Kona

Defending Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae sat down with Bob Babbitt eight weeks out from this year's Kona race to talk about race strategy and what it will take to win another title.

After selling out a dinner in July, The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island will be hosting an exclusive vegan dinner with one of the most well-known women in triathlon, Hillary Biscay, on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m.

Australians Chris McCormack and Mirinda Carfrae posted exciting finishes at the 2010 Ironman World Championship. Here's a few images of the day's top pros.

In “The Run” Alexander finishes his 112-mile ride with a quick transition followed by 10x1 mile repeats up and down Monarch Rd. in Boulder, Colo.

Watch part three of the “Training Day with Craig Alexander” series and then check out these photos from the day.

In the early part of this decade “hyponatremia” suddenly became a buzzword in endurance sports after the condition caused the deaths of a few marathon runners.

Why Hawaii Ironman contenders make a Kona training trip a staple of their Kona preparation.

In "The Ride" Craig Alexander takes us on a 112-mile ride up Big Thompson Canyon in Boulder, Colo. for one of his toughest training dasy of the year.

You've heard of fantasy football, well now CycleOps is offering the opportunity to participate in a triathlon fantasy challenge.

Ironman hall-of-fame member Bob Babbitt joins Ann Wessling on the set of TriCenter to discuss the pro field for next week's Ironman World Championship.

How is Craig Alexander preparing for this year's Ironman World Championship? In this five-part "Training Day" series we're bringing you up close and personal with the two-time champ as he gears up for the year's biggest race.

The top Kona contender says she’ll be at the start line October 8, despite being bruised and battered.

Whether you want to race through the lava fields or relax in paradise, experience the best of the Big Island at the luxurious (and triathlete-friendly) Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows.

Six-time Ironman world champion Dave Scott and son Drew Scott talk to Bob Babbitt about Drew's upcoming participation in the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship.

While you’ll see a few hundred people don boxers, briefs, bikinis and boyshorts for the annual Underpants Run during Ironman week, Kona-bound athletes (who arrive to the Big Island early enough) can partake in a new pre-Kona tradition: the K-Swiss Pau Hana Sunset 10K Run and Walk, a Benefit for the American Cancer Society.

The most exciting moments of the Ironman World Championship take place late into the night as the final finishers cross the line in Kailua-Kona. Get pumped for the 2011 Ironman World Championship with this short recap of Kona's 17th hour.

Bob Babbitt sits down with last year's Kona runner-up in Boulder, Colo.

Hachette Book Group announced today that it will publish A Life Without Limits by Chrissie Wellington, known in the triathlon world as the “queen of Ironman.”

A robot will take on the 140.6-mile course of the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

McCormack finished up the 2011 ITU World Championship season on Saturday with 31st place in the Grand Final in Beijing, and he was kind enough to answer some questions about the race and his 2011 season for Inside Triathlon editor-in-chief Courtney Baird.

Orbea-sponsored triathlete Craig Alexander won the Ironman World Championship 70.3 on an unlabeled bike that appears to be a Cervelo P4.

The World Triathlon Corporation has offered the final pros slots to the Ironman World Championship after the final weekend of racing, which included two Ironman races.

Compression apparel has entered the triathlon mainstream, with pros and age-groupers alike donning specially engineered socks, sleeves and more to aid their training, racing and recovery. But does it really work?

A new integrated front end and hidden brakes show that Cannondale is working to close the gap to bikes like Trek’s Speed Concept and Specialized’s Shiv.

New Zealand's Terenzo Bozzone has announced he will not make the start at the 2011 Ironman World Championship due to an Achilles injury he has been dealing with throughout 2011.

If you're headed to the 2011 Ironman World Championship race and you ride a Specialized bike you won't have to pay to ship your bike to Kona. In a unique program Specialized is calling "You Tri, We Fly", the bike maker is offering to pay the shipping charges associated with shipping a Specialized bike to Kona.

The reigning women’s World Champion shares a candid conversation with the woman who was Queen - an unmatched eight times over.

No wildcard entries will be given for the 2011 Ironman World Championship.

Germany's Michael Raelert has announced he will not compete in the 2011 Ironman World Championship race due to an injury that has plagued him throughout the season.

With the season in full swing, we asked several top pros how they feel about the Kona Pro Rankings systen now.

German Markus Fachbach turned in a well-rounded day to take the men's title, while American Mary Beth Ellis won her second Ironman in four weeks thanks to an impressive run.

Tim O’Donnell is believed by many to be the best hope for an American to reach the podium in Kona this October and the former short-course racer will take his first crack at the Big Island aboard the all-new Argon-18 E-118.

The World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) has offered 41 pro men and 27 pro women the opportunity to register for the 2011 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii based on their placement in the Kona Pro Rankings.

How do we feel about the ranking system?

Who currently sits on the outside looking in when it comes to Kona qualification? We fill you in on this episode of TriCenter.

Don’t forget that this Sunday, July 17th, NBC will re-air its coverage of the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship. The airing is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET, but check your local listings.

With two podium finishes in Kona, Germany's Andreas Raelert will no doubt be one of the favorites heading into the 2011 Ironman World Championship triathlon.

After the cancellation of Ironman China in May, this Sunday’s Ironman Korea will be the only Ironman race in Asia this year.

Enjoy the following gallery of Tim O’Donnell, which features some outtakes from our photo shoot with him in Tucson, Ariz.

Summer is here, and the July issue of Triathlete deals with all things swim.

Triathlete.com Model Search winner, Claudia Abreu rocks the latest in athletic swimwear in this video.

New Bonus Plan Specifically Targets Age-Group Triathletes at both Ironman 70.3 World Championships and Kona World Championships

Inside Triathlon magazine announces its picks for the 10 greatest female iron-distance triathletes of all time.

IndyCar drivers Tony Kanaan and Vitor Meira to race Ironman Hawaii

Hard science, heat labs and custom gear helped one pro finally win a five-year battle against the heat and humidity of Kona.

New event will serve as Latin American Pro Championship

Check out Kurt Hoy's author page.

Inside Triathlon magazine goes behind-the-scenes and talks to Carfrae’s long-time coach, Siri Lindley.

It’s really great to being able to look forward to the world’s most prestigious Ironman again.

The Ironman Hawaii lottery winners were announced this morning.

Inside Triathlon editor-in-chief Courtney Baird breaks down what happened in the triathlon twitter world this week.

Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has confirmed that he will not be racing at the 2011 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

World-famous Formula 1 driver Jenson Button traveled to Kona, Hawaii this weekend to compete in the Lavaman Triathlon at the Hilton Waikoloa Village.

This amateur video showcases the tsunami waves and surges that hit the town of Kona, Hawaii on Friday after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan.

See images of the damage at the Kona pier, the site of the start, transition and finish line for the Ironman World Championship in this photo gallery.

According to local television station KHON 2, Kailua-Kona has been affected by this morning's tsunami waves resulting from the 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan.

Aaron Hersh previews the deep field of athletes set to race in this Saturday's Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.

Three-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington joins Bob Babbitt on this week's edition of Competitor Radio.

Inside Triathlon editor-in-chief Courtney Baird breaks down what happened in the triathlon twitter world this week.

Overcast skies and spats of rain and wind have not darkened spirits as athletes prepare to race Ironman New Zealand this Saturday.

The models and crew have wrapped up the 2011 Triathlete magazine swimsuit shoot from the Big Island of Hawaii. Go behind the scenes of the shoot at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows from Kona with this video.

Torbjørn Sindballe shares with Triathlete.com on life since Ironman—his new company, his life in Denmark, his thoughts on the Kona Pro Ranking System and his picks for future Ironman champions.

Check out Kurt Hoy's author page.

A recap of the third day at the Trek/K-Swiss team camp from Kona, Hawaii. Get an inside glance on the athletes' workouts and the rest of days activities.

Reigning Ironman world champion Chris McCormack has announced that he will pass on the opportunity to defend his title at the 2011 Ironman World Championship, and will instead go for a spot on Australia's 2012 London Olympic team.

Check out these images from Day Two at the Trek/K-Swiss triathlon team camp in Kona, Hawaii.

The first day of Trek/K-Swiss triathlon team camp was all about the athletes reuniting after the off season, but on day two the athletes focused on seriously preparing for the rapidly approaching season.

Aaron Hersh breaks down the Trek Speed Concept 9.9 that helped American Chris Lieto ride to a field-leading 4:23:17 bike split at the 2010 Ironman World Championship.

Australia's Mirinda Carfrae won the 2010 Ironman World Championship on a Cannondale Slice, but she switched to Felt this winter.

Team Trek/K-Swiss, a dominant force in professional triathlon in 2010, has reassembled in Kona, Hawaii to prepare for the rapidly approaching 2011 season.

The second annual Trek/K-Swiss team camp will take place at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows on the Big Island of Hawaii from Feb.14-18. Last year's camp was held at the K-Swiss headquarters in Westlake Village, Calif.

The window of opportunity to toe the line at the 2011 Ironman World Championship triathlon in Kona, Hawaii without qualifying at an Ironman event is closing quickly.

Australia’s Chris McCormack and Switzerland’s Caroline Steffen lead the Kona Pro Rankings heading into February, thanks in large part to their podium finishes at the 2010 Ironman World Championship.

American triathlete Linsey Corbin chats with Inside Triathlon editor-in-chief Courtney Baird about the successes of her 2010 season, her first win of 2011 and what lies ahead for this season.

Does winning the Ironman World Championship alter one's life? Mirinda Carfrae tells us what's changed, and what hasn't, since she took the coveted Kona title in October.

American triathlete Tim O'Donnell will focus on the Ironman World Championship in 2011.

Check out this video of Lance Armstrong swimming the Ironman World Championship course in Kona, Hawaii.

You've received your latest issues of Triathlete magazine and Inside Triathlon, watched the NBC Ironman World Championship broadcast and now you're in the mood to reminisce on the historic Kona race.

American Chris Lieto looks back on his 11th place finish from the 2010 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

The January 2011 issue of Triathlete magazine, which features the review of the 2010 Ironman World Championship, is on newsstands now

The January/February issue of Inside Triathlon is on newsstands today.