﻿Research has now confirmed that triathletes can handle more pain than the rest of us. Triathletes
appear to have better ability and motivation to bear the discomfort that the sport brings.
Perhaps they are wired differently, nothing else explains the things they do on the racecourse.
But one thing that may help these athletes to cope with all the pain is the breathtaking view that
most triathlon venues provide. Triathlon is the only sport that provides you with such a diverse
range of beauty and experience. Triathlons allow the triathletes an opportunity to run
through the world's best scenery, from brutally steep mountain routes to lovely turquoise oceans,
and from bitterly cold glacial lakes to picture-postcard tropical settings.
These eye-soothing scenes combined with the unmatched enthusiasm that a triathlon event
brings could be the reasons why triathletes find themselves above suffering. Some locations
are more beautiful than others, while some are more challenging, and in others, the atmosphere
might be the best to compete in. In this video, we will be talking about the top 10 triathlons that
you should add to your bucket list. The list that we have compiled includes the best events from the
triathlon circuit. We will also keep mentioning the difficulty levels of these races so that you
can decide which ones are in your comfort zone. W[a]elcome to Triathlon Global Insights,
the motivation channel for all triathletes. You may subscribe to our channel and click
the notification bell icon to stay updated on the latest news in the triathlon world. We keep
you updated on triathlon news, incredible races, training tips, and information about pro athletes.
Now let us get into the video. 1. London Tri
Let us start with the easiest one. London Tri attracts over 11,000 competitors to sprint
through its historic monuments in its various solo and relay events. It has categories like Olympic,
Olympic plus, sprint, and short sprint. If one-weekend triathlon is too easy for you,
they have another option. There's also a Weekend Warrior challenge that you can take up. In this,
the winner is the one who covers the most distance throughout all races. The current
world record is 246 kilometers. So if you are planning to take up that, be prepared.
2. Bloodwise Blenheim Palace Triathlon This race in United Kingdom’s Woodstock is
the best for any beginner. For many, this is a great start to the sport,
but one point to remember is that there is some extremely rapid racing at the front.
The swim is in a tiny lake, so there are no currents to contend with,
the bike path is only mildly undulating, and the run is gentle. Blenheim makes up for its lack
of ferocious waves and near-impossible peaks with excellent organization and
spectacular scenery within the exclusive grounds of 18th-century Blenheim Palace.
So if you are trying to find your feet in the sport, head to Woodstock.
3. Wildflower As the name suggests, Wildflower is truly a wild
festival. The event that takes place in California is so much more than a regular triathlon. It is a
carnival of sorts with live entertainment, a beer garden, wine tasting, an art bar,
and other exciting stuff. But, all of this comes after the race. This race promises to test you
inside out. There are various distance options for the athletes ranging from half ironman to a short
off-road sprint. The half iron course is claimed to be one of the toughest courses in the US.
Come for the race, stay for the party that follows but only if the body allows it.
4. Westcoast warm water weekend Want to enjoy a good weekend and
test your skills at the same time? There is nothing better than this South African
race. Apart from two major competitions, Sprint Triathlon, and the standard distance triathlon,
the event hosts several beach events. The course is challenging without being brutal,
with the turquoise waters of the Langebaan Lagoon and the rugged slopes of the West Coast
National Park as backdrops. Is not it the perfect place to race a relaxed race?
Rest yourself and test yourself. 5. Noosa Triathlon multisport festival
An Olympic distance triathlon with a variety of other running, swimming, and biking events
scattered over five days. It is a festival that attracts many to Noosa in Queensland, Australia.
Noosa has had plenty to brag about since becoming the world's largest Olympic-distance triathlon
in 2015, with over 8,000 participants. The race is only as difficult as you want to make
it. Beautiful sights and a fun feel are the major attractions for this multisport festival.
6. Escape from Alcatraz No, this race does not start from the Alcatraz
infamous prison. But yeah, the event is inspired by an unlikely escape of inmates
from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. This adds to the popularity of this triathlon event that
is hosted in California annually since 1981. The difficulty levels are average with 2.4km swim,
29km bike, and 12.9km run. The race begins with a jump off a ferry into the 55-degree warm waters of
San Fransisco Bay. It then continues to give you stunning views of the city and finally ends with
a climb up the sand ladders. 7. Laguna Phuket Triathlon
Asia’s biggest triathlon also arguably boasts of the most scenic course anywhere
in the triathlon circuit. The course would have been easy if not for the average temperature
of 30 celsius during the race. Phuket is also a popular tourist destination,
so a race here will feel like a holiday affair.
8. Norseman Xtreme triathlon Yeah, it is as extreme as it gets. Finishing
this Iron distance race is not everyone’s cup of tea. But once you do it, it gives you an unmatched
sense of achievement. After all, it is one of the toughest triathlons in the world. The terrain
and the weather of Norway suck up every bit of your energy. So whenever you plan to go there,
go with your support staff. 9. Alpe D’Huez
French Alps are usually associated with the tour de France,
but the Alps are big enough for everything. Before biking up three mountain passes,
you'll have to take a cool plunge in the beautiful clear waters of the Lac de Verney. It is tough
but surely not the toughest race out there. If you want to test yourself against steep altitudes,
this is the place. Surely the altitude would not let your legs easily forget the race.
10. IRONMAN 70.3 Hawaii For triathlons, running the Ironman
world championships is a dream. In Hawaii, you get the taste of the world championships without
the hassles of qualifying. It is as close as one can get to running your dream race.
The course combines with the heat and humidity of Hawaii to make things tough for you,
but it is what it is. As an inspiring triathlon, if there is at least one race
you want to take part in, we recommend this one. W[b]e do hope that you liked the video and if you
did you must hit the subscribe button. Thank you for watching and staying with me up to the end! We
at Triathlon Global insights, keep you updated on triathlon news, incredible races, training tips,
and information about pro athletes. You may like, subscribe, and press
the notification bell so that you'll be updated on my next upload! Adios!
[a]Welcome to Triathlon Global Insights, [b]Thanks for Watching!