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The ultimate resource for all things Kona: interviews with the biggest stars, inspiring stories, exclusive gear previews, the hottest pro bikes, and the latest news. Be there, here.
The ultimate resource for all things Kona: interviews with the biggest stars, inspiring stories, exclusive gear previews, the hottest pro bikes, and the latest news. Be there, here.
Video: Jan Frodeno On The 70.3 Worlds/Kona Balance
Jan Frodeno (GER) chats about tackling the Ironman 70.3 World Championships ahead of his biggest goal of 2015—coming out on top in Kona.
Celebrity Sean Astin To Compete At Ironman World Championship
People reports that actor Sean Astin has been given a celebrity spot to compete at Oct. 10's Ironman World Championship.
Linsey Corbin To Miss Kona For First Time In 9 Years
The five-time Ironman winner has had a tough year full of illness and injury.
One-Hour Workout: Mirinda Carfrae Kona Prep Treadmill Session
This 57-minute endurance run is no-joke hard and is geared toward advanced runners.
Lew Hollander To Start 85-89 Age Group In Kona
At 85 years old, Lew Hollander will be attempting the Ironman World Championship for the 25th time, hoping for his 24th finish.
First 2015 Kona Pro Slots To Be Handed Out This Week
A total of 47 men and 35 women will be offered spots to Oct. 10's Ironman World Championship as part of the July qualifying group.
Ironman Announces New Start Times For World Championships
Ironman announced today that it has made changes to the start times for this year's Zell am See and Kona events.
How I Qualified: An Age Grouper Shares His Kona Journey
Take a cue from age-group triathlete Travis McKenzie, who punched his Kona ticket for the first time in 2014.
Linsey Corbin Going For 2015 Kona Spot Despite Setbacks
American professional Linsey Corbin wrote about her recent illness and injury struggles in a blog post titled "It Ain't Easy."
Kona Calling
Want to qualify for the big show? Outside of dedicated training and some luck, the key to the best shot is to play to your strengths.
The Future Of The Kona Lottery
Ironman CEO Andrew Messick comments on the decision to settle and the future of those 100 Kona slots.
Video: Angela Naeth “Ecstatic” About Getting Kona Slot
Canadian Angela Naeth turned in a patient, steady race to claim the big Ironman North American Championship victory in Texas.
Ironman’s Kona Lottery Program Ruled Illegal
Ironman's Kona Lottery program has been deemed as not complaint with federal lottery and gambling laws.
Brent McMahon: “The Focus Is On Kona”
With a 7:55:48 Ironman debut under his belt, the Canadian’s sights are set on turning in a top performance on the Big Island.
Opinion: The Last Pro Female Finisher At Kona
Kathryn Bertine, who has finished as the final female pro finisher in Kona, shares her opinion on the pro slot gender disparity.
On The Fast Track: From Newbie To Kona Amateur Champ
In only her second Ironman ever, 27-year-old Jocelyn McCauley took the overall amateur female title in Kona last October.
Why Equal Representation Of Pro Women In Kona Is The Right Step
Editor-in-chief Julia Polloreno looks at both sides of the gender equality issue when it comes to professional slot allocation in Kona.
Kona Broadcast Gets Two Emmy Nominations
The nominations were received for Outstanding Edited Sports Event Coverage and Outstanding Camera Work.
Mirinda Carfrae Looking For Kona Qualification In Melbourne
Carfrae chats about her decision to return to Melbourne, how this race fits into her season and what it would mean to win on home soil.
Tim DeBoom On Why Americans Aren’t Winning Kona
The last American to win in Kona gives an honest answer to why American men are struggling in the sport's biggest race.
Gear We Love: Zoot’s Kona-Specific Apparel Line
Zoot has created a Kona-specific apparel line.
Sebastian Kienle On Life As A Kona Champ
We caught up with the always-honest German to talk Challenge Bahrain, money and life as a Kona winner.
Ironman Announces Kona Qualifying Process For Military Division
ctive duty military personnel will have the opportunity to qualify for the big Kona race at three races around the world.
6 Things You’ll See On The Kona NBC Broadcast Tomorrow
(Minor) spoiler alert! We got a sneak peek of the Ironman Hawaii broadcast which will appear on NBC tomorrow, Nov. 15, from 1:30-3:00 pm ET.
When Will The Ironman World Championship Air On NBC?
Now that the 2014 Ironman World Championship presented by GoPro has wrapped, it's time to look forward to NBC's broadcast of the race.
Win Craig Alexander’s Kona Helmet!
You could own the custom helmet that 3-time Ironman world champion Craig Alexander wore in Kona just a couple weeks ago.
Dispatch: Daniela Ryf’s Rookie Kona Experience
The 70.3 world champ and Kona runner-up chats about her whirlwind year.
Kona Winner’s Gallery: Mirinda Carfrae
Look back on Mirinda Carfrae's Ironman World Championship winning performance.
The Final Hour In Kona
Photographer Paul Phillips returned to the finish line in Kona to capture the final hour of the Ironman World Championship
Dispatch: Kona Lessons From Hoffman And Potts
Americans Ben Hoffman and Andy Potts both pulled off top-five finishes at the 2014 Ironman World Championship.
Kona 2014: Behind The Races That Didn’t Go To Plan
A recap of some of the pro races that didn’t go as expected.
2014 Ironman World Championship Age Groupers
More than 2,000 age groupers took on a grueling day at the 2014 Ironman World Championship presented by GoPro.
Video: Pete Jacobs On Kona DNF
The Australian chats about his decision to pull out of the race and tells us what's next.
2014 Hawaii Ironman Swim Start
Photographer Rocky Arroyo joined the more than 2,000 athletes to grab images of the famed Hawaii Ironman swim start in Kailua Bay.
Analysis: Ben Hoffman’s Kona Quarq Power File
American Ben Hoffman’s day—comprised of a 51:20 swim, 4:32 bike and 2:51 run—was the result of a perfectly-executed race.
2014 Kona Women’s Race
Mirinda Carfrae overcame a 14-minute deficit on the bike with a marathon course record performance to claim her third Ironman world title.
2014 Kona Men’s Race
Sebastian Kienle (GER) rode away from the group and then turned in a solid marathon to claim his first Ironman World Championship title.
Daniela Ryf: My Goal Was To Win
Switzerland's Daniela Ryf finished second after leading most of the day.
Kienle, Carfrae Comebacks Were Biggest In Kona History
Both Sebastian Kienle and Mirinda Carfrae overcame significant deficits to claim the Ironman World Championship titles.
Mirinda Carfrae: Something Told Me To Be Patient
Mirinda Carfrae explains that she had to reset her goals throughout the race before finally deciding the win was in reach.
Time Lapse: Ironman World Championship Swim Start
Watch over 2,000 athletes enter the water for the 2014 Ironman World Championship presented by GoPro swim start.
8 Race Factors That Made Ironman Hawaii 2014
A look at eight stories that played a big role in the outcome of the race.
2014 Ironman World Championship
Get a glimpse into the pro race at the 2014 Ironman World Championship presented by GoPro.
Sebastian Kienle, Mirinda Carfrae Take 2014 Ironman World Titles
Kienle grabbed his first Ironman world title, while Carfrae turned in a course-record marathon to earn the crown for the third time.
5 Reasons You Should Watch Iván Raña
The Spaniard is a two-time Olympian who was sixth in his Kona debut last year with the second fastest run split of 2:47.
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.
Measuring The Winds Of Hawaii
Triathlete quantified the fabled wind conditions of the Ironman Hawaii bike course before last year's Ironman World Championship.
Pete Jacobs: I Feel Like I’m Under The Radar A Bit
2012 Ironman world champion Pete Jacobs says that he's enjoying being out of the spotlight ahead of this Saturday's race in Kona.
Pro Preview: Van Lierde, Carfrae Look To Defend In Kona
A preview of tomorrow's Ironman World Championship pro race.
Tri House Hangout: Ben Hoffman
Ben Hoffman says he's working to put together his best race, regardless of the race dynamics going on around him.
The Kona Question Mark: Daniela Ryf
"My goal is to race like Chrissie one day," says 2014 Ironman 70.3 world champion Daniela Ryf.
Linsey Corbin: What I’m Made Of – Part 4
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.
Kona Pro Bike: Mirinda Carfrae’s Felt IA
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.
2014 Ironman World Championship Press Conference Highlights
With the top competitors sitting so close to each other, there are always a few interesting exchanges.
Dispatch: 6 Races On 6 Continents In 1 Year
Learn about Bob Shuler’s impressive journey, which he’ll complete on the finish line on Ali’i Drive in Kona.
Jan Frodeno: I’m Looking To Pace Myself A Bit Better
2008 Olympic gold medalist Jan Frodeno will take on the Ironman World Championship for the first time this Saturday.
3 Ways Mark Allen Has Changed Tim O’Donnell’s Training
Earlier this year, Tim O’Donnell announced he was switching coaches to work with six-time Ironman world champion Mark Allen.
Tri House Hangout: Meredith Kessler
American Meredith Kessler chats with Michael Lovato about what she's done differently this year ahead of Saturday's big race.
2014 Kona Underpants Run
Images of Thursday's Kona Underpants Run, which has been a race-week tradition since 1998.
Kona Expo Roundup
A look at some of the fun action and gear highlighted at the 2014 Ironman World Championship expo.
Kona Pro Bike: Frederik Van Lierde’s Cervélo P5
Van Lierde will go after his second-straight Ironman World Championship win on this unique Cervélo P5.
Tri House Hangout: Marino Vanhoenacker
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.
Tri House Hangout: Luke McKenzie
2013 Kona runner-up Luke McKenzie chats with Michael Lovato about being a dad and returning to the Big Island after a successful race.
Dig Me Beach Wednesday
Athletes got in their warm-up swims at the famous Kailua Bay aka "Dig Me Beach."
Dave McGillivray Returns To Kona 25 Years Later
Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray shares his motivation for returning to the Hawaii Ironman 25 years later.
Tri House Hangout: Apolo Ohno
Apolo Ohno paid a visit to the Triathlete magazine house during race week to chat about his first Ironman attempt on the Big Island.
38 Things To Know Before The 2014 Ironman World Championship
A list of 38 helpful facts to know before watching the 2014 Ironman World Championship on Saturday, Oct. 11.
Frederik Van Lierde: You Have To Be Strong To The End
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.
Revealed: Diamondback Serios
Diamondback revealed its first triathlon bike this week in Kona.
Tri House Hangout: Liz Blatchford
The former ITU athlete chats about why she came to Ironman and shares how this year has been different as a pre-race favorite.
Kona Pro Bike: Terenzo Bozzone’s Argon 18 E-118 NEXT
A look at the Argon 18 E-118 NEXT that Terenzo Bozzone will use to contest this week's Ironman World Championship.
Tri House Hangout: Rachel Joyce
Rachel Joyce chats about her training this year and where she thinks she can gain time on her competitors.
Kona Pro Bike: Sebastian Kienle’s Scott Plasma 5
2013 third-place Kona finisher Sebastian Kienle will look to propel himself further up the podium this year aboard this Scott Plasma 5.
Tri House Hangout: Linsey Corbin
Linsey Corbin sits down for a chat at the Triathlete magazine house with Ironman Live host Michael Lovato.
James Cunnama: Building On Confidence From 2013
South Africa's James Cunnama chats about improving on his fourth-place finish and what has changed for him in 2014.
Victor Del Corral: I Expect To Have A Good Marathon
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.
Terenzo Bozzone: I’ve Learned A Lot From Watching Kona
New Zealand's Terenzo Bozzone hasn't raced in Kona in four years, but he's learned a lot from the sidelines.
Mirinda Carfrae: I Can Get Better On Swim, Bike And Run
Two-time Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae (AUS) chats about being a favorite and where she thinks she can gain the most time.
Kona Training 5 Days Out
With the 2014 Ironman World Championship five days away, several top professionals were out in Kona getting in their final workouts.
Kona Pro Bike: James Cunnama’s Cervélo P5
South Africa's James Cunnama will look to improve on his 2013 fourth-place finish with the help of this Cervélo P5.
Kona Pro Bike: Victor Del Corral’s Cannondale Slice
The speedy Spanish triathlete will tackle the Ironman World Championship aboard this new Cannondale Slice.
Eat Like The Pros: The Kona World Championship Box
Triathlete has partnered with The Feed (thefeed.com) to bring you the Kona World Championship Box.
Kona Pro Bike: Jodie Swallow’s Scott Plasma 5
The 2010 Ironman 70.3 world champ will ride this bike in Saturday's Ironman World Championship.
Tyler Butterfield: October Is The Goal
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.
Mat Steinmetz On Pro Gear And Racing Trends In Kona
51 Speedshop's Mat Steinmetz chats about how the pro bike racks have changed and what a successful pro race strategy looks like.
Jodie Swallow’s Kona Strategy: Play To Her Strengths
The 2010 70.3 world champion chats about her Kona race strategy, minimizing her weaknesses and what she'll consider a successful race.
7 Reasons Tyler Butterfield Could Improve On His 7th Place Finish
Bermuda's Tyler Butterfield has dedicated his entire 2014 season to improving his 2013 result on the Big Island.
Linsey Corbin: What I’m Made Of – Part 3
In the third installment of this 4-part series, Corbin gives us a peek into life on the Big Island during race week.
2013 Kona Podium Performances: Mirinda Carfrae (1st)
Recall Mirinda Carfrae's record-breaking day at the 2013 Ironman World Championship.