What are the different distances of a triathlon?

What are the different distances of a triathlon?

Sprint Triathlon— 750 meter (0.465 mile) swim / 20 kilometer (12.5 mi) bike / 5 km (3.1 mi) run Standard or Olympic Triathlon —1.5 kilometer (0.93 mile) swim / 40km (25 mi) bike / 10 km (6.2 mi) run Half-Ironman or 70.3 Triathlon —1.9 kilometer (1.2 mile) swim / 90 km (56 mi) bike / 21.1 km (13.1 mi)…

What’s the average distance for a half Ironman?

The 4 Common Triathlon Distances. Half-Ironman or 70.3 Triathlon —1.9 kilometer (1.2 mile) swim / 90 km (56 mi) bike / 21.1 km (13.1 mi) run Ironman Triathlon —3.8 kilometer (2.4 mile) swim / 180.2 km (112 mi) bike / 42.2 km (26.2 mi) run.

How long does it take to do a half triathlon?

Pro triathletes will be doing half triathlon in about three hours and 45 minutes. Age group athletes can take probably in between about five and six hours on average. This is where cutoff time starts coming into play.

What are the training requirements for a triathlon?

Ideally, you will have completed at least one Olympic race and be able to complete each of the three elements comfortably in training. The training requirements are much greater here but are still achievable for someone with a busy schedule. Managing aspects of your lifestyle like recovery and nutrition will be important.

What’s the average HR for an Ironman Triathlon?

Athletes who do well at ½ Ironman distances (the ‘middle distance’ of triathlon) maintain a HR range of 75 to 85% for 4 to 7 hours. Athletes who do well at full IM distances maintain a range of 65 to 75%HR which is similar to relatively comfortable training levels for shorter workouts, but holding that pace for 8 to 16+ hours!

How long does it take to complete a triathlon?

Pro triathletes are doing this in around 52 minutes. The average age group athlete might take about an hour and 20 minutes to an hour 30 minutes, going up to about two hours.