This is an unashamable race recommendation for anyone wanting late season sun, and practice for Lanzarote IM 2012.
A few points why:
The race organizer is Kenneth Gasque (Ironman himself and Race Director of Lanzarote Ironman)
This race is one of the last events of the year so you can have a break afterwards and enjoy Lanzarote sunshine for a few days.
The event will include an individual race as well as for relay teams – all the enjoyment of team fun.
There is a fair entry fee, with a discount for students and unemployed; individual entry fee’s are 150 Euro’s while the relay teams are 220 Euro’s.
The course itself is very unique, with a very strong police presence:
a. The Ocean Swim, Playa Grande beach in Puerto del Carmen, 2 laps, around 21°C, 400m out to sea, then parallel to beach, along a line of rope/ buoys, beautifully clear water.
b. Bike, 90k, scenic route, fair amount of climbing including Femes (though acceptable to walk this bit 20% incline)
c. Run, along coast, but with lots of crowd support from many bars and shops.
d. Massage and doctor service after the event.
Fantastic awards dinner, overlooking harbour, followed by Ocean Lava Hawaiian Party with screens and live transmission in the square from Kona World Championships.
Rejecting the more common and unfair 5 year age group bandings, Kenneth has initiated a new system – the winners of EVERY age year (male and female) will receive the Age group Champion Medal.
Any questions get in contact: joel
Joel Jameson
