Kenneth Gasque: a life dedicated to triathlon

Getting to know Ocean Lava Murcia (08-11-15)

 

 

Ocean Lava Murcia is presented today as an excellent option for all long distance fans who want to end the season in an event of recognized prestige, with the 11 October the date chosen for this first edition in the region of Murcia.

Of all is recognized the name of Kenneth Gasque, director of OCEAN LAVA. From TRIATLONNOTICIAS.COM we wanted to interview the organization with the aim of knowing more in depth Who is behind this spectacular event?

How and when does the idea of ​​organizing OCEAN LAVA arise?

Ocean Lava is a test already consolidated in Lanzarote and known and recognized by the Spanish and foreign triathletes that in its process of European expansion plans to perform different tests in the peninsula.

Who is "behind" this event?

Mainly, Kenneth Gasque as director of OCEAN LAVA, being the technical director Ruth Gómez. The main contribution to the world of triathlon is a consolidated technical execution already contrasted in different IRON distance tests and the great diffusion that is being offered in both communication and dissemination. Diary of the Truth.

How and when does Kenneth start in the triathlon and what has been his career in these 30 years of experience?

Kenneth was the first Danish citizen to run in the Ironman World Championship in Kona Hawaii at 1985, the same year that the first international triathlon was organized in Spanish territory, the Volcano Triathlon, which took place at Club La Santa, where It was the Sports Director.

His career as an organizer among other events has:

Volcano Triathlon 26 editions from 1984 - the event was held before there was a Spanish Triathlon Federation.

Ironman Lanzarote 20 editions from 1992 - the oldest in Europe and the worlds' hardest

Ocean Lava Triathlon 1 Edition - from 2010

 

What does OCEAN LAVA offer as a brand to the athlete?

- Homogeneity in all its tests

- Technical monitoring

- Possibility of being included in a circuit

- Reasonable prices

- Offer unique events that give the option of tests that make you train with enthusiasm throughout the year 

And about the environment of OCEAN LAVA MURCIA?

The environment of swimming is desirable for any triathlon. A sea at a good temperature and easy access from the sand. No problems of orientation and with the attraction that swimming in open waters always offers. 

The logistics is unbeatable if you stay at the hotel that is 20m of the water. 

Easy exit to t1 to enter the tents and go out to face the bike 180k.

The cycling circuit has the clear attraction of being one-way. Which breaks the monotony of the usual turns. 

Crossing stretches of highway, towns and an entertaining rise that does not become port and breaks with the plain of the rest. 

A bike to do good partial without a doubt.

The marathon is by Murcia capital. Valuable factor for the effort involved in closing a city and offering the triathlete the atmosphere of running through the urban area and being animated in all kilometers. You will also enjoy the atmosphere of the half marathon and marathon of Murcia that will be held that afternoon, and that will make your arrival to the finish line an authentic celebration

What do you offer the athlete compared to other tests?

It offers the opportunity to enjoy a long distance test endorsed by a brand that has already demonstrated its good work: OCEAN LAVA.

It is the first of many more tests that will travel the peninsula and abroad. 

Our effort is based, among other aspects, on offering a well-organized test that is concerned with offering the best to the athlete. 

 Has a Triathlon ever been developed (even at another distance) on this circuit?

This will not be the first time and will mark the beginning of the project "Murcia land of triathlon" complete with activities and a program that will cover the whole year 

Of course Murcia is a land that for its climate and orography offers unbeatable conditions to train and compete throughout the year, in this way OCEAN LAVA puts at hand the event endorsed by the experience and its circuits inviting the triathlete to approach to know the moment of truth of the world of triathlon You will repeat for sure!

Photo: FB Kenneth Gasque