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Swim, Bike, Run...Mallorca Comes Out On Top for All Three!

The Challenge Panuera Mallorca 2014 takes place in October to end the triathlon season

featured in News & reviews Author Pam Williamson, Mallorca Editor Updated

So what makes a good training spot for a sport like the triathlon? First, I assume that the proximity to water for swimming is important, and then maybe some good roads for biking, and of course a good climate for running... So it should come as no surprise then that Mallorca is high on the list!

If you are in the know then you will be impressed to hear that names such as Jan Frodeno and Daniel Unger choose to train on Mallorca, and specifically in the town of Colonia Sant Jordi in the south of Mallorca, which has fast become the go-to place for club and elite triathletes. In addition to the perfect tranquil waters it has been said that the surrounding salt flats and salt rich environment offer noticeable health affects, especially for swimmers and triathletes, with the extra salt in the atmosphere.

So it is only natural that the very first Half Challenge Paguera Mallorca to be held on 18th Ocotber 2014 will also act as the latest addition to the series of European Triathlon Union (ETU) events as it will host the ETU Middle-Distance Triathlon European Championship. The race covers a distance of 1.9km in the swim, 90km cycling and 21 km running! Sounds pretty tough to me...

The Island already plays host to the Ironman Mallorca event which is held in Alcudia, this year on the 27th September, so it is no stranger to events of this nature but to be recognised as a top destination for competitive events by a body such as the ETU is a huge boost to the sport and triathlon industry on the Island. Not only does it brings athletes from around the world to Mallorca, but of course their families and supporters as well, bringing a boost to the tourist industry during what is normally low season in this holiday destination.

To find out more about the sport on Mallorca or about training that takes place throughout the year then you can contact Flow Fitness who run various schedules and courses based around the triathlon sports.

So, don your swimming caps, wetsuits, plenty of lycra and some trainers and get yourself to Mallorca to start your training for the 2015 Triathlon Events Calendar!