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2014 Kona Slowtwitch gathering

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.

2014 Kona underpants run

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.

2014 Ironman Kona – day 5

More swimming, the underpants run, a few bikes and interesting folks made it into our daily diary gallery from the 2014 GoPro Ironman Worlds.

Slowtwitch: A refuge from insult?

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.

2014 Ironman Kona – day 4

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.

Kona Cupcakes w. Frodo & Emma

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

Kona kids race & parade

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.

2014 Ironman Kona – day 3

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.

2014 Ironman Kona – day 2

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.

Cupcakes with Luke McKenzie

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

The 2014 Celtman video

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.