Snowdonia Slateman Triathlon
Are you looking to keep up your good work with your New Year’s
resolution and want to keep fit? Or maybe you’re just after a challenging event
in an idyllic location? Then the Snowdonia Slateman Triathlon, just a short
drive away from superb holiday parks in Snowdonia, could be right up your
street.
A hotly-contested and equally challenging occasion, many
endurance athletes attempt the Slateman each year with the gorgeous scenery
always providing quite the allure to all. As part of the organisers’ plans for
expansion in 2014, the always popular event has now been stretched into a
two-day occasion.
For the 17th of May, a gentle introduction to
this gruelling test can be had during the Slateman Sprint. Gentle in the way
that a 400m open water swim, 20k road cycle over the tempestuous hills of
Llanberis and a 6k trail run are slightly less difficult than the Full Slateman
on the 18th of May. It’s still not to be sniffed at and will offer a
challenge to all.
The Full Slatesman is an altogether different test of your
endurance and will no doubt leave you panting over the finish line. It speaks
for the immense popularity of the contest that it is already fully booked with
many people attempting the trail which is more than twice as long as the
Sprint. As the status of the competition continues in status (it made many
award shortlists for 2013), the allure of the two day event also grows.
As with any endurance event, there are a few simple guidelines
before participation. You must be over the age of 17 and wearing a wetsuit is
necessary for the water leg as the waters of Snowdonia are known for being a
little icy even during Spring time.
A family-friendly event in the heart of Snowdonia, the
Slateman Triathlon will be a challenging but enjoyable two days spread over the
17th and 18th of May. Be sure to snap up a place in the
Slateman Sprint as they’re only going to go fast!
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