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(Gaylia Osterlund previews the age group women’s race here in Kona) A wise man recently said the most accomplished endurance athletes are those who are willing to dig deep into their soul and deal at the highest level with their fear. On the morning of Oct. 9 the best triathletes in the world will bob […]

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(Gaylia Osterlund profiles some of the women’s qualifiers from Honu) Each year, toward the end of May or beginning of June, athletes flock to the Big Island to compete at Rhoto Ironman Hawaii 70.3, which takes place on the back half of the world championship course. The field seems to be divided into three groups: […]

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(Gaylia Osterlund profiles some of the 2010 age group world champions) The Ironman World Championships is, no doubt, the pinnacle of our sport. To qualify is an accomplishment in and of it self. In this installment of “Kona Bound Age-Group Women,” you will be introduced to some of the ladies who actually punched their tickets […]

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