IRONMAN SOUTH AFRICA
Ironman South Africa
Nelson Mandela Bay—named after the freedom fighter and world icon of peace — hosts Africa's most renowned triathlon. An IRONMAN Championship race that pulses with South African spirit, experience the breathtaking courses and feverish support at this postcard-perfect beachside destination.
This race offers 75 qualifying slots for the 2020 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
Course
The one-loop 3.8 km (2.4 mile) swim starts at Hobie Beach. Athletes head out parallel from the pier and turn left. The course then goes past Humewood Beach all the way to Kings Beach before turning and heading back towards Hobie Beach.
The two-loop 180.2km (112 mile) bike course takes athletes out on Marine Drive towards Schoenmakerskop and from there via Sardinia Bay Road to the Village of Seaview. Enjoy sweeping views of the ocean, the rugged coastline and adjacent countryside.
The four-loop 42.2 km (26.2 mile) run course spans the Summerstrand and Humewood beach fronts. Athletes will enjoy the support of the spectators all the way on this flat and fast course. This may as well be considered the triathlon world's longest party.
Coaching
3YO triathlon coaching provides quality personalized coaching services for triathletes, cyclists, runners and mountain bikers of a range of abilities that share a passion for the sport. Otherwise assist athletes to make sport part of their lifestyle, thus matching a training program to each athletes unique lifestyle rather than the other way around with the emphasis on being sustainable. 3YO triathlon coaching provides professional programs and coaching to help develop athletes and assist them to achieve their goals, be it local or international events.
We offer personalized triathlon training programs Ironman, half Ironman, Olympic distance and sprint distance from R800 a month. This includes: Training peaks account, field test & analysis, Training peaks zone setting (power, pace, heart rate), weekly feedback monitored, unlimited email and WhatsApp access to coaches
Read more about our coaching packages
Triathlon training camps and weekend camps
3yo tailors triathlon camps to suite your specific budget and goals. From beginners up to high performance athletes, individuals, groups, clubs or families. We take out the headache of planning your triathlon camp whilst looking after all your needs. Whether you want one of our coached triathlon training weeks or follow your own training program.
3Yo’s triathlon camps can be adjusted to your wishes. We can adjust distance and pace of most rides and runs to match it with your level of fitness. Our triathlon camps are meant for beginner to advanced triathletes training for Olympic, half and full Ironman distance.
Stellenbosch is a sporting mecca with a proud history of achievements. It is also a prime destination for international triathletes. for training during the European winters. Facilities and services on-site include indoor and outdoor training fields, a state-of-the-art gym, access to leading sports scientists, doctors, coaches, physiotherapists and biokineticists.
Rental bikes:
You don’t have your own time trial or road bike? No worries! Just train on your own mountain bike and race on a rented road bike.
Our partner bicyclerentalcompany.com has a fleet of new, full carbon road rental bikes in many different sizes (47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60 and 62).
Their triathlon package include: full carbon road bike, aero tri bars, a helmet and a small bike fit
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