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Lanzarote

"You will love the awe inspiring beauty of this breathtaking volcanic island, the magnetic charm and hypnotic appeal of both the island of Lanzarote and the race, often described as the Hawaii of Europe.
The ideal opportunity to qualify for Hawaii in almost identical conditions to those you will experience in Kona."
2011 offer

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"Triathlon Training Holidays on Lanzarote – share the awe inspiring beauty and hypnotic appeal of this breathtaking volcanic island of Lanzarote, often described as the Hawaii of Europe"

 

About Us

 

Why Lanzarote Triathlon?


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  • Lanzarote Triathlon is run by BTF Level 2 Coach Daren and fiance, Debs. Our reason for starting Lanzarote Triathlon is our passion for the sport of Triathlon, mixed with our love of the breathtaking landscape of Lanzarote. We would like to give you the chance to share in our passion, and come and train in what we consider one of the most beautiful places on Earth!
  • You will have every aspect of your holiday taken care of for you so you can concentrate on training… and relaxing!

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Who are we?

 

Daren



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  • I've lived on Lanzarote for 4 years, but have been traveling forward and back to this beautiful island for over 9 years. My love for Triathlon started back in November 2007 when I became friends with a 68 year old man who's passion about Triathlon and the famous Lanzarote Ironman overwhelmed me. From here, I started to train weekly with this crazy fella, who showed me the ropes, and even took me out to sea in a small boat, pushed me over the side and said 'there you go, learn to swim!!' So I did, and set in motion the wheels of my triathlon career….
  • In 2008 I spent the year competing in various Mountain Biking, Running, Swimming and Duathlon events on Lanzarote, La Graciosa and Fuerteventura.
  • In May 2009 I started my Triathlon racing career with an Olympic distance race in Lanzarote then my first Ironman 70.3 race at the end of May in St Polten, Austria. In this first year of Triathlon I also completed Ironman 70.3 races in Antwerp, Belgium and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where I qualified in my age group for the 70.3 Ironman World Championships in Clearwater, Florida. What an awesome start to my Triathlon career – it was a fantastic year, finishing with a PB at Florida in November.
  • At the end of this year I decided that I wanted to get more involved with the sport so I decided to take my BTF Level 1 Triathlon Coaching Course and passed this in November.
  • My second year in Triathlon, 2010, was just as exciting as the first – completing the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon in March, followed by three 70.3 Ironman races almost back-to-back – St Polten, Austria in May; Antwerp, Belgium in July and Wiesbaden, Germany in August. All great races and good finishes… despite some bad conditions (If any of you did Wiesbaden you will know what I mean!!)
  • The last race of the year was the most challenging yet – not just the race but getting there!! We did the 70.3 Ironman in Taiwan but it was well worth the journey, as I qualified in my age group, for the second year running, for the 70.3 Ironman World Championships in Las Vegas 2011.
  • At have recently passed my BTF Level 2 Triathlon Coaching Course, and plan to continue next year to complete my BTF Level 3 Coaching Course
  • Darens role in Lanzarote Triathlon is to ensure that you achieve exactly what you come over here to achieve, whether that is to improve your swim technique, get more biking experience or just to have a week of good hard training and go home feeling stronger.

 

Debs



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  • is my main reason for having done all of the above – she is my No 1 supporter, manager and there at every finishing line for me!
  • She has lived on Lanzarote for over 9 years and loves the Island as much, if not more, than I do. She came to Lanzarote to follow her love for Scuba Diving and has worked here over the last 8 years as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
  • As for Triathlon, she has participated in an Olympic distance relay with friends but running is her thing – she has competed in numerous 10k and half marathon events in Lanzarote. This year she has started to swim with groups both during pool and sea sessions and aims to complete her first Triathlon by the end of 2011. She just needs a bit of confidence on the bike, and we're there
  • Debs role in Lanzarote Triathlon is your Holiday Co-ordinator – organizing the logistics of travel, accommodation, food requirements, making sure that everything runs smoothly from your first contact with us through to your departure….. and to ensure you all have a fantastic time!!
  • Debs has worked in the catering and hospitality industry since the age of 15 – she will be doing all the catering for your holiday and believe you me – she really knows how much us athletes love our food…. Its good, healthy and there's lots of it!
  • On family Triathlon holidays Debs will be co-ordinating all the non-triathlon activites and ensuring that the whole family has a great time.