Photos: Scenes From Kona – Oct. 2

Wellington showed off her signature smile on her way out of the Energy Lab and back towards Kona. Photo: Kevin LaClaire

Australia's Luke Bell out for a run in the Energy Lab. This will be Bell's second year competing in Kona under coach Matt Dixon. Photo: Kevin LaClaire

With the race still a week out athletes like Luke Bell showed some speed on the Energy Lab stretch of the course. Photo: Kevin LaClaire

Aside from a few signs of road rash, three-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington looks like she's recovered well from last week's bike crash. Photo: Kevin LaClaire

American Linsey Corbin, who finished third at the Ironman World Championship 70.3 race a few weeks ago, took her morning run out to the Energy Lab. Photo: Steve Godwin

The energy lab is a popular place for athletes to do their training runs in the days leading up to the race. Photo: Steve Godwin

You can bet Corbin will have her cowboy hat waiting for her at the finish line on Ali'i Drive. Photo: Steve Godwin

A group of Australian age groupers takes a break from training to hydrate. Pro Luke Bell is part of an organization that helps the Aussies feel comfortable in Kona. Photo: Steve Godwin

Coach Siri Lindley will be cheering on her athletes on Saturday. Photo: Steve Godwin

As the defending champion Mirinda Carfrae will have more media and sponsor obligations during race week this year. She was nice enough to chat with us before her open-water swim on the course. Photo: Kevin LaClaire

With more and more athletes rolling in each day you could say this is the calm before the storm in Kona. Photo: Steve Godwin

Mirinda flashes us a smile before taking off for her morning swim at Dig Me Beach. Photo: Steve Godwin