Kona 2011 – day 3
Thursday in Kona is mostly known to be about the underpants run, the Pro press conference and the E Komo Mai dinner, but it is certainly not limited to these 3 events. So please enjoy this gallery.
Let us also remember on this day that life is what really matters, not racing.
All images © Herbert Krabel / slowtwitch.com
The pier was most crowded today and tons of folks went swimming.
The peanut gallery was here in full force too.
Timo Bracht after his morning swim.
Normann Stadler has been swimming every day here in Kona and still bears an incredible scar from his recent operation.
The underpants run also stopped at the pier.
Marino Vanhoenacker started his swim quite late and was most likely one of the last Pros out.
There was major congestion at Island Lava Java today.
Only 200 pairs of these limited edition Kona Ali'i 4.0 shoes can be had.
The 2011 Kona edition Timex watch looks very nice indeed.
Troy from Quarq shows what many folks desired in last night's slowtwitch gathering raffle.
The Biestmilch crew from Germany is here in full force.
IndyCar racer Tony Kanaan seems to be really enjoying his experience in Kona.
This is what Tony Kanaan's Trek Speed Concept looks like.
No doubt who owns this fast bike.
Matty Reed has been a busy man here in Kona.
A great souvenir from Kona, but that is also something you can get at home. Maybe the perfect snack while following the Ironman coverage.
Trek / K-Swiss Pro Chris Lieto also has a new paint job for this year's race in Kona.
Bontrager unveiled their new D3 wheels in Kona.
Folks heading towards the E Komo Mai / Welcome dinner.
Faris Al-Sultan has been out of the picture in Kona until tonight.
