
Wooooo Hoooooo Gary!!!! Congratulations on your great achievement!! We are so proud of what you have done the last three days. It was an inspirations seeing you yesterday. I am glad I was able to see some of it. I hope you get lots of rest today.
Congratulations!!!!!
Suz
We have thought about how hard this journey has been – one day of the bicycle alone would require physical therapy for us. I am relieved to learn you made it and are on the road to recovery. Only a powerful faith could have accomplished this as you have shown us all.
“Those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength”
Believers througout the tri-state area are praying for you this week. Glory to God and hat’s off to you, dear brother
You are the MAN! Well done and what a great personal achievement..now will you take a rest already?! You exemplify what a person can do when you keep the faith! We’re so proud of you!
Angela and Barry
Gary, I am so happy for you. I’m the one who ran 4 miles with you on Friday. I also was near you during the bike-to-run transition, and I watched you finish on universalsports.com. To God be the glory, and I hope you made an astonishing impact for FCA. On raceday, I overheard someone say, “Have you heard about the guy doing three Ironmans this weekend?” Yes I know him very well
Jordan
I’m in awe of you. I’m just training for my first triathlon. But I won’t just do it for me- I’ll do it for God. And for a group that needs help. thanks for the inspiration. What an amazing feat. You are a blessing to all.
deborah
Gary,
Congratulations on completing the triple iron! Ian and I had a great time riding with you and it was great to see you finish strong!
Respectfully yours,
Mae Lee
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Gary completed his last day of the Triple Iron 422 journey - three Ironman distance triathlons in three consecutive days…..