What started out as a small idea – to bring something new to Praia da Luz – has turned into something inspirational. Whether you’re in the gym or just sitting down having a coffee, the Praia da Luz Triathlon – starting on April 26 from Praia da Luz – is on everyone’s lips.
“We have been overwhelmed by the response,” say Tom Longhurst and John Hill, event organisers. “Everyone is talking about the race; it has created a real buzz around the village and the surrounding areas.
The race is broken down into three separate stages, beginning with a 750m swim, followed by 20kms of cycling and a final 5km running route.
“We wanted to create an event that anyone could enter, and from the stories we have heard people have taken it in the right spirit.”
Reading through Facebook posts and emails, there are companies that have put together teams to compete in friendly rivalry, new mums making it their goal to get fit again and even an individual who is learning to swim to be able to enter!
“We can’t stress enough that this is what we want the day to be about – a community event as well as a race,” they said.
Family, friends and volunteers will be there to help and cheer you on.
The swim seems to be on everyone’s mind, but taken steadily and with the reassurance that canoeists will be at hand if you need a rest or help, people have no reason for any kind of fears.
So create a team with your friends, enter yourself or become a volunteer!
Participating in the event costs €30 for individuals, and €50 for groups or teams.
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