Heather Jackson’s Six-Days-Out Kona Run

It's race week in Kona and American pro Heather Jackson is one of hundreds of athletes getting in final key workouts.

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It’s race week in Kona and American pro Heather Jackson is one of hundreds of athletes getting in final key workouts and taking in the pre-race hype on the Big Island. Jackson let us tag along on Sunday for a light recovery run. Her longer, tougher workouts (including a run down to the Energy Lab) are behind her as she gets ready for the big day. Jackson, who finished third last year and fifth the year before that, is considered a top contender for the title. Read our complete profile on Jackson here.

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