Athletes show off "new kits" in Kona!

If you strolled the main street of Kona this morning you were treated with athletes and supporters in all types of "kits", ready for the annual Thursday 8am Underpants Run! Very popular, lots of participants! What a sight to behold!!! :) All shapes, sizes and ages! What a fun event!!!!

The Story Behind The Kona Underpants Run

Rock tape? Ouch!

Here they come! Underpants Run 2012!

Go Mike!! You truly are a super-man!

What a fun event!!!! Enjoyed by all - participants and spectators!!

With the Underpants Run over it was back to business with the athletes getting their morning swim workout on the course underway!

The Coffee of Hawaii boat on the swim course is a popular stop for the swimmers -
a nice caffeine hit mid swim!

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 Lovely to see Les, Brendon and Erica Brauer here in Kona - friends from our Wingham days.
Brendon is looking forward to competing in his first World Champs on Saturday.
Go Brendon!

We had a great afternoon exploring the Expo and enjoying lunch at the Kona Brewery with our wonderful friends from Bend, Oregon - Tom and Betty. We'll be barracking for their talented daughter, Linsey Corbin - Montana Made, in the big race Saturday!  

The impressive Ironman Logo in the foyer of the King Kam 

Legend Ironman Lew Hollander - competing in the 80-85 year males!
An amazing athlete!

A great catch up lunch!

Great lunch and company at the Kona Brewery!

Go Linsey!
We'll be ringing your belle! A special keepsake for us!
"Into the pool room" as us Aussie's say (The Castle!)

Up goes the Finish Line! Bring on Saturday!!!!!!

For all the athletes!

Another great day! Another great sunset!