Gallery: Athletes Tune-Up For Kona Showdown
- By Paul Moore
- Published October 9, 2012
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Mirinida Carfrae was out for one last fast ride on the Queen-K on Monday.
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Caroline Steffen did a 4-hour ride on Monday, but kept the effort super low the whole way. She was getting passed by droves of age groupers.
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Chris Lieto isn't racing this year, but he is around town and working on the More Than Sport charity.
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Athletes gather at Dig-Me-Beach for a morning swim
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Rasmus Henning
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Linsey Corbin
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Linsey Corbin and Matt Lieto
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Dig-Me Beach
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Not a bad place for a dip
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
A Kona swim skin
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Faris Al-Sultan out on the Queen K
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
The most famous stretch of road in triathlon
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Linsey Corbin on her Kona bike
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Rachel Joyce on the Queen K
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Chrissie might not be racing, but she's still training
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Tom Lowe rocks the leopard skin(ish) Speedos
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
The fuel cell on Rasmus Henning's bike
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Rasmus Henning's Shiv
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Rasmus Henning out on the Queen K
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Henning and Tim O'Donnell
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
Athletes Prepare For Race Day
Caroline Steffen
Photos: Kurt Hoy
As the hours tick down towards the 2012 Ironman World Championships Hawaii’s Big Island is rapidly filling up with everyone who’s anyone in the world of triathlon (which is probably why we’re not there). Kurt Hoy has been on the lookout for athletes getting in some last minute prep, and this is what he found.
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Paul Moore
Paul Moore is the Online Editor for Triathlete Europe. When not glued to a computer he can be found writing books - most recently The World's Toughest Endurance Challenges which you can buy on Amazon. Paul has also written Ultimate Triathlon: A complete training guide for long-distance triathletes which is also available on Amazon.
