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# [Lava Magazine - Taking in the Triathlon Paradise that is Las Catalinas](https://theblog.lascatalinascr.com/lava-magazine-taking-triathlon-paradise-las-catalinas)

 Written by [Charles Brewer](https://theblog.lascatalinascr.com/author/charles-brewer) | Aug 21, 2019 8:35:56 PM

 

The current issue of Lava Magazine, the official magazine of the IRONMAN triathlon organization, has a profile article by Chris Foster: "Taking in the Triathlon Paradise that is Las Catalinas."  Some of my favorite lines include:

- "As a pro rider who has traveled all over the world, it is a blessing to find a legitimate lap pool that is not shaped like a jellybean."
- "Though there are a few resorts and vacation areas that have nearby trails, almost none have the extensive mountain bike selection of Las Catalinas' local shop, Pura Vida Ride."
- "Las Catalinas is a town striving to create an old-world sense of community based around the new sports we love."

Here is a link to a PDF of the article:  [Las Catalinas, LAVA Magazine, July 2016](http://blog.lascatalinascr.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Las-Catalinas-LAVA-Magazine-July-2016.pdf)

As you know we host the Las Catalinas Triathlon in February each year, it is always a great day!  In other triathlon news there is a major [IRONMAN sponsored 70.3 mile event](http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman-70.3/costa-rica.aspx#axzz4D4Vh4SJX) coming next June to our local area.

- Charles

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