1/2 ironman distance IRONMAYA 2009 in TIKAL, Guatemala!!

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Imagine yourself competing in the jungle and finishing in front of the historic Maya temples!
The Gran Jaguar Triathlon will be held in Tikal, Guatemala on May 2nd 2009, 2km swim, 90km bike and 21km run.

$10000 in prizes..
For more information write to Rodolfo Quiñones at rodolfo@bicimaniaguate.com, he is one of the organizers.

Here is my input on the 2008 race, this past Nov 29.

You must do this race next year.. it's gonna be awesome!!! The event was planned carefully and the people involved carried it out perfect... I really recomend it!!

The swim: Lake Peten Itza is a mirror like portion of water surrounded by a really cool scenery. The water was perfect!!! Super calm, nice temperature.. I really enjoyed swiming there.. man... you should see the views!! Incredible sunrises/sunsets.

The bike: The road from the island of Flores to Tikal is really good, no major issues there.. flat portions, then ups and downs.. and the big climb "El Caoba".. that's a challenge.. but it gives the race a degree of difficulty that makes it a real challenge.

The run: After you leave your bike in T2 at Tikal's parking lot, you start running into the park, going through the jungle, hearing all the birds and endless types of species that live there.. it is reaally cool! then you go through the ruins and man.. what a view.. all those temples... and you get a sensation of acomplishment just passing by through all that history....

The finish line place in "La Plaza Mayor" where the most representative of the temples are.. tooooo coooool!!!!

This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to travel and see the beauty of one of the ancient cultures of the American Continent.. added to a perfectly planned race!!

Hope this helps!