Active's 2007 Ironman World Championship special section is alive and kickin'! We're going to be updating daily with training tips, feature stories, blogs and video--taking you all the way through the midnight cut-off time on Saturday, the 13th.

Right now,  you can check out:

Active Expert Gale Bernhardt's guide to training for your first Ironman. Her 13-week program is tailored to triathletes looking to step up to long-distance racing.

Active Expert Matt Fitzgerald breaks down a two-week Ironman taper for peak performance on race-day.

A brief history of the Ironman World Championships--from 15 competitors to over 1,500!

Want to race at Kona but not sure how to get there? Here's the low-down on qualifying for triathlon's crown jewel.