PENTICTON IRONMAN TRIATHLON

I'm quite familiar with Penticton Ironman triathlon as I was entered in this great event ten times.

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Its very surprising that so many who are tackling an Ironman for the first time choose Pentiction.

Of course there are many Canadians, but there are many Americans as well who will cross the border and choose Penticton over the many choices there are in the U.S.

I believe it says a for the reputation this Ironman triathlon has earned over the years. I say it's a bit surprising because it's a very challenging course, especially with the two huge mountain passes that have to be climbed on the bike.

I suppose from the positive point of view riders can at least come screaming down the other side of the climbs at about 50-55 mph.

The swim can be really good or really tough on Pentiction Ironman triathlon day. It all depends on the weather and the water temperature. If cooler water is not a problem for you than it's fine. The wetsuits you can buy today are quite warm.

The run can be very hot and is hilly in the middle of the course but has amazing aid stations.

All that aside, Penticton Ironman triathlon is really a fabulous race. I think it's for two very important reasons. The location is beautiful.

You bike around a lake and through the orchards before reaching the pass. The entire Okanagan Valley is worth visiting while you're there.

Most of all, Penticton Ironman Canada has amazing volunteers who have lots of practice at hosting the Ironman and its very well done.

People just love this race. It fills up in 24 hours. It's almost as hard to get into the Penticton Ironman as it is the Kona Ironman triathlon.

I think part of the reason is that's its great to bring the whole family and vacation for a while after the Ironman.

To get in, you either have to be there the day after the race, or sitting at your computer that Monday first thing and try and get in that way.

There's usually enough people just in Penticton to fill the race about half way or more and the rest is done online, and they normally have a few COMMUNITY SLOTS.

This is also a great race to volunteer for if you're planning your Ironman for the following year. At least that way you're there and can enter on the Monday morning and be in for sure.

Although the Penticton Ironman triathlon is a very popular event, the rest of the Ironman family has grown quite a bit over the past decade and that provides an opportunity for triathletes to visit some pretty interesting parts of the world.

China, Brazil, New Zealand, Malaysia, and so many other great destinations are just a few of the choices out there. Here is a bit of information about some Ironman events around the world that you might decide to vist.

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