Posted: December 14, 2006

Triathlon: International triathlon event announced for B.C. coast

LifeSport Coaching announced today that Canada’s “hotbed of triathlon," Victoria, BC, Canada, will host an international-calibre long-distance triathlon event. The Victoria International Half-Iron Triathlon will take place on May 26, 2007, and will serve as Canada’s earliest open-water triathlon. The event will be staged in one of the most beautiful settings in the World with the backdrop of Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley. This promises to be a real British Columbia Experience utilizing spectacular Shawnigan Lake, local parks and the Trans Canada Trail with dramatic views of the historical Kinsol Trestle Bridge. This event will feature local and international elite athletes as well as amateur participants from across North America. Jasper Blake, 2006 Ironman Canada champion stated, “This is one of the best courses in the world.” Registration will open on January 11, 2007 at LifeSport.ca. Additional info: · Victoria International Half-Iron Triathlon at Shawnigan Lake is the Half-Iron distance of 2km swim, 90km bike, and 21km run · LifeSport Coaching, lead by Lance Watson and Paul Regensburg, the triathlon Olympic coaches from the Sydney and Athens Games, have teamed up with John Botelho, the race director of the 2003 Nike Victoria International Triathlon to organize this international calibre race. · Course consists of West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park for the swim, rolling area roads that loop the lake for the bike, and the Trans Canada Trail for the run · Race will support the Kinsol Trestle bridge reconstruction and extension of the Trans Canada trail projects · Race will promote the healthy lifestyle of the world’s three most popular activities; swimming, cycling and running, · Expected participants: up to 1000 from across North America · 150 volunteers and 1000 spectators · Relay event will also be included · Event will also include a fun and family community oriented kid’s run · Heavy involvement and support of local community groups · A large economic impact of a half million dollars to the community and international exposure for the region Comment on this story. Subscribe to the Runner's Web Weekly Digest

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