| Now the dust has - just - settled on the | | | | 180km (112.5 mile) volcano bike ride followed |
| streets of the London Marathon let's spare a | | | | by a 42km or 26 mile marathon run, all in one |
| thought for all those non-runners. Even | | | | day.Attracting some of the world's best |
| before the race start, competition was keen | | | | professional athletes, the event is |
| with over 50,000 disappointed applicants | | | | definitely not for the fainthearted although |
| unable to take part and the situation is no | | | | the schedule of activities lasts for a few |
| different across all the World Marathon | | | | days with fun runs in the week leading up to |
| Majors.But if you're still serious about | | | | the event itself, and parties and award |
| testing your body to its limits, a triathlon | | | | ceremonies during the evenings.If the sun, |
| event can be an interesting and much more | | | | fun and party elements sound appealing but |
| accessible option with less pressure on | | | | you find you're just not quite able to hone |
| places. The triathlon event comprises 3 | | | | your body into this superfit category, then |
| consecutive disciplines of swim, bike and | | | | just slow the pace down a notch or two with a |
| run, with distances to suit all abilities | | | | stay at Lanzarote's Club La Santa, official |
| from super sprints to Olympic levels.At the | | | | headquarters of the Ironman and recognised as |
| pinnacle of the triathlon family are the | | | | one of the world's top sports |
| gruelling Ironman competitions, testing the | | | | resorts.Combining superb sports facilities |
| triathletes with increased distances. The | | | | with all year round sunshine, the Canaries |
| toughest courses in Hawaii and the Canaries | | | | are easily reached throughout the summer and |
| also add the infinitely more glamorous | | | | winter, see XL to find out about a cheap |
| ingredients of ocean, volcano and scorching | | | | Lanzarote flight. The Club's triathlon |
| sunshine.Indeed Lanzarote's Ironman Triathlon | | | | instructors are available for personal |
| is almost upon us, due to take place this | | | | coaching for those more serious athletes with |
| year on 20th May, with registration for both | | | | organised professional events such as the |
| men and women closing on 1st May 2006. | | | | Volcano Triathlon as well as weekly smaller |
| Lanzarote will see over 800 competitors | | | | triathlon and duathlon events with free |
| attempt to complete a 3.8km (2.4 mile) swim, | | | | participation available for all guests. |