Oceanside pre race Gallery
Surfers ripped the shoulder high surf near the Oceanside pier as a deep field of talented pros endured an afternoon of interviews and meetings before the Rohto Ironman 70.3 California.
Photos copyright Timothy Carlson
Desiree Ficker at the race expo.
Surfer slashes an Oceanside wave.
Mirinda Carfrae seems to have recovered well from a long, cold rainy day at Ironman New Zealand
Andy Potts sports a new casual fashion look.
Kelly Williamson is coming in hot after two impressive 2011 wins.
Rasmus Henning says his cramps at Abu Dhabi remain a mystery.
This is a home town race for Kate Major.
Matt Reed is rested and ready and dangerous.
Heather Jackson offers a kiss to beau Sean Watkins.
Jordan Rapp says he is almost 100 percent .
Linsey Corbin enjoys a joke.
Ben Hoffman wants to add to his growing list of wins and podiums.`
Last year's second place finisher Lesley Patterson won't start – she is resting a recent groin injury.
Michael Weiss and Rachel.
Michellie Jones and her beloved dog await a video interview.
WTC emcee for the pro panel discussion Greg Welch and his daughter Annie.
Lewis Elliott finished third here a few years ago.
German Ironman pioneer Dirk Ashmoneit worked the expo for Power Bar.
Oakley rep Greg Welch helps Rasmus Henning to the latest sunglasses.
One of Oceanside's colorful downtown city murals
