Sprinting to the finish

And a hug from your Mom

Getting your medal at the finish

Watch out for that runner behind you

A race to the finish

The beginning part of the run ...

This is over some nasty lava

The early part of the run

A shady part of the ocean run

A smiling runner along the ocean

Some additional photos from yesterday

Getting a cold Kona brew after a great race

Getting some food after the race

Personal t-shirts

The finish scene

At last the finish!

Way to go Susan Nixon

Finish line

Happy finishers...congrats Jerry

On the ocean

The great trail along the ocean

Coral run

Runners on the coral

Runners

Top runners

Happy to be on the bike

Out on the bike

Bike Transition

1st aid station

Transitioning to the bike

First swimmer out of the water

Everyone in the water

Everyone is now off and swimming

Now the women are ready

First wave is off

Waiting to start

Body marking

Take care of business

Good morning Lavaman

A future athlete

Awards for the top finishers

Yum...time to refuel

Happy kids and relieved parents

Good job Will!

Yes!

Running to the finish

Finishing

Running on the course

Transition to the run

More finishers

First finisher

And they're off!

Instruction before the swim

Watch your step

The race is on!

Warmups before the race

The kids listen with eager ears

They are ready for today's race

The keikis gather for instruction

Will Bertsch waiting to register

He looks like he means business!

Athletes register

Keikis register for today's race

Swim course instructions for tomorrow.

Rocky begins construction of the finish line

Athlete's gather to watch the Aquathon race

Construction begins of transition area

Mackenzie Park

A week before Lavaman

After the race enjoying a brew

Thanks to PATH and the Kona Brewing Company

Race results being tabulated for the Run for the Hops 5K Race

Coach Eric asks them what training they"ll be doing this week.

Coach Karlyn talks about technique.

Get your swim cap on.

Warmup at the Hilton lagoon.

Getting the kids organized

Coach Pat asks what they want to work on at this training session.

Keiki training for the Lavaman Aquathon