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   <title><![CDATA[Special Room Rates at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii]]></title> 
  <description><![CDATA[A World-Class Athlete Deserves World-Class Accommodations        The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is pleased to offer a special Ironman training rate to athletes traveling to the Big Island to prepare for Rohto Ironman 70.3 Hawaii or the Ford Ironman World Championship.]]></description> 
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  <pubDate> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate> 
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   <title><![CDATA[Feelin' Hot, Hot, Hot]]></title> 
  <description><![CDATA[It was a great day for lounging at the beach in Hawaii today, but hundreds of athletes decided to swim, bike and run 70.3 miles along the Kohala Coast instead.  The island went easy on the winds and water currents this year, but steamed up the course with blue skies and a searing sun.         The conditions weren't enough to slow down the men's pro field.  As expected, Oahu's swimmer extraordinaire, John Flanagan III, took the lead in the swim and exited the clear, calm water in 23:26.  Almost a minute and a half later, Luke McKenzie led the rest of the men's field out of the water in 24:47.          McKenzie, Chris Lieto, Timothy Marr and Craig Alexander all wheeled out of T1 together and it didn't take long for the bike race to develop.  Lieto pushed to an early lead and smoked the field, continuing to put time and space between himself and the rest of the pack throughout the bike.          Lieto came into T2 eight minutes up on the other racers and took off onto the steaming run course trying to hold his lead.  Alexander, McKenzie and Marr all swept into T2 together and the foot race after Lieto ensued.          In the end, Alexander demonstrated his prowess on the Big Island once again.  He steamrolled the run course in 1:17:12, blazing across the finish in 4:02:52.  Lieto held on for second place in 4:05:34.  McKenzie posted the second best run of the day, 1:26:26 and finished third in 4:11:58.  Marr came across the line a few minutes later in 4:14:11.          In the women's field, two-year running Ironman 70.3 Hawaii champion Samantha McGlone was bested by 11-time Ironman-distance champion Belinda Granger.  Granger came out of the water second behind the Big Island's Bree Wee, who posted the best swim time of the day in 26:36.          But Granger scorched the bike course in 2:27:18, with McGlone fighting back with a 2:30:05 split.  Wee was third off the bike but dropped out shortly after the beginning of the run.          Granger took off onto the run course and never looked back, finishing the day in 4:33:16, with a run split of 1:34:57.  McGlone took second in 4:38:02 with the second fastest running time of 1:37:14.          By and large, running times were slightly slower this year, as racers maneuvered through a new course even tougher than years past, and did so on a broiling hot day where the only shelter came on the far side of the finish line.  Hawaii's Tim Marr, who finished fourth here today, sent out his congratulations to Ironman World Champion Alexander on his win and said, "All finishers here today are champions.  The course was hot and hard.  I live and train in these conditions and still I was amazed at how challenging the race was."        Among the age-group race, athletes participating with Operation Rebound had a successful day in the hard conditions.  2008 Beijing Paralympic Gold Medalist in the handcycle time trial, Oscar Sanchez made short work of the brutal hills to Hawi, smashing the course in 2:56:13.  He went on to finish the race in 5:13:26.          Once again, the Big Island did not disappoint on race day.  The 2009 participants of the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii got what they came for:  a beautiful venue, crystal-clear water displaying coral and tropical fish, well-stocked aid stations and bountiful aloha from all the volunteers, and an opportunity to give their all on the road to Hawi.          Top Ten Men's Finishers        1 04:02:52 1 ALEXANDER, CRAIG 36 CRONULLA NSW AUS 24:59 2:17:50 1:17:12     2 04:05:34 4 LIETO, CHRIS 37 DANVILLE CA USA 24:49 2:10:08 1:27:16     3 04:11:58 2 MCKENZIE, LUKE 28 SUNSHINE B QLD AUS 24:47 2:17:56 1:26:26     4 04:14:11 3 MARR, TIMOTHY 30 HONOLULU HI USA 24:54 2:17:59 1:28:16     5 04:17:38 1172 OWEN, JARROD 28 WARANA QLD AUS 30:15 2:20:04 1:23:14     6 04:18:03 600 HAUTH, CHRIS 40 MILL VALLE CA USA 25:40 2:22:45 1:26:08     7 04:18:44 7 FLANAGAN III, JOHN 34 HONOLULU HI USA 23:26 2:19:13 1:32:49     8 04:19:14 9 ELLIOT, LEWIS 29 PHOENIX AZ USA 25:57 2:16:41 1:33:18     9 04:22:16 1274 REED, TIM 24 LORD HOWE NSW AUS 26:30 2:21:56 1:30:48     10 04:23:01 983 INKINEN, SAMI 34 SAN FRANCI CA USA 29:11 2:17:27 1:32:44        Top Ten Women's Finishers        1 GRANGER, BELINDA 2/1/1 39/WPRO 00:27:08 02:27:18 01:34:56 04:33:16    2 MCGLONE, SAMANTHA 3/2/2 30/WPRO 00:27:11 02:30:04 01:37:13 04:38:02    3 SHAW, RHAE 1/1/1 34/W30-34 00:30:00 02:26:43 01:45:03 04:46:08    4 HART, ELLEN 4/1/1 51/W50-54 00:35:01 02:31:58 01:38:11 04:50:16    5 TRANCHINA, JESSICA 14/3/2 32/W30-34 00:35:44 02:38:05 01:37:46 04:56:25    6 STEPHENSON, NELL 26/5/1 35/W35-39 00:37:05 02:36:49 01:37:36 04:57:13    7 SCHAEFER, NATALIE 8/2/2 37/W35-39 00:32:47 02:35:03 01:44:40 04:58:05    8 BUSER, ARIANE 19/2/3 31/W30-34 00:37:08 02:27:53 01:48:33 04:59:26    9 TINGLE, LAURA 4/--/3 25/WPRO 00:27:28 00:00:00 05:00:45 05:00:45    10 BAKK, BRITNI 2/1/1 42/W40-44 00:30:49 02:40:43 01:45:53 05:01:26        You can reach Dawn Henry at dhenry@ironman.com]]></description> 
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  <pubDate> Sun, 31 May 2009 02:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
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   <title><![CDATA[Ironman 70.3 Hawaii Attracts a Competitive  Pro Field]]></title> 
  <description><![CDATA[It's beginning to look a little bit like October along the Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway.  Triathletes are descending upon the Big Island's sunny leeward coast and trotting out their new rides in preparation for the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii. And, while this family-friendly race offers no prize money and no professional qualifying slots, it has still managed to attract a bevy of top professionals.]]></description> 
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  <pubDate> Thu, 28 May 2009 02:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
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   <title><![CDATA[Kohala Coast is Heating Up for Ironman 70.3 Hawaii]]></title> 
  <description><![CDATA[Dawn Henry previews this weekend's race        Springtime along the Kohala Coast of Hawaii means three things:  a brighter sun, hotter lava fields, and the convergence of an ever-growing field of triathletes to take part in Ironman 70.3 Hawaii.         Last year, at the race's fifth anniversary celebration, the water was rough, the roads were melting in the heat and the winds were howling. Apparently, this was just what race participants were looking for. With its biggest anticipated field ever, the 2009 Ironman 70.3 Hawaii is set to host over 1,400 individuals from more than 20 countries on May 30th for a Hawaiian vacation, triathlon-style.]]></description> 
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  <pubDate> Wed, 27 May 2009 02:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
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   <title><![CDATA[Hawaii's First Runners]]></title> 
  <description><![CDATA[Triathletes converging on Hawaii's Kohala Coast for the 6th anniversary of the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii may be interested to know that athletic competition and elite running has been going on along this coast for quite a while longer than Ironman events have been taking place.          Hawaiian communities have existed along the sunny northwest coast of Hawaii for at least the last thousand years.  As years and generations passed, these areas grew and spread, and a system of trails was created to connect the various communities together.  One of the more well-known trails can be found near the coastal pathways of the elegant Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, Ironman 70.3 Hawaii's host hotel and partner, and just steps from this year's finish line.  This trail, known as Ala Kahakai, meanders around the entire circumference of the Big Island, usually staying very close to shore.]]></description> 
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  <pubDate> Sat, 16 May 2009 02:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
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   <title><![CDATA[Who's competing in your age group?  Who's going for a Championship Slot?]]></title> 
  <description><![CDATA[You may now see whom you will be competing against for a slot for the 2009 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, or the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, Florida.         From the race website home page, on the left hand side, click on Information > Qualify > Kona & Clearwater Slots.  Or go to: http://www.ironman703hawaii.com/qualify.php.        Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select the List you would like to view - International, State or Big Island Resident for Kona slots or Clearwater Eligible Athletes.]]></description> 
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  <pubDate> Fri, 15 May 2009 02:27:36 -0500</pubDate> 
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   <title><![CDATA[A Relaxing End to an Invigorating Race......]]></title> 
  <description><![CDATA[We know that you have spent a great deal of time and countless hours of training to prepare for this race, and now it is time to start thinking about how you can reward yourself for a job well done.  The award winning Spa Without Walls at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, the host hotel for this year's Ironman 70.3 race welcomes you.  We invite you to enjoy many of our spa offerings, including waterfall or oceanfront massages, or you may want to select a Relief and Recovery therapeutic sports massage or perhaps just pamper yourself with one of our many signature treatment options.  Please contact The Spa Without Walls at 808-887-7540 for more details and to book your experience.  Download spa brochure :linkurl:www.imhawaii.com/09FairmontBrochure.pdf:linktext:HERE:linkend:.]]></description> 
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  <pubDate> Thu, 07 May 2009 23:24:21 -0500</pubDate> 
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   <title><![CDATA[Qualifying Slots Available at Ironman 70.3 Hawaii]]></title> 
  <description><![CDATA[Part of the energy and excitement of Ironman 70.3 Hawaii comes from the fact that competitors from all corners of the globe arrive at the Big Island's Kohala Coast vying to win one of the coveted qualifying slots for the 2009 Ford Ironman World Championship or the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3.          For all of you who have this goal in mind, we wish you the race of your dreams.  Our Ironman volunteers, the Big Island community and our award-winning partners are already working hard to make it possible for you to reach your goal, and these efforts will continue through race day.  Your job: Come prepared to swim, bike and run just a little harder than your competition.        This year, Ironman 70.3 Hawaii offers 78 qualifying slots for the 2009 Ford Ironman World Championship - 28 international slots, 20 slots for residents of Hawaii and 30 slots for residents of the Big Island.  It also offers 50 qualifying slots for the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, Florida.          If you're attending Ironman 70.3 Hawaii from anywhere in the world besides Hawaii, just show up on race day ready to roll and you'll be eligible to qualify for one of the 28 international slots to the 2009 Ford Ironman World Championship.        Athletes who are residents of Hawaii have to meet a few qualifications before being considered for the State or Big Island slots.  If they don't meet the qualifications, they're treated just like every other athlete, which means they're still eligible to qualify for an international slot.          All athletes, regardless of residency, are eligible to compete for a slot to Clearwater, Florida, for the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3.        Racers, as you take a look at your competition, don't immediately include an athlete in the Hawaii or Big Island resident categories based solely on the city and state information provided in our Participant List.        What do athletes need to do to become eligible for Hawaii State or Big Island resident slots?]]></description> 
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  <pubDate> Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
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   <title><![CDATA[Operation Rebound]]></title> 
  <description><![CDATA[Planning on racing the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii this May, and feeling a bit short on confidence?  Maybe you can borrow some from Oscar "Oz" Sanchez.  Sanchez will be racing his first Ironman 70.3 Hawaii, and he'll be doing so without the use of his legs, but he's not entertaining any doubt about his ability to compete.          Perhaps this confidence comes from experience.  From the experience of powering through the handcycle time trial in the 2008 Summer Paralympics Games in Beijing to take the Gold, while also racking up a Bronze medal in the road race.          Or from the experience of being a member of a Marine Reconnaissance unit.  Or from the experience of surviving a motorcycle crash in 2001 that left Sanchez with an injured spinal cord and partial paralysis below the waist.          Perhaps it comes from the experience of making his way through the dark days that followed the injury.  Or from the experience of fighting back from that place of despair, earning a college degree and propelling himself forward to become one of the top handcyclists in the world.          Or maybe it comes from the knowledge that he'll start race day on May 30th as a member of a larger team, a team of physically challenged athletes converging on Hawaii's Kohala Coast to compete in Ironman 70.3 Hawaii as part of Operation Rebound.]]></description> 
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  <pubDate> Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
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   <title><![CDATA[The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii and Hawaiian Airlines offer special prices for Ironman 70.3 Hawaii]]></title> 
  <description><![CDATA[There's never been a better time to travel to the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii, but you'll need to enter and organize your trip soon - the race is filling fast! With 28 qualifying slots to the 2009 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and 50 qualifying slots to the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, Florida, Ironman 70.3 Hawaii is much more than one of the world's most spectacular and beautiful 70.3 events.        In a race where every detail is meticulously attended to, Ironman 70.3 Hawaii offers athletes the chance to explore the Big Island's breathtaking Kohala Coast, ride along parts of the famed Ford Ironman World Championship course and enjoy one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. The result is the experience of a lifetime that lingers long after muscle aches and pains have gone away. <table style="width:98%;" border="0" cellspacing="4" cellpadding="0"><tr><td style="text-align:center;"><img src="images_sponsor/FairmontLogo_sm.gif" alt="The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii" /> </td><td style="text-align:center;"><img src="images_sponsor/hawaiian.gif" alt="Hawaiian Airlines" /></td></tr></table>Here are some of the savings offered by the Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii and Hawaiian Airlines for the 2009 event:]]></description> 
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  <pubDate> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
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   <title><![CDATA[2009 Ironman 70.3 Hawaii: Race Hard and Rest Easy]]></title> 
  <description><![CDATA[There's a common saying among those who call the Big Island of Hawaii home:  "Lucky we live Hawaii."  The spectacular sunsets, the stark lava fields, the warm, crystal blue water, the generous Aloha of the Hawaiian culture - these are just a few of the wonders of the Big Island.  And they're just a few of the memories each athlete will take home from the May 30, 2009, Ironman 70.3 Hawaii.]]></description> 
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  <pubDate> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
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   <title><![CDATA[Fairmont President's Club]]></title> 
  <description><![CDATA[The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, the official host hotel and partner of the 2009 Ironman 70.3 Hawaii, announces the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts exclusive guest recognition program, the Fairmont President's Club.  The Fairmont President's Club offers special benefits and privileges designed to reflect your individual travel preferences and offer an enhanced level of service at all Fairmont Hotels.]]></description> 
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  <pubDate> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:00:00 -0600</pubDate> 
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   <title><![CDATA[Ironman 70.3 Hawaii Training Camp]]></title> 
  <description><![CDATA[LifeSport Coaching is proud to announce the 2009 Ironman 70.3 Hawaii Training Camp.        Held shortly after the Lavaman Triathlon, this camp is the Official Training Camp of the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii, held on May 30, 2009.]]></description> 
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  <pubDate> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 02:00:00 -0600</pubDate> 
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   <title><![CDATA[The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii]]></title> 
  <description><![CDATA[Aloha Ironman 70.3 Hawaii Participants,         Greetings from the beautiful Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii! We are delighted to be the host hotel for this year's race and are looking forward to your staying with us this May!]]></description> 
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  <pubDate> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:00:00 -0600</pubDate> 
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   <title><![CDATA[Mahalo to the Ford Ironman 70.3 Hawaii Volunteers!]]></title> 
  <description><![CDATA[The 2007 Ford Ironman 70.3 Hawaii was another great year of exciting competition.   Canada]]></description> 
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  <pubDate> Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
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