PreRace Story
November 28, 2009
Check out this link for a great article by Timothy Carlson.
http://www.slowtwitch.com/News/Ribeiro_Armstrong_favored_at_25th_Ultraman_1120.html
Bike Inspections
November 11, 2009
Don’t forget that upon your arrival in Kona, you need to have your bike inspected. The local bike shops have the inspection forms and know what is needed to pass. See you soon!
Jason Lester – Wins 2009 ESPY Award
July 8, 2009
Jason Lester Up for a 2009 ESPY Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jason Lester has won 2009 ESPY Award in the Category of Best Male Athlete with a Disability.
Ironman and Ultraman athlete Jason Lester, whose right arm is paralyzed, has won the ESPY Award in the category of Best Male Athlete with a Disability.
Votes from the Ultraman family and Hawaii residents pushed Jason in to the winner’s spot.
Jason Lester is an Ironman athlete who has the use of only one arm, and his story of triumph over tragedy has become an inspirational message for athletes and non-athletes around the world. He has competed in a number of Ironman, Ultraman, marathon, and endurance races, including the Hilo to Volcano Ultra Marathon in Hawaii, the Hawaii Ironman, ULTRAMAN Canada and ULTRAMAN Hawaii.
About the ESPYs
The ESPYs gather top athletes and entertainers together to commemorate the past year in sports by recognizing memorable sports achievements, reliving unforgettable moments and saluting top performers and performances. The ESPYs honor ESPN’s commitment to The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a partnership launched with the late Jim Valvano at the inaugural ESPYs in 1993..
About Jason Lester
Jason Lester is an Athlete | Author | Artist | Activist | Motivational speaker – and founder of The NEVER STOP Foundation, and whom the movie “A Painted Race” is based on, telling the story of his triumph over tragedy, including losing the use of one arm. For more information about Jason Lester, please visit www.paintedrace.com or www.jasonplester.com.
Jason has one Paralyzed arm and has completed 4 Ironman and two Ultraman.He just qualified for Hawaii Ironman against able body competitors.He swim, ride, and run one arm, and has a true passion for endurance sport.and want to use his disability for a good cause. Never Stop Foundation.Please spend a few minutes and vote for Jason at http://espys.tvif you could, please ask your friends too.
Stage Two – 171 mile bike start
December 3, 2008
Volcano National Park – Stage Two 171 mile bike – Starting Line
Photo Credit: Rick Kent / Aaron Stech
Stage One – 90 mile bike course
December 2, 2008
Photo credit: © Rick Kent / Aaron Stech
Stage One – Swim Finish Transition
December 2, 2008
Photo credit: Rick Kent / Aaron Stech
Bike Clinic/Banquet Group Photos
November 27, 2008
Bike clinic Tuesday and all Ultraman competitors post Thanksgiving banquest
Photo Credit: Rick Kent / Aaron Stech