They aimed at a Guinness Book of Records entry as the largest assemblage of folks wearing underpants taking part in a public run; word is they fell 40 short and will have to come back next year.

The annual Slowtwitch Kona party fabulously co-hosted by Cannnondale and Sugoi at the luxurious Cannondale digs on Alii Drive with the usual bonhomie, great food and drink. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson.

The 2-time Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae is an obvious favorite again this year and we looked closer at her fresh custom Felt IA in Kona.

Caroline Steffen is a Swiss powerhouse and thus the Swiss themed new Cervelo P5 makes a great match for this 2014 GoPro Ironman Worlds contender.

The formal Kona activities begin with a kids swim and run duathlon at Kailua Pier overseen by parents and Hall of Famers; then things segue to the Parade of Nations, Photo Gallery – Timothy Carlson.

Jan Frodeno is one of the favorites for the 2014 GoPro Ironman World Championships and he talked about training, weight, coffee and more.

A busy expo, long lines at Lava Java, hot bikes, new gear and interesting folks were noticed today, but there was also the annual Slowtwitch gathering.

A harmless comedic device delivered can, in mid air, turn into an offense. That we didn’t mean it doesn’t mean we didn’t do it. In my judgment, in this case, a race of Americans had a right to be offended.

As we have learned from previous experiences, Tuesday is when it gets really busy here in Kona, but we saw all kinds of gear, folks and cool bikes.

Images of the new Cannondale Slice have been trickling out with several Pros already racing on these new machines, but today in Kona the actual bikes were launched.

Diamondback came to Kona to introduce the world to Serios, their new TT bike. The Serios makes a very fine first impression and here is a look at the range.

Up close with the BH Aerolight of Catriona Morrison who currently is getting ready for the GoPro Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

Several Trek sponsored Pros showed up in Kona aboard brand new custom painted Speed Concepts and it was tough to walk past Linsey Corbin’s one without a closer look.

Ben Hoffman is excited to race in Kona, but he found time to have a few words with Callum Millward and even rescue the Kiwi in the pool.

For us this was already the second full day on the Big Island but starting today more athletes and industry folks are arriving in droves. And we saw quite a bit today.

Kiwi Callum Millward goes one-on-one with Aussie Luke McKenzie about stroller runs, the 2014 season, budgie smugglers, excuses and more.

This may be the earliest we have ever reported from Kona, but we certainly did not hold back. Enjoy these impressions taken on Sunday in and around Kona.

Dave Mirra is currently in Kona to watch the race and train on the GoPro Ironman Worlds course. That gave us a chance to check out his custom Cervelo P5.

While much of the triathlon world has already arrived in Kona, there was triathletic action in gorgeous locales in Spain, Mexico and northern California.

Callum Millward came up with an epic finish idea for Linsey Corbin involving a chase and a cowgirl. But there is much more in this Cupcakes in Kona episode.

With two wins, women’s race and marathon records, and all podium finishes in her first five years racing Kona, Mirinda Carfrae is the choice to win again – the rest of this talented field is a very tough guess.

Drew Scott fully emerged from an early season foot injury with a strong bike split that gave him the victory and Magali Tisseyre dominated the women’s field at Ironman 70.3 Silverman

The Celtman Extreme Scottish Tri is a sister event to the famed Norseman race and it is now establishing its own space in the history of the sport.

Craig “Crowie” Alexander is not only an amazing champion but also a super nice person. He sat down with Callum Millward to discuss coming back to Kona and more.