uMhlanga resident launches triathlon event
The event titled, the MiWayLife 226 Brick Challenge will attract athletes from all over the country in February 2018.
LOCAL resident and well known triathlete, Glen Gore has gone one step further by becoming racer turned triathlon event organiser. Gore has launched what could potentially become one of the most iconic triathlon events in South Africa due to take place at Midmar Dam KZN Midlands.
The event titled, the MiWayLife 226 Brick Challenge will attract athletes from all over the country as they converge to compete in this special event on the 2, 3 and 4 February 2018.
Dubbed the 226 because competitors will tackle a 3.8km swim on the Friday, then cycle 180km on the Saturday followed by 42km on the Sunday, all adding up to the sum total of 226km. There will be a shorter race if one can call the 113 short. 1.9km swim/90km bike and 21km run over the same format as the 226
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Gore said he wanted to bring the sport of triathlon back like it was in the old days.
“My event will allow wetsuits no matter the water temperature which we know the vast majority of the athletes will love. At my race, there are no cut-off times for each discipline which means a lot more athletes can compete and measure their fitness levels over these type of distances.
“The biggest draw-card is the fact that at my race, we are allowing personal seconding to take place. At modern races these days, outside assistance normally results in disqualification. Not at my race. Like back in the good old days, we encourage the family, spouse, friends, club mates to get involved and assist their athletes with nutritional and moral support,” said Gore.
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He said no other event in SA offer this type of race format or race rules and they had also ensure that the entry fee was not steep when compared to all the other triathlon events over similar distances.
“Times are tough and we wanted to make triathlon affordable again. We have some great athletes coming but hope the local community will sign up in droves and come support this event which is sure to grow well into the future,” Gore concluded.
For more info and to enter, visit www.226challenge.co.za or email events@226challenge.co.za
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