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Stories about the final preparation for the world’s most famous triathlon
The Rookie Meets The Master
Moments of Kona
Sebastian Kienle and Alistair Brownlee, though both triathletes, are actually quite different. One has competed in Ironman’s for almost a decade, the other one is the best ITU triathlete of all time but has never completed a full Ironman. This Saturday they both belong to the short list of favorites for the title at Ironman Hawaii. What do they have to say about each other? Have a listen.
Alistair Brownlee is arguable the most successful ITU triathlete of all time. One thing which is still missing on his impressive palmares to lift him up to the greatest of all time of triathlon is the title at the most prestigious Ironman in the world. Next Saturday he will finally give his long-expected debut at Ironman World championship in Kona, Hawaii. Watch more about his first training days on the Big Island.
The 2014 champion Sebastian Kienle changed his final preparation for Ironman Kona as he optioned to train on the island of Maui for his strive for a second title. Check out what this island has to offer.
After dominating the ITU circuit for many years and winning two Olympic gold medals it was clear that Alistair Brownlee needed a new challenge. It was time to target the most precious triathlon race in the world – Ironman Hawaii. Join us in following his final preparation leading to his first attempt at the Ironman World Championships.
Not many athletes have competed more often at the Ironman World Championships than Luke McKenzie. He will be on the start line on Saturday for a remarkable 11th time. His best year was in 2013 when he finished a close second. Will he shine again this year?
In its inaugural back in 2014 Sebastian Kienle took the Kona title on the Plasma 5. Since then, countless Ironman and TT victories followed. The special edition 2018 race season frame set will be available to purchase for the first time.
On Saturday, Sebastian Kienle will for a seventh time take part at the most prestigious Ironman in the World – IM Hawaii. The 2014 champion has never finished lower than 8th and has stood a remarkable 3 times on the podium. But what do his last preparatory weeks on Big Island actually look like?
Mauna Kea is known as the tallest mountain on earth and one of the toughest climbs in the world of cycling. With its 4,205m of altitude gain in one continuous climb of nearly 70km it would scare even the best climbers on the world tour. Used to fighting for the World Champion Ironman crown during this time of the year on the island, Luke McKenzie had to set himself a new challenge after a difficult season.
Ever wonder about how a pro athlete prepares for an Ironman in the last two days before a race? Have a look at what Annabel Luxford does to be ready for IM Kona.
Since 1978 the IM World Championship takes place on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is almost grotesque that this beautiful island is the venue of one of the hardest sport events in the world. Have a look at the video to see which place our athletes like most.
The 2014 Kona Champion is arguable one of the most meticulous workers in the world of triathlon. Every training session is planned to perfection and then analyzed together with his trainer Lubos Bilek to gain even the smallest of margins.
Sebastian Kienle concludes his Kona journey on the podium
Moments of Kona
The German claimed his third podium in his fifth participation at the legendary IM Hawaii. After a day of gutsy racing, Kienle crossed the finish line behind the 2015 Champion, Jan Frodeno.
There is a reason why so many of the world’s top triathletes choose Noosa as their training base. For this discipline, it might just be the best training location in the world.
How do you manage a work “Tri-life” balance while training for the world’s toughest and most important long distance triathlon? You live in Melbourne, and you get very good at managing your time.
Participating, completing or even winning IM Hawaii is a lifelong dream for most long distance triathletes. We follow SCOTT athletes on their journey to the big race.
