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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 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.

Kona Cupcakes with Linsey Corbin

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.

The Weekend Box Oct 5 2014

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

2014 Ironman Kona – day 1

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.