Course Maps
750m swim, 20k cycle, 5k run
The Saundersfoot Triathlon course is simply in one of the best locations in the UK. With a calm, safe and spectator friendly swim, picturesque ride and a fast and flat run, this event will take some beating!
The course is a 750m sea swim, 20km bike and a 5km run. Below you’ll find the maps for the event.
Swim Course
The triathlon will begin with a mass start on the beach. Athletes will head into the water swimming between the two red buoys. It will be an anti-clockwise swim around the course, with the large turn-point buoys to be kept on your left hand side.
Bike Course
The bike course will be a 1 lap route, heading out from transition at Saundersfoot Harbour.
Run Course
The run will be an out-and-back route, heading through the short tunnels and along the seafront. You’ll then come back into Saundersfoot for the red carpet finish.
Activity Wales Events have signed an exciting contract extension with WICC to continue as host to to the popular Saundersfoot Triathlon
The importance of your leg kick in open water swimming.
Ever heard people saying, ‘You don’t need to use your legs in open water because you’re in a wetsuit’?? OR ‘You need to save your legs for the Bike & Run’??
Training the Swimming Energy systems
As triathletes were all familiar with the 5 training zones but in swimming, we like to make things more scientific and slightly more technical. This month I will be explaining the Swimming Energy systems with an easy-to-follow guide to help you put together your own swim session plan.
Out of interest which Activity Wales races are you doing??
Top Tip - Start with a sprint tri early in the season. Swansea is a good one to get your confidence up as the swim is in SA1 Dock which is a great environment as you don’t have to battle the seas tide and currents.
