The Four Musketeers have made it.  Over the last few days, the team have buckled down to some long rides and hard runs in the heat, getting in that last bit of training done whilst acclimatizing to the heat.

   There has been much discussion around race nutrition. The winning formula to date has been     Black and Gold brand red frogs and a can of coke.  Unfortunately, in the land of candy and all things sweet, the musketeers have been unable to locate any red frogs. The search for a substitute lolly has also proved futile.  So, the team have turned to power bar energy blasts for Saturday. 

The guys are now in proper taper mode. Today was a 1hr easy bike ride in the morning and a cruisey 4km run this afternoon. Tomorrow morning the guys will try out their new BlueSeventy speed suits on the swim course, then take the opportunity to relax and enjoy the sunshine.

Judging by the amount of trash talk that's recently developed, The Four Musketeers seem quite relaxed now that training is complete and all they have to focus on now is race day.  

This means that the team can enjoy a little bit of what Kona has to offer. This morning everyone went for a drive around the island, checking out the volcanos, views and the many beautiful beaches around the island. Managed to get a few pics whilst there (check out the Facebook page).

There is so much energy around Kona, the expo has opened, the streets are packed full of athletes running and cycling, everyone soaking up as much as possible before race day.

The Four Musketeers are amongst them and look dangerously fit.

Keep a look out for photo updates on Facebook through out the day.