What is a Triathlon?

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theWD

Active Member
Location
Cornwall
As a newby to (sprint) Triathlons, this is a usful guide - thanks.
Personally, I did a pool based sprint to start with as it seemed simplier (with regards wetsuits etc) and less intimidating on the swim section (said as a breaststroke swimmer). Can only recommend it! A great experience and now really looking forward to my next one in October, in Wadebridge.

If in doubt - give one a go.
 

Ajax Bay

Guru
Location
East Devon
Thought I'd update the 'distance' bit as, 11 years on, there's been some development.
Short course, which at a pro level is draft-legal, is raced at:
1) Standard (named as such because 'Olympic' is TM'd): 1.5km/40km/10km S/B/R
2) Sprint: half that (750m/20km/5km)
3) Super Sprint: half that again
Middle Distance, which is all draft illegal, but draft zone varies:
4) T100: 2km/80km/18km (draft zone 20m)
5) IRONMAN 70.3 (aka half Ironman): 1.9km/90km/21.1km (draft zone 12m)
Long Distance (aka 'full' or 'Ironman'):
6) Ironman: 3.8km/180km/42.2km (draft zone 12m)
7) Challenge (long, eg Roth): same

Our daughter is racing in New Zealand next Saturday (14 December 2024) in the 70.3 World Championships in Taupo:
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Live broadcast (1745 UK Friday) if interested: Ironman Youtube (no sign in)
 
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Tenkaykev

Guru
Location
Poole
That’s an amazing time, I’ve got IM 70.3 Bolton in a few weeks and shan’t be anywhere near that pace 😞

I agree, that's a truly laudable effort ( I was browsing " recent posts " and didn't notice the thread originated in 2011)
It's great to be up the sharp end, but if you've given your all in the race you should be justifiably proud of your achievement whatever the clock says. Good luck in Bolton 👍
 

Homers Double

Well-Known Member
Thank you and stop it. I’m 48, slow and shoot… but possibly less shoot than most people my age!
I’ve ran 2 x marathons which is an achievement in itself but cycling is my forte so Tri seemed like a good idea hammered on a Saturday night.
I’ve completed an Outlaw 70.3 during Covid so wasn’t in the best shape and in reality I’ve not committed to this one 100%.

Updates to follow…
 
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