Kona 2010 – Tuesday morning
We wandered over to the pier this morning where it is getting quite busy now. But we did not just stay at the pier, we checked out downtown Kailua Kona to see some of the activities there.
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Something tells us that the Ford Ironman World Championships are almost upon us.
Terenzo Bozzone's Felt DA a bit lonely while the owner is doing his morning swim.
A very relaxed TJ Tollakson at the pier.
Dirk Bockel now one of the favorites in Kona about to get into the water.
Swim done, all is good. Terenzo Bozzone is a super friendly Pro and very outgoing.
Yup, it is that time of the year.
Team TBB athlete Donna Phelan with the man who always stands behind her. Well, her husband Jay Prasuhn.
What once was green is now red. Powerbar swim gear drop off tents have replaced the Gatorade ones in Kona.
Joe Bonness after dropping off his gear.
In case you wonder, the finish line in Kona hasn't been moved, this is a new pedestrian overpass.
Even as it gets triathlon busy in Kona, not everybody has triathlon on their mind.
Team Commerzbank Pro Maik Twelsiek enjoying a Corbin Wrap and a Linsey Shake at Lava Java during the team breakfast.
2-time defending champion Normann Stadler very relaxed at Lava Java.
This year's menu at Lava Java is filled with Scott USA athletes / Team Commerzbank
I guess we kind of figured that one out without a sign. Well, the sign was really for the floor in front and not behind.
These kids seemed to wonder how soon the parents would return from registration. And not because it took long, but most likely because patience is thin.
The TriBikeTransport bikes have arrived in Kona and await their owners.
Tony DeBoom of Endurance Conspiracy in his Endurance Maxiumus store.
The older two daugthers of Tony and Alicia DeBoom are enthusiastic helpers in the store.
A replica of Fraser Cartmell's race rig in the Trek / K-Swiss compound.
