Getting Started
Triathlon is normally a
continuous multisport event. That is the time starts when you start the swim or
run and finishes when you cross the finish line. Sometimes due to safety
considerations an event may not be continuous in which case it is a series of
closely spaced time trials with times added together.
There are combinations of
events.
Triathlon is swim, bike, run
Aquathlon which is swim, run
Duathlon which is Run, bike, run
Biathlon which is swim, bike
(these are rare).
You will need to be able to
swim the distance, cycle safely, with a bike in good condition and wearing an
approved cycle helmet, and run.
|
Age/ Class |
Swim m |
Cycle m |
Run m |
Finish Times, mins |
|
8 |
50-60 |
1000-1200 |
400-600 |
7-10 |
|
9/10 T1 |
100-150 |
2000-3000 |
1000-1500 |
11-25 |
|
11/12 T2 |
200 |
3000-4000 |
1500-2000 |
15-30 |
|
13/14 T3 |
300-400 |
4800-6000 |
2000-3000 |
21-45 |
|
15/16 Youth |
300-750 |
6000-10000 |
2400-5000 |
20-60 |
Times include Transition Swim-Bike,
Bike-Run, and depend on the course length and conditions. They are taken from
the National series results 2001 which was a typical range of events.
Most Children’s events
consist of a grass cycle route for all or part of it, there is little advantage
to be gained by having a road racing bike at least until 12 years old, and even
then they may not suit a potentially muddy course. Any type of 2 wheeled bike
which is in good condition ie right size, brakes and gears work, wheels are
intact will be suitable for at least the first year.
Obviously the distances are
adjusted if the event is aquathlon, duathlon etc.
|
Name |
Swim m |
Cycle m |
Run m |
Finish Times, mins |
|
Sprint |
|
|
4000-6000 |
30 - 90 |
|
Standard |
1500 |
20000 |
10000 |
50-120 |
|
Half Iron man |
3000ish |
50-60 miles |
11.5 miles |
4-10 hrs |
|
Ironman |
5800 |
112 miles |
23 miles |
8-17 hrs |
|
|
|
|
|
Days |
Sprints tend to be pool based swim, although some sprints are open water
Deca too tends to be pool based but with few competitors this is manageable