Kona

Top 20 Male Age Group Performances at the 2013 Ironman World Championship in Kona

Ironman World Championship 2013: Full Results and Analysis

A first look at the results of the 2013 Ironman World Championship in Kona. A fast year with some exceptional performances from the fastest Age Groupers.


Ironman World Championship 2012: Female Pros Interactive Chart

One Final Kona Visualisation

Building a better visual representation of how the pro race unfolded at the Ironman world Championship 2012.


Ironman World Championship 2012: Female Overall Performance by Age Category

Kona Statistics 2012: Performances By Age Category

Top level statistics from the Kona data. Looking at performances in each sport across the age groups.


Ironman World Championship 2010: Russ Cos Running on the Queen K

On Racing in Kona

Advice on racing in Kona, particularly aimed at my athlete out there, but applicable to most.


Ironman World Championship 2010: Sunrise at Dig Me beach, Kona, Hawaii

Getting to Kona

Ten days until the Ironman World Championship in Kona, reflecting on the process of earning a slot there.


Ironman Power Analysis - Comparison of Predicted Pacing Strategy with Actual Pacing

An Addendum to Ironman Power Analysis

An addendum to yesterday’s post on analysing Ironman power data as I attempt to factor course profiles into the process.


Ironman Hawaii 2008 - Roger Canham's Bike Power Distribution

More Power in Kona

I wasn’t there, but I’ve spent more time analysing Kona data that in previous years. Following my look at Nick Baldwin’s incredibly controlled race I received four more power files from my friend Roger Canham. Roger has raced in Hawaii every year since 2008 and wanted my view on the power data over that period. […]


Ironman Hawaii 2011 - Nick Baldwin - Power Distribution relative to FTP

Perfect Ironman Execution in Kona

I didn’t enjoy Kona much this year – I wasn’t there. I hate to admit it, but I followed the event with jealousy; I’ve only been twice, but after a few years trying to qualify it has become part of my season. Each blog I read or podcast I listened to made me more determined […]


Kona Diaries 2010 – The Ironman Aftermath

Kona Diaries 2010 – The Ironman Aftermath

I’m sat in Lava Java waiting for a huge slice of carrot cake and cappuccino to arrive. It’s three days since the Ironman and in a matter of hours I’ll fly back home. The race is done, the fatigue and soreness are fading and my season has come to an end. For once there’s nothing […]


Hawaii Ironman World Championship 2010 – The Full Race Report

Hawaii Ironman World Championship 2010 – The Full Race Report

Despite increasing nerves I managed one of the best pre-race sleeps I’ve ever had. Waking feeling rested was a great start to the day. I had a quick pre-race breakfast of a bagel with peanut butter, jam and cheese along with a yoghurt then headed over to body marking. Staying at a hotel across the […]