it went last Saturday the 27th July. Great race and experience.
There were a few hiccups given It was an inaugural event but none the less well organized and changes were well communicated by Aaron and Tony.
The swim was to be in 50 degree ocean water but a last minute infestation of lions mane jelly fish meant a move to a shallow but cold lake near by. So shallow that you could stand up at nearly any point.It was approximately 3800m. I don't think anyone got a measurement shorter than that.
The bike was a single loop around the Sneafelsness peninsula, Its pretty benign course on paper but the wind ( and rain) make it very challenging... as did the attacking Arctic terns. There was one moderately big climb.
The run was tough and made tougher by weather. An out and back with 700m climb each direction on a steep and rough road.
Like other extreme tris this was self supported so there is the added fun of having your support team. I love thins aspect of the race. It allows your race plan to be truly custom. It gives you a distraction and makes it a team effort. I have done Norseman as well and think it is great to see spouses, parents, kids etc all out supporting their racer.
There were 52 racers in this years race. It got pretty spread out. The racers were from all over the world.
I'd recommend this event. Iceland is a nice place and safe. The roads are good and uncrowded. The scenery is second to none. Its windy.
It would be a hard race to do on a shoestring budget though. Iceland is really expensive.
There were a few hiccups given It was an inaugural event but none the less well organized and changes were well communicated by Aaron and Tony.
The swim was to be in 50 degree ocean water but a last minute infestation of lions mane jelly fish meant a move to a shallow but cold lake near by. So shallow that you could stand up at nearly any point.It was approximately 3800m. I don't think anyone got a measurement shorter than that.
The bike was a single loop around the Sneafelsness peninsula, Its pretty benign course on paper but the wind ( and rain) make it very challenging... as did the attacking Arctic terns. There was one moderately big climb.
The run was tough and made tougher by weather. An out and back with 700m climb each direction on a steep and rough road.
Like other extreme tris this was self supported so there is the added fun of having your support team. I love thins aspect of the race. It allows your race plan to be truly custom. It gives you a distraction and makes it a team effort. I have done Norseman as well and think it is great to see spouses, parents, kids etc all out supporting their racer.
There were 52 racers in this years race. It got pretty spread out. The racers were from all over the world.
I'd recommend this event. Iceland is a nice place and safe. The roads are good and uncrowded. The scenery is second to none. Its windy.
It would be a hard race to do on a shoestring budget though. Iceland is really expensive.