Dagmar Fronek swims along the beach near Coeur d’Alene City Park in preparation for Sunday’s Half Ironman triathlon in Coeur d’Alene. The event, with more than 70 miles of swimming, biking and running, has attracted more than 3,000 athletes. Competitors will begin the swim portion in waves early Sunday morning. At Ironman Village, athletes lined up to pick up their race packets, purchase clothing and race gear, get their bikes tuned up and listen to organizers talk about race rules and suggested strategies.