Race of the Week: Vitruvian Triathlon

First, just to have it clear: The “Race of the Week” doesn’t necessarily have to take place during the week it is featured here on this site. It may take place any day of the year, but I´ll feature it here basically as soon as it catches my attention. And such is the case this week, as I briefly introduce the Vitruvian Triathlon.

Staged in Rutland Water, Leicestershire, UK, the Vitruvian Triathlon was voted the event of the year by the 220 Triathlon magazine for three consecutive years, 2008, 2009 and 2010. In its inaugural year, 2003, this race attracted less than 250 participants, but now they have put the maximum at one thousand and are already fully booked for 2012, apart from some 20 charity places.

The distance is basically half-Ironman, with 1,9 km swim (2 laps), 85 km bike ( 2 laps) and 21 km run (2 laps). For those who do not feel they’re up to the whole distance, there is also a relay competition with each team consisting of three athletes.

I have never done this race myself, but a friend of mine has, and he gives it his best recommendations. The organization was great, excellent atmosphere before, during and after the race, and he especially talks about the bike course as one of his all time favorites, being very challenging, but in an enjoyable way.

With the 2012 edition of the Vitruvian Triathlon fully booked, this might be something to look forward to in 2013.

For further information, go to the race website by clicking the link in the "Race of the Week" column on the right hand side of your screen.