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SSN LLY George completes ‘Ironman Saturday), \Deqsinbes 5 Triathlon’ in 9 hours 54 min. IRQS EE)7 When George Hewitt | entered Florida’s Ironman Triathlon last month his biggest wish was just to complete the gruelling course. Well, George completed and in grand style, finishing 137th out of a field of 2,424 competi- tors. Of these 99 were unable to finish the race. The triathlon took place on Saturday, November 7 at Pp AcHUI ay TO De aven Panama Beach, Florida. en Focus on Scugog spoke Christian ae and Gift Store with George's wife Melanie, \ following the race, she said it * Books * Movies * Music had been quite a journey and an GEORGE HEWITT * Candles incredible experience. * Gifts for Special Occasions George's results were far beyond anyone’s expecta- tions, completing the 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile on bike and 117 Perry Street, Port Perry 26.2 mile run in an amazing nine hours, 54 minutes. Each 905-985-9687 competitor is given a maximum of 17 hours to complete the } liverca “This is an amazing time for an amateur,” Melanie said with pride. There is no time more fitting to say “Thank You” and to wish you a Happy Holiday Season and a New Year of Health, Happiness and Prosperity. 1918 Scugog Street, Port Perry 905-985-2451 www. soapstoneontario. com 28 FOCUS - DECEMBER 2009