Press Release: Australia's Craig Alexander and Great Britain's Chrissie Wellington defended their titles today at the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Updated: Just reposting to get us psyched for the race on Saturday. Unfortunately I won't be there this year so watching on the Internet. Enjoy the photos, and good luck to all racing!

o.k. let's throw down some predictions on Sunday's race. Who do you think will win, or have a career performance? Here's my top three... Men: Crowie Lieto Macca Women: Wellington Carfrae Corbin

2009: It is tough to imagine a more highly anticipated Hawaii Ironman World Championships than this year, although we seem to say that each year!

Here is an analytical breakdown of this year’s field for the 2009 Ironman World Championship race in Kona that I posted on TRIJUICE. Below are just some of the numbers I crunched on this year's participants. The 40-44 years old's sure can race and like to race. TRImapper.com - visual triathlon finder TRIJUICE.com - triathlon news and resource site

Another Ironman 70.3 race to offer Kona Slots. TRImapper.com - visual triathlon finder TRIJUICE.com - triathlon news and resource site

The tension and excitement in the triathlon world is beginning to build. We are a week away from the Hawaii Ironman. The World Championships of Ironman racing and a course that provides a huge challenge to any athlete lucky enough to be starting. In order to excel on this course an athlete needs optimal preparation, great tactical execution, a lot of courage, and a little dose of luck.

A re-broadcast of the Ironman World Championships is this Saturday from 2PM to 3:30PM ET on NBC. If you haven't seen it yet here's your chance. It's good, and not just saying that cause the Bro gets some sweet coverage :) YouTube Promo: http://www.youtube.com/user/IronmanTriathlon

I am back at home in Danville, and starting to unwind from all the travel. Kona was great this year. The whole experience was awesome starting with training in Hawaii in September to the 2 weeks before the race training in Kona.

As many of you know I went to the Ironman in Kona this year to support my brother Chris in his final prep, and on race day, meanwhile getting in some good training for Ironman Florida. Well, let me tell you it was quite a day out there full of excitement and plenty of emotion.