What are the types of tri?
Race formats
Name | Swim | Run |
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Sprint | 750 m (0.47 mi) | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
Olympic | 1.5 km (0.93 mi) | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
Triathlon 70.3 | 1.9 km (1.2 mi) | 21.1 km (13.1 mi) |
Long Distance (O2) | 3.0 km (1.9 mi) | 20 km (12 mi) |
What are the distances in a tri?
Olympic triathlon distances are a 0.93-mile (1.5-kilometer) swim, 24.8-mile (40-kilometer) bike, and 6.2-mile (10-kilometer) run, exactly double the length of a sprint triathlon.
What is a good Tri time?
For elite male triathletes, breaking 1:50 is a great time. His run time was 31:09. For an amateur triathlete, breaking three hours is a great first goal and a great time. Amateur athletes should focus on keeping their first transition under 1:30 and their second transition under 1:00.
How much is a tri?
From our experience, TRI reporting costs will run anywhere from between $1,250 for the simplest facility to well over $25,000 or more for a very complicated facility.
What is the difference between Ironman and triathlon?
Ironman is defined by the International Triathlon Union as a long-distance triathlon race: a 3.86 km swim, a 180.260 km bicycle ride and a 42.195 km run (as long as a marathon). Olympic triathlon, on the other hand, is comprised of a 1.5 km swim, a 40 km bicycle ride and a 10 km run.
How hard is a triathlon?
But the distances are short enough that a sprint triathlon is definitely within almost anybody’s reach in a few months time. The sooner you start training the sooner you’ll be ready! For most, the hardest part will be either the swim or the run.
How long is a beginner triathlon?
Novice Triathlon: 400m Swim, 10.6km Bike, 2.5km Run. SuperSprint Triathlon: 400m Swim, 21.2km Bike, 5km Run. Sprint Triathlon: 750m Swim, 21.2km Bike, 5km Run.
What are Olympic triathlon times?
What’s a good Olympic-distance triathlon time? At the Olympic distance, the average finish time is 2:52 for men and 3:07 for women. Men average 2:52 and women average 3:07.
What is the fastest triathlon time?
TOP 5 Times of all time
Rank | Name | Actual Time |
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1 | Jan Frodeno | 07:27:53 |
2 | Jan Frodeno | 07:35:39 |
Ruedi Wild© | (07:36:34) | |
Kristian Hogenhaug§ | (07:37:46) |
Is it expensive to be a triathlete?
During your first year into triathlon, you can realistically expect to spend around $700. This amount covers all the basic gears you will need before your first race. The second year is actually the most expensive one with a total cost of $5,600, mainly due to a couple of one-time purchases (bike, wetsuit).
Can you wear headphones during Ironman?
Headphones, headsets and audio devices are not allowed at any time during any triathlon event. Most races allow you to carry your cell phone if you wish, but it must be stored out of sight in a bike bag or jersey pocket.