Taking to the waters and roads around Kona, Hawaii, just over a week from now, the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship has the potential to be a memorable one. From the war of words between men's favorites Chris McCormack, Faris al-Sultan and defending champion Normann Stadler, to the emergence of American Desiree Ficker (second in 2006) as a women's title contender, this Ironman can't be missed.
leading up to the big day will include daily updates with new stories, video and blog postings, including:
- A first look at Normann Stadler's one-of-a-kind Kuota Kueen K. After setting the bike-course record last year in a mind-blowing 4:18, "the Norminator" looks to further separate himself from the pack with a marvel of cycling technology.
- formula for taking the first steps toward becoming an Ironman or Ironwoman yourself. If you've been feeling the itch to give the most famous endurance challenge in the world a try, there's no better time than now to get started.
We also have Ironman history and information on qualifying --and don't forget to check out our message boards, where you can connect with other triathlon enthusiasts, learn more about events and training, and find training partners.
We'll take you right through race day's midnight cutoff time, so keep coming back to get your daily Ironman fix.
