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Ironman New Zealand
Welcome to BeyondTransition and our guide to Ironman New Zealand In this triathlon race guide we'll do our best to tell you everything you need to know about the Ironman New Zealand course and how to race it better. Ironman New Zealand is one of the oldest Ironman races. It has been run continuously for more than 25 years since Scott Molina won it in 1985 Whilst Ironman Kona is more … [Read More...]
Ironman New Zealand Bike Course
The Ironman New Zealand bike course is a simple 2 loop 180km out and back. Each loop starts with a circuit of the down and then heads off down the Waihato valley to Reporoa. The simplest characterisation of the Ironman New Zealand bike course is a short sharp climb from the shores of Lake Taupo round to Broadlands road. This is about 10k. It’s then 35k to the turnaround at Reporoa with a 150m … [Read More...]
Swim Course
The Ironman New Zealand Swim is a simple 1 loop 3.8km swim along the shores of Lake Taupo. No waves, no currents and wetsuited. Plus perfect water - what more could you ask for? Course Description Ironman New Zealand starts opposite the Yacht club in deep water. It then heads along the shore of Lake Taupo for 1775 metres before hitting the first turnaround buoy. There is then a short 70m … [Read More...]
Run Course
Off the bike and onto the Ironman New Zealand Run course. You’ve now got a marathon ahead of you – literally and figuratively. The good news is that 26,000 other triathletes have done it so you know it can be done. The bad news is that it’s your feet, legs and heart that have to carry you through it – not statistics. Three 14km Loops The marathon is three 14km loops along the … [Read More...]
Ironman New Zealand Race Plan
This week was a bit hectic and we've totally failed to put together a full blown race plan for Ironman New Zealand. However we did do a lot of the work and it seems a shame not to share. This is some of information that we put in our race plans and you'll usually pay $10 - $20 for. So enjoy it and as ever do let us know what other info you'd be interested in having Ironman New Zealand Course … [Read More...]
Ironman New Zealand Analysis
Well Ironman New Zealand 2012 was Ironman 70.3 New Zealand and must have been frustrating to many. Nevertheless more than 1400 triathletes dived into Lake Taupo and went swimming dolphin like (or not) through the crystal clear waters. We’ve sat down and done a bunch of analysis on the race breaking the huge results charts [...]
Great Ironman New Zealand Race Reports
We’ve been having a look at what triathletes have said about Ironman New Zealand over the last five years. In the race reports there are some great successes as they have run themselves to Kona spots, into the medical tent and to personal bests. Some are focused on the weather – 2011 and 2008 were really [...]
