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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.

Cupcakes in Kona with Crowie

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.

No Kona for Melissa Hauschildt

Melissa Hauschildt was certainly one of the favorites this year in Kona, but injuries sustained recently have forced her to withdraw from this big race.

Get to know Dylan Hill

Aussie Dylan Hill was the 3rd fastest age grouper overall at the Ironman 70.3 Worlds in Mont Tremblant and we had a few words with this speedy man.

2014 Kona Men’s Preview

With no guarantees in this perilous craft of pre-race Ironman prognostication, Timothy Carlson picks the defending champion, an überbiker, and an Olympic gold medalist to reign at Kona.

What To Do While In Kona

You have qualified for the 2014 GoPro Ironman World Championships, or your job or loved ones take you there. But what should you do when there?

UPR: It’s Kona vs Utah

Kona is taking on a heavyweight, Salt Lake City, in the Underpants Wars. Thursday upcoming (a week from today) the Aloha state seeks to unseat the Beehive state in mass underpanting.

A Garmin 920XT first look

Garmin announced the release of the Garmin 920XT today and here is the first look at that multi sport watch that records detailed metrics for swimming, biking and running.

The 2014 Isklar Norseman video

Every year we impatiently await the newest Norseman Extreme Triathlon video and the long wait is now over. Enjoy this stunning video from the unique event.

Defending champ, record holder

Mirinda Carfrae has finished 2nd, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 1st in her first five tries at Kona – and broke Chrissie Wellington’s course record and the women's marathon record last year.

Kyle Hummel’s dangerous path

At Ironman 70.3 Mont Tremblant Kyle Hummel won the M30-34 age group with a 4:08:00 effort but it has not been a smooth path for this San Diego resident.