LAKE PLACID IRONMAN FINISH (video)

Here's the video from Matt Long's inspirational finish in Sunday's Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon:



Simply incredible!


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Monday, July 27, 2009

JOB WELL DONE!

The FORD IRONMAN LAKE PLACID took place yesterday in Lake Placid, NY, home of the 1980 Winter Olympics. This event is second-oldest Ironman Triathlon in North America (behind the Suburu Ironman Canada) and attracts the best of the best in its competition. That being said, this was a huge step in the comeback process for our dear friend, MATT LONG. After completing the NYC Marathon back in November, to him, this was the next step in his comeback from his tragic accident 4 1/2 years ago. To complete a Triathlon. And not just any triathlon, but the IRONMAN in Lake Placid.

To get the gist of what he was up against, here are the particulars of the Lake Placid Ironman:

2.4 mile swim

112 mile bike ride

Followed by a 26.2 FULL MARATHON!

Participants had up to 17 hours to complete this race and I am proud to say that our friend MATT completed the full race (a feat within itself) in 16h/58m/6s, just under the deadline! I'm in awe of what this guy can do and want to say that I'm proud of him and what he's been able to accomplish. Simply unbelievable!

To get more information on his foundation, go to I WILL FOUNDATION and lend your support!

WELL DONE MATT!


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GOOD LUCK MATT!!

We here at THIRD and LONG wish our dear friend MATT LONG the best of luck as he continues with his inspirational journey, this time by participating in the LAKE PLACID IRONMAN this weekend (Click onto the photo to get the full story of his journey). We're confident that he will do his family, friends and the FDNY proud!


Go get 'em MATT!!



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