Saturday, November 29, 2008

Katie Paulson Ultraman Update: Day 1

Ultraman 2008 Day 1 is done and we find the 'BoomerNation's first-time contestant, Katie Paulson, right in the thick of things. Yesterday she completed the 6.2 mile swim in 4:37:33, and the 90 mile, first of two bike legs, in 6:32:20 for a total time of 11:29:53. That puts her current place at 26th out of 38 starting athletes. Five athletes of the original list have dropped out during the first day.

Today, day two, is a 171.4-mile bike from Volcanoes, through Hilo, up a 3,000-foot hill to Waimea and the Parker Ranch, then up and over the spine of the 3,400-foot Kohalas and down to Hawi.

Let's everyone send her some bloggie props by leaving a comment below. I will forward them to her at the end of the day.

Go KATIE!

Stay tuned...

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Go Katie!! And Go Marty!!

You guys are AWESOME.

Benson said...

Katie, you amaze me already. I wish you great strength and speed and most of all, fearlessness. Strong and steady Katie.

Kate said...

Katie!!

You ROCK. We are all cheering you on from our little parts of the world. (Mine happens to be Nebraska.) Just wanted to let you know that you are amazing.

Be Strong. Be Confident. Be Beautiful.

Good job girl.

Marci said...

Go Katie Go! She is awesome!