Slideshow: Mirinda Carfrae

One of the best female triathletes in the world, Mirinda Carfrae is at the top of her game. With one Ironman World Championship win in the bag (2010), "Rinny" designs her training plans with one word in mind: Kona.
On the Bike
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During peak training, Carfrae spends about 20 hours on the bike each week, logging close to 370 miles.

Photo by Nils Nilsen, EnduraPix.com

In Transition
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Carfrae in transition at the 2011 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

Photo by Tony Svensson, EnduraPix.com

On the Run
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Whatever it is that Carfrae thinks she lacks in the water, she makes up for on the run, often logging the fastest female run splits on the Kona race course.

Photo by Eric Bakke, EnduraPix.com

Finish Line
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In 2011, Carfrae ran a 2:52:09 marathon to take second place at the Ironman World Championship. Her total time was under nine hours at 8:57:57.

Photo by Michael Rauschendorfer, EnduraPix.com

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