Photos: Scenes From Kona – Oct. 2
- By Liz Hichens
- Published Oct 2, 2011
- Updated Mar 15, 2012 at 1:24 PM UTC
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Scenes From Kona: Oct 2, 2011
Wellington showed off her signature smile on her way out of the Energy Lab and back towards Kona. Photo: Kevin LaClaire
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Scenes From Kona: Oct. 2, 2011
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
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Scenes From Kona: Oct 2, 2011
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
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Scenes From Kona: Oct 2, 2011
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
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Scenes From Kona: Oct 2, 2011
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
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Scenes From Kona: Oct 2, 2011
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
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Scenes From Kona: Oct 2, 2011
You can bet Corbin will have her cowboy hat waiting for her at the finish line on Ali'i Drive. Photo: Steve Godwin
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Scenes From Kona: Oct. 2, 2011
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
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Scenes From Kona: Oct. 2, 2011
Coach Siri Lindley will be cheering on her athletes on Saturday. Photo: Steve Godwin
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Scenes From Kona: Oct. 2, 2011
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
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Scenes From Kona: Oct. 2, 2011
With more and more athletes rolling in each day you could say this is the calm before the storm in Kona. Photo: Steve Godwin
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Scenes From Kona: Oct. 2, 2011
Mirinda flashes us a smile before taking off for her morning swim at Dig Me Beach. Photo: Steve Godwin
FILED UNDER: Kona 2011 / Photos TAGS: Ironman World Championship / kona 2011
Liz Hichens
Liz Hichens is the Web Producer of Triathlete.com. She is an Ironman and marathon finisher and fan of all endurance sports.















