The celebration of Ironman Lanzarote is a great sporting event for the island of Lanzarote, although sometimes we do not value a test of these characteristics in the right measure. It is not only a sporting reference, but also brings incalculable benefits by celebrating one of the toughest Ironmans in the world on our island, which has been gaining prestige over the years.
The Club La Santa team works for months and months to grease each of the necessary parts so that Ironman Lanzarote can be developed with unprecedented organizational success. There are few failures that can be attributed to them and if they have any, they are forgivable due to the excessive workload.
Once again, Ironman Lanzarote has broken the record for entries, with 1350 participating triathletes, closing registration at the end of last year. The atmosphere begins to be felt hours before the starting gun. The triathletes fine-tune all the material and prepare physically and mentally to face the tough test ahead.
Throughout the day, Ironman Lanzarote leaves us with countless anecdotes and particular stories. The first anecdotes begin to occur in the transition zone between swimming and cycling. Several triathletes faced the second test without taking their bicycles, having to go back and take the work tool. Fortunately, the public present encourages them with a great applause, which will surely take away the blush they carry above.
The dining shed is one of the busiest throughout the day, especially for members of the media. Thousands and thousands of people pass through it, to be fed. This year's menu; paella, pasta, chickpeas, stew, etc? In this booth, 3,600 loaves of bread, 180 kg of pork, 220 kg of chicken or 100 kilos of melon are consumed, among other products. Figures that speak clearly of the magnitude of this test.
Among the participants, all kinds of people and all ages. The only goal is to reach the finish line and become, for a few hours, the iron men and women of Ironman Lanzarote. Among the professions of the triathletes we find all kinds of professionals. What has most caught the attention of this edition is the presence of three porn actors among the registered.
There are 364 days left to be able to enjoy Ironman Lanzarote again, hoping that it will be for a long time and that none of the "bright" minds that run our destinies will come up with the brilliant idea of not supporting Ironman Lanzarote Canarias Triathlon.
