In the same innovative spirit with which Life Time Fitness connected several of the most prominent international-distance triathlon events via the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series, the company has launched a new, 250-kilometre event category – the Leadman Triathlon Life Time EPIC 250.
The inaugural Leadman EPIC 250 event will take place on 14 May 2011, in Las Vegas. Additional Leadman EPIC 250 race locations are planned across the United States.
Billed as being truly unique, the Leadman EPIC 250 offers an ultra-distance triathlon platform, including a 5K swim, 223K bike and 22K run with professional and age group divisions.
“In launching this new category of triathlon, we wanted to provide endurance athletes with an option that places more emphasis on the lower impact cycle and swim stages, and less on the high-impact run portion,” said Bahram Akradi, Life Time Fitness Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
“We see the Leadman EPIC 250 as the perfect platform for endurance athletes who want to compete in multiple long-distance events without causing damage to their body.
“Born of our Leadville, Colorado ultra-distance events, the Leadman EPIC 250 concept is about catering to those extreme athletes who want to push themselves beyond their wildest expectations by competing in some of the most difficult athletic events ever created.
“We look forward to bringing this to life with our inaugural Las Vegas event complete with a challenging, awe-inspiring course.”
Complementing this ultimate challenge, the Leadman EPIC 250 features a swim in the shadow of Dead Man’s Island, a bike through the valley of Fire State Park and a picturesque trail run that overlooks Hoover Dam.
The course also features more than 7,000 feet of climbing and a peak elevation of 2,600 feet in historic Boulder City.
Registration is now open at www.leadmantri.com. Both full- and half-Leadman registration options are available at US$399 and US$299, respectively. A relay category also is available at US$499.
