2014 Kona Bike Check-In
Bike check-in serves as the final task before athletes head home and got one more nervous night sleep before race morning.
Bike check-in serves as the final task before athletes head home and got one more nervous night sleep before race morning.
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2012 Ironman world champion Pete Jacobs says that he's enjoying being out of the spotlight ahead of this Saturday's race in Kona.
Tell us which female you think will put together the fastest day on Saturday.
Tell us who you think will be the first to cross the finish line this Saturday, Oct. 11.
A preview of tomorrow's Ironman World Championship pro race.
Ironman is partnering with the Life Time Triathlon Series, the official sponsor of U.S. Ironman races.
Ben Hoffman says he's working to put together his best race, regardless of the race dynamics going on around him.
"My goal is to race like Chrissie one day," says 2014 Ironman 70.3 world champion Daniela Ryf.
In the final episode of this four-part series, Corbin shares how she discovered the sport and goes over the gear she'll compete with Saturday.
A look at some of the unique changes the top pros have made to their bikes ahead of Saturday's Ironman World Championship.
Carfrae's run gets all the credit, but it was her better-than-typical ride in 2013 that set her up to break the course record.
With the top competitors sitting so close to each other, there are always a few interesting exchanges.
Learn about Bob Shuler’s impressive journey, which he’ll complete on the finish line on Ali’i Drive in Kona.
2008 Olympic gold medalist Jan Frodeno will take on the Ironman World Championship for the first time this Saturday.
Earlier this year, Tim O’Donnell announced he was switching coaches to work with six-time Ironman world champion Mark Allen.
American Meredith Kessler chats with Michael Lovato about what she's done differently this year ahead of Saturday's big race.
Images of Thursday's Kona Underpants Run, which has been a race-week tradition since 1998.
A look at some of the fun action and gear highlighted at the 2014 Ironman World Championship expo.
Try this healthier version of a classic breakfast favorite.
Canada's Heather Wurtele talks about her stellar 2014 season and what she expects from this year's Kona race.
Van Lierde will go after his second-straight Ironman World Championship win on this unique Cervélo P5.
It's been four years since Belgian's Marino Vanhoenacker has finished the big race. Now he's back, he's fit and he's ready to contend.
2013 Kona runner-up Luke McKenzie chats with Michael Lovato about being a dad and returning to the Big Island after a successful race.
Athletes got in their warm-up swims at the famous Kailua Bay aka "Dig Me Beach."
Bevan Docherty explains how he's completely overhauled his nutrition ahead of Saturday's Ironman World Championship.
Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray shares his motivation for returning to the Hawaii Ironman 25 years later.
Apolo Ohno paid a visit to the Triathlete magazine house during race week to chat about his first Ironman attempt on the Big Island.
A list of 38 helpful facts to know before watching the 2014 Ironman World Championship on Saturday, Oct. 11.
Frederik Van Lierde chats about his race strategy and what it's like to come in to the Ironman World Championship as the defending champion.
Diamondback revealed its first triathlon bike this week in Kona.
The former ITU athlete chats about why she came to Ironman and shares how this year has been different as a pre-race favorite.
The International Triathlon Union announced today that Abu Dhabi will be the first race of the 2015 World Triathlon Series.
A look at the Argon 18 E-118 NEXT that Terenzo Bozzone will use to contest this week's Ironman World Championship.
Rachel Joyce chats about her training this year and where she thinks she can gain time on her competitors.
2013 third-place Kona finisher Sebastian Kienle will look to propel himself further up the podium this year aboard this Scott Plasma 5.
Linsey Corbin sits down for a chat at the Triathlete magazine house with Ironman Live host Michael Lovato.
South Africa's James Cunnama chats about improving on his fourth-place finish and what has changed for him in 2014.
Spain's Victor Del Corral, who is known for his blazing run speed, chats about his strengths and how he expects his race to play out.
New Zealand's Terenzo Bozzone hasn't raced in Kona in four years, but he's learned a lot from the sidelines.
Two-time Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae (AUS) chats about being a favorite and where she thinks she can gain the most time.
With the 2014 Ironman World Championship five days away, several top professionals were out in Kona getting in their final workouts.
South Africa's James Cunnama will look to improve on his 2013 fourth-place finish with the help of this Cervélo P5.
The speedy Spanish triathlete will tackle the Ironman World Championship aboard this new Cannondale Slice.
Recall Frederik Van Lierde's championship day.
For the first time, Ironman opened its Ironman Lottery program early for a Kona Week bonus slot to the Ironman World Championship.
Triathlete has partnered with The Feed (thefeed.com) to bring you the Kona World Championship Box.
The November issue, on newsstands now, features an interview with three-time Kona champ Craig “Crowie” Alexander.
The 2010 Ironman 70.3 world champ will ride this bike in Saturday's Ironman World Championship.
Bermuda's Tyler Butterfield takes a unique approach to his season: race wins don't mean much, it's a top finish in Kona that matters most.
51 Speedshop's Mat Steinmetz chats about how the pro bike racks have changed and what a successful pro race strategy looks like.
The 2010 70.3 world champion chats about her Kona race strategy, minimizing her weaknesses and what she'll consider a successful race.
Bermuda's Tyler Butterfield has dedicated his entire 2014 season to improving his 2013 result on the Big Island.
In the third installment of this 4-part series, Corbin gives us a peek into life on the Big Island during race week.
Recall Mirinda Carfrae's record-breaking day at the 2013 Ironman World Championship.
The United States' Drew Scott and Canada's Magali Tisseyre earned the wins on the tough Ironman 70.3 Silverman course Sunday.
Olympic gold medalist Nicola Spirig (SUI) completed a perfect record in Cozumel, winning the race for the second consecutive time.
Next week, Nuun Hydration, makers of tasty electrolyte tablets, will be conducting free on-site hydration testing in Kona.
McKenzie's second-place finish at the 2013 Ironman World Championship was the breakout performance of his career.
Most of us don't eat enough vegetables. A little creativity can correct the problem.
Melissa Hauschildt has announced that she will not make the start of the 2014 Ironman World Championship.
Joyce had a stellar all-around day to earn the second spot on the podium.
Dave Scott, Matt Dixon and Siri Lindley chat about everything from training and race tactics to podium prospects and potential alliances.
Kale and Brussels sprouts are packed with detoxifiers and antioxidants, while cranberry is known to help cleanse the body.
Here’s a run-down of the top U.S. Ironman athletes—seven men and 14 women.
Learn about the history of Kona's Natural Energy Lab.
Keep your muscles healthy with the latest in soft-tissue therapy tools.
Sebastian Kienle finished fourth in 2012 and third in 2013. What will 2014 bring?
The three-time Kona winner reflects on the best race strategy and provides tactics for dealing with disappointment in the heat of battle.
Ironman continues its growth in the Asia-Pacific region with the announcement for Ironman 70.3 Subic Bay.
Apolo Ohno and his teammate Jen Ator reconnect in the final days of their journey to the Ironman World Championship in Kona.
Legendary triathlon coach Brett Sutton offers his thoughts on the 2014 Ironman World Championship pro races.
If history tells us anything, there are four men who have the best odds at taking the 2014 Kona crown.
The race will see the return of Olympic gold and bronze medalists Nicola Spirig (SUI) and Erin Densham (AUS) on the women's side.
Learn about the Big Island's legendary Mumuku winds, which often plague athletes at the Ironman World Championship.
Liz Blatchford put together a 54:07 swim, a 4:57:40 bike and a 3:03:23 marathon to finish third in 9:03:35.
The inaugural Challenge Rancho Cordova will take place on the outskirts of California's state capital of Sacramento this Sunday, Oct. 5.
Five athletes heading to Kona for the 2014 race share their stories of how they qualified for triathlon’s most prestigious event.
Fall racing season is in full swing. Understand how your body was designed to recover to unlock performance benefits.
After a four-year hiatus from the Ironman World Championship, Terenzo Bozzone says that he's hopeful this will be a big transition year.
Challenge Family today arrived in Eastern Europe with the announcement of Challenge Poznań.
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Luca Parmitano will head to Kona.
Fitter than ever and fired up to tackle Kona, Apolo Ohno is realizing new athletic goals via the swim, bike and run.
This week’s one-hour workout is a swim set from Atlanta-based coach Andrew Shanks.
Matt Hanson (USA) and Angela Naeth (CAN) took home the titles at the inaugural Little Debbie Ironman Chattanooga.
Zest up your fall menu with this protein-packed dish from triathlete-chef Eric Hollandsworth.
Corbin shares how she's stayed healthy this year, talks about life in Bend and reveals her Kona bike.
With some adjustments to your annual plan, you can stay fit and fast into your 60s and beyond.
The best race memories aren’t always about athletic execution on any given day. They’re about the people who populate the journey.
Hanson and Naeth both earned their first career Ironman victories with times of 8:12:32 and 8:54:55, respectively.