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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Images of the new Cannondale Slice have been trickling out with several Pros already racing on these new machines, but today in Kona the actual bikes were launched.

Diamondback came to Kona to introduce the world to Serios, their new TT bike. The Serios makes a very fine first impression and here is a look at the range.

Up close with the BH Aerolight of Catriona Morrison who currently is getting ready for the GoPro Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

Several Trek sponsored Pros showed up in Kona aboard brand new custom painted Speed Concepts and it was tough to walk past Linsey Corbin’s one without a closer look.

Ben Hoffman is excited to race in Kona, but he found time to have a few words with Callum Millward and even rescue the Kiwi in the pool.

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.

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

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.

Dave Mirra is currently in Kona to watch the race and train on the GoPro Ironman Worlds course. That gave us a chance to check out his custom Cervelo P5.

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

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.

With two wins, women’s race and marathon records, and all podium finishes in her first five years racing Kona, Mirinda Carfrae is the choice to win again – the rest of this talented field is a very tough guess.

Drew Scott fully emerged from an early season foot injury with a strong bike split that gave him the victory and Magali Tisseyre dominated the women’s field at Ironman 70.3 Silverman

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.

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.

Callum Millward starts his Cupcakes in Kona show with American Meredith Kessler who has to be viewed as one of the favorites for the 2014 title.

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.

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.

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.