http://community.active.com/blogs/Kona2007 On October 13, the triathlon world will find out who the best in the world is--and thousands more will achieve a dream. Tune in to Active.com's coverage of the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship and find out what's going on in Kona. Sun, 07 Oct 2007 07:44:45 GMT Clearspace 1.7.0 (http://jivesoftware.com/products/clearspace/) 2007-10-07T07:44:45Z http://community.active.com/blogs/Kona2007/2007/10/07/from-the-ironman-archives We're less than a week away from the big day on the Big Island. Athletes are tapering and more and more will arrive in Hawaii each day. The week-long festivities will kick off with a 5K and 10K fun run on Sunday. <br /> <br /> This weekend also sounds like a good time to dip into the Active.com archives.<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Originally published in 2001, <a class="jive-link-external" href="http://www.active.com/triathlon/Articles/Legendary_Ironman_doctor_Bob_Laird_marks_20th_year_aiding_athletes.htm">this piece on Ironman-doctor Bob Laird</a> examines common ailments treated in Kona, as well as an interesting surprise Dr. Laird and his team found pertaining to triathletes over 40.</li> </ul> <br /> <ul> <li>Celebrating the Ironman's 25th anniversary in 2003, the race's first champion, <a class="jive-link-external" href="http://www.active.com/triathlon/Articles/Ironman_s_first_champ__Gordon_Haller__looks_back_25_years.htm">Gordon Haller, looks back</a> at the humble beginnings of the event.</li> </ul> <br /> <ul> <li>Last year, <a class="jive-link-external" href="http://www.active.com/triathlon/Articles/For-Chris-Lieto_-Ironman-is-a-Way-of-Life.htm">Chris Lieto</a> was the first American male to cross the Kona finish line--in ninth overall. His goal this year is nothing short of being first in the world, and his training proves it.</li> </ul> <br /> <ul> <li>Finally, for those who find themselves in Hawaii without a race number, we offer tips on how to <a class="jive-link-external" href="http://www.active.com/travel/articles/Plan_Your_Own_Ironman_Hawaii.htm">Plan Your Own Ironman</a>, with suggested routes for swimming, biking or running across the 50th state.</li> </ul> ironman ironman_world_championship gordon_haller bob_laird chris_lieto kona Sun, 07 Oct 2007 08:21:00 GMT ActiveKona2007 http://community.active.com/blogs/Kona2007/2007/10/07/from-the-ironman-archives 2007-10-07T08:21:00Z 10 months, 3 weeks ago http://community.active.com/blogs/Kona2007/comment/from-the-ironman-archives http://community.active.com/blogs/Kona2007/feeds/comments?blogPostID=3017