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How many miles in triathlon?
The standard overall distance is 32 miles.
How many yards is the swim in an international triathlon?
2.4 miles. Do the math.
What is triathlon's swimming length?
It depends on what the Triathlon is...Sprint Distance is usually a swim of about a half mile (0.47). Olympic or International Distance is a swim of about one mile (0.93). Then there is the half-Ironman (70.3) or Long Distance Triathlon as they are sometimes referred to which has a swim of 1.2 miles. Then the ultimate Triathlon that many work toward which is the full Ironman distance and that has a swim of 2.4 miles.
What is the distance of the triathlon run?
It is 3000 miles
Is triathlon nautical miles?
no in normal kilometres
What are problems faced by a triathlon athlete?
Injury and Fatigue. Don't forget, the Ironman Triathlon distances equal up to 170.3 miles!
Where can one find a training program for a Half Ironman Triathlon?
The Half Ironman Triathlon is a three part race that requires you to swim 1.2 miles, bike ride for 56 miles and run for 13.1 miles. There is a comprehensive training program available at trinewbies.com
Why do people have to run 26 miles for Triathlon?
26 miles is a marathon. Its 26 miles because it is named after a famous run a messager made in ancient Greece. He relayed a message to the city of Marathon, Greece which was 26 miles away. So a triathlon consists of 2 milea of swimming, biking and a marathon.
How many events are in a triathlon?
Three. The triathlon contains segments of swimming, cycling, and running. A 'full' triathlon consists of a 2.4 mile (3.8 km) swim, 112 mile (180 km) cycle, followed by a marathon run (26.2 miles, 42.195 km). The triathlon in the Olympics consists of a .93 mile (1.5 km) swim, 24.8 mile (40 km) cycle, and a 6.2 mile (10 km) run.
How many kilometers is a half marathon?
Any Swim/Bike/Run Race is considered a Triathlon. I believe this is a reference to the Half Ironman Triathlon. This is a 70.3 miles race, consisting of 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and a 13.1 mile (Half Marathon) run.
How many kilometers are to be swimmed in a triathlon?
3.8 km for Ironman, the Primo of the Triathlon Races. In miles it's 2.5. And swimming, according to a new study, increases longevity. Here's a link to a discussion on this study: http://www.athleticmindedtraveler.com/blog/do-swimmers-live-longer-than-runners
Where online can one find information on buying triathlon gear?
You can find triathlon gear on many websites. Kona square seems to be a popular place for triathlon gear. Beware of gimmicks what you pay for is what you get.
