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Swim with Honu in the crystal blue waters of Hapuna Beach Beach Park on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island. |
| Hapuna means "Spring of Life" in Hawaiian and you will feel the energy in this beautiful and serene bay. |  |
| "Challenging" and "inspiring" are terms often used to describe the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii bike course. |  |
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The scenic route follows the northern half of the famous Ford Ironman World Championship bike course on the legendary Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway up to Hawi and back. |
| Beauiful doesn't begin to describe the run course as it winds through the breathtaking Mauna Lani resort grounds. This is the only opportunity you will probably ever have to run on the gorgeous fairways of a world-class resort golf course without getting arrested! |  |
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From rolling over hills of green grass, to feeling the ocean breeze along the the stunning coastal bay, then heading all the way out to the petroglyph park, this run is truly a journey through paradise. |
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LifeSport at Ironman 70.3 Hawaii!
May 14, 2008
Join LifeSport, the Official Coaches of Ironman, for expert knowledge on training and how to have your best race. LifeSport coaches will be set up at the registration on Thursday and Friday to answer any of your questions and check out the LifeSport Clinics (free to participants of the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii):
LifeSport Open Water Swim Technique Clinic
Friday, 12:00-12:45 p.m., Hapuna Beach State Park
This short clinic will provide the participants with the knowledge to swim faster in the open water with less effort. Learn from the coaches of LifeSport along with special guest local professional triathlete Bree Wee. Topics will include warm-ups, starts, sighting, drafting, wetsuit selection, training tips, and how to deal with waves or currents. There will also be information how to transfer pool swimming into the open water and give you some open water workout suggestions that you can implement into your own training.
LifeSport Last Minute Racing Tips Clinic
Friday, 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Immediately following the Athlete Briefing)
Hale Hoaloha Pavilion at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel
Learn the tips that will make your 70.3 a success with the Official Coaches of Ironman. This short seminar will give basic tips for the race on nutrition, hydration, energy management, equipment selection, pacing, mental preparation, managing the heat, and race strategies. Get the tricks of the trade and see the benefits. All levels welcome!
Registration for the 2008 Ironman 70.3 Hawaii is now closed.
May 11, 2008
Registration for the 2008 Ironman 70.3 Hawaii is closed as of Friday, May 9th. In its fourth year as part of the Ironman 70.3 Event Series, more than 1,400 athletes are registered to compete for one of 79 slots to the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in October. Also up for grabs are 50 slots for the 2008 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 on November 8th, in Clearwater, Florida. The Ironman 70.3 Hawaii competitor list shows that 45 states and 32 countries from six continents will be represented on May 31, 2008.
If you have any questions regarding registration, please call the race office at (808) 329-0063 or email kona@ironman.com.
Big Island Athletes Support Ironman 70.3 Hawaii
May 6, 2008
Over 100 Big Island residents have already signed up for our May 31 race. Those who've lived on "the rock" for at least the last three years will be eligible to qualify for one of 35 coveted invitations to the Ford Ironman World Championship in October. But whether they're interested in qualifying or not, history tells us that these local athletes will be bringing their "A" game to Hapuna Beach in a few weeks.
Ranging in age from 18 to 65, Big Island entrants represent a cross-section of island life – from high school students to retirees, airline pilots, construction workers, firefighters, police officers, artists, entrepreneurs, and teachers. Together, they've already raced well over 100 Hawaii 70.3s. An elite few, like Harry Yoshida of Kailua-Kona, haven't missed a race since we started in 2004.
Even in laid-back Hawaii, these racers can spend hours considering the nutritional merits of various energy gels or tell you the weight of their bike down to the nearest gram. Laid back has its place, and that place rarely resides on the Queen K.
Need a Room? The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii has availability.
May 4, 2008
Athletes traveling to the Big Island for the Saturday, May 31, 2008 event are invited to stay at The Fairmont Orchid with rates starting at $239.00 plus tax per night for Garden View accommodations.
The Fairmont Orchid a 4 Diamond Luxury Resort, located on 32 acres within Mauna Lani Resort, is a 540 room luxury beachfront hotel complete with four highly acclaimed restaurants, the full-service Spa Without Walls, a 10,000 sq. ft. pool, championship tennis courts, and year-round children’s program, all surrounded by ancient Hawaiian fish ponds and shelter caves, and the historic Puako Petroglyph Preserve. The Fairmont Orchid is also adjacent to the 36-hole, award winning, Francis H. I’i Brown Golf Course, called one of the most breathtakingly beautiful seaside golf courses is the world by Golf Magazine. The resort is a member of the world-renowned Fairmont and Raffles Hotels & Resorts collection.
Athletes coming to the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii wishing to make a reservation at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii may do so by calling the hotel’s toll free reservation line at 1-800-845-9905 and ask for Ironman 70.3 Hawaii for rooms or you can register on line at CLICK HERE.
The Fairmont Orchid’s direct phone number is (808) 885-2000.
Athlete Information Guide now available
April 29, 2008
The 2008 Ironman 70.3 Hawaii Athlete Information Guide is now available. The Athlete Information Guide is critical to the success of your race. It is important that you review it carefully so as to not have your day ruined by a needless penalty or disqualification. To view the Athlete Information Guide CLICK HERE.
Bike Works is the Official Triathlon Store and Bike Tech Support for Ironman 70.3 Hawaii
April 28, 2008
Kona triathlon shop, Bike Works, will return in 2008 as the official triathlon store and bike tech support for the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii. Bike Works is owned by biking aficionados Grant Miller and Janet Higa-Miller. The Millers have been serving the biking and triathlon needs of the Kona community and our international cadre of guests for nearly 20 years, and still they continue to display a newcomer's passion for their sports and their business.
Ship Your Bike Ahead to Bike Works
April 21, 2008
Plan now, avoid airport hassle, and ship your bike ahead!
Make your reservation now to have Bike Works not only receive your bike, but also have it ready to roll when you land on the Big Island.
Bike Works, the Official Bike Shop of the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii, is ready to assist athletes heading to the race on May 31, 2008. Athletes can pre-arrange shipping their bikes ahead to Bike Works satellite store at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows by clicking here.
Bike works will have a full service triathlon shop with mechanics at their Luhia street location as well as a satellite store at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows.
If you have any questions, please e-mail Bike Works at bikereservations@hpbikeworks.com.
See you on the Big Island – Aloha!
The Bike Works Ohana
Phone: (808) 326-2453
Web: www.hpbikeworks.com
Mauna Lani Resort Hosts the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii
April 14, 2008
After all the training hours you've spent to get ready for this race, plan to pamper your mind, body and soul at the Mauna Lani Resort, the host of the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii in 2008 for the fifth consecutive year. Just like you, the Mauna Lani staff knows a little something about what it takes to prepare for the Big Day – at the Mauna Lani, the Big Day happens 365 days a year.
What is it about Hawaii? Repeat at Ironman 70.3 Hawaii, win in Kona?
April 7, 2008
Perhaps we're the only ones noticing, but something is happening in the professional competition in Ironman racing here on the Big Island. Granted, the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii has only a three-year history at that distance, but already, a trend is developing.
For those super-humans among us who dare to train their eyes on the sport's ultimate prize, here it is – the most straightforward tip of them all. Repeat a win at Ironman 70.3 Hawaii; walk away with the Ford Ironman World Championship.
American Interbanc Mortgage Continues Partnership with the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii.
March 31, 2008
The Ironman 70.3 Hawaii is proud to have American Interbanc Mortgage back as a sponsor of the 2008 event. This is American Interbanc Mortgage’s second year as a sponsor of the event, to be held on May 31, 2008, on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii.
2008 Ironman 70.3 Hawaii course preview
March 24, 2008
Imagine swimming in warm, azure water while tropical fish dart out of sight. Imagine running across finely-ground white sand before hopping on your bike to tour a course of giants, through a land rich in the history of gods and kings. Finally, imagine leaving your bike well-tended while you explore the grounds of one of the most beautiful resorts in the world.
Imagine doing all of this in the company of 1,300 fellow adventurers and hundreds of cheering volunteers. Are the hairs on the back of your neck standing at attention yet? They will be, if you're doing this all on May 31, 2008, as part of the 2008 Ironman 70.3 Hawaii.
Welcome to our 2008 Course Preview. Let's get down to the facts.
2008 Awards Banquet Tickets Now Available for Purchase
March 17, 2008
After the countless hours of training and a demanding day of racing, the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii awards banquet will be a well-earned reward for athletes, their families and friends.
Tickets for the 2008 Ironman 70.3 Hawaii awards banquet are now available for purchase CLICK HERE.
Join Us for the 5th Anniversary of Ironman 70.3 Hawaii
March 3, 2008
The Ironman 70.3 Hawaii celebrates its 5th year anniversary on May 31, 2008. The 70.3 takes place in triathlon paradise, among sun-drenched lava fields on the island of Hawaii.
In its first year, the Hawaii race was an Olympic distance triathlon and provided Ford Ironman World Championship qualifying slots for Big Island and Hawaii state residents. By Year Two, the race had grown into its current 70.3 distance and added qualifying slots for its international field of competitors.
Lieto and Wee Confirm for LavaCamp
March 2, 2008
Chris Lieto, one of the world’s best Ironman athletes, has confirmed his attendance as a guest coach at the LavaCamp. The LavaCamp is the “Official Preparation Camp” of the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii race and will take place in Waikoloa, Hawaii. Chris battled at the front of the Hawaii Ironman this past fall eventually finishing sixth. Bree Wee, the all-time amateur Ironman course record holder in Hawaii, also confirmed that she will be at LavaCamp to share her “local knowledge” of racing on the course.
