Steve Godwin

Andy Potts chatted by the pool at the King Kam Hotel after the Kona race about strategy and what it means to be the top U.S. finisher.

Leanda Cave is the first woman to ever achieve the "double" by winning in Vegas and Kona.

Caroline Steffen explains the impact an early drafting penalty had on the rest of her race.

Andreas Raelert found his way onto the podium for the fourth year in a row thanks to a race-best 2:47:23 marathon.

Crowie discusses his race and talks about whether or not this year will be his last Ironman World Championship appearance.

Pete Jacobs took a moment to chat with us about the importance of positive energy after earning his first Kona win.

Watch Cave cross the famous Kailua Kona finish line in slow motion with this video.

Watch Jacobs cross the famous Kailua Kona finish line in slow motion with this video.

Learn about a phenomenon called vog, be a part of the Ironman Village expo and head down to bike check-in in Kona with TriCenter.

Leanda Cave talks about what she's learned about competing in Ironmans and what her game plan is for this year's Kona race.

Ironman 70.3 world champion Sebastian Kienle talks about his goals and strategies for Saturday's race.

Triathlete.com special correspondent Julia Dibens got athletes' picks for the podium at the Kona Pier.

Ironman Hall-of-Famer Bob Babbitt has been a part of the sport since the very beginning. Learn who he thinks will top the podium tomorrow.

Recap the Kona Underpants Run, hear about Macca's latest news and join Linsey Corbin for happy hour at the Clif House.

With injuries keeping Julie Dibens from racing this year she's on the Big Island to support good friend and top contender Mirinda Carfrae.

Yesterday we spotted two-time Ironman world champ Chris "Macca" McCormack motorpacing on Kona's Queen K.

Luxemburg's Dirk Bockel will face a unique set of challenges for this year's race.

Rasmus Henning tells us about his last big bike ride before Saturday's Ironman World Championship and talks about his decision to retire.

Last year's fifth-place finisher eveals she was injured the majority of 2011 and has had a solid training block leading into Kona.

Lieto talks about the importance of rest and recovery, and shares a core/strength workout you can try at home.