Lanzarote Triathlon

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About Us

Lanzarote Triathlon
Hi, I’m Daren. I’ve lived on Lanzarote for 3 years, but have been traveling forward and back to this beautiful island for 8 years. My passion for Triathlon started back in November 2007 when I became friends with a 68 year old who’s passion about triathlon and the Lanzarote ‘Ironman’ overwhelmed me. From here, I started to train weekly with this crazy old 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 triathlon training.

Two years ago I decided that I’d really like to go for it and do the famous Lanzarote ‘Ironman’, so set out to spend my waking hours swimming, biking and running. The passion of the sport ‘took hold’, and I decided to take part in many local events, collecting as many medals and trophies as possible. Unfortunately last year I fell during a mountain bike race and fractured my ribs, which put a halt to my Ironman training and put me in ‘rehab’! Now I’m back on form and training again. This year has started would a few running and swimming races, Duathlons and Mountain Bike races, and in May I’ll be doing the Ironman 70.3 in St Polten, Austria.

My reason for starting Lanzarote Triathlon is my passion for this sport, mixed with my love of the breathtaking landscape of Lanzarote means that I can give other people the chance to share in my good fortune, and come and train in what I consider one of the most beautiful places on Earth!

Hey there, I’m Debs. I’m Daren’s ‘better’ half…. well so they say anyway!!? I’ve lived on Lanzarote for over 7 years now, and since I met Daren nearly a year ago have learnt more about the island, Triathlon and my own personal abilities than ever. I’ve always been into sport… as you can probably tell by the photo, I love diving and have worked on Lanzarote for 6 years as a Diving Instructor.
As far as the Triathlon stuff is concerned I am a beginner – done a half marathon, a few 10km races and got myself a couple of medals, and I am No.1 supporter of Daren, following him on ALL his races, wherever that takes me!
My main role within Lanzarote Triathlon will be doing all the PR and Marketing, logistics and ensuring everything runs smoothly and a fun time is had by all!! So hopefully, we’ll meet soon…..

Training

We have outlined a ‘typical’ training week with Lanzarote Triathlon. We have included within the price 2 sea swim sessions, 2 runs, 2 bike tours and 2 ‘Core’ training sessions. This is our schedule:

THURSDAY: Arrive, transfer to accommodation and orientation/welcome meeting

FRIDAY: A.M. Sea Swim – Playa Grande, Puerto Del Carmen
P.M. Rest

SATURDAY:            A.M.    Run – Avenida De Las Playas, Puerto Del Carmen
                                      (Ironman circuit – either 1, 2 or 3 loops…10k,20k,30k)
                             P.M.    Rest

SUNDAY: A.M. Biking – tour of Lanzarote (route depending upon ability)
P.M. Hydrotherapy afternoon (optional extra)

MONDAY: A.M. Sea Swim
P.M. Core Training Session

TUESDAY: A.M. Off-road Run
P.M. Rest

WEDNESDAY: A.M. Biking – tour of Fire Mountains (Lanzarote National Park)
P.M. Core Training Session

THURSDAY: If only 1 week, transfer to airport.

We cater for all abilities, beginner, intermediate or advanced. So we can arrange the perfect training week just for your own personal requirements…

The above schedule is only an ‘example’ of what the week can hold for you. Do not forget that we have the following activities available to you, if you want an ‘Action-Packed’ week with us…
Scuba Diving
Surfing/Windsurfing/Kitesurfing
Kayaking
Go Karting
Mountain Biking

And don’t forget our ‘pampering’ activites…
Hydrotherapy
Beauty Treatments
Sports Massage

Please contact us for more details and information..

SWIMMING

We will be taking you to enjoy the lovely tranquil blue waters of Lanzarote on our ‘sea swims’. Our destination is the ‘Playa Grande’ beaches of Puerto Del Carmen. Lanzarote Triathlon

Please feel free to bring your wetsuits if you so wish – our water temperature ranges from 18c in winter to a fantastic 24c in summer.
Our great swim route is parallel to the main beaches, keeping it shallow, but also out of any currents… you can even watch our local sub-tropical fish as you clock up the metres!

On the 3rd Saturday of May every year, this is the same route that the Lanzarote Ironmen and Women take for the start of their grueling day.

BIKING

Lanzarote’s bike routes are some of the most breathtaking in the world. Whether it’s a short 20k, or a grueling 180k (Ironman distance) we can ensure that it’s a journey you’ll rate up there with the best.

Lanzarote Triathlon From the white sandy beaches of the south, the palm tree lined winding streets of the North, or the outstanding 500 volcanoes in-between the bike tours we have planned for you are amazing!

The tours that we organize are for all abilities – beginners, intermediate or advanced. No matter what your ability we have the perfect Bike Route for you.

Running

When you participate in our scheduled runs, you can chose between road or off-road runs. For the ‘road’ runs, we will take you for 5k, 10k or 20k, along the beachfront promenade in Puerto Del Carmen, the route for the Lanzarote ‘Ironman’. This is a beautiful setting along the specially designed ‘running track’ on the promenade with slight inclines and declines for beginners and professionals alike! lanzarote Triathlon

If you fancy something a little more adventurous, come and join us for one of our ‘off-road’ runs. The tracks we use, of varying lengths, take us through the amazing countryside of Lanzarote. Depending upon your ability, we can provide a challenging run over tarmac road, Lanzarote ‘picon’ (the black lava gravel), or over rugged terrain.

Participants must come prepared for the heat and terrain with good shoes, hat, sun cream and water bottle carrier.

Complete Personal Training (CPT)

“When your body is burning and you feel like you can’t push anymore, what will drive you to the finish?”

With over 10 years experience in the fitness industry, Salv Allgretti at Complete Personal Training (CPT) specializes in results through Core Training, Postural Correction and Functional Strengthening.

During your sessions with Salv you will learn the importance of core and functional strength in Triathlon training, and of course…. How to apply it effectively!

We have incorporated 2 CPT sessions with Salv into your Triathlon training week, as we feel this is a fundamental part of our training programmes.