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One Day Out At Ironman Lanzarote

A look at the tough and beautiful Lanzarote course, as well as a glimpse into some of the pre-race action.

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One — Lanzarote is often compared to Kona since it is a volcanic island, but that is where the similarities end. In Lanzarote, the roads are more like narrow European roads, featuring passage through small villages, sharp turns and steep climbs.

The northwest side of the island is can be cool and shrouded in mist while the southeast side, where the race starts and finishes, is very hot and sunny.

There is little doubt why this IM is one of the toughest in the world.

One — Lanzarote is often compared to Kona since it is a volcanic island, but that is where the similarities end. In Lanzarote, the roads are more like narrow European roads, featuring passage through small villages, sharp turns and steep climbs.

The northwest side of the island is can be cool and shrouded in mist while the southeast side, where the race starts and finishes, is very hot and sunny.

There is little doubt why this IM is one of the toughest in the world.

One — Lanzarote is often compared to Kona since it is a volcanic island, but that is where the similarities end. In Lanzarote, the roads are more like narrow European roads, featuring passage through small villages, sharp turns and steep climbs.

The northwest side of the island is can be cool and shrouded in mist while the southeast side, where the race starts and finishes, is very hot and sunny.

There is little doubt why this IM is one of the toughest in the world.

One — Lanzarote is often compared to Kona since it is a volcanic island, but that is where the similarities end. In Lanzarote, the roads are more like narrow European roads, featuring passage through small villages, sharp turns and steep climbs.

The northwest side of the island is can be cool and shrouded in mist while the southeast side, where the race starts and finishes, is very hot and sunny.

There is little doubt why this IM is one of the toughest in the world.

One — Lanzarote is often compared to Kona since it is a volcanic island, but that is where the similarities end. In Lanzarote, the roads are more like narrow European roads, featuring passage through small villages, sharp turns and steep climbs.

The northwest side of the island is can be cool and shrouded in mist while the southeast side, where the race starts and finishes, is very hot and sunny.

There is little doubt why this IM is one of the toughest in the world.

One — Lanzarote is often compared to Kona since it is a volcanic island, but that is where the similarities end. In Lanzarote, the roads are more like narrow European roads, featuring passage through small villages, sharp turns and steep climbs.

The northwest side of the island is can be cool and shrouded in mist while the southeast side, where the race starts and finishes, is very hot and sunny.

There is little doubt why this IM is one of the toughest in the world.

One — Lanzarote is often compared to Kona since it is a volcanic island, but that is where the similarities end. In Lanzarote, the roads are more like narrow European roads, featuring passage through small villages, sharp turns and steep climbs.

The northwest side of the island is can be cool and shrouded in mist while the southeast side, where the race starts and finishes, is very hot and sunny.

There is little doubt why this IM is one of the toughest in the world.

One — Lanzarote is often compared to Kona since it is a volcanic island, but that is where the similarities end. In Lanzarote, the roads are more like narrow European roads, featuring passage through small villages, sharp turns and steep climbs.

The northwest side of the island is can be cool and shrouded in mist while the southeast side, where the race starts and finishes, is very hot and sunny.

There is little doubt why this IM is one of the toughest in the world.

One — Lanzarote is often compared to Kona since it is a volcanic island, but that is where the similarities end. In Lanzarote, the roads are more like narrow European roads, featuring passage through small villages, sharp turns and steep climbs.

The northwest side of the island is can be cool and shrouded in mist while the southeast side, where the race starts and finishes, is very hot and sunny.

There is little doubt why this IM is one of the toughest in the world.

One — Lanzarote is often compared to Kona since it is a volcanic island, but that is where the similarities end. In Lanzarote, the roads are more like narrow European roads, featuring passage through small villages, sharp turns and steep climbs.

The northwest side of the island is can be cool and shrouded in mist while the southeast side, where the race starts and finishes, is very hot and sunny.

There is little doubt why this IM is one of the toughest in the world.

One — Lanzarote is often compared to Kona since it is a volcanic island, but that is where the similarities end. In Lanzarote, the roads are more like narrow European roads, featuring passage through small villages, sharp turns and steep climbs.

The northwest side of the island is can be cool and shrouded in mist while the southeast side, where the race starts and finishes, is very hot and sunny.

There is little doubt why this IM is one of the toughest in the world.

One — Lanzarote is often compared to Kona since it is a volcanic island, but that is where the similarities end. In Lanzarote, the roads are more like narrow European roads, featuring passage through small villages, sharp turns and steep climbs.

The northwest side of the island is can be cool and shrouded in mist while the southeast side, where the race starts and finishes, is very hot and sunny.

There is little doubt why this IM is one of the toughest in the world.

One — Lanzarote is often compared to Kona since it is a volcanic island, but that is where the similarities end. In Lanzarote, the roads are more like narrow European roads, featuring passage through small villages, sharp turns and steep climbs.

The northwest side of the island is can be cool and shrouded in mist while the southeast side, where the race starts and finishes, is very hot and sunny.

There is little doubt why this IM is one of the toughest in the world.

One — Lanzarote is often compared to Kona since it is a volcanic island, but that is where the similarities end. In Lanzarote, the roads are more like narrow European roads, featuring passage through small villages, sharp turns and steep climbs.

The northwest side of the island is can be cool and shrouded in mist while the southeast side, where the race starts and finishes, is very hot and sunny.

There is little doubt why this IM is one of the toughest in the world.

One — Lanzarote is often compared to Kona since it is a volcanic island, but that is where the similarities end. In Lanzarote, the roads are more like narrow European roads, featuring passage through small villages, sharp turns and steep climbs.

The northwest side of the island is can be cool and shrouded in mist while the southeast side, where the race starts and finishes, is very hot and sunny.

There is little doubt why this IM is one of the toughest in the world.

One — Age-group athletes from 40 countries rack their bikes in preparation for Saturday’s event.

One — Age-group athletes from 40 countries rack their bikes in preparation for Saturday’s event.

One — Luc Van Lierde is on hand to help where needed.

One — Age-group athletes from 40 countries rack their bikes in preparation for Saturday’s event.

One — The goal of every triathlete on the island is to see the finish and to hear the words, ‘You are an Ironman!’

One — The press conference included most of the potential winners for the event.

One — David McNamee

One — Defending Ironman world champion Jan Frodeno

One — Defending Ironman world champion Jan Frodeno

One — Defending Lanzarote winner Diana Riesler

One — Spain’s Ivan Rana

One — Ironman Lanzarote – Pre Race The Press Conference included most of the potential winners for the event. David McNamee, Anne Jensen, Miguel Blanchart, Caroline Livesey, Jan Frodeno, Diana Reisler, Timo Bracht, Seleta Castro and Jesse Thomas

One — American Jesse Thomas is one-for-one in Ironman attempts.

One — Denmark’s Anna Jensen

One — It should be a fun and competitive race!

Photos: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image/@Compimagephoto

Athletes are gearing up to take on one of the toughest—and most beautiful—races on the Ironman circuit this Saturday in the Canary Islands. Photographer Paul Phillips shares a few images from the day before the big race.

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