TriFest 2009 in Hallein welcomed over 400 visitors over during the three days with a colourful range of product information, lectures and workshops. With approximately 500 m² of exhibition area, over 25 exhibitors showcased the absolute latest product developments for the endurance sport disciplines. Visitors were offered a wide range of advice encompassing specialities such as modern sports socks, swim wear, running kit, optimal food supplements and the latest in cycling technology. A special highlight was the TriFest seminar series; a total of twelve lectures covering the diverse topics of performance diagnostics, training plan and control, sports, Biomechanics and physiotherapy. Also available were performance diagnostics and body tests and the option to relax with massages and Shiatsu treatments.

A special thank you to those who took part in the charity run, which was opened by bgm Christian Stöckl. The kilometers ran were quadrupled and organizer Harry Kendlbacher, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, could present a check of €1000 to the Kinderbetreuungsstätte. TriFest ended with a very popular panel discussion in which current developments in Triathlon sport were discussed.

"We have received excellent feedback from exhibitors, visitors and partners.", says the organizer Harry Kendlbacher , "The warm reception we have received is extremely encouraging and the endurance athletes of Austria can count on us to present an even bigger and better TriFest 2010!"

We are also pround to present the winners of our prize draw:

• A place in the UPC Klagenfurt Triathlon on 7. June
  Johannes Reiter
• A place in the IRONMAN 70.3 St. Pölten on 24. May
  Peter Stiedl>
• VIP package at the IRONMAN on 5. July
  Jeanette Bernhauser

Hearty congratulations to the winners and we look forward to seeing you at TriFest 2010!

Friday 27 March, 12.00 – 21.00

Sunday 29 March, 9.00 – 16.00

• Swim training: to improve your swim performance by focussing on your arm and leg stroke.
• Running training: for improving your arm and leg technique.
• Muscle function training: to improve your leg and torso axis stability.
• Cooking course: professional guidance for preparing healthy food for endurance athletes under  - even try it yourself!

• Muscle function: a review of the muscles on motor skills and muscle length.
• Performance test: lactate performance test on the treadmill or on a bicycle ergometer.
• Seating position: analysis and correction of position on your personal bike.
• Swim style: analysis of swimming style in relation to the water and crawl technique.
• Running technique: analysis of footprint, arm and leg motion in your personal running style.

We would love to hear from you!

Please send us any feedback, questions, suggestions or comments that you may have concerning Trifest 2009.

Take a look at the links on our site.

• Accommodation
• Food
• Entertainment

Or for more info about the beautiful Salzburg region and what it has to offer visitors:

• Hallein Tourism Website
• Salzburg Tourism Website

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If you wish to rent a car or take a taxi from the airport then it is just a 20-30 minute drive to Hallein, directly South along the Tauern Autobahn (A10).

Alternatively you can catch the number 2 bus at the airport; this will take you directly to the main station (direction Hauptbahnhof). From the station you can then take the S3 train directly to Hallein.

History

Faris al-Sultan born January 21, 1978 in Munich, Germany to a German mother and an Iraqi father, is a professional triathlete and the winner of the 2005 Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Faris is known for his strengths in all three triathlon disciplines. In the running segment, he has a consistent but uncommon form of a long stride and loose arms, described as "looping." In competition, he typically wears a Speedo and half-singlet. His interest in triathlon was inspired by Thomas Hellriegel, a German triathlete.

Al-Sultan started out as a collegiate swimmer before taking on triathlon. His first Ironman in 1997 was the notoriously difficult Lanzarote Ironman, which he completed in a time of 10:33. Al-Sultan won his first Ironman at the inaugural running of Ironman Arizona in 2005. He competed at the Ironman world championships in Hawaii in 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004 before finally winning there in 2005. The favorite that year, fellow German Normann Stadler, withdrew due to flat tires. In al-Sultan's return to defend the title in 2006, he placed third. At the 2007 championships, Faris did not compete due to a case of gastroenteritis the morning of the race. He said choosing not to compete "was one of the hardest decisions of my life."^[1]

In addition to his athletic training, al-Sultan was a graduate student at Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich, working on a Master's degree in Arabic language, literature, and history. Al-Sultan dropped out of graduate school before completing his degree in order to focus on triathlons.