This year Ironman and myself are looking at doing a "FaceLive" feed leading into the event so you can see the 'goings on' pre and post event. I guess it will allow you a little insight as to how the professionals go about things.
See below the ling to the Ironman event race site for all details.
http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman-70.3/ballarat.aspx#axzz4QPwJxTcX
The run leg taking in the "Steve Moneghetti" track.