IRONMAN Lake Placid 2017- Part One

So here is the story from a 

Spectator Viewpoint 

of the Ironman Lake Placid 2017.

It is a LONG way there 

and sometimes you just need

 a little break.
So what does an Ironman do?
 They swim 2.4 miles, 
then bike 112 miles, 
and then they do a MARATHON.

BUT, when you get there-

those Adirondack Mountains 

are certainly beautiful 

around Lake Placid.

 AND the gardens and flowers 

are simply stunning at the 

Whiteface Club and Resort.

Welcome to Lake Placid-

 this place is use to 

greeting top athletes.

At the Olympic Center downtown

 you have to scope out the greats

 on the Hall of Fame Wall.

Eric Heiden, the 1980 Hockey Team,

 and Dick Button lend the credence 

of greatness to the Jack Shea Rink.

Cliff Bar takes a photo 

of the cheer squad with TRIGUY- Dan.

His parents- Peter and Kathy Meier.

Dan and Jess Meier and son Jack.

Sister-in-law Sara Wilson and son Levi.

And the inlaws- John and Connie Denninger.

You get to meet the Team Organizers

 for the fundraisers for MMRF, 

make a cheer sign 

and have some photo ops

 at the athlete center.

You get to hang out at the beach

 and plan your swim strategy.

You just chill and look

 at the gorgeous mountain views.

a bit of time to sit

There was the birthday dinner 

for Grandpa John

 at the Dancing Bear Restaurant.

You go to the Opening Ceremony

 and hear some encouraging speakers 

and dance a bit.

 You wash and sparkle your bike.

Take in the views of the 1932 Olympic site.

You go to the MMRF 

(Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation)

reception and hear from some survivors

 and Ironman winners.

You realize that this race is about so much

 more than running a big race. 

Your hard work of fundraising 

can be saving lives in the future.

And then you hear that Dan Meier 

was the Number 7 Fundraiser 

with a total of $10, 201 raised for MMRF.

And you are just proud already.

He is already a winner.