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IM 70.3 Galway is a bit close to wales to be a warmup event tho, could have been good if it was two weeks earlier.
Could do IMUK end July, Galway mid August and IMCymru mid September andhave it as a series IMBritish isles
Spotted this on't tinterweb.
Not a great deal of info but it deffo looks official. reckon i'm in for it for my first IM.
www.fitnessdaily.co.uk/articles/news/[b]ironman[/b]-[b]wales[/b]-announced
Doh!!!!!
don't frigging start - my heart and head are having a right old argument at the moment......
head says no as I definitely retired after Outlaw
heart says yes 'cos it's on home turf in Wales
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
come on ................. home turf!!
retirement can be delayed for another year
FB at the end of the day you know you are going t do it, so just give in to your self.
Bit like you many last Marathons
it could be coin flipping time
Not much info there. Any ideas where the sign up for this would be when the date comes around?
nope - never had one of them yet. felt like it but never said it...
Not being from anywhere near Wales myself, what is the planned area like? hilly, flat, scenic etc etc please
Its probably a good idea to find out what i would be letting myself in for!!
if it's the same lot as IMUK that could be a big bubble burster for many and could also send a sign to say IMUK will die.
if it's someone different, then their track record will be under some scrutiny as nobody would want another few years of the relative fiasco of IMUK.
I suspect however that WTC will have a lot of organisational say in IMW irrespective and now that they keep the licence themselves rather than franchise
Cheers Tri
checking out the link now
these are the guys behind Activity Wales who organised the Long Course Weekend as M.Tri mentions above
Matt Evans is a forumite.........
Today, World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) announces the addition of Ironman Wales to its calendar of events. Scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, Ironman Wales will take place in the county of Pembrokeshire in the southwest of Wales and will offer a total of 50 qualifying slots to the Ford Ironman World Championship taking place in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Registration for the 2011 event opens on Oct. 1, 2010, on www.ironmanwales.com.
Located on Wales’ southwest coast, Pembrokeshire is known for the breathtaking landscape of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, featuring miles of sandy beaches and a spectacular coastline.
The start of the race is at South Beach in the seaside village of Tenby. Athletes will swim 3.8K in the waters of Camarthen Bay before taking on a 180K bike course through the scenic countryside of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, passing numerous castles and iconic landmarks. The medieval town walls and picturesque beachfront provide an impressive backdrop for the marathon through Tenby.
Welsh Assembly Government Heritage Minister, Alun Ffred Jones, said: ”The Welsh Assembly Government is delighted to support Ironman Wales over a three year period. This event will raise the profile of Wales and Pembrokeshire as a destination for sport and will encourage visits for both recreational and training purposes. With an expectation for the need of approx. 8,000 room nights in Pembrokeshire during the shoulder season this will also be an added bonus for the area’s tourism industry. The Welsh Assembly Government is committed to encourage people to live a healthier, more active lifestyle through its Change4Life programme, with the side-events offered by the event organisers such as IronKids and Everyone’s Run there will be an opportunity for everyone to get involved. The Assembly Government will also launch its Major Events Strategy next week which aims to develop a sustainable portfolio of world class events which enhances Wales’ international reputation and delivers long term economic, social and cultural benefits for the people of Wales.“
Matthew Evans of Activity Wales, local partner of Ironman Wales said this about the race: “Activity Wales is extremely excited to have been able to bring such a high profile world class brand to Pembrokeshire. The National Park that is Pembrokeshire will offer athletes a stunning course, whilst the passion of the local villages and towns will really create a European style atmosphere for supporters and athletes. This will be a truly memorable event and with Tenby's infrastructure athletes really will just take over the town to create what will be an incredible week.”
Kai Walter, Managing Director of Ironman European Headquarters, is pleased with the location of the first Ironman Wales: “Tenby and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park have a very special atmosphere. Ironman Wales is sure to attract triathletes from all over the world who wish to experience a challenging race in a unique location.”
For more information on the inaugural Ironman Wales, visit www.ironmanwales.com.