Leonor Font, winner of the Extreman Narbonne does not count how are the circuits

Augusts 26, 2016Updated on August 26, 2016

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We have contacted the Catalan triathlete Leonor Font, winner in 2015 of the Extreman de Narbonne who told us how are the circuits

The next weekend of the 3 and 4 of September will be held a new test of the Extreman Narbonne, in the town of Narbonne, southeast of France, just 2 hours and a half from Barcelona.

On Saturday there will be a cross triathlon test of 400m swim, 14 of BTT and 4 of running race. Sunday will be the highlight with the Half and Short tests. The first consists of 1900 m of swimming, 85 km of cycling and 21 of running, while the Short will be 900m of swimming, 27 km of cycling and 7 km of running.

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Swimming:

circuit on Narbonne beach itself, calm waters, of which you usually play quite a few meters until you start swimming. It's a triathlon limited to a few 400 people so the water is not too cramped and you can swim without bumps. It consists of 2 laps, the first of 900m and the second of 1000.

Cycling:

Circuit of three laps, with flat areas and some steep slopes in each of the laps. Last year it blew quite a bit, so not the average speed was not very high and it was quite hard.

The first part of each turn is driven by main roads, then you enter a greener and more beautiful area with a small harbor. The wind there is not as noticeable, the climb bites the legs but is very nice, also when you get up the descent consists of several fast slides with great views of the sea and ends with a more technical area.

Race on foot:

There are three laps to a flat circuit along the promenade of the city, parallel to the sea. People are constantly cheering in the finish area and the refreshments are pretty good. It is a fast run but you have to be aware that it is very hot so wearing a visor or glasses will help. Also important to take care of hydration.