What is an Aquathlon Race?

Aquathlon is a forms of multisport consists of three legs, with a run-swim-run segments. It is an endurance sport which can be best described as a minified version of a triathlon. Unlike thriatlon. the biking leg of the race is eliminated, allowing the swim to become the focal point. An aquathlon is a more accessible entry into the world of multisport challenges than its triathlon counterpart. The removal of the bike leg reduces both the amount of kit required to participate, and the number of disciplines to train for. Aquathlon originated in the United States in the mid 20th century, with an intent to get away with bikes, as it posed logistical problems for organizers, in transportation of bikes and designing courses for the biking leg that are longer than the other two stages.

Race distances is generally conducted in three phases: 2.5 km running, 1 km swimming and then 2.5 km running. Some of the formats used are, Olympic - 1 mile swim and 6.2 mile run. Half Ironman - 1.2 mile swim and 13.1 mile run, and Ironman - 2.4 mile swim and 26.2 mile run. However when the water temperature dips below 22 degrees, the racing format changes to 1 km swimming, followed by a 5 km run. Few local level time-based competitions are also conducted, where athletes swim for a fixed time 10 or 20 mins, and then run for a fixed time 30 or 45 mins. ITU Aquathlon World Championships is the highest level annual international event that is held exclusively for aquathlon. All aquathlon races are conducted for both men and women.

Before trying this sport, because it is a resistance sport, participants must prepare well to be able to reach the competition in a very good physical state . Despite the short distances, the sport is difficult because of its mixed disciplines. To prepare for an event workouts must be vary, go jogging and swimming on different days and rest the periods necessary for the body to recover. Aquathon is therefore cheaper to practice than Triathlon and than Spearfishing, since they need a bike for the latter and more equipment. The only 토토 equipment that is needed in this sport is the same as for running and swimming separately, running shoes, a swimsuit, hat and good goggles for swimming in open waters.

Aquathlon is an excellent way for novice athletes to enter the world of multisport, and for experienced triathletes to add something different to their race routines. Aquathlon is a race but the important thing about this sport is to just have fun. Don’t worry about the time and don’t worry about winning, just concentrate on finishing the race and celebrating with the cheering squad.