Category: Sprint

Race weekend features the International Distance, a . 93 mile swim, a 24.8 mile bike and a 6.2 mile run; the Sprint Distance features a. 47-mile swim, 15-mile bike and 3.1-mile run; and the SuperSprint Distance features a. 23-mile swim, 6.2-mile bike and 1.5-mile run. The Life Time Chicago Triathlon started with those kids jumping […]

Current events. Triathlon races are held over four distances: Sprint, Olympic, Double Olympic and Triple Olympic. The Olympic triathlon comprises a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike ride, and a 10km run. There are two competitions at the Olympic Games: men’s and women’s individual. The Olympic or 5150 triathlon length is a 1.5 km swim length, […]

When to begin: In general, if you are aiming to complete your first sprint triathlon, plan for at least 12 weeks of training prior to your event. If you are very healthy, physically fit, and familiar with swimming, biking and running, an 8-week build program could be sufficient. How long does it take to get […]

Bring Non-Tinted Eyewear This goes for both the bike as well as the swim. Having tinted goggles on the swim is great on a sunny day, but not so much on a rainy, overcast day. More importantly, dark glasses on a bike ride in the rain can create eyestrain or even a safety hazard. What […]

I suggest taking your first gel somewhere between 45-60 minutes, depending on how well you generally react to gels in training. Some runners like to take a gel right before the race starts. When should you have energy gels? Energy gels should be taken just before or during exercise. They work by immediately raising your […]