IRONMAN: Here's to you, people

Thank you Coeur d'Alene! The community, volunteers and many spectators who supported Ironman Coeur d'Alene 2011 made it a FIRST-CLASS event. Ironman puts on many events in great cities, however Coeur d'Alene truly sets itself apart with great community involvement.

Having grown up in the Pacific Northwest, I was proud to come home and see the kindness shown by all involved in the race. I hope to race in Coeur d'Alene again in the years to come.

STEVE BARR

Cincinnati