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THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE AT THE Y!!
An Indoor Ironman Triathlon Distance in the month of February.
Q: What is the Ironman Triathlon?
A. The Ironman Triathlon is a triathlon that has specific distances for each part of the event. It features 3 endurance events: Swimming, Biking, and Running. The Ironman is the largest, toughest, mentally challenging race out there.
Q: How long is each event?
A. Swim = 2.4 Miles
Bike = 112 Miles
Run = 26.2 Miles
Sounds like a lot of work, right? Well, people that enter into a typical Ironman Triathlon finish this all in one day. We are challenging you to an Indoor Ironman and the best part – you get the whole month of February to finish! :) So, jump on board and sign up! This ends February 28th, 2007.
Indoor Ironman Triathlon Guidelines
How to accomplish each of the 3 disciplines:
Swimming = 2.4 miles
2.4 miles is equal to 12,672 yards. Our swimming pool is 25 yards in length. This means you need to complete:
169 Lengths OR 84.5 Laps (1 lap is down and back)
*You can complete these laps using any stroke method of your choice.
IMPORTANT OPTION: For those of you that wish to participate, but do not swim, our Water Exercise classes count! Each class is worth 8.5 laps, so if you complete 10 water exercise classes in the month of February – you will have completed your swim distance!
Biking = 112 miles
You have a couple of options to get all your bike miles in:
1. Group Cycling Classes
· 45 minute classes are worth 11 miles
· 30 minute classes are worth 9 miles
*For example, if you completed 10 Group Cycling Classes in the month of February you will have completed your biking distance.
2. Another option is to use our Star Trac Upright or Recumbent Bikes in the Wellness Center. You would then just count the miles that you ride as shown on the monitors.
*You can choose to do a combination of Wellness Center bikes and Group Cycling classes.
Running/Walking = 26.2 miles
We encourage you to use the track and/or treadmills to complete this part. The track is 10.5 laps = 1 mile. All you need to do is keep track of the number of miles you walk/run until you reach 26.2.
Doesn't that sound like fun?
I will let you know how it is going... FUN, FUN and way to much FUN!
