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2014 Kona age group impressions

Age groupers make up the bulk of the GoPro Ironman World Championships field and here is a selection of images from the annual big day in Kona.

Knowing when to seize the day

Ben Hoffman had a breakthrough runner-up finish at Kona, 5:05 behind Sebastian Kienle and 1:09 ahead of Jan Frodeno. It’s been a long steady climb since he turned pro in 2007.

Heather Jackson on Cupcakes

American Heather Jackson did not race in Kona this year, but she found time to have a chat with Callum Millward about racing, training, hockey and more.

Winners and Losers: Bike Brands

Many go to Kona hoping for a win, and they’re not all athletes. Who came out of Kona smiling? I'll try to answer that question this week, and for starters let's look at bike brands.

The 2014 Kona Aftermath

The race was over on Saturday and folks leave this magic island now daily and it starts to look a bit different here. We captured a few images before departing.

Those Slowtwitch Deals?

Our weekly newsletter has been the source of news for many of you. We're expanding its utility to include discounts and the ability sign up for races not otherwise available for entry.

Cupcakes in Kona: The Pier

Javier Gomez, Mat Steinmetz and Jesse Thomas assist Callum Millward in this episode of Cupcakes in Kona talking to random folks at the pier before the race.

The Weekend Box Oct 12 2014

The Weekend Box brings you a World Cup in a downpour in Colombia and a Beer Mile in Hawaii, plus a few other items noticed in Kona.

Kienle, Carfrae take Kona

Sebastian Kienle proved that a German can win it on the bike and Mirinda Carfrae proved yet again that no lead after the bike can withstand her mighty run as they won the Ironman World Championship at Kona.

2014 Ironman Kona – race day

Sebastian Kienle showed supremacy on the bike and held on for his first Ironman World Championship title. Mirinda Carfrae defended her title from 2013 and has now 3 of them.

Famous last words

Three top men contenders offer final thoughts about their imminent appointment with destiny and their limits on the Queen K.