What is a triathlon distance?

It’s comprised of a 1.2mile (1.9km) swim, 56mile (90km) bike and 13.1mile (21.1km) run – or exactly half the length of an Ironman.

What are good triathlon times?

It’s the gold standard distance. You’ll have a 3.8k swim/180.2k (112 mile) bike/42.2k (marathon) run. Don’t expect to finish in less than 10 hours unless you are part of the elite. Anything around 12-13 hours is great for men, and 13-14 hours for women.

How long does a full triathlon take?

Full Ironman Triathlon This triathlon distance requires a 2.4 mile swim (3.9K), 112 mile bike (180.2K), and 26.2 mile run (42.2K). Depending on your fitness level, course conditions, and the weather on race day, you can expect to complete these three legs in about 10 to 17 hours.

How fast do triathletes run?

Not only are transition times mere seconds, but the overall pace is often extremely fast, hovering just above a 5-minute mile run pace. High-caliber professionals will often finish Olympic triathlons in around 2 hours or less, with the men’s record currently at just over 1 hour, 46 minutes.

Do Triathletes eat during race?

Eating and drinking during events During Olympic distance and sprint distance triathlon racing, athletes should aim to consume between 30-60g of carbohydrate each hour. This can be achieved through a combination of sports drinks, carbohydrate gels and through solid forms of carbohydrate e.g. Sports bars or muesli bars.

How long does a triathlon take to complete?

Age-grouper times: It’s tough to argue what a good time is, as the longer distances depend largely on the race and the individual. However, for the age group 35-39, a good male time is around six hours, with an additional hour on top of that for females.

How fast are elite triathletes?

In October 2009, men who completed the Ironman World Championship had average bike speeds ranging from 14.53 mph to 22.83 mph. Women who completed this race had average bike speeds from 15.80 mph to 20.62 mph. Physically challenged participants completing this race had an average bike speed of 18.53 mph.

What is the average bike time in a triathlon?

The answer, based on our analysis of more than 75 triathlons: about 3 hours , on average. Swim 1.5k in 40 minutes, Bike 40k in an hour and 20 minutes, and Run 10k in one hour. Transitions included in the total.

How many miles are in a half triathlon?

A half IRONMAN, or middle-distance triathlon, is exactly 70.3 miles in length. It features a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike and a 13.1-mile run and is longer and much more demanding than a sprint or Olympic-distance triathlon.

What is the shortest triathlon?

The shortest triathlon distance is a sprint triathlon. A sprint triathlon is 16 total miles (25.75km) and is comprised of a 0.5 mile (.75km) swim, a 12.4 mile (20km) bike ride, and a 3.1 mile (5km) run.

What is a good time for an Olympic Distance Triathlon?

Olympic Distance Triathlon Times. Average Professional time: Just under 2 hours. Good age group time: 2 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours. An Olympic distance triathlon is considered the intermediate or standard length.