Athletes prepare for Iron Man Race - Image Source

It was a busy morning today where police and security personnel are all over the place securing peace and order of the Iron Man Event. It was a great opportunity for our City to hold such a big competition where it will be participated by the best local and international athletes.

There had been some advisories on both local television and radio station that there would be many road closures. All affected roads are those roads that are part of the racing track. There had been many barricades in every corner that prohibit any vehicles to get into the race track.

Traffic Advisory from Local Government - Image Source

Since I'm living in the affected City, I have seen many people who do not agree with the road closures since some of them have work on Sunday or even they go out for a family bonding. I think they should put some consideration to the local government to why they hold such an event.

It is also advised that people should leave early before they end up in a traffic jam, especially those people who will be boarding in Airport in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. The local government also provided some alternative routes so motorist will still able to travel despite the heavy traffic generated by the event.

As for me, I agree that we have this kind of event annually so we could promote our tourist attraction in the city as well and may generate income for the city.

Local and International Athletes

Australian Timothy "Tim" James Reed winning Iron Man Competition - Image Source

To those who don't know more about Iron Man competition. It is a competition to where athletes race from a 1.9-kilometer swimming, 21 kilometers running and 90 kilometers on a bike race. Only physically fit athletes are entitled to participate such extreme physical event, where it will test your endurance, speed, and determination to win.

The local government is making sure that participating athletes are physically fit through an extensive evaluation of their medical health and all related to such consultation.

The said event will be participated by best local athletes alongside with renowned international athletes.

Australian Timothy "Tim" James Reed is eyeing for his third title in regional Iron Man event but it will never be easy for him this time since he will be competing with other best athletes such as Mauricio Mendez of Mexico, Braden Currie of New Zealand and some others.

I can see how passionate the athletes to win this prestigious event and that it will be a big recognition for them to be able to compete with the best athletes in the world.