Today the 2009 Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene race weekend begins. Winds were strong but not strong enough to stop athletes from testing the chilly waters of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Athlete Village and race packet pick-up will be open from 9:00 AM until 4:40 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Stop by the Anthony Travel booth located right in front of the Ironman Video and Stage. We have information on our new Viva Kona Tour (no qualification needed, good for age groupers who just want to share the Ironman Kona experience).