Everything ready for the Ironman of Lanzarote

Barely 2 hours ago the Official Ironman Lanzarote Press Conference was held with the assistance of several of the favorites and favorites.

 

The act has been presented by Kevin Mackinnon, the official "Speaker" of IM Lanzarote. Kevin has worked for more than 20 years for Ironman in tests around the world, covering 24 times the IM Kona, in the presentation of the test he affirmed that in his opinion Lanzarote is the best Ironman in the World after Hawaii, in "The Island" is a unique test in the world where every triathlete should compete at some time in life.

The act consisted of a presentation of the favorites there, in women they have been:

- Saleta Castro (Spain, club WITL?): 3ª IM Lanzarote in 2013 and 5ª in 2012 and 2014.
- Li Shiao-Yu (Taiwan), twice winner of IM Japan
- Kate Bevilaqua (Australia): 1ª in IM Western Australia in 2010 and 1ª in IM Louisville 2013
- Eimer Mullan (Ireland): 1ª in 2014 of IM Mallorca and Embrunman
- Amy Forshaw (Great Britain): 1ª IM Wales in 2014

In the male category, the PROs that have attended the press conference have been:

- Miquel Blanchart (Spain, CN Sabadell): 2º IM Lanzarote in 2014 and 2013
- Bert Jammer (Belgium): 3º IM Lanzarote in 2014. 1º in 2008 and 2009, 2º in 2010.
- Konstantin Bachor (Germany): 3º in IM Barcelona and 4º in IM Wisconsin in 2014.
- Chistian Kramer (Germany): 2º IM Austria 2014 (sub 8hs)
- Will Clarke (Great Britain): 1º IM 70.3 LZ 2014.

 

Once the presentation of the favorites and favorites has been the turn of questions for journalists and attendees at the press conference. Saleta Castro has highlighted the great level that is among the girls and that although it does not reach the 100% will go as always to give it all.

He has also commented the benefits of changing the route, on the one hand because now the exact 180km are made and also the last kilometers are very favorable, which come in handy to relax a little legs before facing the marathon.

Amy Forshaw Winner of the Welsh IM'14, which is similar in hardness to Lanzarote, has said that the 180km in "La Isla" will be harder due to the strong wind. For its part, the Taiwanese Li Shiao-Yu He commented that the reason for his participation is thanks to a friend who recommended him to run in Lanzarote, and despite being warned, he was surprised by the hardness of the route.

As far as men are concerned, Miquel Blanchart He has also highlighted the level of the rest of rivals, and that after being two times second is not satisfied with repeating position and comes for the victory.

The German Bachor great cyclist with one of the best times in Lanzarote has confessed that he still does not know whether he will ride lenticular wheel or not, during the afternoon he will go to check the north of the island and will not decide until tomorrow at the last minute if he uses one wheel or another.

On the other hand, Chistian Kramen he was asked if he has made any special preparation for this IM and he has answered no, that despite being a harder route than usual, he has not modified his planning with respect to other Ironmans.

Last Bert Jammer, one of the "legends of Lanzarote" has announced that tomorrow will be its last IM in the PRO category, but has left the door open to return to Lanzarote as an age group in the coming seasons.

To finish this preview of Lanzarote we want to comment a bit on the weather conditions that are expected for tomorrow, the sea almost certainly will be in perfect conditions to swim even though this morning was a bit moved. There will be clouds and clear throughout tomorrow with more sun in the afternoon and the temperatures will oscillate between the 18º of the exit and the maximum environment to 25º at noon The wind, indispensable factor in Lanzarote will blow from tramontana to an average of 30km / h with gusts that can exceed 50km / h, and humidity will be around 60%.

Many encouragement to all, participants and organization, tomorrow you can follow via live on twitter (@Triatlonnoticia) the narration of IM Lanzarote.