2016 Ironman Lanzarote Age Groupers

Photographer Paul Phillips shares images from Saturday's Club La Santa Ironman Lanzarote age-group race.

Photo: Competitive Image

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2016 — Early morning in T1 as athletes make final preparations for the day.

2016 — Age-group athletes getting ready for the rolling beach start.

2016 — Fired up and ready to go!

2016 — Age-group athletes exit the water at the end of the first lap.

2016 — Some of the top age-group swimmers were out ahead of a few of the pros.

2016 — Some of the top age-group swimmers were out ahead of a few of the pros.

2016 — The course had some spectacular views.

2016 — The early part of the bike course was through rolling fields of lava.

2016 — The early part of the bike course was through rolling fields of lava.

2016 — The early part of the bike course was through rolling fields of lava.

2016 — The early part of the bike course was through rolling fields of lava.

2016 — The early part of the bike course was through rolling fields of lava.

2016 — Just one of many intense and dramatic climbs on the Lanzarote course.

2016 — Although the climbs on the bike course were incredible, the run course was a flat three laps on a path along the ocean.

2016 — Although the climbs on the bike course were incredible, the run course was a flat three laps on a path along the ocean.

2016 — Although the climbs on the bike course were incredible, the run course was a flat three laps on a path along the ocean.

2016 — Although the climbs on the bike course were incredible, the run course was a flat three laps on a path along the ocean.

2016 — Although the climbs on the bike course were incredible, the run course was a flat three laps on a path along the ocean.

2016 — In every village on the bike course as well as along the run course and at the finish there were strong enthusiastic crowds.

2016 — In every village on the bike course as well as along the run course and at the finish there were strong enthusiastic crowds.

2016 — Although the climbs on the bike course were incredible, the run course was a flat three laps on a path along the ocean.

2016 — Thumbs up and ready for a marathon.

2016 — In every village on the bike course as well as along the run course and at the finish there were strong enthusiastic crowds.

2016 — Although the climbs on the bike course were incredible, the run course was a flat three laps on a path along the ocean.

2016 — Kenneth Gasque waits at the finish line to welcome home the athletes.

2016 — The finish line awaits the athletes.

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2016

2016 — No pizza here in Lanzarote. Post-race food included Paella will fresh sea food for the crew and athletes.

2016 — Athletes and friends celebrate at the finish line as the sun goes down.

2016 — Athletes and friends celebrate at the finish line as the sun goes down.

2016 — A supportive hug for help making it through a hard day. One on to the finish and one with one more lap to go!

2016 — The final few steps and you are an Ironman!

2016 — The final few steps and you are an Ironman!

2016 — The final few steps and you are an Ironman!

Photos: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Photographer Paul Phillips (@Compimagephoto) shares images from Saturday’s Club La Santa Ironman Lanzarote age-group race. The event is known for featuring the toughest bike course on the circuit. See images from the pro race here.