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Inaugural Ultraman UK 2011 Registration Opens

firepotter — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:10:23 +0000

The inaugural Ultraman UK (September 3 – 5, 2011) will take place in region of Bala Lake – or Llyn Tegid as it is known in Welsh – which is in the town of Bala in Gwynedd County, and Betws-y-Coed in Conwy County, Cymru, UK. Entry is limited to 35 solo participants and 5 relay teams (made up of either 2 or 3 people) and is by invitation only.

http://www.ultramanuk.com/

PreRace Story

pohakusmom — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:18:17 +0000

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

pohakusmom — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:54:00 +0000

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

ultrajane — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:51:56 +0000

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

rkent — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:14:12 +0000

Volcano National Park – Stage Two 171 mile bike – Starting Line

Photo Credit: Rick Kent / Aaron Stech

Stage One – 90 mile bike course

rkent — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:48:12 +0000

Stage One – Swim Finish Transition

rkent — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:40:08 +0000

Photo credit: Rick Kent / Aaron Stech

Bike Clinic/Banquet Group Photos

pohakusmom — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:53:23 +0000

Bike clinic Tuesday and all Ultraman competitors post Thanksgiving banquest

Photo Credit: Rick Kent / Aaron Stech