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2011 Ultraman Day One

Written by: Timothy Carlson
Added: Mon Nov 28 2011
Last Modified: Tue Nov 29 2011

Ultraman is a sacred triathletic circumnavigation of the Big Island of Hawaii which has taken place for 27 years on the three days after Thanksgiving. Day One begins with a 10 kilometer swim from Kailua Pier to Keauhou Beach and finishes up with a 90-mile bike south to Volcanoes National Monument which includes 7,800 feet of climbing.

All photos © Timothy Carlson

  

  

  

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